HONDA ACCORD HYBRID · model year

2014 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID

34 NHTSA complaints, 6 crash reports, and 1 active recall for this specific cohort.

NHTSA overall rating

5 / 5 ★

New Car Assessment Program

The 2014HONDAACCORD HYBRID carries 34 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 6 crashes, 3 fires, 6 injuries, and 0 fatalities. For crash performance, NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gave this cohort an overall 5/5 rating, with 4/5 front crash, 5/5 side crash, and 5/5 rollover scores derived from standardized barrier and dynamic tests.

Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2014 ACCORD HYBRID is electrical system with 4 filings, followed by service brakes (4) and power train (4). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 1 active recall campaign, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.

NHTSA currently has 2 investigation files overlapping the 2014 ACCORD HYBRID. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.

34
Complaints
6
Crashes
3
Fires
6
Injuries
0
Deaths
2014 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID — NHTSA crash-test profile NHTSA NCAP crash-test star ratings for the 2014 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID. Overall composite: 5.0 of 5 stars across 3 safety dimensions. Front CrashSide CrashRollover 5.0 NHTSA NCAP of 5 stars
  • Front Crash 4.0 ★
  • Side Crash 5.0 ★
  • Rollover 5.0 ★
NHTSA overall 5.0/5 stars, with front-crash, side-crash and rollover ratings from standardized NCAP barrier and dynamic tests.

Total Complaints

34 filings

Crashes Reported

6 reports

Source

NHTSA ODI

Federal complaints database

Complaints vs. fleet median (215)

At or below the fleet median complaint volume.

NHTSA NCAP overall: 5/5 — Top NCAP rating · Front: 4/5 · Side: 5/5 · Rollover: 5/5

Complaints by Component

ComponentCount
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM4
SERVICE BRAKES4
POWER TRAIN4
UNKNOWN OR OTHER3
STEERING3
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM3
VISIBILITY/WIPER2
AIR BAGS2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL2
ENGINE2
STRUCTURE1
WHEELS1
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1
STRUCTURE:BODY1

Recalls (1)

15V60200025/09/2015

HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Honda Accord Hybrid vehicles manufactured August 29, 2013, to May 30, 2015. Electrical interference may cause the hybrid system to switch into fail-safe mode, disabling the gasoline engine, limiting the vehicle's speed to 40

Recent Complaints

20240605UNKNOWN OR OTHER

The driver side visor has flopped down and has needed to be replaced twice. It is very difficult to repair this yourself and I have had to do it twice. This is ridiculous. It’s a safety hazard because it won’t stay up in position and it won’t go towards the windshield either. I initially replaced this four years ago.

20230821POWER TRAIN

Driver side driveshaft broke - vehicle towed and driveshaft replaced. There is a recall for this (20V769000) but Honda customer service says it does not apply to my VIN.

20230804FireELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2014 Honda Accord Hybrid. Hybrid engine fuse block exploded /burned

20230804FireENGINE

2014 Honda Accord Hybrid. Hybrid engine fuse block exploded /burned

20230804FirePOWER TRAIN

2014 Honda Accord Hybrid. Hybrid engine fuse block exploded /burned

20230717HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

The contact owns a 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid. The contact stated while driving approximately 80 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently decelerated while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The “Reduced Engine Power” warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that he veered to the side of the road and turned off the vehicle to allow the engine to cool down. The contact was able to restart the vehicle multiple times. The contact stated that upon research, he referenced that the vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V602000 (Hybrid Propulsion System). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 260,000.

Mileage: 260,000

20221118HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

The contact owns a 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled. While attempting to restart the vehicle the message "High Temp Power Reduced" was displayed. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the Power Control Unit had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V602000 (Hybrid Propulsion System). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 150,000.

Mileage: 150,000

20220916SERVICE BRAKES

Caliper had to be replaced after 93,000 miles. Could have started a fire if I didn't take the car in to the hop when I did. Also it was located on same side as the gas tank (rear drivers side)

20220802POWER TRAIN

The contact owns a 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at undisclosed speeds, the drive shaft fractured. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was next towed to the local dealer and the contact was informed that the driveshaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no additional assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000. The consumer stated that the front right driveshaft was replaced by the dealer at the owner's expense.

Mileage: 160,000

20220325CrashPOWER TRAIN

My daughter was backing my car into the garage when the car started to roll forward, hitting my other car, I asked if she put it in drive and she told me no. I asked her to place the emergency brake on. I then pushed the car into the garage. I asked a mechanic to come look at the car, in my garage, he told me the axle had broke. I asked him if has ever seen this and he said it was very unusual. He also told me it looks as if has rusted in the spot that broke. I looked on the internet and noticed a recall on Honda accord axles rusting, do to not being rust proofed and the he salt in the Midwest region causing the axle to rust. The component was front axle. Hit another car Not sure if the problem has been reproduced The component has not been inspected by the following. (vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives) It has been inspected by a mechanic. No warning lamps or messages.

20191201STRUCTURE:BODY

PAINT BEGAN PEELING AROUND THE BACK WINDOW. ALL AROUND IT, IN THE LIP AROUND THE WINDOW. IN NORMAL DAILY USE.

Mileage: 89,500

20181002HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM FOR THE VEHICLE WAS STALLING. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE FUEL ENGINE TO BE DISABLED AND THE VEHICLE TO FUNCTION ONLY BY BATTERY POWER. ALSO, THE SPEED WOULD NOT EXCEED 40 MPH. ONCE THE BATTERY WAS DISCHARGED, THE ENGINE STALLED. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE MANUFACTURER WHO HAD NO RECORD OR KNOWLEDGE OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V602000 (HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM) FOR THE 2014-2015 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID VEHICLES. THE CONTACT WAS DISTURBED THAT THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT KNOW ABOUT THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

20180806ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A CONSTANT LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER, WHICH SHORTED THE BATTERY FUNCTION. A RED WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED "12 VOLTS" AND TO SERVICE THE BATTERY. THE DEALER (SULLIVAN HONDA, 45 MIGEON AVE, TORRINGTON, CT 06790, (860) 496-0077) STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V418000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND THAT THE BATTERY SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED THE SAME FAILURE AS LISTED IN THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, PROVIDED NO REMEDY, AND ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXCLUDED FROM THE RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. *TT *JS

20180327FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EMITTED AN ABNORMAL FUEL ODOR. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS ALSO ABNORMAL FUEL CONSUMPTION DUE TO USING 3/4THS OF A TANK TO DRIVE 15 MILES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN JIM COLEMAN HONDA (12441 AUTO DR., CLARKSVILLE, MD) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT A RODENT ATE THE RUBBER FUEL LINE, WHICH WOULD REQUIRE THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 52,000

Mileage: 52,000

20170702ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

THOUGH THERE IS PLENTY OF FUEL IN THE TANK, PETROL ENGINE GOT CUTOFF WHILE DRIVING AND ALL KINDS OF ELECTRICAL ERRORS STARTED APPEARING ON THE DASHBOARD. EVENTUALLY BATTERY (ELECTRIC) PROPULSION ALSO TURNED OFF.

Mileage: 40,000

20170702ENGINE

THOUGH THERE IS PLENTY OF FUEL IN THE TANK, PETROL ENGINE GOT CUTOFF WHILE DRIVING AND ALL KINDS OF ELECTRICAL ERRORS STARTED APPEARING ON THE DASHBOARD. EVENTUALLY BATTERY (ELECTRIC) PROPULSION ALSO TURNED OFF.

Mileage: 40,000

20170308STEERING

SUDDEN AND IMMEDIATE EPS FAILURE WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT ON HIGHWAY. WARNING LIGHTS COME ON AS THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING FAILURE HAPPENS. STEERING WHEEL "LOCKS UP" MAKING IT EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO STEER THE CAR INTO ANY TURN.

Mileage: 8

20170308STEERING

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AS THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE REPAIR WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE ADDITIONAL TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21,945.

Mileage: 21,945

20160322CrashAIR BAGS

MARCH 19,2016 I WAS IN A SMALL PARKING LOT. I STARTED THE CAR PUSH GENTLY ON THE ACCELERATOR AND THE CAR HIT THE FIRST CAR ON THE DRIVER SIDE AND THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AND THE HOOD CAME UP. IT HIT THE PASSENGER SIDE AND I APPLIED THE BRAKE . IT HIT TWO OTHER PARKED CARS BEHIND ME AND A CURB AND FINALLY STOPPED.THE CAR KEPT ACCELERATING.FORTUNATELY THE OTHER CARS WERE EMPTY SO I WAS THE ONLY ONE INJURED. WILLIAMSBURG,VIRGINIA

Mileage: 9,860

20160322CrashSERVICE BRAKES

MARCH 19,2016 I WAS IN A SMALL PARKING LOT. I STARTED THE CAR PUSH GENTLY ON THE ACCELERATOR AND THE CAR HIT THE FIRST CAR ON THE DRIVER SIDE AND THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AND THE HOOD CAME UP. IT HIT THE PASSENGER SIDE AND I APPLIED THE BRAKE . IT HIT TWO OTHER PARKED CARS BEHIND ME AND A CURB AND FINALLY STOPPED.THE CAR KEPT ACCELERATING.FORTUNATELY THE OTHER CARS WERE EMPTY SO I WAS THE ONLY ONE INJURED. WILLIAMSBURG,VIRGINIA

Mileage: 9,860

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints does the 2014 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID have?
The 2014 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID has 34 NHTSA complaints, 6 crashes, 3 fires, 6 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2014 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID?
The 2014 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID received an overall NHTSA safety rating of 5/5, front crash rating of 4/5, side crash rating of 5/5, and rollover rating of 5/5.
Are there any recalls for the 2014 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID?
Yes, the 2014 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID has 1 recall(s). The most common affected component is HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID?
The most-complained component for the 2014 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM with 4 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SERVICE BRAKES and POWER TRAIN.
Is the 2014 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID safe to buy?
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. The 2014 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID has an NHTSA safety rating of 5/5. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.

Vehicle Safety Guides

Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.