Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 2014 Honda Accord
The 2014 Honda Accord has a moderate number of complaints, mainly concerning the electrical system and engine. It has four recall campaigns, highlighting issues with the fuel pump, driveshaft, battery sensor, and engine torque settings. Despite these problems, the model remains popular, but prospective buyers should verify these areas due to limited evidence.
NHTSA data on file today
The 2014 Honda Accord has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 982 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #23V858000 Fuel Pump May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V769000 Drive Shaft May Corrode and Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V418000 Battery Sensor May Short NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V121000 Connecting Rod Bolts may be Improperly Torqued NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 378 complaints
- Engine 179 complaints
- Unknown or Other 147 complaints
- Steering 143 complaints
- Service Brakes 112 complaints
- Power Train 65 complaints
Of the 982 complaints on file, 52 report a crash and 9 a fire; across all 982 complaints, owners report 52 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Known issues to inspect
Battery sensor short
How to check: Inspect for water ingress near the battery sensor.
Improperly torqued bolts
How to check: Listen for unusual engine noises when running.
Driveshaft issues in 4-cylinder CVT models
How to check: Check for smooth acceleration with no vibrations.
Test-drive walkthrough
- 01
Cold start
What to check: Listen for engine knocking or unusual noises.
Red flag: Persistent knocking sound
- 02
Idling
What to check: Check dashboard for electrical issues.
Red flag: Warning lights stay on
- 03
Low-speed maneuvering
What to check: Steering response and noise levels.
Red flag: Unusual steering noise
- 04
City driving
What to check: Braking effectiveness and reactions.
Red flag: Spongy or ineffective brakes
- 05
Highway acceleration
What to check: Smooth acceleration without vibrations.
Red flag: Vibrations during acceleration
- 06
Cruise
What to check: Monitor stability and tracking.
Red flag: Car pulls to one side
- 07
Parking
What to check: Recheck electrical components.
Red flag: Blinking or dim dashboard lights
Questions for the seller
Use this exact phrasing.
- Has the fuel pump been replaced?
- Were there any electrical repairs done?
- Is there a service record for engine or transmission?
- Has it been in any accidents?
- Have all recalls been addressed?
Documents to request
Don't sign anything until you have these.
- Full service history
- Recall repair records
- Accident history report
- Title status
- Smog check report
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2014 Honda Accord at the time. AI output can be wrong; confirm anything you find with a mechanic.
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