Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2014 Honda Accord
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).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2014 Honda Accord receives an average reliability rating, with 981 owner complaints and four recall campaigns. Notably, electrical system issues are prevalent, with 378 complaints, while engine and steering issues also feature prominently. The evidence, including recall data for the fuel pump and battery sensor, suggests reliability concerns but not severe enough for a below-average rating. The data is somewhat thin, particularly on failure mileages.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | Unknown | $200–$600 | common |
| Engine | Unknown | $400–$2,000 | occasional |
| Steering system | Unknown | $300–$1,200 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Coolant system service
- Tire rotations and alignment
- Air filter replacement
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unexpected electrical failures
- Check engine light
- Steering wheel vibration
- Sudden drops in fuel efficiency
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2014 Honda Accord at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.