Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2014 Honda Civic
NHTSA data on file today
The 2014 Honda Civic has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 293 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #15V574000 Transmission Software may Result in Pulley Damage NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V109000 Tire Bead Damage NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 98 complaints
- Air Bags 57 complaints
- Electrical System 39 complaints
- Unknown or Other 38 complaints
- Engine 23 complaints
- Wheels 23 complaints
Of the 293 complaints on file, 30 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 293 complaints, owners report 29 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $2,500–$5,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2014 Honda Civic has an average reliability rating with 293 complaints and two recall campaigns, focusing on the transmission and tires. The higher number of powertrain complaints suggests potential reliability concerns, while other reported issues such as airbags and electrical problems are less frequent.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 60,000–100,000 miles | $800–$3,000 | common |
| Airbags | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
| Electrical system | 70,000–90,000 miles | $200–$1,000 | 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
- Tire rotations and replacements
- Brake pad inspections and changes
- Transmission fluid changes
- Battery tests and potential replacement
- Coolant level checks and top-ups
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual transmission noises
- Check engine light activation
- Frequent battery drain
- Airbag warning light
- Uneven tire wear
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2014 Honda Civic at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.