Owners have filed 34 complaints
about the 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid with NHTSA between 2014 and 2024.
The largest single group is the transmission & drivetrain.
Across this model's run it ranks 7 of 12 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 17
Against the median year of the Honda Accord Hybrid. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 100
44.1% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 100
60% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
How 2014 compares with every other Honda Accord Hybrid
Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade:
A
B
C
D
F
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What breaks on a 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Fuel & Propulsion
411.8%
Median failure at 150,000 miles
Brakes
411.8%
2 crashes, 0 fires · median 9,860 mi
Electrical System
411.8%
0 crashes, 1 fires · median 22,000 mi
Transmission & Drivetrain
411.8%
1 crashes, 1 fires · median 160,000 mi
Other & Unspecified
38.8%
Median failure at 16,120 miles
Steering
38.8%
Median failure at 21,945 miles
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
25.9%
Median failure at 350 miles
Acceleration & Cruise Control
25.9%
2 crashes, 0 fires · median 9,860 mi
Body & Structure
25.9%
Median failure at 45,075 miles
Airbags
25.9%
1 crashes, 0 fires · median 10,309 mi
Engine & Cooling
25.9%
0 crashes, 1 fires · median 40,000 mi
Stability & Traction Control
12.9%
Median failure at 60,000 miles
Wheels
12.9%
Median failure at 14,000 miles
When it fails
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
Under 1,000 miles
416.0%
1,000 – 9,999 miles
624.0%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
520.0%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
28.0%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
416.0%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
14.0%
150,000+ miles
312.0%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Jun 2014peak 5Jun 2024
NHTSA investigations into the 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
DP22005Opened 27 Jan 2023Closed 7 Aug 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM
Pedestrian alert sounds
NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after Marc...
Recalls on the 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
United States — NHTSA
15V602000
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 miles per hour and functioning only on battery power. Once the battery is discharged, the vehicle will stall.
Risk: A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
NHTSA complaint #11536532 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lemont, ILCrash
POWER 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.
NHTSA complaint #11458325 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 9,860 milesWilliamsburg, VACrash1 injured
AIR 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
NHTSA complaint #10851026 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 9,860 milesWilliamsburg, VACrash1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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
NHTSA complaint #10851026 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Auburn, IN
UNKNOWN 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.
NHTSA complaint #11592622 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mars, PA
POWER 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.
NHTSA complaint #11539788 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
NHTSA complaint #11536532 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 260,000 milesModesto, CA
HYBRID 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.
NHTSA complaint #11532694 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 150,000 milesAnnandale, VA
HYBRID 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.
NHTSA complaint #11494066 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
NEW Milford, CT
SERVICE 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)
NHTSA complaint #11484754 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 160,000 milesMars, PA
POWER 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.
NHTSA complaint #11477104 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lemont, ILCrash
POWER 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.
NHTSA complaint #11458325 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 89,500 milesLittle Rock, AR
STRUCTURE:BODY
PAINT BEGAN PEELING AROUND THE BACK WINDOW. ALL AROUND IT, IN THE LIP AROUND THE WINDOW. IN NORMAL DAILY USE.
NHTSA complaint #11283117 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Colusa, CA
HYBRID 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.
NHTSA complaint #11132888 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Thomaston, CT
ELECTRICAL 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
NHTSA complaint #11115898 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 52,000 milesGathersburg, MD
FUEL/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
NHTSA complaint #11081522 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 40,000 milesKaty, TX
ELECTRICAL 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.
NHTSA complaint #11002692 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 40,000 milesKaty, TX
ENGINE
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.
NHTSA complaint #11002692 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 8 milesLakeland, FL
STEERING
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.
NHTSA complaint #10959488 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 21,945 milesLakeland, FL
STEERING
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.
NHTSA complaint #10959491 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 9,860 milesWilliamsburg, VACrash1 injured
AIR 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
NHTSA complaint #10851026 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 9,860 milesWilliamsburg, VACrash1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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
NHTSA complaint #10851026 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 9,860 milesWilliamsburg, VACrash1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
AFTER STARTING MY CAR IN A SMALL PARKING LOT, I SHIFTED INTO REVERSE AND I PRESSED GENTLY ON THE ACCELERATOR THE CAR LURCHED BACKWARD AND KEPT ACCELERATING EVEN THOUGH I APPLIED THE BRAKES. AFTER IT HAD SMASHED INTO THE PARKING LOT CURB, SHRUBS AND CARS PARKED 20 TO 30 FEET BEHIND ME, IT FINALLY STOPPED. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WHEN AND MY CAR CONTACTED THE FIRST FIXED OBJECT. FORTUNATELY, THE OTHER CARS WERE EMPTY SO I WAS THE ONLY ONE INJURED. MY CAR AND TWO OTHERS SUSTAINED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. TWO OTHER CARS WERE DAMAGED SLIGHTLY.
NHTSA complaint #10851126 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 9,860 milesWilliamsburg, VACrash1 injured
SERVICE 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
NHTSA complaint #10851026 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 9,860 milesWilliamsburg, VACrash1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES
AFTER STARTING MY CAR IN A SMALL PARKING LOT, I SHIFTED INTO REVERSE AND I PRESSED GENTLY ON THE ACCELERATOR THE CAR LURCHED BACKWARD AND KEPT ACCELERATING EVEN THOUGH I APPLIED THE BRAKES. AFTER IT HAD SMASHED INTO THE PARKING LOT CURB, SHRUBS AND CARS PARKED 20 TO 30 FEET BEHIND ME, IT FINALLY STOPPED. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WHEN AND MY CAR CONTACTED THE FIRST FIXED OBJECT. FORTUNATELY, THE OTHER CARS WERE EMPTY SO I WAS THE ONLY ONE INJURED. MY CAR AND TWO OTHERS SUSTAINED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. TWO OTHER CARS WERE DAMAGED SLIGHTLY.
NHTSA complaint #10851126 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 60,000 milesEldersburg, MD
STEERING
CAR SHOW BREAK FAILURE,VEHICLE STABILITY SYSTEM FAILURE,TPMS FAILURE,ABS FAILURE.CAR IS STARTING FINE BUT I AM NOT COMFORTABLE DRIVING.THIS IS BRAND NEW 2014 HYBRID.
NHTSA complaint #10787577 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 60,000 milesEldersburg, MD
SERVICE BRAKES
CAR SHOW BREAK FAILURE,VEHICLE STABILITY SYSTEM FAILURE,TPMS FAILURE,ABS FAILURE.CAR IS STARTING FINE BUT I AM NOT COMFORTABLE DRIVING.THIS IS BRAND NEW 2014 HYBRID.
NHTSA complaint #10787577 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.