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2014 Honda Civic Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 2 NHTSA recalls and 287 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Buyer Beware — 2014 Honda Civic

The 2014 Honda Civic shows a notably poor reliability profile for this model year. Consider an alternative year or have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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NHTSA Recalls
2 recalls on record
287
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
30
Crashes + Injuries
4 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2014 Honda Civic (2)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Honda dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #15V574000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #14V109000
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Most Common Problems — 2014 Honda Civic

Based on 287 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Power Train
98
Air Bags
52
Electrical System
27
Unknown Or Other
22
Tires
14
Steering
14
Wheels
13
Engine
8
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Honda Civic — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2014 model year is highlighted.

2010 396 complaints 2011 168 complaints 2012 452 complaints 2013 312 complaints 2014 287 complaints 2015 377 complaints 2016 1,050 complaints 2017 569 complaints 2018 603 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2016 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2011 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2014 Honda Civic

Is the 2014 Honda Civic reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2014 Honda Civic has 2 recalls and 287 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2014 Honda Civic have?
The 2014 Honda Civic has 2 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Honda Civic?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2014 Honda Civic are: Power Train, Air Bags, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2014 Honda Civic safe to buy?
The 2014 Honda Civic has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 2 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Honda Civic should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Honda Civic are: 2011. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2016.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.