2014 Honda Accord Hybrid

Reliability, what owners report, and what it costs to keep.

75/100

Worth a look

AVOIR's read: a solid ownership case with specific caveats below.

What owners actually report

Owners have filed 954 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid, and it carries 1 recall. These are owner allegations rather than confirmed defects, but the pattern of what people complain about is the most useful signal a used buyer has.

Complaints by area, from NHTSA records for this model-year
Area	Complaints	Share
Electrical system	198	21%
Steering	81	8%
Engine	80	8%
Unknown or other	73	8%
Electrical system	40	4%
Power train	35	4%
Service brakes	28	3%
Air bags	21	2%
Electrical system	19	2%
Seats	19	2%

In owners' own words

Verbatim from NHTSA complaint records, trimmed for length.

Power Steering Failure on multiple occasions dating back to November of 2023. My safety and the safety of others were put at risk because the steering wheel would lock while car was in motion, at times while making a tu
NHTSA complaint: Steering

The contact owns a 2014 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. Additionally, the vehicle jerked and unexpectedly downsh
NHTSA complaint: Steering

Brake and power steering lights come on and off. Occasionally power steering malfunctions. The cause has been diagnosed as the abs module. I will have to get it rebuilt. The wiring is a known issue with Honda.
NHTSA complaint: Steering

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2014 Honda Accord. The contact stated that when the vehicle was purchased, the advertisement and the odometer indicated the mileage was 79,000. The vehicle was a dealer purchase. T
NHTSA complaint: Electrical system

All the warning lights on the dashboard are ON except for emission lights namely, low tire pressure, brake lights, ABS, forward collision warning, airbag. I’m afraid during bad weather ABS system will not work properly.
NHTSA complaint: Forward collision avoidance

The contact owned a 2014 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, in heavy traffic, the vehicle was rear-ended by the vehicle behind. As a result, the vehicle was propelled forward and was hit by an un
NHTSA complaint: Air bags

Electric Power Steering System Indicator, Tire Pressure, ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System), FCW (Front Collision Warning), LDW (Lane Departure Warning)& Vehicle Stability Assist Indicator are the Warning lamps that appear on
NHTSA complaint: Wheels

Power steering goes out during driving. In order for power steering to work again, you must pull over, shut off the car and restart it. It has mostly happen while we have been driving on straight highways and roads and
NHTSA complaint: Steering

Recalls on record

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid. Recalls are free to have fixed at a franchised dealer regardless of who owns the car now, but only if they were never done, so check the VIN of the specific car rather than trusting the model.

Hybrid propulsion system 15V602000

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

Risk: A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the hybrid system software, free of charge. The recall began on November 6, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Hond

The seven scores

Reliability	61	average
Longevity est.	73	good
Maintenance	89	excellent
Depreciation	83	excellent
Performance	50	average
Efficiency	69	good
Safety	100	excellent

How it compares in its class

Percentile ranks against other midsize & large cars in the catalog.

Reliability: better than 13% of midsize & large cars
Longevity: better than 29% of midsize & large cars
Running costs: better than 97% of midsize & large cars
Value retention: better than 86% of midsize & large cars

Which of these numbers are measured

What stands behind each score for this car:

Reliability 61: from NHTSA recalls and complaints, divided by approximate units sold so it is comparable between models.
Longevity 73: an estimate from powertrain and brand record. No 200,000-mile population exists for a 2014 car yet, so this is a prior, not evidence.
Maintenance 89: repair-cost data where we have it for this model, otherwise a mechanical-complexity estimate from engine size, cylinder count and drivetrain.
Safety 100: NHTSA crash testing blended with IIHS awards.

Common questions

What goes wrong with the 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid?

Owners have filed 954 complaints with NHTSA for this model-year, and electrical system is the most reported area with 198 of them (21%). There is 1 recall on record. Check any specific car against its VIN before buying.

Is the 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid reliable?

AVOIR scores its reliability 61/100 (average) from NHTSA recall campaigns and complaint density, adjusted for how many were sold so a popular model is not penalised for having more owners.

How long will a 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid last?

AVOIR scores its longevity 73/100, but that figure is an estimate built from the powertrain and the brand's record, not a measurement. A 2014 car has no 200,000-mile population to observe yet, so treat it as a prior rather than evidence.

Should I buy a 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid?

AVOIR's read: worth a look, because a solid ownership case with specific caveats below. Its overall ownership score is 75/100. Condition, mileage and service history still matter more than any score, so get a pre-purchase inspection on the specific car.

Sources: NHTSA recalls and complaints, EPA fuel economy, IIHS awards, and live market listings. A score describes a model-year, not the individual car in front of you. Get a pre-purchase inspection.