2014 Honda ACCORD HYBRID

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Above Average

Quick Summary

The 2014 Honda ACCORD HYBRID has 34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.4x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is electrical problems (12% of all complaints), specifically: the car will will randomly lose connection with the key less remote. this happened a dozen times and the dealership has been unable to fix the issue. this occurs most often when the car is on and stopped and the passenger gets out of the car; however, the car also lost connection with the key less r. ⚠️ 2 fire reports filed.

2 fire reports 3 crash reports 2 injuries

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.4x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

ELECTRICAL

4 complaints

12%

• THE CAR WILL WILL RANDOMLY LOSE CONNECTION WITH THE KEY LESS REMOTE. THIS HAPPENED A DOZEN TIMES AND THE DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN UNABLE TO FIX THE ISSUE. THIS OCCURS MOST OFTEN WHEN THE CAR IS ON AND STOPPED AND THE PASSENGER GETS OUT OF THE CAR; HOWEVER, THE CAR ALSO LOST CONNECTION WITH THE KEY LESS R
• 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.
• 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

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports

“THE CAR WILL WILL RANDOMLY LOSE CONNECTION WITH THE KEY LESS REMOTE. THIS HAPPENED A DOZEN TIMES AND THE DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN UNABLE TO FIX THE ISSUE. THIS OCCURS MOST OFTEN WHEN THE CAR IS ON AND STOPPED AND THE PASSENGER GETS OUT OF THE CAR; HOWEVER, THE CAR ALSO LOST CONNECTION WITH THE KEY LESS R”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BRAKES

4 complaints

12%

• 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.
• 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 FINA
• 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 S

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 2 crashes

“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 filing

ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS

4 complaints

12%

• 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.
• 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 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 Contro

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“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 filing

TRANSMISSION

4 complaints

12%

• 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,
• 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 infor
• 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid. Hybrid engine fuse block exploded /burned

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports💥 1 crashes

“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, ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

3 complaints

• THE WARNING SYSTEM READING ( FCW AND LDW CANNOT OPERATE TO HOT )
• MY HONDAY ACCORD HYBRID DOES NOT COME WITH A SPARE TIRE. IT JUST COMES WITH A SEALING KIT TO TEMPORARILY REPAIR THE FLAT TIRE. ON MAY 30TH I WAS DRIVING LOCALLY AND GOT A FLAT TIRE. I TRIED THE SEALING KIT ACCORDING TO ITS INSTRUCTION, IT DID NOT DO ANYTHING AND I HAD TO HAVE MY CAR TOWED AWAY.
• 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 t

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“THE WARNING SYSTEM READING ( FCW AND LDW CANNOT OPERATE TO HOT )”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS(~50K mi)

$500

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 34 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ELECTRICAL: THE CAR WILL WILL RANDOMLY LOSE CONNECTION WITH THE KEY LESS REMOTE. THIS HAPPENED A DOZEN TIMES AND THE DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN UNABLE TO FIX THE ISSUE. THIS OCCURS MOST OFTEN WHEN THE CAR IS ON AND STOPPED AND THE PASSENGER GETS OUT OF THE CAR; HOWEVER, THE CAR ALSO LOST CONNECTION WITH THE KEY LESS R
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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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.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS: 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.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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TRANSMISSION: 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,
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)