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2014 Honda ACCORD HYBRID

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2014 Honda ACCORD HYBRID has 34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.5x the segment average of 69. 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. There is 1 recall issued for this model year. ⚠️ 2 fire reports filed.

2 fire reports 3 crash reports 2 injuries

34

Total Complaints

1

Recalls Issued

5/5

Safety Stars

0.5x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

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

When Problems Appear on the 2014 Honda ACCORD HYBRID

Based on 25 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 14K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 0-30K miles range.

Overall complaint distribution by mileage
0-30K
15
30-60K
3
60-100K
4
100-150K
0
150-200K
2
200K+
1

Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.

Recalls (1)

HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM25/09/2015

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.

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. Honda's number for this recall is JT7.

Fuel Cost Calculator for 2014 Honda ACCORD HYBRID

Live EIA prices
Per year
$1,022
Per month
$85
Per mile
8.5¢
MPG
47
City driving (worst-case MPG)
$980/yr
Highway driving (best-case MPG)
$1,067/yr

Based on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.

5-Year Gas Price History

EIA weekly retail data · 2021 → today
Current
$4.00
5-year low
$2.78
5-year high
$5.01
Since 2021
+27%

Source: US Energy Information Administration weekly retail gasoline prices.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2014 Honda ACCORD HYBRID

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.
Full coverage / year
$1,390
Full coverage / month
$116
Liability only / year
$574
vs US avg
-17%
How this estimate is calculated
US base full-coverage premium$1674
× state (US)1.00x
× vehicle class (sedan-midsize)0.96x
× theft risk1.00x
× safety rating0.94x
× vehicle age0.92x
= Full coverage estimate$1390

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Maintenance & Warranty

Recommended Honda ACCORD HYBRID Service Intervals

Oil change
8K mi / 12 mo
Tire rotation
8K mi
Brake fluid
36 months
Transmission fluid
30K mi
Engine coolant
60K mi
Spark plugs
100K mi
Cabin air filter
15K mi
Engine air filter
30K mi
Differential (AWD/4WD)
30K mi

Maintenance Minder shows exact intervals based on your driving. CVT-equipped models (Civic, HR-V, Accord Hybrid) need CVT fluid service, not conventional ATF.

"Severe service" conditions (heavy towing, extreme temps, city stop-and-go) typically halve these intervals. Always consult your vehicle's owner's manual for the authoritative schedule.

Honda New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage

Bumper-to-bumper (basic)
3 yr / 36K mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60K mi
Hybrid/EV battery
8 yr / 100K mi
Corrosion (rust perforation)
5 yr / unlimited mi
Roadside assistance
3 yr / 36K mi

These are the terms for a new Honda. If you're buying a used 2014 ACCORD HYBRID, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Honda dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.

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:

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • RECALLS: Verify all 1 recall have been completed — free at any Honda dealer
  • General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)

NHTSA Safety Rating

Overall
Frontal
Side
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At a Glance

Complaints
34
Recalls
1
Fire reports
2
Crash reports
3
Injury reports
2
Segment avg
69

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