2014 Honda CR-V problems, complaints & recalls
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
Owners have filed 170 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Honda CR-V, most often about engine. There is 1 recall for this model year.
- Complaints
- 170
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 10
- Fires
- 3
- Injuries
- 8
- Median mileage
- 60,830 mi at time of problem
Key facts
- Engine is the most-reported problem area, named in 68 of 170 complaints (40%).
- Transmission & Drivetrain (28) and body & structure (15) follow.
- Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 60,830 mi.
- Owners reported 10 crashes, 3 fires and 8 injuries.
- The 2014 Honda CR-V has 1 recall on file.
- NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations covering this vehicle.
- It ranks 11th of 22 Honda CR-V model years by our severity-weighted complaint score (1st = worst).
- That is 85% more complaints than the 2013 model year (92).
2014 Honda CR-V problems by category
- Engine · 2 crashes68 complaints
- Other / Unknown · 1 crash40 complaints
- Transmission & Drivetrain · 2 crashes28 complaints
- Body & Structure15 complaints
- Electrical System14 complaints
- Airbags · 6 crashes10 complaints
- Visibility & Wipers9 complaints
- Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion6 complaints
- Suspension6 complaints
- Wheels & Tires5 complaints
- Seats & Seat Belts · 1 crash4 complaints
- Acceleration & Cruise Control · 1 crash3 complaints
- Brakes3 complaints
- Steering2 complaints
- Driver Assistance & Safety Tech2 complaints
- Lighting2 complaints
A complaint can mention more than one problem area, so categories add up to more than the total.
Most-reported components
| Component (as filed with NHTSA) | Complaints |
|---|---|
| Engine | 67 |
| Unknown or other | 40 |
| Power train | 27 |
| Structure:body | 14 |
| Electrical system | 14 |
| Air bags | 10 |
| Visibility/wiper | 9 |
| Suspension | 6 |
When problems happen (mileage)
2014 Honda CR-V recalls (1)
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
NHTSA defect investigations
- EA21002Opened Sep 17, 2021Open
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.C…
Electrical overstress
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation to determine if the failure of airbags to deploy during severe crashes, in certain vehicles, was the result of a safety related defect. During the investigation a complex failure was studied that can result in non-deployment of subject vehicle air bags and other restraint system devices in severe crash events. The subject vehicles may be equipped with an airbag control unit (ACU) for the supplemental restraint system (SRS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) manufactured by ZF-TRW. The ECU receives signals from crash sensors mount…
NHTSA 5-Star safety ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Honda CR-V SUV 4WD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| 2014 Honda CR-V SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Recent 2014 Honda CR-V complaints
Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
- Filed Sep 10, 2026NYEngine
VTC actuator malfunction causing timing chain failure leading to engine failure dangerous if driving causing engine to fail on highway leading to dangerous situation paid to fix 10,000 miles later same issue with updated part installed. Problem confirmed by Honda
NHTSA complaint #11763505 · source - Filed Aug 20, 2026UTFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionOther / Unknown
Since this car has been purchased several times, it wouldn’t start. We thought the battery was dead. We’ve had it serviced several times while it was under warranty and at different mechanics with no avail. However, a Honda certified mechanic had told me it’s showing the same symptoms as the fuel filter recall and I just want to make y’all aware that this is happening in the 2014 as well you will be driving and then suddenly there’s no power you can’t turn the ignition to…
NHTSA complaint #11758389 · source - Filed Jul 6, 2026COVisibility & Wipers
My 2014 Honda CRV 's entire sunroof glass shattered while parked in the sun. You can see from the images I've attached below that was no impact or other cause Please let me know what steps I can take to have the Honda dealership service department repair and address this issue. As of now, the shattered glass has not fallen into the car but I'm scared that it will anytime. I can feel the sharp edges of the glass as I run my finger on the glass. Thank you for your assistance,…
NHTSA complaint #11748490 · source - Filed Jun 29, 2026CABody & StructureOther / Unknown
I am the original owner of 2014 Honda CRV , color of the car is Pearl White, NH-603 PX, right after manufacturing guarantee, paint started to peel, top, back door, complete passenger side. Paint is bubbling and peeling off. I see many same issues on Honda CRV on the road. I believe this is a quality issue and if there is a defected paint, it can be other defective parts too. I called Honda dealer many times and raised this issue and answer was “there is no recall”. I went to…
NHTSA complaint #11747286 · source - Filed Jun 11, 2026NYOther / UnknownSuspensionWheels & Tires
Goodday, I bought the car a month ago from a dealer on terms. The first time i drove car and turning right its sounds like the wheel or something is about to break off. Like maybe the axel. Extremly loud. Scary loud. No matter speed, turning right does this. I returned car to dealer. They say the router had rust and was corrected. I dont drive the car alot, but again today its making that noise. That pedestrians look worried.
NHTSA complaint #11743430 · source - Filed Jun 3, 2026PAEngine
This make and model Honda with a 2.4L engine have several known defects which brings potential harm and high operational and repair costs to its owners. Honda is well aware of the engine problems but refuses to issue recalls to correct the problem. Two of the major problems are: 1. due to a design error, the engine burns excessive amounts of oil, and 2. Honda installed a defective VTC Actuator in this engine. Either problem can cause the engine to suddenly sieze/fail which…
NHTSA complaint #11741874 · source - Filed Apr 10, 2026WIOther / Unknown
VTC Actuator Issue with part causing timing chain to stretch and throw codes. I had timing chain replaced $2300, but it was still making a noise at start up. Apparently it is the VTC Actuator/phaser, the part is bad. I can replace the part but it will continue to have issues because the Honda VTC Actuator part is defective. I am told this will cause the timing chain to continue to have issues. When it did, all of the dummy lights went on in my car, the cruise control would…
NHTSA complaint #11730393 · source - Filed Dec 22, 2025CACrash2 injuredEngineAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain
I own a 2014 Honda CR-V. Since around November 2022 I have repeatedly experienced an intermittent “bounce” or shudder when accelerating, especially around 20–25 mph and sometimes at higher speeds (around 45 mph and above). The vehicle feels like it briefly loses power or slips before catching again, and the check-engine light has come on and off during this period. I took the vehicle to Stockton Honda (CA) multiple times and consistently reported this bounce/shudder on…
NHTSA complaint #11706439 · source
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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 10, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology