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2014 Honda Civic recalls & problems

The 2014 Honda Civic has 2 safety recalls and 293 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train (98 complaints).

Recalls2safety recalls
Complaints293filed by owners
Crashes · fires30 · 4reported in complaints
NHTSA overall4–5 ★crash-test stars
2014 Honda Civic in an NHTSA crash test
NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

Power trainSep 15, 2015

Automatic transmission › Control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

Recall 15V574000143,676 vehicles

Problem
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Civic vehicles manufactured January 16, 2014, to November 6, 2014 and 2015 Fit vehicles manufactured March 12, 2014, to May 12, 2015. The software settings that control the transmission operation may result in damage to the transmission drive pulley shaft.
Risk
If the transmission drive pulley shaft is damaged, it may break, and the vehicle may lose acceleration or the front wheels may lock up while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the transmission, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 30, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JU2 (Civic) and JU3(Fit).
TiresMar 10, 2014

Bead

Recall 14V1090009,816 vehicles

Problem
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Honda Civic LX vehicles manufactured November 26, 2013, through January 21, 2014. In the affected vehicles, during mounting of the tires, the tire bead may have gotten pinched between the assembly equipment and the steel wheel rims, resulting in damage to the tire.
Risk
The tire damage could cause the tire to lose air, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any damaged tire, free of charge. The recall began on April 15, 2014. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's number for this recall is JD8.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2014 Honda Civic 4 DR FWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk10.5%

2014 Honda Civic 2 DR FWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk11.8%

2014 Honda Civic Cng 4 DR FWD

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
RolloverNot Rated
2014 Honda Civic NHTSA side crash test
NHTSA side barrier crash test
2014 Honda Civic NHTSA side pole crash test
NHTSA side pole crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Civic HF

34mpg combined
City / highway31 / 40 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

1.8 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $1,950/year to fuel

Civic

33mpg combined
City / highway29 / 37 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

1.8 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,050/year to fuel

Civic

32mpg combined
City / highway29 / 37 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

1.8 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (AV-S7) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,100/year to fuel

Civic Natural Gas CNG

31mpg combined
City / highway27 / 38 mpg
FuelNatural Gas

1.8 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $1,500/year to fuel

Civic

31mpg combined
City / highway28 / 35 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

1.8 L · 4 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,150/year to fuel

Civic

25mpg combined
City / highway22 / 31 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

2.4 L · 4 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,300/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Power trainAutomatic transmission9830143,297 mi
Air bagsSide/window571802065,500 mi
Electrical systemIgnition4033441,560 mi
Unknown or other3811238,000 mi
Wheels2310010,750 mi
Engine2310139,000 mi
TiresPressure monitoring and regulating systems; Tread/belt180112,970 mi
Service brakes1870224,000 mi
Steering1550346,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system1100021,392 mi
Vehicle speed controlAccelerator pedal92023,009 mi
Exterior lightingTurn signal712016,000 mi

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations