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2014 Honda CR-VProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 799 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
799
Crashes
59
Fires
12
Recalls
1
TSBs
108
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 799 complaints, 59 crashes, 12 fires, and 1 recalls. Complaint rate is 1.9x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

faulty tpms

50 complaints • Severity 6.5/10

$X,XXX
2

grinding noise on startup

33 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX
3

delayed acceleration hesitation

27 complaints • Severity 7.8/10

$X,XXX
4

engine rattles on cold start up

24 complaints • Severity 6.8/10

$X,XXX
5

wont start

13 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

193 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 17K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

341
0–30K
123
30–60K
54
60–90K
16
90–120K
2
120–150K
8
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (341 reports) • Median: 17K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine (193 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Engine193 (24%)
Other108 (14%)
Electrical74 (9%)
Drivetrain65 (8%)
Wheels & Tires65 (8%)
Speed Control36 (5%)
Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems35 (4%)
Airbags32 (4%)

2014 Honda CR-V: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 24% of all reports filed for the 2014 Honda CR-V, with 193 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 17,412 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 17K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2014 Honda CR-V, with 74 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2014 Honda CR-V, with 65 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Wheels & Tires Issues

Wheels & Tires complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2014 Honda CR-V, with 65 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to wheels & tires-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

16
13
134
14
119
15
85
16
73
17
57
18
96
19
50
20
46
21
36
22
33
23
20
24
21
25
13
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2014 Honda CR-V. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (1 recall)

23V858000Mar 2024

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2014 Honda CR-V NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Frontal crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Rollover

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

NHTSA Defect Investigations (2)

1 investigation still open: NHTSA is examining whether a defect warrants a recall.

EA19001ClosedOpened Apr 2019 · closed Sep 2024

Electrical overstress

AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

EA21002OpenOpened Sep 2021

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

The worst model year for the Honda CR-V is the 2011 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2014 Honda CR-V vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)

This vehicle

799

Class avg

423

1.9x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical small sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 799 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

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2014 Honda CR-V: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2014 Honda CR-V?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2014 Honda CR-V is related to the engine, with 193 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2014 Honda CR-V reliable?
The 2014 Honda CR-V has 799 complaints, 59 crash reports, and 12 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 1.9x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How safe is the 2014 Honda CR-V?
NHTSA rates the 2014 Honda CR-V 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 stars in frontal crash tests, 5 stars in side crash tests, 4 stars for rollover resistance. Where NHTSA tested more than one version, the lowest rating is shown.
How much does it cost to fix 2014 Honda CR-V problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2014 Honda CR-V have any recalls?
Yes, the 2014 Honda CR-V has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Honda CR-V problems start?
Based on 544 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 17,412 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2014 Honda CR-V data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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