2014 Honda Accord Plug-IN Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 7, 2023 · 4 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Accord Plug-IN Hybrid years
Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Honda Accord Plug-IN Hybrid. That is the most of any Accord Plug-IN Hybrid model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 1,067 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2014 Honda Accord Plug-IN Hybrid problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System2 · ~1,067 mi
Engine2 · ~1,250 mi
Fuel/propulsion System2 · ~30,500 mi
Vehicle Speed Control1 · ~500 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System250%1,067——
Engine250%1,250——
Fuel/propulsion System250%30,500——
Vehicle Speed Control125%500——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2014, with 2 complaints
2013: 1201312014: 2201422019: 120191

n = 4 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2014 Honda Accord Plug-IN Hybrid recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2014 Honda Accord Plug-IN Hybrid.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
  • Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

While driving the car the car experienced a loss of power similar to a stall - several messages popped up on the cluster such as "power system problem". The car was pulled over immediately and turned off - waited a few mins to restart and check engine light was still on - it appears honda usa…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Feb 26, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11182564

Honda replaced their satellite radio system in the new accord plug-in hybrid with hondalink aha radio. Beginning the day i bought the car, hondalink aha radio has been unreliable and so distracting to the driver that i consider it a danger. Since it is designed to work through the owner's cell…

Electrical System · received Jul 10, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10609496

Vehicle suddenly lost power on the highway, unable to exceed approximately 30-40mph on electric only mode. Hybrid mode or regenerative hybrid modes were unable to successfully engage to power the vehicle. Electric only power supply was soon depleted & the vehicle was unable to start the gasoline…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Jan 9, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10559184

The unusual event occurs when driving the 2014 honda accord plug-in at about 45-65 mph. Normally, accelerating the car requires using both the gas engine and battery (hv mode) to move the vehicle at this speed. But everyday for about a week now, while driving on the freeway, the car's gas engine…

Engine · received Nov 30, 2013 · NHTSA complaint 10554227

Other Honda Accord Plug-IN Hybrid years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
201440
2013 Accord Plug-IN Hybrid00

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Honda Accord Plug-IN Hybrid?

Owners most often report electrical system, engine, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2014 Honda Accord Plug-IN Hybrid?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2014 Honda Accord Plug-IN Hybrid a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Accord Plug-IN Hybrid model years, the 2014 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.