2014 Honda Civic Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 19, 2024 · 5 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Civic Hybrid years
Not enough data 12th of 14 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
5 out of 5 stars

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Honda Civic Hybrid. That ranks 12th out of 14 Civic Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 54,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.

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

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Most common 2014 Honda Civic Hybrid problems

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

Air Bags2 · ~54,000 mi
Engine1
Power Train1 · ~33,000 mi
Steering1 · ~54,000 mi
Structure1 · ~54,000 mi
Unknown or Other1 · ~40,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags240%54,000——
Engine120%———
Power Train120%33,000——
Steering120%54,000——
Structure120%54,000——
Unknown or Other120%40,000——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2018, with 2 complaints
2017: 1201712018: 2201822019: 220192

n = 5 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2014 Honda Civic Hybrid recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2014 Honda Civic Hybrid.

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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.
  • Electrical overstress (EA19001) — opened Apr 19, 2019, closed Sep 19, 2024, led to recall 20V024.

Recent owner reports

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

Since i bought the car my car driving on the freeway the car starts losing power and the engine start shaking and i have to stop to the side of the road i turn off engine and t and started engine again and start the car again and goes back to normal that's my problem there is no check engine light

Engine · received Jun 12, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11219610

When bought new. In just a few days (low tire warning came on) didn't say what tire, so i checked all of them.none checked low. Dealer reset something and stayed off until tire rotation then it happen again. Dealer reset again. Now it comes after starting about 5 times. I keep driving but worry…

Unknown or Other · received May 26, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11210013

Takata recall - as a young driver, i being frightened of driving seeing a young girl killed in a honda. Honda financial was paid off by me in regards to my loan, and they have not wanted anything to do with me to help me with this situation. I have entered my vin number into the takata recall…

Air Bags · received Aug 30, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11123413

When pressing gas pedal into passing gear the car stays in passing gear. Tachometer shows 5000 rpm as if engine is is speeding up but car slows down when i take my foot off gas peddle and and car sounds like transmission is stuck in lower.gear. This has happened 2 times. I pull the car off onto…

Power Train · received Mar 23, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11081091

Vehicle was in motion on a curvy street, in lane that goes straight when another vehicle moved abruptly from left turn lane into my lane. When i saw this i knew i would hit it as there was insufficient space to brake before impact.

Air Bags · received Oct 14, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 11033326

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Honda Civic Hybrid?

Owners most often report air bags, engine, power train problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2014 Honda Civic Hybrid?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2014 Honda Civic Hybrid a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Civic Hybrid model years, the 2014 has too little data to compare, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.