2014 Honda CR-V Engine Problems
Owners have filed 190 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2014 Honda CR-V, 32% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 30,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “vtc actuator” (31% of reports).
- 190engine complaints
- 30,000median miles at failure
- 6mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $1,950typical repair cost reported by owners
- 26%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Vtc actuator: mentioned in 58 of 190 complaints (31%)
- Grinding noise: mentioned in 40 of 190 complaints (21%)
- Cold start: mentioned in 34 of 190 complaints (18%)
- Timing chain: mentioned in 26 of 190 complaints (14%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine repair on the 2014 Honda CR-V at $1,950, and half of them between $1,300 and $2,300.
Based on 11 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2019–2026), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 128 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 190 complaints, 6 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 1 an injury.
Honda CR-V engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 CR-V | 10 | 6% | 400 |
| 2025 CR-V | 25 | 10% | 8,475 |
| 2024 CR-V | 24 | 6% | 50,490 |
| 2023 CR-V | 21 | 4% | 5,000 |
| 2022 CR-V | 19 | 7% | 55,000 |
| 2021 CR-V | 33 | 10% | 52,000 |
| 2020 CR-V | 39 | 11% | 50,000 |
| 2019 CR-V | 112 | 10% | 5,925 |
| 2018 CR-V | 530 | 25% | 5,814 |
| 2017 CR-V | 531 | 30% | 15,000 |
| 2016 CR-V | 101 | 26% | 21,500 |
| 2015 CR-V | 243 | 36% | 1,000 |
| 2014 CR-V | 190 | 32% | 30,000 |
| 2013 CR-V | 97 | 25% | 28,750 |
| 2012 CR-V | 89 | 22% | 37,153 |
| 2011 CR-V | 37 | 7% | 83,000 |
| 2010 CR-V | 53 | 11% | 73,025 |
| 2009 CR-V | 8 | 2% | 87,000 |
| 2008 CR-V | 23 | 2% | 71,500 |
| 2007 CR-V | 14 | 2% | 115,500 |
| 2006 CR-V | 11 | 3% | 111,650 |
| 2005 CR-V | 16 | 3% | 123,684 |
| 2004 CR-V | 12 | 2% | 81,861 |
| 2003 CR-V | 6 | 1% | 135,000 |
| 2002 CR-V | 7 | 1% | 119,000 |
| 2001 CR-V | 9 | 6% | 108,000 |
| 2000 CR-V | 2 | 2% | 94,423 |
| 1999 CR-V | 5 | 4% | 115,500 |
| 1998 CR-V | 6 | 5% | 175,000 |
| 1997 CR-V | 3 | 3% | 217,600 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine for the 2014 Honda CR-V. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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
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…
I own a 2014 Honda CR-V. Since around November 2022 I have repeatedly experienced an intermittent âbounceâ or shudder when accelerating, especially around 20â25 mph and sometimes at higher speeds (around 45 mph and above). The vehicle feels like it briefly loses power or slips before catching…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2014 Honda CR-Vs have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 190 owner complaints about engine for the 2014 Honda CR-V (32% of the 587 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Honda CR-V engine?
No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 30,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix engine problems on the 2014 Honda CR-V?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,950 (half paid between $1,300 and $2,300), from 11 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2014 Honda CR-V?
The most frequent phrase is “vtc actuator”, in 58 of 190 complaints, followed by “grinding noise” (40).
Other 2014 Honda CR-V problems
- Electrical System problems (77)
- Power Train problems (68)
- Tires problems (52)
See all 2014 Honda CR-V problems or engine problems across all CR-V years.