The Lemon Index2014 Honda Civic.
The 2014 Honda Civic is one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 119 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 33, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about transmission & drivetrain, it has 2 recalls, and it gets 25 to 44 mpg combined. The best Honda Civic year is 2011.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 298 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Honda Civic year. 2014 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 4K to 77K miles on the car (178 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- transmission & drivetrain complaints mostly came at 4K–99K miles
- airbags complaints mostly came at 28K–87K miles
- electrical complaints mostly came at 16K–73K miles
Recalls 2
- transmission & drivetrain 2015
The software settings that control the transmission operation may result in damage to the transmission drive pulley shaft.
- tires 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.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Honda told dealers about
Honda sent dealers 109 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2015 Civic CVTs with a…
- Engineering request for investigation - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- OpenDesiccated air bag inflator rupture2021
- ClosedElectrical overstress2019–2024
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Civic 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Honda Civic 2 DR FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Honda Civic Cng 4 DR FWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
Fuel cost and engines
About $1450–3200 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 1.5L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
The break light is broken so I can't shift out of park without using a Golf tee to override it.
2014 Honda Civic owner · NHTSA complaint 10823462
More owner reports
The "check tire pressure" light is on. I've gone to the mechanic twice to get it checked out and it is still there.
NHTSA complaint 10702864
The battery is discharged without reason and the tires sensor show low pressure.
NHTSA complaint 11052135
Quick answers
Is the 2014 Honda Civic reliable?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew 3× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 33; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Honda Civic year by this measure is 2011.
What are the most common 2014 Honda Civic problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are transmission & drivetrain (27%), electrical (15%) and airbags (13%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2014 Honda Civic have?
2 safety recalls (latest: transmission & drivetrain). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2014 Honda Civic get?
25 to 44 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2014 Honda Civic safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2014 Honda Civic problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 4,900 and 77,800 miles. The middle report was at 34,000 miles, from 178 complaints.
Does the 2014 Honda Civic have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 27% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2014 Honda Civic cost in fuel a year?
About $1450 to $3200 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2014 Honda Civic have?
1.5L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl.
What Honda Civic year is better than the 2014?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2011, 2013 and 2015.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works