The Lemon Index2014 Honda CR-V.
The 2014 Honda CR-V is better than average by owner complaints: 300 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 82, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about engine, it has 1 recall, and it gets 25 to 26 mpg combined. The best Honda CR-V year is 2001.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 587 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Honda CR-V 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 2K to 48K miles on the car (395 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- engine complaints mostly came at 13K–55K miles
- electrical complaints mostly came at 1K–26K miles
- transmission & drivetrain complaints mostly came at 13K–61K miles
Recalls 1
- fuel system, gasoline 2023
The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
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 108 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Engineering request for investigation - please call honda to discuss any fuel leaks from the…
- Service bulletin - at cold start-up, the engine rattles loudly for about 2 seconds
- "techline summary article - editors note: this article replaces the one posted in september…
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 CR-V SUV 4WD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Honda CR-V SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2450–2550 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.4L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
Cold weather startup, grinding noise for a few seconds.
2014 Honda CR-V owner · NHTSA complaint 10824148
More owner reports
Grinding sound at engine start up in cold weather. It happens every winter.
NHTSA complaint 10824028
Vehicle hesitates when accelerating from stop. This has happened several times when pulling into or across traffic. The hesitation is momentary but could be very dangerous.
NHTSA complaint 10648489
Quick answers
Is the 2014 Honda CR-V reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew 1.2× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 82; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Honda CR-V year by this measure since 2010 is 2011.
What are the most common 2014 Honda CR-V problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are engine (25%), electrical (17%) and tires (17%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2014 Honda CR-V have?
1 safety recall (latest: fuel system, gasoline). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2014 Honda CR-V get?
25 to 26 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2014 Honda CR-V 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 CR-V problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 2,700 and 48,000 miles. The middle report was at 20,600 miles, from 395 complaints.
Does the 2014 Honda CR-V have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2014 Honda CR-V cost in fuel a year?
About $2450 to $2550 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2014 Honda CR-V have?
2.4L 4-cyl.
What Honda CR-V year is better than the 2014?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2011, 2010 and 2013.
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