2014 Honda Civic Hybrid Problems & Complaints

Better than average42% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Civic Hybrid at the same age

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2014 Honda Civic Hybrid with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is 42% fewer than a typical Civic Hybrid model year at the same age, making the 2014 one of the better Civic Hybrid years. The most reported problem area is the air bags (2 complaints, typically around 54,000 miles).

5complaints
0recalls
1crashes
0fires
1injuries
0deaths

Most common 2014 Honda Civic Hybrid problems

  • Air bags~54,000 miles
    240%
  • Body & structure~54,000 miles
    120%
  • Steering~54,000 miles
    120%
  • Transmission & drivetrain~33,000 miles
    120%
  • Other / not specified~40,000 miles
    120%
  • Engine & cooling
    120%

Share of the 5 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Honda Civic Hybrid complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Honda Civic Hybrid. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best Civic Hybrid years: 2011, 2015, 2014. Years to avoid: 2010, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2009. Compare all years →

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal safety investigators have looked into 3 possible defects involving the 2014 Honda Civic Hybrid:

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

NHTSA investigation EA21002 · opened Sep 17, 2021 · open

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited.

Electrical overstress

NHTSA investigation EA19001 · opened Apr 19, 2019 · closed Sep 19, 2024 · led to recall 20V-024

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation to determine if the failure of airbags to deploy during severe crashes, in certain vehicles, was the result of a safety related defect. During the investigation a complex failure was studied that can result in non-deployment of subject vehicle air bags and other restraint system devices in severe crash events.

Pedestrian alert sounds

NHTSA investigation DP22005 · opened Jan 27, 2023 · closed Aug 7, 2023 · led to recall 22V-063

NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles.

2014 Honda Civic Hybrid engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
1.5L 4-cyl hybridCVTFWD43 / 45 / 44

EPA ratings. Class: Compact car.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Honda Civic Hybrid a good car?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2014 Civic Hybrid rates better than average: 42% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Civic Hybrid at the same age. It is one of the best Civic Hybrid years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2014 Honda Civic Hybrid?

The air bags — 2 complaints, 40% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the body & structure (1) and steering (1).

How many recalls does the 2014 Honda Civic Hybrid have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2014 Honda Civic Hybrid. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Honda Civic Hybrid?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2011, 2015 and 2014. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2010, 2008, 2007, 2006 and 2009. See the full Honda Civic Hybrid years comparison.

At what mileage do 2014 Honda Civic Hybrid problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 40,000 miles; 67% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.