Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (service brakes, ABS, rotors and pads, parking brake).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2014 Honda CR-V owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
There is a rattling noise coming from the engine area at extreme cold startups since I had the car at 24,000 miles on it. When having the car parked with the emergency brake on at an incline and after leaving it ther for a few days, after I press the release on the brake after starting the car, the emergency brake sticks and the car won't move forward when accelerating or backward when releasing the brakes or accelerating. I have to repeatedly press and release the emergency brake to allow the car to release the brake from the wheel for the car to move forward. There is repeatedly a build up of rust on the rear wheels when the car is exposed to humid and wet conditions due to some flaw in the design, and it causes the car the have a loud thumping noise when applying the breaks . I have had to get the rear brakes refinished or shaved down to smooth them out repeatedly.
Pulling into a parking space, when hitting my brakes, the engine suddenly accelerated and no, I was not pushing both the gas pedal and brake at the same time. In doing a web search, I found many instances of other CRV owners having the same issue...sudden acceleration when braking
I entered a parking lot to take my grandgirls to a wildlife refuge exhibit. Drove down driveway, turned left off of driveway to park car facing west which would be facing another car facing east. Turn was immediate, so brakes were applied. Car did not slow down or stop . . . Rather, it accelerated with a lurch! I was laying on the brakes; they did not engage until frontal contact pushed facing car out of my way, and I was able to throw car into park. No action when engaging emergency brakes. Of course, documented as an "at-fault" accident by my insurance company. (May I personally mention that I have been driving 48 years and have never had an "at-fault" accident - haven't even hit a garbage can!) returned car to Honda dealership to check out braking/acceleration. …
While attempting to stop at a red traffic light, we applied pressure to the brakes. However, the brakes did not respond and it appeared that the car accelerated. To avoid hitting the car in front of us, we turned towards the shoulder and up a small hill. We hit a tree on the small hill that caused the car to flip upside down. Police and ems responded to the site of the accident to remove us from the car and evaluate/treat us for injuries.
On 5/27/2020 at 11:20 pm my 2014 Honda crv was parked in front of my home and suddenly combusted.first smoke appeared on the driver side then flames. It was last driven around 9:45 pm that evening without issue. The vehicle has no history of physical or mechanical malfunction. The incident set off my ring bell camera since it motion sensitive (will provide footage if requested).
Battery + oil indicator lights illuminated and brakes failed when approaching intersection resulting in collision. Code reader scan shows there was a low voltage which triggered ABS code. Vehicle regularly serviced and inspected by Honda dealership, most recently 2 months prior to incident.
Burning rubber smell from brakes. The first time this occurred was when the car was six months old and after a rough winter in northeast, dealer informed that salt and water May have washed off protective brake coating, lubricant....this same problem has recurred on at least another three occasions, in some instances with or without harsh winter conditions. The foul rubber burning smell usually goes away 10-15 minutes after car cools off but the problem has certainly persisted. I've owned three Honda cars prior to my '14 crv and dealers explanation just does not make sense.
After 12000 miles noticed minor pulsating when braking. Problem got persistently worse where almost lost control of the car going down hill at 65 MPH. Took in to dealer who performed an inspection. They reported front brake rotorwarping due to normal wear and tear. All brake pads showweed minimal wear. I stated to the dealer that I felt this was not normal. They told me to change my driving habits. After much discussion they decided to cover a portion of the cost but stated next time it would be my responsibility. This should not occur so early on.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Honda CR-v. On several occasions, the vehicle stalled while idling. The contact stated that the vehicle also surged while idling and the rpms fluctuated. The dealer diagnosed that the ABS module caused the failure. Due to the ABS module failure, the transmission module software could not be updated to prevent the surge while the vehicle was idling. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 23,790.
Turned left into driveway and hit brakes, car lurched forward and sped up. I jammed on the brakes and it stopped just before ramming into the garage door. Please note that this is the second incident. Approximately one month ago, a similar thing happened after I applied the brakes, turned left, then slight right to pull off the road to park. Suddenly, instead of stopping, the car lurched forward. I slammed on the brakes and was able to stop about 20 feet from my intended stopping place.
Brake complaints in other CR-V years
Frequently asked questions
How common are brake problems on the 2014 Honda CR-V?
NHTSA has 21 complaints about the brakes of the 2014 Honda CR-V, 4% of the model year's 587 complaints. The component named most often is antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2014 Honda CR-V brake problems?
No. NHTSA lists no brakes recall for the 2014 Honda CR-V, though it has 1 recall for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2014 Honda CR-V brake problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 24,000 miles, and 61% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 6 crashes, 1 fire and 11 injuries and 2 deaths to brakes problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
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.