2014 Honda CR-V problems and complaints
Owners have filed 588 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Honda CR-V. The most-reported areas: Engine (191), Unknown Or Other (108), Electrical System (77).
Key takeaways
- 588 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 36 involve a crash, 7 a fire, 34 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 191 | 32% |
| Unknown Or Other | 108 | 18% |
| Electrical System | 77 | 13% |
| Power Train | 68 | 12% |
| Tires | 52 | 9% |
| Wheels | 47 | 8% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 36 | 6% |
| Air Bags | 32 | 5% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 28 | 5% |
| Structure | 28 | 5% |
| Service Brakes | 22 | 4% |
| Exterior Lighting | 21 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Honda CR-V SUV 4WD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2014 Honda CR-V SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-11-01
Timing chain rattles loudly upon startup . This could Lead to failure. This is a long standing issue and has been reported numerous times by vehicle owners. Honda issues a service bulletin but repair is very expensive and sometimes does not fix issue
Engine - filed 2026-09-10
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
Unknown Or Other,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-08-20
Since this car has been purchased several times, it wouldn’t start. We thought the battery was dead. We’ve had it serviced several times while it was under warranty and at different mechanics with no avail. However, a Honda certified mechanic had told me it’s showing the same symptoms as the fuel filter recall and I ju...
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More for the 2014 Honda CR-V
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.