The Verdict
Worst problem area
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission & Drivetrain leads by volume: 99 of 298 complaints (33%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more reported injuries (21) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed fell from 329 in 2013 to 298 in 2014.
At a glance
- NHTSA complaints
- 298
- Recall campaigns
- 2
- EPA fuel cost per year
- $1,400–$3,100
- Combined MPG
- 25–44
Complaints by model year
Where owners report problems
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | vs. 2014 Compact Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 1,400–3,100 | 1,400–3,100 | 1,400–3,100 | 1,400–3,100 | 1,800–2,100 | |
| Combined MPG | 25–44 | 25–44 | 25–44 | 25–44 | 30–35 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 22–43 / 31–44 | 22–43 / 31–44 | 22–43 / 31–45 | 22–43 / 31–45 | 26–31 / 37–42 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 202–355 | 200–354 | 202–352 | 202–352 | 250–293 | |
| Complaints filed | 474 | 329 | 298 | 394 | 1,083 | |
| Recalls issued | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 58 | 29 | 31 | 37 | 36 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 5 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 4 | |
| Injuries reported | 47 | 34 | 30 | 23 | 16 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 3 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2014 Honda Civic have?
2 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2014 Honda Civic?
Transmission & Drivetrain: 99 of 298 NHTSA complaints (33%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2014 Honda Civic get?
EPA rates it 25–44 MPG combined across 7 configurations.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2014 Honda Civic?
EPA estimates $1,400–$3,100 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (7)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 | 1.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars | 43 mpg (high) | 45 mpg (high) | 44 mpg (high) | $1,400 (low) | 202 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic 5-spd | 4 | 1.8L | Front-Wheel Drive | CNG | Compact Cars | 27 mpg | 38 mpg | 31 mpg | $1,500 | 218 g/mi |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 | 1.8L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars | 29 mpg | 37 mpg | 33 mpg | $1,900 | 273 g/mi |
| Configuration 4 | Manual 6-spd | 4 | 2.4L | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars | 22 mpg (low) | 31 mpg (low) | 25 mpg (low) | $3,100 (high) | 352 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 5 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 | 1.8L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars | 31 mpg | 40 mpg | 34 mpg | $1,850 | 259 g/mi |
| Configuration 6 | Automatic (AV-S7) | 4 | 1.8L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars | 29 mpg | 37 mpg | 32 mpg | $1,950 | 276 g/mi |
| Configuration 7 | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 1.8L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars | 28 mpg | 35 mpg | 31 mpg | $2,000 | 289 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 27 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 99 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 39 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| Brakes | 22 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 16 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 39 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 59 | 19 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 10 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 11 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 13 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 40 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (2)
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
- Defect
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Civic vehicles manufactured January 16, 2014, to November 6, 2014 and 2015 Fit vehicles manufactured March 12, 2014, to May 12, 2015. The software settings that control the transmission operation may result in damage to the transmission drive pulley shaft.
- Consequence
- If the transmission drive pulley shaft is damaged, it may break, and the vehicle may lose acceleration or the front wheels may lock up while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the transmission, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 30, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JU2 (Civic) and JU3(Fit).
TIRES:BEAD
- Defect
- American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Honda Civic LX vehicles manufactured November 26, 2013, through January 21, 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.
- Consequence
- The tire damage could cause the tire to lose air, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any damaged tire, free of charge. The recall began on April 15, 2014. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's number for this recall is JD8.