2014 Honda CR-V
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Engine
Engine leads by volume: 193 of 587 complaints (33%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more reported injuries (25) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed rose from 381 in 2013 to 587 in 2014.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | vs. 2014 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,400–2,500 | 2,400–2,500 | 2,400–2,500 | 2,150–2,250 | 2,150–2,300 | |
| Combined MPG | 25–26 | 25–26 | 25–26 | 28–29 | 27–29 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 22–23 / 29–30 | 22–23 / 29–30 | 22–23 / 29–30 | 26–27 / 32–33 | 25–26 / 31–32 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 342–355 | 346–357 | 345–357 | 306–317 | 309–326 | |
| Complaints filed | 403 | 381 | 587 | 670 | 392 | |
| Recalls issued | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 27 | 22 | 36 | 38 | 40 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 4 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 4 | |
| Injuries reported | 24 | 13 | 34 | 23 | 36 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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 CR-V have?
1 NHTSA recall campaign as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2014 Honda CR-V?
Engine: 193 of 587 NHTSA complaints (33%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2014 Honda CR-V get?
EPA rates it 25–26 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2014 Honda CR-V?
EPA estimates $2,400–$2,500 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (2)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic 5-spd | 4 | 2.4L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 23 mpg (high) | 30 mpg (high) | 26 mpg (high) | $2,400 (low) | 345 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic 5-spd | 4 | 2.4L | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 22 mpg (low) | 29 mpg (low) | 25 mpg (low) | $2,500 (high) | 357 g/mi (high) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 193 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 68 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 20 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 77 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Brakes | 28 | 6 | 1 | 11 | 2 |
| Steering | 15 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 95 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 38 | 19 | 1 | 25 | 2 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 37 | 13 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 37 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 112 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
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 (1)
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP · Campaign 23V858000 · Dec 19, 2023
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Consequence: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.