2014 Honda Civic: problems, recalls and what it’s worth
NHTSA has 1 open defect investigation (not a recall). 2 recall campaigns to confirm with a dealer. A lot of owner complaints, 34% about transmission & drivetrain.
Ask for the VIN and check it, then get a pre-purchase inspection.
Known problems on the 2014 Honda Civic
No generation-wide weak spot is flagged in GarageIntel’s research for this year and model. A specific car can still have its own problems, so get it inspected.
2014 Honda Civic recalls
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2014 Honda Civic. Repairs are free at a dealer for the brand, and a dealer can confirm by VIN which were already done.
- Transmission & drivetrain
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.
Details 15V574000
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.
Fix: 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 & wheels
The tire damage could cause the tire to lose air, increasing the risk of a crash.
Details 14V109000
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.
Fix: 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.
2014 Honda Civic safety investigations and free repairs
Under investigation (not a recall):
- Desiccated air bag inflator rupture since Sep 2021
Ask the seller if the car has had this problem.
Free repairs to ask about (warranty extensions):
- Airbags: This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators.
A dealer for the brand can check these by VIN.
Source: NHTSA, Sep 24, 2026.
2014 Honda Civic safety and fuel
From NHTSA’s crash tests and the EPA’s fueleconomy.gov.
What owners complain about
291 complaints filed with NHTSA for this year and model, which is a lot.
Share of complaints that mention each area. One complaint can mention several.
What a 2014 Honda Civic is worth
Rough trade-in values — roughly what a dealer would pay — by mileage, from published trade-in guides. Private sales and dealer prices run higher. For the exact car, add its VIN.
| Mileage | Trade-in (rough) |
|---|---|
| 40,000 mi | $9,350 |
| 80,000 mi | $6,250 |
| 160,000 mi | $5,552 |
From new to now
New, a 2014 Honda Civic started at about $18,190. At a typical 144,000 miles today it trades in for about $5,692 — roughly 69% less.
Typical mileage = 12,000 miles a year; values between two published mileages are estimated in a straight line. “New” is the base price (cheapest version) as published, give or take destination fees; higher trims cost more.
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