2014 Honda CR-V: problems, recalls and what it’s worth

NHTSA has 1 open defect investigation (not a recall). 1 recall campaign to confirm with a dealer. A lot of owner complaints, 33% about engine & cooling.

Before you buy Ask for the VIN and check it, then get a pre-purchase inspection.

Known problems on the 2014 Honda CR-V

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 CR-V recalls

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2014 Honda CR-V. Repairs are free at a dealer for the brand, and a dealer can confirm by VIN which were already done.

Fuel system
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Details 23V858000
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.
Fix: 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.

2014 Honda CR-V 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 CR-V safety and fuel

5 of 5 starsNHTSA overall crash rating

25–26 mpgEPA combined, depending on engine and drive

$2,500–$2,600 a yearEPA fuel-cost estimate (15,000 miles a year)

From NHTSA’s crash tests and the EPA’s fueleconomy.gov.

What owners complain about

587 complaints filed with NHTSA for this year and model, which is a lot.

Engine & cooling33%

Tires & wheels14%

Electrical13%

Transmission & drivetrain12%

Throttle & speed control6%

Share of complaints that mention each area. One complaint can mention several.

Other Honda CR-V years

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