general problems of the 2014 Honda Accord - part 1

The failed component was a broken drive shaft for the driver-side front wheel. The drive shaft failed while stopped in denver traffic. The vehicle was inspected by fisher Honda, of boulder, colorado. This is a known problem, and Honda has already issued a "regional" recall for the drive shaft (recall #20v-769) for vehicles that are driven in states that use road salt in the winter. Unfortunately, even thought this vehicle was purchased and driven in nebraska the first six years, and nebraska is a heavy user of rock salt on its state highways, the state of nebraska was excluded from the region. The recall (#20v-769) states that "there have been no reports of occurrences (of the broken drive shaft) outside of the salt-belt region. " if it was not a false statement when published, it is a false statement now, as my car is outside of the 21 states referenced as the "salt belt region", and a Honda Accord forum search shows that many other people outside of the region have experienced the same failure.

2014 Honda Accord hybrid purchased new, completed all routine and recommended maintenance over its life. - the passenger side drive shaft failed on may 5, 2025, pulling into our driveway, and it fell out of the bottom of the car onto the pavement. - the driver’s side drive shaft failed on December 4, 2025, leaving a shopping center parking lot, and it fell out of the bottom of the car onto the pavement. Attached are photos of both driveshafts, which clearly show the similarities in the failures. I have the parts for the driver’s side in my possession and am happy to furnish them for analysis. These failures are catastrophic in that the vehicle was rendered undrivable with a loss of control without warning. This vehicle is used daily for highway commuting and had this failure occurred on the highway at 65 mph, I believe it would have caused a serious crash of this vehicle and likely caused a multi-vehicle accident given the sudden nature of the failure and the lack of control the vehicle experienced upon failure. Honda service bulletin 20-125 appears to address a very similar concern for Honda Accord “cvt models. ” the photos and inspection area listed in that bulletin seem to indicate that my car experienced a similar failure (bulletin attached); however, I was told by the dealership that my VIN was not subject to the recall. I believe the vehicle is subject to a similar defect as described in the service bulletin for other Honda Accord models and believe it should be investigated and included in the recall. These failures have cost $2,279. 47 in repair fees, approximately $400 in emergency towing and do not seem to be in line with routine maintenance or "wear and tear".

[xxx] son was driving vehicle outside of city limits. Had come to a 4 way stop sign and proceeded to make a left hand turn towards town. After turning and accelerating vehicle made a loud noise and immediately began coasting to a stop. Son pulled over thinking something with the transmission as the motor is running fine. The car is "free rolling" while in park and will only make a "clunking/knocking" noise when put into gear. Used insurance to have vehicle towed the 14. 8 miles home after being stuck on the highway for an hour. Today after internet searching found #20v769 regarding issue with broken driveshaft due to poor coatings from factory. Lack of coatings cause a premature failure due to rust build up, which is accelerated by road salt use. This bulletin covers several states that are in the "ice belt" of the us where they use road salt to treat the roads. Neighboring states of iowa and minnesota are both on the list, but not south dakota. This vehicle has been registered in sd it's entire life(which explains why no previous owners received the bulletin). We live 15 min from both minnesota and iowa and having lived here for 42 years I know that we use salt to treat our roads. Please update the bulletin to include south dakota as this needs to be covered under a safety recall due to identical situations causing premature failure. **reached out to Honda motorcars and received a case number as well. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

The contact owns a 2014 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving from a complete stop and making a right turn, the vehicle lost power and started rolling. The vehicle was able to reverse 100 ft. And to push the vehicle 20ft. Into a nearby parking lot. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the front passenger's side cv axle was fractured. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the front passenger's side cv axle was fractured and could not be separated from the knuckle. The dealer applied excessive heat to separate the cv axle from the knuckle to replace the drive shaft; however, the part could not be separated. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact became aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 20v769000 (power train), which the dealer related to the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the notice of NHTSA campaign number: 20v769000 (power train) was previously sent; however, the contact had not received the recall notification. The contact was concerned that the absence of a recall almost caused the contact and his family members to be involved in a crash and to be injured. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 186,753.

The contact owns a 2014 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while attempting to operate the vehicle, the vehicle failed to move forward or reverse. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 20v769000 (power train); however, since the vehicle was not diagnosed, it was not known if the failure was related to the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

After a cold start, when trying to accelerate to merge onto street the engine dies. Also sometimes engine or transmission jerks when speeding up or slowing down after letting off of gas or brakes.

In 2020, there was a recall (#20v769) on the driveshaft of the 2014 Honda Accord. The car was in the midwest for 4 years, so I was concerned that the issue with corrosion could directly impact the vehicle due to weather conditions. I went to have the recall serviced, but still noticed the car to be sluggish upon shifting in to gear. I reported the concern to the Honda dealer to see if it was repaired correctly and to understand why it took time for the car to "switch" in to gear. After review, they said nothing was wrong with the car. I continued to have these issues, however every time I went to the Honda service team to get an oil repair the diagnosis report did not show any issues with the transmission. There was a recommendation to get the transmission oil changed, which I did in March 2023. The car will still sluggish after this service. On July 25, 2024 the cars transmission/ drive power disengaged in the middle of a busy road. The car came to a complete stop while moving. The gear shaft failed to engage with the transmission. Prior to this no transmission warning had ever triggered, nor reported by Honda's diagnosis reports. I again stated my concern that the driver shaft may not have been repaired correctly to Honda. They instead faulted that the wrong transmission fluid caused " transmission is burnt up causing issue of not moving. Tech found transmission has wrong fluid installed which caused internal wear and failure of transmission parts. " this statement is false. The car stopped on July 25. In an effort to problem solve the transmission fluid was drained and the incorrect fluid was used, but that was after the car was not shifting, so if the transmission was in fact burnt from the wrong fluid it was a result of the service in 2023. However, that is not the cause of the issue. I believe that failure to repair the drive shaft correct resulted in effects on the transmission that were either intentionally omitted or were not discovered.

Mechanic noted that drive shafts were corroded and unsafe and they were replaced. This appears to be the same issue as NHTSA recall number:20v-769, however, my VIN was not covered under this. I think this issue affects more than the Accords with cvt transmissions in recall 20v-769. I bought this car and live in MA.

I got the transmission problem in my car. When I was in traffic, and try to accelerate, the car started jerking multiple times. This car suddenly jumps/jerks when I try to accelerate in the slope.

The contact owns a 20143 Honda Accord. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v769000 (power train) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph he heard an abnormal sound similar to something heavy being dropped from under the vehicle. The vehicle had stopped all forward momentum. The contact stated that the shift lever was not responding. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic. The contact stated that the dealer would not be able to take his vehicle in for service for more than five days. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect. The failure mileage was approximately 143,000.

I was driving on a highway at around 75 mph when I suddenly lost power. I could hear the engine running but there was no power in the wheel. I could feel that the vehicle was decelerating so in panic I activated the emergency light and immediately stopped the vehicle on the side of the road. Even when the vehicle was idle for some time, I could hear the engine running but there was no power on the wheel, so I think the issue is with transmission. The vehicle is not movable but if you guys are willing to visit me, it is available for inspection. This issue put my safety as well as the safety of others at risk as it suddenly lost power in an expressway. If I hadn't realized the deceleration sooner, I would have been in a bad rear-end accident with other vehicle. I will be taking my vehicle to a Honda dealership soon for diagnosis. No, the vehicle has not been inspected by any of the mentioned parties. As far as I know, there were no warning lights, messages, or symptoms of the problem prior to the failure.

2014 Honda Accord hybrid. Hybrid engine fuse block exploded /burned.

Had a call from Honda to check drive axle for corrosion. I took the car in. They said they were ok. I had some work done yesterday and my mechanic is very concerned about my axles saying they were badly rusted out. Looked almost completely corroded and I should do something about them. I'm not sure what to do as I have been to Honda for other reasons just recently and they did not say anything about that in their usual reports they give when you show up there so I figured to talk about it here to see if I could get some help. I only have pictures of them and they look very bad.

Driver side driveshaft broke - vehicle towed and driveshaft replaced. There is a recall for this (20v769000) but Honda customer service says it does not apply to my VIN.

The eps on my 2014 Honda Accord ex-l did not perform its primary functions. Such as steering. The steering wheel became very difficult to move. The wheel was extremely stiff and vibrated at the slightest attempt to turn in either direction. I am grateful this did not happen while I was driving on the road.

I have a issues that when I’m at a stop light and then I start pressing the pedal to accelerate, the vehicle don’t moved or don’t respond on time. I have to press the pedal several times for the transmission to respond.

The contact owns a 2014 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 mph the drive shaft broke without warning. The vehicle was towed to contact residents. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but they provided no additional assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. The contact stated the failure was related to NHTSA campaign number 20v769000 ( power train).

Car does not start on the first attempt. Starter does not crank. It makes a click sound. Need to try upto 5 times until it cranks and starts the engine. Took the car to a mechanic and diagnosed a bad starter that needs replacement. I'm disappointed that the starter failed at only 58000 miles.

My son was driving and the car just shut down. When he tried to start the car it would not move no matter what gear you put it in ex. Drive,reverse. No warning lights came on. Had it towed to a Honda dealership and the said it was the transmission. I have not had any problems prior to this either.

My daughter was backing my car into the garage when the car started to roll forward, hitting my other car, I asked if she put it in drive and she told me no. I asked her to place the emergency brake on. I then pushed the car into the garage. I asked a mechanic to come look at the car, in my garage, he told me the axle had broke. I asked him if has ever seen this and he said it was very unusual. He also told me it looks as if has rusted in the spot that broke. I looked on the internet and noticed a recall on Honda Accord axles rusting, do to not being rust proofed and the he salt in the midwest region causing the axle to rust. The component was front axle. Hit another car not sure if the problem has been reproduced the component has not been inspected by the following. (vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives) it has been inspected by a mechanic. No warning lamps or messages.

Vsa solenoid valve malfunction, vsa modulator control unit power source circuit (ig) low voltage, low tire pressure. Abs-121-11, power steering -85-01 air conditioning module -b 1241 4 Smart entry ecu codes- b12d0-ig1a power output malfunction b12d-ig1b and b12d0-power output malfunction b12d3 ig latch circuit(keep hold circuit) malfunction fcw system.

Driving down road and engine started to shake going from 0 to driving speed. While driving heard/felt a big shake and car was no longer able to drive car forward. When it came to a stop. I tried all gears but non would respond. I was luck enough to be on a 2 lane street instead of a highway.

The front axles of my front wheel drive car are rusting. The NHTSA has issued a safety recall for this problem (recall number 20v-769, mfr campaign w9f, campaign description: 2013-2015 Accord driveshaft inspection safety recall, recall date: 12/18/2020). Honda issued a service bulletin (#20-125), however my VIN number is not included in this recall. This is a dangerous situation if one of the axles were to fail at a high speed (I drive about 100 highway miles per day, m-f). I filed a request with Honda to include pay for the repair to my car, but today (2/2/22) they declined my request because the VIN number is not included in the safety recall. I have pictures of the rust on each axle and have a certified Honda mechanic's report (from the Honda dealership where I bought the car) that recommends both front axles be replaced due to this problem.

February 13, 2021 around 11:45 I was driving with my son and his friend & my dog with me, I about to make a left in intersection when I hit the gas pedal I hear a noise under my car (boom) then the car won't go foward even though I hit gas. Then I put in reverse it's the same thing it won't stop the car are still moving backward so I hit the brake and the car stop in the middle of intersection. So I put the gear in "p" park position but the car are still moving down the hill. Slowly by slowly backwards and then I hit the snow on the side road that's why the car stop. I'm so nervous on that moment even my son and his friend are scared.

Putting vehicle in reverse, the car jerked and shut off thenstarted on own. Repeated twice. This happened once while making a broken u turn in a culdesac, the other was in my parking spot.

The contact owns a 2014 Honda Accord. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v769000 (power train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Braman Honda (7000 coral way, miami, FL 33155, (833) 869-6068) was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

While driving to work abs, vbs and steering lights all come on at same time. Brought into the dealer ship as a safety issue. Vehicle had approximately 103,000 miles. Dealer ran diagnostics and reset sensors, said it could be a bad module in the brake system would cost $1800 to replace. Drove car for 2 days all lights came back on. Questioned dealer about module and how common replacement was. They said never replace them. Researched the issue and found that it is very common and causes many issues, dealer/ manufacturer knows of issue and refuses to correct issue in cars with much less miles. Complained to dealer with no response.

Car was parked in driveway stationary in park and just rolled off out of the driveway by itself. I have a video but I unable to load on here. Proof video.

My 2014 Honda Accord is experiencing excessive oil consumption, lack of engine power, engine stalling issues and overall unsafe drivability conditions. I took the vehicle to albany Honda on 5/4/2020 for them to diagnose and repair the issue but they could not duplicate the problems I was experiencing so they recommended an oil change and gasket valve cover replacement and charged me $262. 08 for the service. I paid for the service and drove my vehicle off the lot with the severe issues still present. After 30 minutes of driving the vehicle the engine struggled to get up hills, began jerking, jolting violently and I was almost hit by oncoming traffic, I immediately called serve department back at Honda and told them about the incident and that I was bringing the car back and for them to do a thorough inspection and diagnosis of the vehicle as it had become a safety hazard and I didn't feel safe driving it. The next day the tells me that they �test drove� the vehicle again and that the mechanic noticed a �slight surge� but still could not pinpoint the issue. They then recommended a host of completely unrelated expensive repairs that would cost me $600 to $700; money that absolutely no one has to spare during this nationwide pandemic. Frustrated and disappointed I ended up taking my vehicle to another certified repair shop and they diagnosed the issue as p0300�as an engine misfire. The shop refused to work on the vehicle because they said it's a serious issue and that Honda should be responsible to repair my vehicle because they problem is a TSB bad piston rings that Honda needs to address.

Approx. 165000 I had to replace the transmission. The cvt transmission blew with me only owning for approx. 2. 5 years. I'm now on my 3rd cvt transmission and Honda blamed me for the malfunction. I was driving to pick up my 3 year old from daycare when I heard a bang and items falling from my car. I was able to coast and park in a church parking lot.

Purchased 2014 Accord 5 years ago, and my oil light came on so I called to get my car service since my oil life said I was at 30%. I am now being told that my car is burning a lot of oil. Of course, when I am out of warranty. The dealership performed the oil consumption test after I reached 1k miles from my oil change and they said I may need to replace piston rings or get a new engine. I find it surprising for a car that is only 5 years old needs a new engine. Honda must be lying to their customers and failing the emissions test as their cars are burning way too much oil. Honda is not doing anything to fix this; it was a problem with the older cars (hence the recall for 2008-2011 models) and seems like it continues to be problem for the newer cars. Keep in mind, I have gone to the same dealer for all of my services and kept up to date with maintenance; and I was never told I had low oil in these five years.

The car is burning oil. I completed an oil consumption test as requested by the Honda dealer and the oil consumption is high, leading them to conclude that the car is burning oil.

The transmission went out while I was driving my 2014 Honda Accord. More specifically, I was driving out of a mall's parking lot. There are only 85,636 miles on the car and the car was made in America in January 2014. Prior to this event, there weren't any issues or alerts regarding the transmission.

I believe Honda is cheating on their emissions certifications my car. My car has a California: pzev emission certification which continues for 15 years or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first. I purchased this pzev car thinking it would be good for our environment. My car has been well cared for, has 28,xxx miles on it, and is currently consuming engine oil at the rate of about one quart every 3,000 miles. I have been to walnut creek Honda complaining about this excessive oil consumption, and they tell me to continue adding oil until the oil consumption rate increases to one quart every 500 miles. Enough-is-enough! the internet. The internet is full of postings from other angry Honda owners complaining about excessive oil consumption of up to one quart every thousand miles and Honda says this is normal and refused to take responsibility for correcting Honda�'s problem. Discussion. Pzev means partial zero emissions vehicle and I believe my car also meets the low emissions vehicle (lev) tailpipe-emission standards. Excessive oil consumption unnecessarily increases air pollution as evidenced by the coating of black soot on the insides of my car�'s tail pipe. Conclusion. I believe that Honda is cheating on their emissions certifications by designing and building engines that early in their useful life develop excessive oil consumption and Honda is refusing to correct their design defect until it reaches one quart of oil burned (creating unnecessary air pollution) every 500 miles driven. My friend frank has a 2003 Honda Accord with 85,xxx miles that uses almost zero oil between oil changes, so Honda definitely knows how to make engines that do not burn oil.

I was driving in my 2014 Honda Accord. I began to feel what I would describe as "tremors" as I was accelerating the car. I was going at a speed of about 25 mph. The tremors would occur for a bit then the feel of the drive was normal. This occurred on and off over the next 2-3 miles. I was at a stoplight and when the light changed, my car would not move at all, not while in drive or reverse. It just wouldn't move. I had to have the car towed to a Honda dealership. Once Honda evaluated the car after charging a $130 "diagnostic" fee, I was told that the problem was with the cvt transmission and that the problem was referred to the dealership's district(?) service manager to "see what Honda wants to do about it". The next day I received a call that the cost of the repair/replacement would be $4,386. 80 and that Honda was agreeing to cover 60% of the cost and I would be responsible for paying 40% of the costs, which amounted to $1,826. 88 (including taxes). When I asked what specifically was wrong with the cvt transmission, I was simply told "Honda doesn't allow us to open cvt transmissions. " this sounds very suspicious to me. I need my car, so I don't feel like I have any choice but to pay the costs. However, I should point out that I keep up with the routine scheduled maintenance and had the transmission service as suggested at about 50k miles. I bought the car new in July 2014, so it is only 4 1/2 years old and has less than 65k miles on it. It seems like this transmission should be deemed defective and be completely covered under my warranty or extended warranty. Please advise.