CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2014 Honda CR-V has a trend of engine hesitation when accelerating.

Honda has tried to fix this delayed acceleration with a software update, but many owners report it didn't fix the problem.

This defect trend is not quite bad enough yet for us to slap on the "Beware of the Clunker" seal. But it's a concern & definitely something to keep in mind for a test drive.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
26,219 miles

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2014 Honda CR-V drivetrain problems

drivetrain problem

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2014 Honda CR-V Owner Comments (Page 3 of 4)

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problem #24

Jan 012016

CR-V

  • 50,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The car is hesitance during acceleration, the car vibrates while driving, more noticed during highway driving. His started Aug 20,2018, wen I start the car, the engine makes noise shakes during a cold start. Have been told nothing is wrong. Began having problems in late 2016 thru March 2018. This happens during cold temperatures.

- Stafford, VA, USA

problem #23

Apr 172018

CR-V

  • 75,000 miles
My 2014 Honda CRV with 75,000 miles is in need of a drive shaft. I cannot find a recall on this. Honda is doing nothing about it. My mechanic was informed that there has been trouble with this part on other 2014 models.as a matter of fact the part was backordered! it seems absurd to me that this should happen in 75,000 miles. Can you help me? as you know this will cost me between $2500-$3000!!! of course I will not purchase another Honda vehicle since the customer does not seem to matter to that company]!

- Hudson, MA, USA

problem #22

Feb 282018

CR-V

  • 30,000 miles
I purchased my used certified 2014 Honda CR-V ex-L 11/2016 and the car seemed to running smooth and very quite. I took it in for the first service call the car didn't run the same, I even when back a few days after the car was serviced. Since the if I make a sudden stop the car stops and I finally hear the transmission catching up and this cause the car to jerk back in the sitting position. If I am going about to go through my drive thru MINImarket and I have to wait on another car and then proceed the transmission acts as if it doesn't want to move and it finally jumps into gear which allows the car to move forward. This is my 5th purchase with Honda, 1988 hatch back civic, 1990 Honda Accord, Honda civic, 2003 Honda element and now 2014 Honda CR-V ex-L. in the last two weeks I have found if I am sitting and hit the gas the car excels really fast and it scares me. I have read a few reviews about the same issues with how the car excels really fast.

- North Lauderdale, FL, USA

problem #21

Sep 012016

CR-V

  • 55,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Vehicle shakes while in motion when automatic transmission shifts between 25mph-45mph using over-drive. This does not happen when over-drive is turned off. Transmission computer has been updated but this did not correct the problem as hoped by Honda dealership. The problem is on-going.

- Hanover, PA, USA

problem #20

Sep 072017

CR-V

  • miles
Car hesitates and then may surge on acceleration, especially from full stop, rolling stop, or low speed, as in highway merging. I suspect the transmission. It is intermittent, at least several times/week from 2014-2017. Honda won't address it because they say they can't replicate it.

- Beverly, MA, USA

problem #19

Jan 042017

CR-V

  • 55,000 miles
When I make a sharp turn usually to the left, the car doesn't go when I accelerate. I have to back off of the gas pedal then accelerate again, which causes an unsafe situation. I have taken it back to the dealer 3 times and they say they can't duplicate the problem even though it happens frequently with me. The car is stationary when I want to accelerate like at a light where I am turning left.

- Bluffton, SC, USA

problem #18

Dec 182016

CR-V

  • 22,700 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

There is a loud grinding noise lasting approximately 2 seconds at cold startup. This has happened about 6 times in the last 6 months. My vehicle has only 22700 miles. I'm concerned this is causing damage to the engine.

- Cookeville, TN, USA

problem #17

Sep 252016

CR-V

  • 24,786 miles
This is an entermentent issue. The starter moyer grinds after the engine has started. The TPMS light comes on intermentenly even if the tires are at the proper inflation pressure. Hope Honda does something about these issues.

- Littleton, CO, USA

problem #16

Nov 112016

CR-V

  • 23,790 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Honda CR-V. on several occasions, the vehicle stalled while idling. The contact stated that the vehicle also surged while idling and the rpms fluctuated. The dealer diagnosed that the ABS module caused the failure. Due to the ABS module failure, the transmission module software could not be updated to prevent the surge while the vehicle was idling. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 23,790.

- Sharpsville, PA, USA

problem #15

Oct 262016

CR-V

  • 60,000 miles
First drive of the day the transmission is ragged. Earlier 2014 CRV had recall. Mine did not. I had software updated and transmission fluid changed as recommended for earlier versions. Problem went away. Honda should recall the later 2014's as well.

- Adirondack, NY, USA

problem #14

Apr 042016

CR-V

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Every 14-15 days, I am having to get a jump because the car would not start. I had the battery checked and was told that there is not problem with the battery. When driving the car, the car "shudders" when approaching 20 mph and 40mph.

- Port Wentworth, GA, USA

problem #13

Apr 012016

CR-V

  • 17,412 miles
Vehicle jerks at gear change while driving. Automatic transmission.

- Independence Township, NJ, USA

problem #12

Apr 012016

CR-V

  • 17,412 miles
Vehicle jerks while shifting the gear lever from parking into any gear with brakes applied. Automatic transmission.

- Independence Township, NJ, USA

problem #11

Mar 032015

CR-V 4WD 4-cyl

  • 15,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Honda CR-V. the contact stated when the vehicle jerked after a complete stop and during acceleration the vehicle hesitated then jerked. In addition, the contact stated that vehicle's alarm activated and failed to deactivate. As a result, the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the alarm module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The technician could not determine the failure of the vehicle jerking. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000. Updated 04/20/16 the consumer stated the transmission was replaced in March 2016. Updated 03/22/17.

- La Mirada, CA, USA

problem #10

Feb 182014

CR-V 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 1,209 miles
There seems to be a low speed stall. I've reported to the dealer but they claim its a gearing problem. When you are at a stop or making a low speed turn the gas pedal doesn't engage in order for the car to move. This could be dangerous in that you may be in harms way with no way of getting out of the situation. I did take my vehicle into the dealer after I first experienced the problem but they have no recalls or fixes for the problem. Updated 09/09/15.....updated 09/11/15 the consumer stated within the last few days, the vehicle stalled again at a stop light. When the accelerator was applied, it took at least 10 seconds for a response. Honda stated the failure occurred when the vehicle was in economy mode. However, the consumer stated it also happened when the vehicle was not in economy mode. Updated 10/28/15. Updated 11/01/2017

- Montrose, CO, USA

problem #9

Jul 172014

CR-V

  • 25 miles
Previous submission ntsb number: 10670827. Purchased new 2014 Honda CR-V ex-L from sheehy Honda, richmond highway, alexandria Virginia. Vehicle was returned three times for significant vibrations throughout the vehicle when at highway speeds. Sheehy failed to correct the problem, I notified Honda corporate, who transferred my case(number: [xxx]) to pohanka Honda, capital heights Maryland. Pohanka researched the problem and identified the drive shaft as the problem (part number 2191A8 - propeller shaft). Drive shaft was replaced 21 January 2015. Problem has subsided but continues at a lower threshold. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).'

- Waldorf, MD, USA

problem #8

Feb 052014

CR-V 4-cyl

  • 7,278 miles
The AWD on the 2014 Honda CRV fails when the outside temperature falls below zero, the all wheel drive vehicle then is just a front wheel drive vehicle. We live in the northern part of the usa and often deal with snow packed roads. Without the AWD working this leads to difficult and dangerous driving condition and at times loss of control. The dealership has had the vehicle in 4 times and has been unable to fix the problem and at this time has not offered and solution to the situation, only that the tech/engineers will look into the issue. At this time can not even get the vehicle up the hill of our snow packed driveway without a tow.

- Maple, WI, USA

problem #7

Aug 022014

CR-V

  • 14,000 miles
1. 2014 power train -rear passenger wheel jumping/skipping on acceleration. Dealer brought a loaner, took car and replaced rear differential..seems ok since....had 2013 CRV w/front passenger side axle jumping..traded back after 9 months 2. 2014 engine- grinding sound on start up. Recorded sound on video and mechanic identified as vtc actuator but said Honda has no fix. Said no harm will occur w/repetition...had 2013 CRV w/same problem in addition to front axle issues..as noted above traded back after 9 months.

- Huntersville, NC, USA

problem #6

Aug 192014

CR-V

  • 1,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Honda CR-V. while driving various speeds, the shifter would independently shift out of gear. In addition, the tire pressure warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 1,000.

- Ellcot City, MD, USA

problem #5

Aug 202014

CR-V

  • 3,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Honda CR-V. the contact stated that while in drive the vehicle erroneously reversed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician was unable to find a failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 3,000.

- Huntington , WV, USA

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