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:
4 / 4
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 1
Average Mileage:
18,990 miles
About These NHTSA Complaints:
This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
At the speed of 25 - 30 miles per hour, the entire vehicle begins to shake and shimmy. I am the second owner of the vehicle. The shaking was so bad last week I was really scared! I looked up the description on google and wow!Z there are sooooo many other people having the same problems! they said it was a program issue for the transmission in this vehicle! however, when people take the vehicle in for the program upgrade; and get the transmission fluid drained and replaced, the problem quickly returns!!!!!!!! so.....how do I get this vehicle fixed! I am frightened to drive it!!!!!! I bought the car through hendrick Toyota on rivers ave in North charleston, SC. They took the Honda CRV vehicle in as a trade for a Toyota. So, what do I do with this dud!!! it is a bad seed as for a car. Who is going to make good on the bad part called a transmission? it has been doing this for several months beginning soon after I made the purchase!
The rear door hatch latch sticks when the temperature falls below 40 degrees so the rear door hatch will not open. There is no key, fob control, or lever inside the vehicle to try and get the rear door hatch open. Apparently there are numerous complaints from other Honda CRV owners regarding this issue.
Trunk door will not open in cold temps. I live in new england. The grease in the locking mechanism freezes. Once it warms up outside I no longer have the issue.
- Epsom, NH, USA
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On 2 separate occasions, the vehicle was parked on an incline and started rolling backwards after being parked (automatic transmission) for about 10 to 15 minutes. Once it hit the car behind it, and on the other I was able to get back in the car and hit the brake (which responded) before it rolled out into the street. The dealer was unable to reproduce the program, and I was told they are going to do nothing unless it malfunctions in front of them, or I get an engine error code.
I had not used the car all day, but around 5:45 pm (03/12/20) I drove approximately 2 miles to an appointment. As I pulled into the parking area in front of the shop, I saw what I thought was steam coming from under the hood. I turned the engine off and tried to release the hood latch, while I was doing that a man banged on the driver's side window and told me to quickly get out of the car. I did so and as I was walking towards the shop the car burst into flames. See attached pictures. Someone from the store call 911, a policeman arrived and tackled the fire with his fire extinguisher but it failed to control the fire. Shortly afterwards 3 fire engines were on the scene. They asked people to move adjacent cars and evacuated the stores around the fire. They eventually put out the fire.
I would like to file a complaint for Honda's vtc actuator. My Honda CRV 2014 was purchased brand new September 2014. At 50,000 miles the vehicle started to make a rattling/grinding noise when started in the cold. I was assured by the dealership that this was nothing to worry about. I have now found out that there is a known defect from the vtc actuator that all Honda CRV's from this year encountered the same issue because of the defect from Honda. As a consumer who purchased a new vehicle, Honda should have replaced/fixed this issue on any vehicle that is having this problem since it is a defect. I still have yet to fix it and would hope that a recall should be made since they are aware of the faulty part that has been installed in brand new vehicles.
2014 Honda CRV ex-L with only 65K caught on fire - burned entire vehicle. No major service items. Filed complaint with Honda North America. Vehicle was driven to town(25mi) - upon the return to residence fire broke out under engine in driveway. Car serviced every 5K miles. No other issues prior to fire with vehicle.
While driving at highway speed (60mph) on a sunny but not hot day (45 deg.) we heard a loud bang like something hit the roof of the car. There was no other traffic in the area and we did not pass under any overpass. Upon inspection of the car after stopping, we saw the sunroof had a large hole (6-8 inches) and appeared to have exploded from the inside, since the broken area was bulging up. We submitted a claim with our insurance carrier, and was told we would have to pay the $100 deductible. We expect to get the damaged sunroof replaced next week when the glass is available. The glass store put a sheet of cling plastic over the hole for temporary closure.
I am having problems with the heater on the passenger side as relates to Honda tsb 14-0063. Having hard time to defrost my windshield which create safety hazard with visibility and keeping the car warm. Feeling the Honda should issue the recall bulletin on this issue.
I just purchased a used 2014 Honda CR-V and after driving away from the dealer, the driver's side heat and defrost system would only blow cold air. The passenger side heat and defrost works fine. This occurs when the vehicle has reached operating temperature, and occurs whether moving or stationary. It is dangerous to have compromised defrost ability. This is a problem that has been known to Honda since 2014 (see service bulletin attached below).
My Honda CR-V suddenly accelerated without my pedal input while I was turning at about 5 mph in the parking lot of an outdoor shopping plaza and looking for a parking space. My vehicle accelerated up to 18 mph before colliding with two parked cars, leading to moderate front-end damage of my vehicle. Dashcam video available at https://youtu.be/T1sxheze74S
When turning on heat warm air only blows out of vents on passenger side of vehicle.took vehicle to Honda store told us it was the heater core and that it needed flushing. Price to to job was $375 and would take 3 and one half hours. Discovered other customers are experiencing same problem. Please encourage Honda to fix problem more cost effective. Thanks
My 2014 CRV has excessive vibration when I am in drive but idling. It does not happen in park or neutral. Only when in drive or reverse and stopped. It is excessive. My stealing wheel vibrates, cups...pens.. it comes through my seat and it kind of makes me sick. I have taken this to Honda several times. I have had motor mounts and transmission mounts replaced. I have had a compressor replaced. None of this has stopped the excessive vibration. This issue only happens when the car has been running for at least 15 minutes. This has been going on for years, with no solution.
Vehicle when riding at a steady rising speed and it comes to 2 point on the milage as 30mph or 40mph the vehicle starts to shake continously untill gas pedal is let go or strongly pressed to accelerate. This action continues to happen every time the vehicle is being driven, as well as the vehicle when it shakes some times are more strong then other, it varies on the power of the shake.
Rattle from engine every startup. Louder and longer when cold. Timing chain? this problem has been ongoing since cpo purchase. It's getting louder and I'm afraid it will destroy my engine, before Honda admits to a defective part and does a recall.
Compass would not calibrate or work. Initially, dealer thought it was a cell phone communication that was corrupting the compass operation! tests and removing cell phone connection to car proved it was not the source of problem. Paid dealer for diagnostic but they did not repair or resolve problem. Reported issue to Honda corporation. Eventually, we had to pay for a complete new compass system to be installed.
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- Goose Creek, SC, USA