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:
19,182 miles

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2014 Honda CR-V Owner Comments (Page 4 of 5)

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problem #39

Dec 222017

CR-V

  • miles

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

2014 Honda CR-V, LX do not have floor vent working on passenger side. This was just noticed in a very cold weather and had to have elderly passenger to Transport. So far there was no other rider in this vehicle because we had the other vehicle for such use. The driver side floor vent was blowing burning hot air, while it is freezing cold on passenger side floor area.

- Edison, NJ, USA

problem #38

Oct 022017

CR-V

  • 71,000 miles
At cold start-up, the engine rattles loudly for about 2 seconds. This only occurs on the first start of the day. I would like to note dot Honda service bulletin sb-10041669-6712 has not been updated since October 6,2012 and therefor only covers Honda CR-V's up until 2012. This issue is easily found on Honda forums such as hondaproblems.com and multiple times here: Https://Honda-tech.com/forums/Honda-element-CR-V-156/2014-CR-V-grinding-noise-start-up-3228595/ 5 years for a service bulletin update is simply irresponsible problem management on Honda's behalf. The supporting evidence is readily available from many CR-V owners on forums, not to mention the large amount of complaints directly on the NHTSA website. Correct this issue and take action.

- Glen Burnie, MD, USA

problem #37

Nov 112017

CR-V

  • 10,000 miles
Tire pressure monitoring constantly goes on when tires are good.

- Oak Lawn, IL, USA

problem #36

Sep 012017

CR-V

  • miles

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

Tire pressure warning light comes on when pressure is fine and/or comes back on after recalibration and correct pressure in tires in confirmed. Has done this for 3 years, intermittently. Honda won't deal with the problem because they can't replicate it.

- Beverly, MA, USA

problem #35

Sep 012017

CR-V

  • miles
Car has a loud rattle or grinding sound on a cold startup. Last a couple of seconds then goes away. Has done this for 3 years, since I got it.

- Beverly, MA, USA

problem #34

Sep 072017

CR-V

  • miles
Air is getting into the passenger side probably through defective window seal. May be door glass separation from regulator. Has been this way for three years. Honda won't deal with it.

- Beverly, MA, USA

problem #33

Sep 072017

CR-V

  • miles

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

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 #32

Aug 112017

CR-V

  • 48,000 miles
Within the last 5 to 6 months, my vehicle keeps cutting off. I would need to get someone to jump me. The battery was checked and the starter and alternator. A new stater was put in on last Friday and Sunday it did the exact same thing. I needed a jump but it would only jump after sitting for an hour or so. My vehicle is now in the shop again due to the same issues. I'm a widow and I dont know much about cars but I know this problem shouldn't be happening so frequently.

- Montgomery Village, MD, USA

problem #31

Aug 072017

CR-V

  • miles
This present day my car makes a sreaming noise like belt is bad they changed the belt the alternator and something else and they can not find the problem. I asked for a 2017 when I came in to buy a vehicle the dealer insisted on me getting this 2014 when I asked multipul times for a 2017 he said this is a good deal. The first day I got it 6/16/2017 the vibartion was bad I had to bring it back 6/17/2107 they had it 4 days. I picked it up and on the same day the lights were dimming. Sat moorning I reported the issue. 3pm I got in the vehicle to change my shift at work it would not start. The man who came to tow it could not start it on arivial. Mon 6/22/2017 I came in and demanded a new car like I requested when I came in because this vehicle was having to many problems for me to be paying $25,643. The dealer wanted to give me 1,000 less than I paid for it and charge me $32,300 for a Honda CRV LX 4WD thats marked 27,285 online. I refused to pay that and felt like I am being cheated. He said the problem could be minor let them fix it. I am paying $25,643 for this car and its been in the shop 3xs within 2 months. They want me to keep this car and I keep requesting a 2017 because thats what I came in for and the dealer sat back in his chair and keap telling me the 2014 Honda exl is a good deal and did not show me the 2017 he wanted me to get the 2014 Honda CRV exl when I wanted a 2017 LX special adition 4WD. I admit it is a nice vehicle but it has too many problems and I want my money back and get the 2017 LX CRV I requested and I want a different deal thats not going to cheat me out of my money. South hills was honest they was giving me 2017 for 400 amonth at $27,285 when my credit came up and at the time it did it was fair

- Hazelwood, PA, USA

problem #30

Jul 252017

CR-V

  • 36,000 miles
On the morning of July 25th, 2017, I observed a problem with the rear window in my 2014 Honda CRV. Unlocking and opening the driver's door to put something in and then closing the door, I heard a loud crunching noise coming from the rear of the car. The driver's door was opened again and I got into the car and shut the door. Again the same crunching noise was heard. Looking in the rear-view mirror, I observed the rear window had shattered into a "million" pieces. The noise that was heard was the pieces of glass dropping out of the window. In addition to the glass in the middle of the window that was dropping out, I observed the edges around the glass were also missing (had fallen out). I am the only driver of the car and do not remember anything hitting the window from the outside or inside. All the doors had been locked so it does not appear to be attempted burglary. It is presumed that the glass shattered and imploded due to defective glass manufacturing and/or installation. The temperatures in our area can reach 100 during the day and down to 65 during the night.

- Kennewick, WA, USA

problem #29

Jul 172017

CR-V

  • 35,675 miles

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

I have owned 2014 CR-V for 3 & half years since it was new. The indirect TPMS warning system has never been correct, it always gives false readings. When I picked up a nail in one tire, the warning light never came on even though the tire pressure dropped by over 50%. when the warning light does come on, I check all tires and they are all fine - every time. After multiple frustrating trips to dealer, the best they could do was a software update. Now instead of false warnings 3 -4 times a month, now I get false warnings 3 - 4 times a year. But the warnings are always false! like the little boy that keeps crying wolf, this system is counter productive in that owners will begin to ignore the warning system altogether.

- Peoria, AZ, USA

problem #28

May 292017

CR-V

  • 40,706 miles
I was parking in a parking space behind a parked car in front of my car. I applied the brakes, and my car lunged forward with a tremendous acceleration and hit the parked car in front of me. At least, almost $5,000 in damage was done.

- Harrisonburg, VA, USA

problem #27

May 202015

CR-V

  • 4,000 miles
During cold weather, when starting the car in the morning, it makes a weird noise, not sure if it is the transmission. Any time I speed up the car from 20 pmph to 35 mph, the transmission makes a noise similar to ambulance noise. I took it to the dealer because it is under warranty yet and they said it is normal, I don't agree with this, please investigate.

- Pasco, WA, USA

problem #26

Dec 082016

CR-V

  • 12,000 miles
Safecar.gov 2-20-17 I keep hearing a sound when I start my vehicle in the morning. Sometimes it happens after work when I start the car to go home. This problem started in December 2016 after my vehicle reached approx 12,000 miles. It's like a grinding sound and is only on for a few seconds. My local dealer said it is normal with Honda. That didn't sound right to me. In addition, after my tire pressure light keeps going on when I'm driving approx 25 miles on the expressway. This has been going on since my vehicle hi check up, 12,170 miles. Then my battery died at 13,129 miles a month and a half after my my multi-point inspection, tire rotation, and oil change. The aaa road side representative said I had bad cells. Today, I read online consumer reports of grinding noise complaints from others who drive a 2014 Honda CR-V. I called the Honda corporate office who denied hearing the grinding noise complaints. They did give me a case number regarding my premature battery failure. The corporate rep did refer me to your site stating there are no recalls on my vehicle. I am reporting this issues as I think it is strange that all of a sudden at around 12,000 I've suddenly had these weird issues with the vehicle. Could these issues be connected by an electrical short" is the light going on from a short? is the battery going dead from a short? is the grinding connected to a short" I'm frustrated because, I can't keep taking time off from work to deal with vehicle problems. I've attached 2 receipt documents and I can email a recording of me starting my vehicle. Also, here is a link to a 2014 CRV owner's public posted video about the same noise: Https://youtu.be/0O_P8bjpweq also here is a link to other online public posts: Honda-tech.com/forums/Honda-element-CR-V-156/2014-CR-V-grinding-noise-start-up-3228595/ I home you can help get some answers to my problem.

- Egg Harbor Twp, NJ, USA

problem #25

Jan 102017

CR-V

  • 50,000 miles
The vehicle shudders when slowly accelerating from 20 mph to 30 mph while driving straight on level ground.the car vibrates badly. Happens in cold weather and hot. Does not vibrate above 30+ mph.

- Garnerville, NY, USA

problem #24

Oct 012015

CR-V

  • miles
Grinding noise upon car starting. Upon starting the car there is a grinding noise that last approximately 1-1.5 seconds. I first noticed this sound about a month after purchasing the car. I called the dealer and they told me that it was normal and that they hear this complaint often. They said that Honda was aware, but that they have not placed a recall on it. I accepted that they were giving me accurate information and figured I would get a recall on it eventually. Recently, the car continues to make the grinding noise, but also acts as if it doesn't want to start on cold mornings. Makes this grinding noise approximately 75% of all starts of the car since purchasing it. I have had the battery, alternator, and starter checked. Was told that they do not show any problems.

- Orient, OH, USA

problem #23

Sep 262016

CR-V

  • 24,048 miles
Faulty tire pressure monitor system (TPMS). This sensor gives faulty reading even there is no differential pressure on all four tires. The TPMS light comes while the car is running and after it travels longer than 50 mi on a highway. I brought the car back to the dealership for this problem at least 5 times and the problem had not be resolved. There are numerous complaints concerning the same problem by owners of 2014 Honda CR-V across the country. Honda is not fixing the problem and please force them to recall the car and fix the problem for good.

- Oakland, CA, USA

problem #22

Jul 092016

CR-V

  • 0 miles
Out of the blue, my Honda CR-V 2014 won't start, I have to jump it, and went to the auto parts store, got my battery check out and everything level of the battery came back normal. Lucky me, it was happened on the weekend and I had someone who happened to be around and help me. I was so afraid that it could happened to me any time, so I decided to buy a new battery. Maybe the cashier thinking I had enough money to waste and not worry about burning my money for unnecessary things. I paid: $144.93 (tax included) I don't think this is acceptable for a 2 years old car and battery test came out normal, not weak. Hope this is not a major thing, but who knows.

- Melbourne, FL, USA

problem #21

Feb 052016

CR-V

  • 11,000 miles
Tire pressure indicator light : the tire indicator light remains on weather the vehicle is stopped or moving. This has been reset using the manual, by a tire center and also by a Honda dealer. After the Honda service the light remained off for I day. This seems to be a common issue with the vehicle but I was not notified and there is not a recall. I have been told to ignore it...really that is the answer!

- Lakeland, FL, USA

problem #20

Jun 022016

CR-V

  • 24,000 miles
Vehicle has been designated by dealer to replace defective takata air bags but they are unable to provide any estimate as to when replacement air bags will become avaliable. Do you have any experience as to typical wait times for such replacement?

- Albany, NY, USA

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