2013 Honda Accord vs 2014 Honda Accord
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2013 Honda Accord | 2014 Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,418 | 972 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 162 | 168 |
| Investigations | 5 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 67 | 52 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 9 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–30 | 21–47 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 48,280 mi | 49,068 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Accord | Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 413 | 377 |
| Steering | 497 | 140 |
| Engine | 179 | 179 |
| Service Brakes | 108 | 109 |
| Power Train | 109 | 63 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 44 | 53 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 50 | 41 |
| Air Bags | 51 | 37 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Won’t start | 100 | 95 |
| Steering problems | 96 | 21 |
| Stalling | 55 | 57 |
| Loss of power | 40 | 21 |
| Hesitation / surging | 36 | 18 |
| Vibration / shaking | 25 | 19 |
| Oil consumption | 21 | 25 |
| Check engine light | 15 | 0 |
2013 Honda Accord
2014 Honda Accord
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.