2014 Honda Accord vs 2014 Toyota Corolla
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2014 Honda Accord | 2014 Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 972 | 267 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 168 | 440 |
| Investigations | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 52 | 64 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–47 | 30–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 49,068 mi | 38,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Accord | Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 377 | 51 |
| Engine | 179 | 18 |
| Steering | 140 | 18 |
| Service Brakes | 109 | 16 |
| Air Bags | 37 | 69 |
| Power Train | 63 | 26 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 41 | 29 |
| Structure | 30 | 31 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Won’t start | 95 | 0 |
| Stalling | 57 | 7 |
| Oil consumption | 25 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 21 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 21 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 20 | 5 |
| Vibration / shaking | 19 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 18 | 7 |
2014 Honda Accord
2014 Toyota Corolla
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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.