AI Damage2014 Honda Accord Plug-IN Hybrid reliability: common problems
Owners of the 2014 Honda Accord Plug-IN Hybrid filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and engine. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 4
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 50% of all complaints
- 2 Engine 50% of all complaints
- 3 Fuel/propulsion system 50% of all complaints
- 4 Vehicle speed control 25% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 2 complaints (50% of all).
- Engine: 2 complaints (50% of all).
- Fuel/propulsion system: 2 complaints (50% of all).
- Vehicle speed control: 1 complaints (25% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 4 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
While driving the car the car experienced a loss of power similar to a stall - several messages popped up on the cluster such as "power system problem". The car was pulled over immediately and turned off - waited a few mins to restart and check engine light was still on - it appears honda usa issued a recall for what…
Honda replaced their satellite radio system in the new accord plug-in hybrid with hondalink aha radio. Beginning the day I bought the car, hondalink aha radio has been unreliable and so distracting to the driver that I consider it a danger.
Vehicle suddenly lost power on the highway, unable to exceed approximately 30-40mph on electric only mode. Hybrid mode or regenerative hybrid modes were unable to successfully engage to power the vehicle.
The unusual event occurs when driving the 2014 honda accord plug-in at about 45-65 mph. Normally, accelerating the car requires using both the gas engine and battery (hv mode) to move the vehicle at this speed.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 14,162 of 32,257 model years in the NHTSA data (top 44% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Accord Plug-IN Hybrid has 2 complaints (2 years in the data). This year has 4, above average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Vehicle speed control. Accelerator pedal, cruise control, throttle codes.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Honda Accord Plug-IN Hybrid?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, engine, fuel/propulsion system. Total complaints: 4. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: loss of power / limp mode (50%), infotainment or screen glitches (25%), stalls while driving (25%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2014 Honda Accord Plug-IN Hybrid?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2014 Honda Accord Plug-IN Hybrid from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2014 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.