CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2013-2014 Honda Accord is showing signs of an electrical problem with the starter failing soon after the 36K mile warranty expires. It's compounded by reports that the OEM battery doesn't have sufficient amps to start the V6 reliably after a year or two.

For now we are rating this problem with the "Beware" seal because it's occurring so soon after the 36K mile warranty expires. The upshot is when your Accord won't start, that's never good, but especially bad when it's just a few years old.

Also once again, owners are complaining that the 2014 Honda Accord seats are uncomfortable. Uncomfortable seats has been a significant complaint with the Accord since the 2008 model year.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
7 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
39,737 miles

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2014 Honda Accord Owner Comments (Page 1 of 3)

problem #51

Oct 222022

Accord

  • miles

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

Antilock Brake System modulator failure. Malfunction lights showed Forward Collision Warning System Failure, Antiskid malfunction, FCW and LDW lights illuminated. DTC Code 81-19. THis problem occurred over 2 week period. Dealer replaced ABS modulator.

- Lawrenceville, GA, USA

problem #50

Sep 152022

Accord

  • miles
Caliper had to be replaced after 93,000 miles. Could have started a fire if I didn't take the car in to the hop when I did. Also it was located on same side as the gas tank (rear drivers side)

- New Milford , CT, USA

problem #49

Sep 042022

Accord

  • miles
Car occasionally experiences unintended acceleration. This happening today 9/4/2022. Car was brought to a complete stop. It suddenly accelerated while the foot was still on the brake, causing it to rear-end the car in front. Thankfully there no physical injuries reported (yet) We had experienced this a couple of time before. I had contact Honda as well as the local dealer and they cleared the car with no changes.

- Redmond, WA, USA

problem #48

Jul 202022

Accord

  • miles

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

ABS module failed, causing FCW, airbag, and traction control system to fail as well. Without a functional ABS system, the likelihood of a crash increases. Yes a dealer confirmed this failure, and has replaced the module. Several warning lamps were illuminated.

- Sharpsburg, GA, USA

problem #47

Jul 062022

Accord

  • miles
During normal operation of the vehicle several indicating lights suddenly illuminated on the cluster...etc. steering, FCW, LDW, ABS, traction control and the verbiage " FCW FAILED". With the ABS unit not functioning properly the vehicle may, can and will skid uncontrollably under emergency braking, especially during inclement weather conditions. The same can be said for the traction control under acceleration, or normal driving depending on the road condition. With the FCW, and LDW not functioning the risk of a rear, or side collision is greatly increased again, pending the weather condition. As for the steering I am clueless as to the implications it may have, especially that this vehicle is equipped with electronically assisted steering. This vehicle was taken into the local Honda dealer to be looked at after the several attempts to clear codes. First by shutting the vehicle the off and restarting it several times and disconnecting the battery for extended period of time more than once. The dealer ran a diagnostic check, which they conclude that the VSA/ABS modulator needs to replace because of "81-20 ABS CPU internal circuit malfunction, 61-11 VSA modulator control unit power source circuit low voltage: repair will require new VSA Modulator" The vehicle has been taken into the HONDA dealer for inspection (see above statement). It has not been inspected by the police or by the insurance. NO! there were no warning lamps, messages or symptoms to indicate a possible malfunction of the system. This issue first appeared on the 6 July 2022. After doing several independent research about this failure, associated fix and cost to repair. I realized that this is a major issue affecting this make, model, trim, and year. It also extends to these manufacture's other models, trims, and years prior to and after. A Simple search of 2014 Accord "FCW FAILED" will highlight the broad scope of this issue.

- East Haven, CT, USA

problem #46

Jun 012021

Accord

  • miles
There seems to be a problem with the ABS control Module. Apparently, the part can fail and cause the ABS warning light to go on. Also. many of the other associated warning lights go on like traction control, steering, and the tire pressure light. It seems as if the part fails often on this year vehicle. The dealer says they can't replace the part because they can't get the part. For the complete safety of the vehicle I would like Honda to replace the part. I think Honda should create a recall for this part failure for safety reasons. My understanding is that this part fails often in this vehicle.

- San Gabriel, CA, USA

problem #45

May 022022

Accord

  • miles

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

Brakes- rear calipers wear uneven on the inside pad 5mm outer and 1mm on inner. This is a safety hazard because seeing the outer pad still was in specifications that I did not need to replace them just yet. Got my car completely inspected due to grinding noise and found that the inner pad was metal to metal ruined my rotor costing me more money as well as if I hadn-€™t gotten it inspected could have caused an accident. Headlights- new battery installed and headlights still flicker sometimes even completely turn off, I have to pull over and bang on the housing to get them to power back on. That is also a risk to my safety and others if they are to completely turn off again in the night time others won-€™t see me. Not the only time it has happened. I-€™ve ran recalls on my vin but dealer said there was no open recalls.

- Hemet, CA, USA

problem #44

Jan 252022

Accord

  • miles
Abs module faulty causing abs light, brake light traction light power steering light and tpms light to all be on. A car pulled out in front of my car and as I attempted to brake the car it wasn't responding causing a very bad accident and totally my car due to poor handling and the inability to stop the vehicle

- Ben Wheeler, TX, USA

problem #43

Nov 082021

Accord

  • miles
While driving the vehicle, stalling, and braking hard the electronic power steering, vehicle stability assist, forward collision warning, antilock braking system, lane departure warning and parking brake indicator lights all activated. I took the vehicle to my mechanic who diagnosed a faulty vsa modulator control unit. When I attempted to order the part we were informed that the part is backordered 3-6 months.

- Spring Hill, TN, USA

problem #42

Oct 012021

Accord

  • miles
A sensor in the ABS module has failed, and has caused FCW, LDW, ABS, TCS to all not work. Honda wants me to replace the module, but says the parts on back order for forseeable future and that they can-€™t do anything for me. How can 1 part cause the failure of so many safety systems" How can they not stock this important repair part" Everytime I drive, my safety and the safety of those around me is compromised, and Honda-€™s solution given to me from the dealer was to call back in 3 months to check if the part can be ordered. (And then pay $2000 to have it installed)

- Prescott Valley, AZ, USA

problem #41

Oct 032021

Accord

  • miles

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

Car has 85,000 on 2014. Recent issues include defective starter and rear brake caliper. Also rear tires spin if road is damp even with anti serve engaged and good tires. Previous issues include battery component recall and axel recall. Did I buy a lemon?

- Vine Grove , KY, USA

problem #40

Apr 122021

Accord

  • miles
Vehicle abs modulator failed this looks like known issue with multiple complaints on the site but no action is being taken this a huge safety hazard for all consumers. I have all lights on in my dashboard and I have realized my abs brakes failing numerous times while driving in slippery conditions. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY HAZARD AND HONDA IS DOING ABSOLUTELY NOTHING ABOUT IT!

- Detroit, MI, USA

problem #39

Jul 222021

Accord

  • miles
The forward collision warning and lane departure warning systems failed and the alerts for ABS and steering come on. Dealer says it needs an ABS modulator, but there are none in the United States.

- West Newton, MA, USA

problem #38

Feb 152021

Accord

  • 58,000 miles
Constant error warning 'fcw system failed' pops up while driving, many dash error lights turn on, and all ABS and vsa systems are deactivated. System usually resets when car restarted but the error happens again within a few minutes of driving. Took car to dealer, who diagnosed it as vsa modulator unit is defective and needs to be replaced. While this is a very expensive part and disappointing that a critical safety system would fail this early in the car's life (my car only has 58,000 miles), amazingly there are no replacement units available in the usa, and this part has been back ordered by Honda for at least a month, with no resolution date. So I cannot have the system fixed because Honda doesn't have any vsa modulators anywhere in the usa. This issue seems to be increasing in frequency especially in the V6 Accord like mine. Is Honda out of the part because so many vsa modulators are starting to fail? it seems like a major safety issue that my car has no ABS or vsa system working while driving, and Honda is also unable to offer a fix since the part is not available.

- Park Ridge, IL, USA

problem #37

Jul 062020

Accord

  • 110,000 miles
I have 4 warning lights on the dash brake, traction, steering and tire pressure warning lights. I was told that it has to due with a faulty ABS control module. The part has been sold out for some time. When I talked to the gentleman at the shop he told me that a lot people have been having a problem with this. The light are always on the car drives fine but I'm worried because it controls all of the safety associated with the car.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

problem #36

Mar 092021

Accord 4-cyl

  • 86,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in park, the power steering, tire pressure measuring system, traction control, ABS, lane departure, and forward collision warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to cambridge Honda (275 fresh pond pkwy, cambridge, MA 02138) where the failure was diagnosed as a vsa modulator failure, however the vsa modulator part was on backorder. The contact informed the manufacturer of the failure. The manufacturer referred the contact back to the dealer since the part was on backorder. No further assistance was provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 86,000. The VIN was unavailable.

- Cambridge, MA, USA

problem #35

Feb 022021

Accord

  • 90 miles
2014 Honda Accord had vsa, ABS, tire pressure and eps (steering) lights all come on at random and turn off at random. There is also a loss of steering accuracy at low speeds (lower than 5mph) on full lock. ABS would engage under braking at low speeds - at times when the ABS was not necessary to help the stopping of the vehicle, as well and engage and random times (10-25mph roughly). Honda dealership wants $1920 to fix the issue, and stated that they suggest not to drive the vehicle until the problem is fixed due to it being a safety issue. I feel this is indeed a safety issue for not only the driver, but others on the road. I am making this complaint so that both Honda and the NHTSA can understand that this is happening and can correct it and recall it. If the us government mandates (since Sept 1, 2013) cars must have ABS and electronic stability control (Honda's calls it vsa) than how is this okay to let Honda on the road with these failures. At the high price to fix this issue I doubt many Honda owners are willing to afford it.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #34

Dec 232020

Accord

  • 64,000 miles
Driving on a country road, lights came on regarding steering and braking I drove for another 1/2-1 mile. Snowing conditions - lost steering and brakes and the car went off the road, hitting a sign for an upcoming curve

- Butternut, WI, USA

problem #33

Dec 012020

Accord

  • 40,000 miles
My 2014 Honda Accord does not start intermittently. Started when my car had 40,000 miles on it. I thought it to be a battery problem. Had my battery tested at advance auto parts and my battery was good. I still replace it. Next day, same problem. No start until the 8th attempt. The loud grinding that come with the fail attempt is frustrating and embarrassing. Today after 11 failed attempts to start my car it finally started on the 12th time. I'm so over Honda and the crazy part is I own a 2007 Honda Accord, a 2010 Honda Accord and this 2014 Honda Accord. The two older years gives me 0 problems while the newer one with less miles give me sooo much trouble. Honda stand up and be the reputable dealer that caused me to buy Honda in the first place. Oh and next the brkes are nothing like the older models. U feel a skip and you slide. These brakes are by far the worst

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #32

Oct 082020

Accord

  • miles
ABS module going bad on a 2014 Honda Accord V6 exl, a lot of lights on my dash are on, it turns off from time to time and turns back on again for about a couple of days and then it will turn off again and then turn back on. Traction light is on brake light is on fcw light is on ABS light is on ldw light is

- San Diego, CA, USA

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