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.

8.3

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
$300
Average Mileage:
44,250 miles
Total Complaints:
12 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (7 reports)
  2. dealer replaced battery (3 reports)
  3. replace battery (2 reports)
2014 Honda CR-V electrical problems

electrical problem

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2014 Honda CR-V Owner Comments

problem #12

Feb 122017

CR-V EXL

  • Automatic transmission
  • 32,016 miles

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

Honda very aware of issue yet never fixed it. No recall and it has extended on for many years. Replaced electric seat relay, window and have deductible of 200 each time.

Have had 5 batteries as the drain eats the cell. Fortunately the battery company released 3 under warranty. Ridiculous to the point I will NEVER own another Honda after a Prelude, 4 Accords and the CRV all new. Next car Toyota as soon as the chips come back.

- Dale A., Westminster, MD, US

problem #11

Oct 142021

CR-V

  • Automatic transmission
  • 60,000 miles

Intermittent battery drain. Basically 1 to 1.5 years I have to get a new battery. When the new car I bought was under warranty the dealership replaced the battery for free. No the car no longer under warranty I pay for the battery replacement. I goto start the car and it doesnt start. I drive the car every 1 or 2 days. Drove to the store and came out and it wouldnt start. Spent 1 hour waiting...jumped the car and off I drove. As mentioned above the battery ultimately got replaced. The alternator and battery were check and couldnt find anything. Multiple mechanics have looked at the car and no one could find anything wrong to explain. This problem is on going.

- Tony M., Farmingdale, US

problem #10

Mar 292021

CR-V EX-L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 55,000 miles

My 2014 Honda CR-V cannot have a battery last for more than a year. There appears to be some sort of parasitic draw that just randomly drains the battery. I'm so tired of jump-starting a car that I bought new and only has 55,000 miles on it 6 1/2 years later. The battery was tested and is fine. The alternator is fine. The a/c doesn't seem to be staying open and thus on (tested after someone else mentioned replacing it and if fixed their issue). I also wished I realized that it wasn't just Las Vegas heat killing my batteries but actually an issue with the Honda that I can see in many other comments. There is a class action lawsuit about this issue but only for models 2017-2019. But it's reported by many in the 2012-2016 class and pretty much all years and different models. I am going to have to go to Honda to do an electronic test for $200 because nobody else I guess can do that actual test besides the dealer.

- Carmen A., Henderson, NV, US

problem #9

Aug 232021

CR-V EX L 3.2L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 44,000 miles

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

I bought this car new and have had battery problems from 6 months on. I have had to replace the battery 3 times already. Repairmen say it is something to do with the electrical system draining the battery. They can take it in and keep car to try to find out what the problem is. I only have one car so any time it is unavailable, I am stuck. Plus am older and live alone and cannot have a car that won't start when I try to go home - possibly late at night.

I had to purchase a portable jump starter that often cannot jump the car because the battery is so dean after sitting for less than 1 hour.

I have had a Honda since 1982 because of its reliability. This one is a great car when it starts. I am trying to find out what the problem might be so it can be fixed and I can avoid a huge repair bill.

- Sharon W., Severna Park, US

problem #8

Nov 012020

CR-V ES 2.4L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 56,000 miles

We bought this certified Honda CRV two years ago at a Honda dealer. After I test drove it decided to buy it. While we were doing the paper work the car was being detailed. When we finished the manager informed me that they put in a new battery in because it wouldn’t start. It has failed me four times since then. After a jump and overnight charge it works fine for a while then it’s a dead battery again. The battery tests good and so does the alternator. After googling it seems to be a Honda CRV problem for years and is still an issue. Is there a Class Action lawsuit that I can sign up for?

- Michael O., Indianapolis, IN, US

problem #7

Dec 162020

CR-V LX 2.4L I-4

  • Automatic transmission
  • 58,250 miles

The original battery was replaced in 2019, and now, in January 2021 it's dead again. It's definitely caused by a parasitic drain problem.

- Anatoly G., Reisterstown, MD, US

problem #6

May 252021

CR-V EX-L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 99,218 miles

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

I had the vehicle battery jumped by their grounds services previously on Saturday afternoon & then it started this day no problem at 12:30 pm and then wouldn't start later at 5:30pm. So I believe there is some type of short or issue going on as I had just fully charged the battery on a charger 2 weeks prior at home when it wouldn't start before.

This whole battery being dead and/or dying is an ongoing issue that needs to be addressed because my battery was fully charged & then wouldn't start. Then like I said at 12:30pm when I put my luggage into my car it started no problem. But when I got ready to leave at 5:30pm my car wouldn't start so the remix definitely as issue somewhere & the next time I drove my vehicle at night my daughter was behind me & that's when I found our I had the no tail lights & no brake lights either.

Something needs to be repaired ASAP by Honda on their dime as IT'S A ONGOING ISSUE THAT MANY OTHERS ARE ALSO COMPLAINING ABOUT & MY VEHICLE IS PAID IN FULL. I NEED THIS ADDRESSED RIGHT NOW SO I HAVE A CAR TO DRIVE.

IT'S AGAINST THE LAW TO DRIVE WITH MY CAR LIKE THAT AT NIGHT & IN THE DAY ALSO I NEVER KNOW WHEN ITS GONNA START OR NOT.

- shortstuff5383, Berlin, US

problem #5

Jul 042019

CR-V EX-L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 50,000 miles

Wife's 2014 Honda CR-V EX-L went through at least 3 batteries in the first 3 years. She needed constant jump starts and was always worried if her car would start. After reading about this being a common problem on the internet, I tried every fix possible. Some people suggest computer re-flash, others say there's a bad fuse, causing a drain. I'm not sure what exactly causes it, but for now she rides around with a jump starter in her trunk just to be safe. Whatever it is, if you read websites like this one, it's STILL A PROBLEM on the new 2019 models! I don't understand why Honda hasn't figured this out.

- C S., Los Angeles, US

problem #4

Oct 232017

CR-V

  • Automatic transmission
  • 34,000 miles

Since we bought this Honda CRV 2014 brand new, we saw the battery issue, especially in a raining day. If you forget to turn lights off, it does not last for 5 minutes. It seems they are very cheap. We don't know if it is the battery itself or a system drain after car is turned off. Last year we had to jump start this car at least 20 times. Each time we make sure light was turned off. Tested at Advance Auto, battery seems in very good status. Last week, it was dead again, really frustrated.

- Dylan L., Mc Lean, VA, US

problem #3

May 012015

CR-V EXL 4

  • Automatic transmission
  • 24,000 miles

Battery dies after being parked in my garage for more than 5 days. Everything is turned off. Nothing is running. I've tried setting the security system with doors locked and I've tried parking it with doors unlocked. Either way, the battery dies. The "ignition off amp" pull is .12.

- Nora E., St Paul, US

problem #2

Oct 302014

CR-V EX

  • Automatic transmission
  • 18,000 miles

Bought my 2014 CR-V new. Larry Miller Honda. Battery dead many times. Dealer keeps saying nothing wrong! Really?? I am planning a cross-country drive. Very concerned about being stranded somewhere. Any suggestions? Dealer is worthless!!! My old CR-V was great.

Thanks.

- justbpaws, Spokane, US

problem #1

Oct 212013

CR-V

  • Automatic transmission
  • 500 miles

Parked car at the airport for 16 days, returned and found battery dead. Would not turn over.

Dealer said that is a common problem, they did not want to fix it.

Returned again after the same issue, made them do a draw test and retested the battery.

Dealer did replace the battery.

- Frank D., Lee, NH, US

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