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Model-Year Guide2014 · Honda Accord

Pre Purchase Inspection for 2014 Honda Accord

V6 VCM oil burn, early CVT wear, and AC compressor failures. We check the known trouble spots before you pay.

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Black Honda Accord coupe with its hood raised, seen from the front corner — 2014 Honda Accord

Buying a 2014 Honda Accord? Smart move to check it first. The engine it has changes what matters most.

Transmission: CVT on the 4-cyl, 6-speed automatic on the V6. Hybrid versions join the range. Check the hybrid battery if fitted.

Engines for 2014

2.4L 4-cyl
3.5L V6 (VCM)
2.0L plug-in hybrid

Known problem areas — what we check

Costly Safety Common Verify

V6 VCM oil burn & misfireCostly

The V6's cylinder-deactivation (VCM) can cause oil burning and misfires over time.

WE CHECK We check oil use and scan for misfire codes. We ask if a VCM disabler is fitted.

4-cylinder oil consumptionVerify

Some 2008–2012 4-cylinders use more oil than owners expect.

WE CHECK We check the oil level and ask about top-offs between changes.

Early CVT / auto wearCostly

Later models use a CVT; earlier 4-cylinders use an automatic. Both can judder or wear if neglected.

WE CHECK We road test and check transmission fluid and shift feel.

AC compressor failureCommon

The AC compressor can fail and send debris through the system.

WE CHECK We test the AC and listen for compressor noise.

Takata airbag recallSafety

Many of these years had Takata airbag recalls.

WE CHECK We confirm the airbag recall was completed.

Before you look at a 2014 Accord

Find the engine — V6 VCM is the big one
Check oil use on V6 and early 4-cylinders
Confirm the Takata airbag recall is done
Road test the transmission for judder

Safety record (live from NHTSA)

2014 Honda Accord · Federal RecordsSource: NHTSA.gov

Recalls

974

Complaints

229

Service Bulletins

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Common service bulletins (TSBs)

A TSB is a note the maker sends to dealers about a known fix. They are not recalls. We check the bulletins so we know what to look for:

Engine & Drivability61

Cold-start noise, drivability, and idle issues for this vehicle. We test for each.

Power Train · Automatic25

Shift quality and transmission fluid updates. We drive every gear.

Electrical & Body143

Locks, wipers, infotainment, and trim items. Small, but good to know.

Counts are pulled from NHTSA's public Manufacturer Communications file. Full bulletins stay with the maker — we use the summaries to guide the inspection.

Common questions

Is the V6 Accord reliable?

Mostly, but VCM oil burn is the thing to check. We test for it.

Was this car part of the airbag recall?

Many were. We confirm it's fixed.

Where do you inspect?

All 48 states.

Do you pull recalls?

Yes, plus bulletins.

Buying this one?

We'll check it first

Pre-tagged for the 2014 Honda Accord. One call and a tech is on it.

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Buying a 2014 Accord? Let us check it first.

Engine-specific checks, a live recall pull, and a clear report.

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