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Hard to find any fault
rsr72, 11/15/2013
2014 Honda Accord EX-L 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
15 of 20 people found this review helpful
I have had numerous Honda's. Last Accord being a 2003. Had went to a 2012 Fit Sport after that Accord, wanting something different, good car, but missed the Accord. Lots of smiles per miles in my new Accord. Hard to find any faults. EX-L. Was a little leary of a CVT transmission, having heard Car and Driver say they did not like them for years, but they said they liked this one, so I gave it a try. Pleasantly surprised with how much I like the CVT. The Fit had a 5-speed manual. I have had the 2014 Accord for a couple months and would buy again without hesitation.
Extremely disappointing - wish I'd not bought
Very Sad Car Buyer, 03/09/2018
2014 Honda Accord EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I've owned Hondas for the last 22 years and have had good enough experiences with them to keep buying the brand. This is my third Accord, and will be my last Honda. I don't have a lot of money, and saved for years for the purchase of another car when the time came that my 2003 Accord finally was done. I'm devastated that I spent all my savings on this horribly uncomfortable, disappointing hunk of junk (bought as a CPO with 36K miles in Nov of 2017). The Accord has changed so much over the years, and most of it not for the better! My biggest complaint by far is the terrible discomfort of the seats. I don't have any neck, back or hip problems - except when I drive this car for more than 30 minutes. The discomfort becomes intolerable after about an hour. The driver's seat is like sitting on a stone bench - no amount of adjustment helps. I've tried several different items intended to increase comfort (back pillows, wedges, etc., even bed pillows), to no avail. As another reviewer mentioned, I also had to pull out the awful head "restraint" and flip it around backwards to keep it from pushing my head down toward my chin. While that gives me little relief overall, it at least makes the car driveable. The ride is pretty rough - which makes the hard, uncomfortable seats an even worse issue. Hate the CVT and all its droning and whining. My gas mileage in the city where I do 98% of my driving is horrible, and I'm not a harsh driver - my 2003 Accord got better gas mileage, even with 180k miles on it and an oil burning problem! This is really just a terrible car without anything much in the way of redeeming qualities. I've tried several times to get rid of it after 3 and 1/2 long and dreadful months of owning it, but it has turned out to be worth so much less in trade than I paid for it, that I can't find anything to replace it with that would be affordable. The other recent Honda models I've driven in my quest to unload this beast feature equally hard and uncomfortable seats. I'm done with Honda, but I'm left sucking it up and driving this mess for now until I can save up more cash and/or find something used that's decently low mileage and affordable with the pittance I'm going to be able to trade/sell this for. I would give anything go back in time and just have my broken down 2003 Accord back. Seems to be a lot of these 2014 Accords out there for sale that came off leases in the latter half of 2017 - so buyer beware of how painful this car is!!
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50,000 miles and still the best
Chris, 05/19/2016
updated 11/21/2016
2014 Honda Accord EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful
Update - lease was up so it is gone now- but still the most economical, trouble free car with a dash of fun I ever owned. But you can't get up trims with the manual transmission so now I have an Infiniti Q50 3.0 twin turbo AWD. I did a review at about 15000 miles and now I have over 50000 miles on my 2014 Accord EX so I thought I would share an update. As far as the engine and manual transmission, both are still silky smooth and gas mileage easily exceeds the EPA estimates. The interior is holding up well other than the clutch pedal which has worn through to the metal on one side. I replaced the OEM tires at 40000 miles with softer rubber and the ride vastly improved, the original tires were bias towards fuel savings and also didn’t have the road handling abilities of the replacements. On the outside she has acquired a bit of road rash, but nothing that is the fault of the car. Overall, I still highly recommend the 2014 Accord Ex with a manual transmission. The combination of performance, gas mileage, room can’t be matched. The car is a great value. Oh, and it’s never been in need of a single repair or recall.
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4thhonda, 09/29/2013
2014 Honda Accord EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
62 of 91 people found this review helpful
This is my 2nd Honda Accord and 4th Honda overall since 1990 and this is surely the best one yet. I started looking around a year ago to replace my 02 Accord and really wanted something different. I took a hard look at the Nissan Altima but there were numerous consumer reviews complaining about transmission issues and overall workmanship. At the end of my research I decided I would buy another Accord and I am very happy I did. The included features, design, MPG, quality, performance, and consumer and professional reviews made it a no brainer that the Accord was a class leader. The car handles very well on the road, the CVT is silky smooth, and the interior is very comfortable.
Unreliable! One problem after another!
NoMoreHondasForMe, 08/25/2019
updated 08/27/2021
2014 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Car started having intermittent starting problems at 30,000 miles (key start). What good is a car that doesn't always start and leaves you stranded? Google 2014 Accord starting problems and you will see hundreds and hundreds of the same complaints in cars with low mileage! Honda KNOWS THEY HAVE AN ISSUE WITH THE STARTERS IN THESE CARS, BUT REFUSES TO RECALL THE STARTERS. Then they want approx $900 to replace the starter! The car has poor paint which easily chips, lots of road noise, uncomfortable seats and air leaks in by the passenger door blowing cold air at your hip in the winter. The temp controls are poor. The air conditioning is not very cold, either. I don't expect any car to be perfect and could live with some of these flaws. But, not with a car that doesn't start! I used to believe that Hondas were reliable cars and that Honda backed their cars...not any more! This car is way over-priced for the quality of the vehicle. Update February 2021: Honda has a recall on this model Accord for having drive shafts which could BREAK due to corrosion. Just had my car inspected and both drive shafts were extremely rusty and had to be replaced (car has 34,000 miles on it). Scary to know I had been driving around on parts that could break which cause me to lose control of my car! This is the second recall on this car...the first was for a battery sensor which needed to be replaced to prevent engine fire. Safe and reliable car? NOT! This was my first Honda and it will be my last! Update 2021: Rear brakes needed completely redone at only 35,000 miles. This included needing new calipers which rusted out prematurely.
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2014 Accord Sport Strut Problem
Dan, 02/16/2017
2014 Honda Accord Sport 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I don't normally write negative reviews but this will be an exception. There are three things that are less than expected for a car that has the reputation that Honda has. First the road noise was a lot louder than it should be, but being a sport model might be the reason for that. Second the radio reception is the worst that I've ever had in a car. Third I had to have the driver's side rear wheel bearing replaced at 12,523 miles then the passenger's side rear wheel bearing replaced at 21,273 miles. This was done under the warrantee, but when I asked if there could be a reason for wheel bearings to fail with such low mileage, I was told that they were just defective. They were replaced at no charge to me so I didn't think any more about it. After returning from a driving vacation my wife and I heard the familiar roar of worn wheel bearings so I took it to the dealer again to have it fixed again. The car only has 26,000 miles on it. I was told that it was not the bearings this time but the rear tires were "cupped" because of being out of alignment. I asked how bad it was because the car doesn't pull one way or the other. They checked and found that it was not out of alignment (I have the readout) on their own machine but they still said it was out and needed new tires and an alignment. I went to the tire dealer (not sure if I should use company names but this is a well-respected national chain). They told me that "cupped tires are not an alignment issue and that my struts were "shot". They said that's what causes tires to "cup" or "chop". I talked to several mechanics and researched this issue on the internet to find that the tire people were right. As a reference in this case, I had my tires checked for alignment and again found that they were good. I approached the car dealer's service department about my findings and asked if the struts were covered under the warrantee. They said yes if they were bad, but they said they were not bad because they weren't leaking and would not replace them. I called Honda America to see if they would help me with this. Their policy is to not accept "third party" solutions to problems. To make a long story a little shorter, Honda will not stand behind this problem. Having new struts installed would cost over $725.00 just for the rear struts plus to replacement tires to match the one that are on the front of the car would cost over $600.00 plus a four wheel alignment $100.00. Honda's recommendation was to replace the two rear tires and get an alignment. After the research and recommendations of several mechanics, that would be a waste of time and money as the cupping problem would continue and I would see the same problem in another 20,000 to 25,000 miles, wearing out tires in half their lifetime. So even Honda's have problems and if there is a way Honda can get out of fixing the problem under warrantee, they will.
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Love this car but concerned about the company
Patrick M, 12/29/2018
updated 07/14/2020
2014 Honda Accord EX 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought mine in Nov 2016, with 22,000 miles. Put on 33,000 since. Outside of oil changes, I've replaced the air filter, cabin air filter, the battery recently and the OEM tires were dumped when I put on snow tires. I love how it drives and handles. The manual transmission is smooth. Gas mileage has been about what I expected though I just got my all time high of 37 mph earlier this week driving about 65 up to Vermont and back. Routinely getting 29-30, 20%highway, 80% local roads/small city roads. The bluetooth isn't always easy to set up but it works. And I've been able to add my daughter's phone w/o losing mine. Now for my concerns. My prior car was a 2003 Accord EX sedan. Which had better quality materials. Thicker carpeting. More secure interior parts so there were no tiny rattles. The inside sunroof cover (the one you move manually) was more substantial. This one feels like thin plastic. While I like the design of the coupe seats, the quality isn't as high as the 2003 sedan. The rear defrost is a little slower to get going. Speakers were better on the sedan. The tensioner belt on the driver's seatbelt is no longer tight. I've followed the style changes from 7th generation to 9th gen and I know that Honda use to put better materials into the EX 4 cylinder. Heck, the 7th generation 4 cyl EX-coupe had leather heated seats. Only the 6 cyl EX coupe has those now in the 8-9th generation. So I assume that Honda started to keep the higher end materials for the 6-cyl coupe so those buyers would feel like they were getting the best. But really, in an era when Hyundai throws in a lot of extras on their vehicles along with the 10 year/150,000 warranty, can't Honda do better? Please, Honda, stop relying so heavily on the reputation for reliablility and spend a little extra to improve the materials. It's sad that the coupe is no longer in the lineup. I'll be looking more closely at other cars next time around. One thing I want to point out: the seats are the most frequently complained about item on the Accords, sedans or coupes. Do a test drive that's an least an hour long and see how you feel after. That's what I did.
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Like it, but not in love!!
Andy, 01/25/2016
2014 Honda Accord Sport 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought this car based on price, room, and fuel economy. I commute over 100 miles a day for work. The fuel economy is excellent for a car this size. It doesn't feel slow at all and averages around 33 mpg. The engine is smooth when raving, but does idle a little rough when cold. It is direct infected, so that isn't a surprise. The car has good looks for the price. For just over 20 grand it has Bluetooth, dual climate, leather wheel, back up camera, and paddel shifters. What I don't like is the noise from the tires. Within 35000 miles I am forced to put a new set of tires on this car. All four of them are cupped and drone enough to drive you crazy. I'm not expecting the car to be like a luxury car, but it shouldn't sound like a jeep riding on mud tires either. I check tire pressure religiously and rotate at oil changes. My other complaint is I can't seem to ever find a comfortable driving position. I find myself constantly adjusting the seat. I am a tall guy at just over 6'2'' and the steering wheel always seems to be covering half of the speedometer also. That is unless I act like I am driving a bus. The speedometer is just way too large and the 45-85 section is the part I can't see. You know the part that is going to get you a ticket. I am constantly tilting my head to see how fast I am going. It's not a horrible thing, but really gets annoying after a while. The seat back that only folds as one piece I don't understand either. I took the car sking and it was quite loud with the whole seat folded down. I guess going sking with more that two people in a four door car is out of the question also without the purchase of an expensive roof top ski rack. I live in Vegas, so the handling has always been good, but in the snow that isn't the case. I had to have a friend come get me less than 800 feet from the hotel as I watched front wheel drive cars pass me. I am pretty sure that has to do with the horrible tires though. Based on my experiences, I can't say I am a diehard Honda fan like others on this site. There are other cars in this category I think I would choose if I had to do it again.
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Great car so far!
Rue, 12/28/2017
2014 Honda Accord Touring V-6 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have enjoyed driving my Accord Touring, especially on the highway. It’s quiet and smooth, plenty of power and great mileage. As a long time Accord owner this truly is the best one I have ever owned. I had to buy one last V6 since this great engine will no longer be available on the Accord. No regrets!
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Great car for the price
Armando, 04/22/2019
2014 Honda Accord Sport 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
For the cost, this is a great car. I've had zero issues with it other than routine maintenance and one service bulletin regarding the upper strut assembly coming loose. My only complaint is the wind noise around the driver's door at highway speeds. Took it in several times but it appears to be a design issue with the wind tunnel around the side mirrors... I've gotten used to it so it doesn't bother me anymore. Otherwise, ZERO issues with this car. And it gets over 30 MPG mixed driving easily. Great bang for the buck.
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No More CVT
Tom, 01/25/2020
2014 Honda Accord EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
The CVT transmission failed at about 62000 miles - It took me 4 months to convince the dealer that the transmission was slipping very very badly. They replaced it for $500 - the powertrain warranty only goes for 60000 miles
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Bearing, sensor and other.
Yuriy, 10/28/2017
updated 11/01/2018
2014 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I use this car as a taxi. The car is good, safe, and pretty roomy. When the car passed 100K miles I had two problems with the front hub bearing and the failure of the wheel pressure sensor work. Repair cost - $ 380 and $ 130. The car has a constructive problem with the reflection of the sun on the windshield from the plastic dashboard. This makes it very difficult to ride on sunny days in the morning at sunrise and in the evening at sunset. Visibility is reduced by 30%, and sometimes 50%, which is very unsafe. I wrote about this problem to the company Honda, but they recommended contacting the local dealer. As a solution to this problem, I bought a carpet on the dashboard, which saved me from sunlight glare, but worsened the beauty of the salon. The covers of the seats and doors of my car made of a beige fabric, making them difficult to clean them. Most of the spots left on the seats and doors and cannot be completely removed. Update: After 200K using this car I found that 2014 Honda Accord LX is excellent car!
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Reliable Very Good Performing Car
Will L, 01/24/2018
updated 08/03/2020
2014 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I've had this car for over 6 years now without any major problems whatsoever - 63,000 on the odometer. Recently had to tighten up the front suspension because it rattled, a minimal cost. Also recently replaced the battery and tires. The fuel economy on the Interstate is terrific, consistently getting 38 to 41 mpg. The fuel economy in stop and go traffic is in the low 20 mpg range. The engine takes a while to warm up. In the winter this means a tepid cabin temperature for a while. The AC in the summer is ok, not a stand out. It has really good acceleration even at a 60 mph speed. The view to the instrumentation is sometimes obscured by the steering wheel. The position of the buttons on the driver's door for opening/closing the windows could be better, I am often opening the rear windows, when my intent is to open the front windows.
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Buyers Beware
PJ, 08/20/2017
2014 Honda Accord EX-L 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
The battery AND the starter had to be replaced and the car only has 40,000 miles.....not under warranty because Honda's warranty expires 3 years or 36,000 miles. The starter was around $900 and it only has a 12 month/12,000 mile warranty. So in within 2 months, I'm out $1100 for repairs. I've owned 5 Hondas and this has been the worse one. I've read that a lot of people are having the same problems with Honda models years 2013-2015. I will be getting rid of this car before the starter's warranty expires. Also, there's a lot of wind noise in this Honda when driving on the freeway. Has good gas mileage. I traded in a Kia Optima for this Honda and I'm sorry to say this but I should have kept the Optima.
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Love this car.
fontaine1975, 01/23/2014
2014 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
10 of 15 people found this review helpful
I've had the '14 Accord LX for a few months now. Paid $19,000 in SoCal. Pros: I have had NO problems (shaking, judders, shudders, etc) with the CVT. Smooth acceleration and shifting (or whatever it is). Steering is light and responsive. Rearview camera with active guides (it takes awhile to get used to what the lines mean on the guides) Cons: It doesn't support iOS (iphone), so I switched to android. On the drivers side outside mirror, the outer edge is distorted and it's a little distracting, i'm not sure what it's supposed to do, but it's a fail. The 4 speaker sound system sounds kinda crappy. Small fingerprint-sized area of paint on the hood is slightly dull looking.
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jgtx14, 03/13/2014
2014 Honda Accord EX-L V-6 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
11 of 17 people found this review helpful
Just purchased new last week. Was able to get $ 5500 off of sticker price, due to negative comments by Consumer Reports regarding the V6 models reliability. Yes, the car doesn't ride as smooth as a luxury vehicle. I am fine with the ride, feels sporty. Lots of complaints about the ride quality, don't buy it if you don't like it...No, I cannot feel any vibrations from the 6 when 3 cyl are deactivated (Fixed for 2014??) Yes, the car is a bit noisy at HWY speeds but quieter than my 2011 EX. Seems quiet around 40 but wind and road noise present at 65 +. Yes, HandsFreeLink needs work! Not intuitive and functionality limited. Difficult to set up speed dial, etc.
doesn't drive striaght
s3dutra, 10/11/2014
2014 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
8 of 12 people found this review helpful
brand new off the lot 0 miles, 6 months later problems with steering, car pulls to the right. have had an alignment done and the steering wheel had to be reset on 2 separate occasions. the problem still exists but honda denies that the car has any issue even though it had to be serviced 3 times now. do not but this car. honda will not work with at all!!!!!!!
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indicar3, 01/11/2014
2014 Honda Accord EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
66 of 114 people found this review helpful
My Background: I took more than one year to buy new car and in between I was going through numerous reviews, Test Rides and friends experiences (Whoever bought any car brand in 1st week they were blown away but after some time you can see them back to reality). SUV or Car: In my purchase process I was first confused to go with Sedan or SUV. My daily Driving is 70 miles RT and compact crossover SUV failed to impress me in front of Midsize sedans so finally decided to go with Car. I have 2002 Camry. In 2012 I was almost sure to buy Camry but as time goes I took test ride of Nissan Altima 2013, Kia Optima 13, Sonata 13, Toyota Camry 13 and Accord 13. After major changes in accord
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glastonbury, 12/21/2013
updated 06/21/2016
2014 Honda Accord EX-L 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
35 of 60 people found this review helpful
I have a 2014 EX-L Accord that 15 years ago would have been pure fantasy (esp,, the gas mileage, engine technology, etc). I just don't see where you can nit-pick too much an a car that was built with the minds of a likely very anal retentive group of designers. Here are a few sill examples: 1) On the shift handle, the button you depress initially felt kinda chintzy; however, over time you realize the lightness of design makes it just a little bit easier to depress - it almost floats. I think this design esthetic pervades the car. It seems like everything works very well. Oh, my one update is somewhat paradoxical. The Accord "feels" a little exposed (from the occupants viewpoints) and in heavy traffic you sense the surrounding traffic more than some other vehicles with less glass and thicker A/B pillars. However, it's this enhanced visibility that actually makes it a safer car to drive.
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Nice car......too bad about the seats
motorman409, 11/08/2013
updated 11/09/2016
2014 Honda Accord EX-L 4dr Sedan w/Navigation (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
28 of 48 people found this review helpful
I have owned this car for 7 days, and even though I love the ride, power, CVT, looks, and all the other stuff, the bucket seats are awful. I am 6 feet tall, 195 lbs, and there is no way to adjust the seat to fit my size. The seats are built for a small framed person (like my wife, 5'7 130 lbs). When I sit in the drivers seat I actually sit up on it, with no butt support, and no back support. The drivers seat is crippling me. The back seats are much flatter, and better. Take the car for longer than a 15 minute test drive, or rent one for a weekend. I made an expensive mistake. This is now 28 months later. I got rid of the Honda after 1 month of ownership, took a huge beating on it, but I upgraded to a Volvo S60 AWD, and it is the best thing I could have done. My back is back, and the Volvo is a pleasure to drive.
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Worst Suspension Ever
as20045, 09/30/2014
2014 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
15 of 25 people found this review helpful
I am a previous owner of a Nissan Maxima, which had a sport suspension. In that car I did feel lots of bumps, but body roll was minimal, and the ride felt composed. I mention the above because I don't think I am hypercritical. This car has the worst suspension I have ever encountered, I am disgusted every time i drive it and i will be selling it within a year. Not only do you feel every bump, there is a huge amount of body roll, and I would say it feels wild and out of control on the highway if you do anything outside of a textbook lane change. I am beside myself that others do not feel the same.
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Susan Schayes, 02/21/2015
2014 Honda Accord EX-L 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
7 of 11 people found this review helpful
A lot of people love this car. I bought one based on the test drive and was sorely disappointed. There was a lot of vibration in the engine which extended to the steering wheel. The navigation system was very difficult to use. The front seat was uncomfortable for my 5'3 frame. The worst thing was the noise level. This car was noisy at 45 and horrible on the highway. I got rid of it after four months.
Buyer beware of not being able to access Navi while moving
froggers, 08/08/2014
2014 Honda Accord Touring V-6 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
8 of 13 people found this review helpful
Turned in 2011 leased Honda Accord V6 and picked up the 2014. Everything is really outstanding except for the navigation system. We were not aware or advised that it cannot be fully accessed while the car is in motion. This is really bad, since the passenger is disallowed as well. The voice commands don't work well for us, and it's a lot more distracting. This is a real deal breaker for us, and I won't be getting any more Honda's, unless this changes. The menu system is a lot worse than the 2011 model and a lot more difficult to navigate through the commands with a lot more extra steps. Also the center console has less storage space and is less convenient.
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2014accordlx, 10/06/2013
2014 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
24 of 43 people found this review helpful
My first Accord, previously I owned a 2012 Civic LX and was looking to upgrade. I couldn't be happier. One thing other reviews tend to gloss over is the large amount of standard features on the base trims. I have the standard LX model, with CVT transmission. This car is very quick, acceleration is excellent and steering feels natural.
Had to trade it in after four months
suziesivlerado, 12/25/2014
2014 Honda Accord EX-L 4dr Sedan w/Navigation (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
11 of 19 people found this review helpful
I thought I was going to really like this car, but found it to be uncomfortable with an overwhelming amount of road noise. I'm 5 foot 2 and the seats (slightly concave design at the mid secti) never worked for me, Also the front head restraints pushed my head too far forward, and only were comfortable (tolerable) when I turned them backwards. The back seat covers never fit right (despite 2 replacement efforts) could not repair. The navigations system was useless. When I searched for local restaurants or shops it gave me a listing for restaurants 500 miles away. Lastly the voice recognition interface worked intermittently.
Navigation system is very slow
D. Huynh, 02/21/2017
2014 Honda Accord EX-L 4dr Sedan w/Navigation (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I noticed the built in navigation system is quite a bit slow compare to the stand-alone unit. The display is confusing when you get to the intersection. Worst is when I got to a stop sign, the display just froze because it needed more time (probably about 10 seconds or more) to figure it out and to update the display. I couldn't just stop there and waited until the display is update. I got lost 3 times in a trip and waste about 15 minutes because I had to turn around. The system is good if you travel in high-ways or big roads, when you got into small roads that is when it got screw-up. Even on the high-way, a few times, the exit display gets update just as you got very close or passed the exit! You don't have time to react. The problem I think is the system is TOO SLOW and perhaps the software needs to be update. The conclusion is this system is unsafe (you need to spend more time to figure thing out or you have to make a quick move to get into the right exit), waste your time and gas because you have to turn around. If I have to give it a grade, it would be between a D and an F
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Honda Accord Sport is an excellent car overall!
jwh204, 08/03/2014
2014 Honda Accord Sport 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Just purchased my '14 Accord Sport in June - have 2,000 miles now and a couple of road trips taken. Excellent handling car with great road manners! My 94 Accord coupe was my best car ever - this 14 continues that tradition of a solid, well built and handling car. The CVT is great and unobtrusive - the computer simulates a conventional automatic. Great MPG and very responsive throttle. Supportive seats (love the power seat and lumbar) and a very spacious and comfortable cabin round out the package. I traded out of an 11 Altima and its the best choice I have made. No complaints about this car other than a suggestion: the Sport needs a better sound system with more speakers...
Best car I have owned.
Craig, 09/18/2019
2014 Honda Accord Sport 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I'm at the age where I need the Honda safety features. The only thing this car lacks. When I bought it I put Michelin tires on it and it has a perfect ride. If I was younger I would keep it forever.
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s. brown, 01/08/2017
2014 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Had to change all 4 tires after only 10m miles due to factory installed low friction tires. No longer safe driving in rain much less in snow. Changed to better quality tire and no longer have traction issues.
Pleased with 2014 Accord Coupe EX-L Nav 2.4
Robert, 12/20/2015
2014 Honda Accord EX-L 4dr Sedan w/Navigation (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car with 20K miles. I use it as the family do-everything workhorse, everything from grocery trips and around-town errands to long-distance trips. I also have a 2006 Honda Ridgeline for the real heavy-duty tasks and an older Lexus SC430 for weekend fun. The Accord does everything I ask of it. It is reliable, efficient, economical, comfortable, and looks great. I might also add fun to the list, since the Accord Coupe handles very well for an all-arounder, and accelerates well even with the 4 cylinder automatic. I have had a few Lexus and Acura cars, and I would have to say that the materials, fit, and finish of this car compares well with those. There are a few tiny details that could have been done slightly better (such as auto lights, night rear view mirror), but there are also a few features that are above and beyond what you'd expect. The keyless locking and ignition, passenger heated seat, trunk protective liner, lane-change camera, lane watch sensor, and others are examples of things you get but might not expect for the price. Overall, I'd recommend the Accord Coupe as a solid, safe, fun buy. Since it's really the only coupe out there, resale should be solid if you change your mind later.
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May be my last Honda
Jenny, 05/04/2017
2014 Honda Accord EX-L V-6 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2014 Honda Accord EX-L used with 59,000 miles on it on 2/26/17. Shortly after I purchased it the back up cam started freezing and or clacking out once a week. I would put the car in park, shut it off and restart and it would work, up until last week when it went black for good and hasn't went back. Now all I see are the yellow and orange lines. I'm hearing this is a big issue that new accord owners are having with the back up cam but when I called Honda, they said there is nothing they can do to help. I'm at my wits end, has anyone had any luck?
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Its a Lemon by Honda Standards
Canadian Honda Accord Owner, 09/30/2021
2014 Honda Accord LX-S 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Where can I start? My 2014 Honda Accord Coupe with 140,000 km has had its Starter replaced ($700), Rear Right bearing ($500) all below 65,000 km on the vehicle. Next the rear brakes have been replaced twice with rotors to the tune of $1200 total, the calipers still need replacing ($900) and now the A/C Compressor unit needs replacing ($1500) (if honda did it it would be ($>2,200). The cost of parts and labour at the low mileage of the vehicle makes it a lemon in my books. I have owned Accords previously and this will be my last Honda product.
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Long-term Ownership Review
Luke, 03/17/2019
2014 Honda Accord EX-L 2dr Coupe w/Navigation (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I purchased my CPO Accord Coupe in 2015 with 28k and it now has 116k, so I know this model well. I'll list the pros then the cons of this car from my experience. Most people who buy Accords place value, safety, fuel economy, and reliability as their top priorities when searching for a car and I'm pleased to say this vehicle excels at those criteria. I haven't had a serious problem occur since I've owned it which has been very nice having come from a 15 year old Mercedes S-Class. My favorite aspects about the car is its objectively good looks, the quality of the paint and exterior trim, and the seat comfort (front/back). As for the driving experience, it about what you'd expect in this segment. The 2.4 is quite smooth and as other have said it feels like it makes more power than Honda's stats suggest. The ride is smooth (especially with Michelins) and the steering is nicely weighted for having an electric power steering system; however, if sporty driving dynamics is what you're after, get the manual. The CVT simply doesn't have a nice feel to it and the droning sound it produces from maintaining revs is also less than satisfying. In fairness, my non-car guy friends and family don't notice it. Aside from the CVT I have two other gripes, and they're pretty big ones in my opinion. The first is the interior quality of the Coupe specifically. The back seat area is surrounded by yards of hard black plastic that's reminiscent of a mid-2000's Chrysler product. There's always a rattle coming from back there, if it's not from one spot it's from another, and sometimes its from multiple spots at once. Also, the seats themselves aren't real leather in the Coupe, just a leatherette that poorly simulates real leather. My other gripe is with the brakes. My brake rotors have gone 10,000 miles at most before having to be resurfaced. They warp which causes the brakes to pulsate. I'm not hard on my brakes, so I consider this to be unacceptable. No other car I've had has had this issue. Otherwise I've just had to do normal maintenance. Though not perfect, this is a good car overall that will mostly please anyone looking for a car in this segment. I hope this review helps in your purchase decision. :)
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Strut Problem
Oscar Villarreal, 11/02/2018
2014 Honda Accord Sport 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I had the dealer inspect the car for tire noise at 35000 miles. They inspected the rear struts and determined that the problem was due to tire cupping and not the struts since they show no leakage. I replaced the tires at 41000 miles and the noise problem was solved, at 57000 miles the noise is back. At this time, I had the tires inspected by the tire dealer, and again the tire noise was due to cupping. In my opinion, the rear struts are the problem.
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Reliable at an Affordable Price
Fred Cardi, 08/07/2016
2014 Honda Accord EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Great car with excellent mpg. On a recent trip to Canada we averaged 38mpg. The only minor complaint that I have is the passenger front seat is uncomfortable on an extended drive. I had hoped the cabin noise would be quieter with less road noise.
2014 Honda Accord (Hematite Green)
whitneytoday, 06/06/2014
2014 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I just purchased my first vehicle which is a 2014 Honda Accord LX from AutoNation Honda in Sanford, FL. I love the new body style of the Accord and I knew that was the car of my choice. I wanted leather seats and sun roof but the EXL was a bit too much, so I started looking at the LX. Originally, the LX doesn't come with leather interior or sunroof but Skip helped me get the car of my choice and it was all in my price range. [non-permissible content removed]
Best value out there
drewbs91, 11/06/2014
2014 Honda Accord Sport 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Honda already has an outstanding reputation with its Accord, so I had high expectations when I went to the dealer, I was not disappointed. The car is absolutely stunning to behold, with it's beautiful design, and I get compliments all the time. It amazes me that for just over $20k, People think it is around $40k just by it's appearance. I also was looking at Mazda and the Honda was much more well mannered and so quiet on the highway. It is like driving a nimble luxury sedan at a great affordable price.
2014 Accord EX Sedan...Love it after 2 years !
Michael Trager, 02/23/2015
updated 02/27/2017
2014 Honda Accord EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
My new Accord EX is excellent with its CVT and new engine. Plenty of power, smooth, and great gas mileage! It is now late February 2017 and I have around 45,000 miles on it! No problems at all - running great! The only changes I made was to add LED headlights, foglights, and parking light bulbs since I do a lot of night driving. The CVT transmission is excellent especially on the highway!
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The design is lazy and thoughtless
Kmarie, 09/01/2016
2014 Honda Accord EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
The Bluetooth works half the time and cuts the speaker and mic mid call, forcing me to randomly hang up on people, but not with the steering wheel controls. Oh no, not with those, because when the sound randomly cuts out, none of the buttons work and the call screen just stays there taunting me until I turn the car off or turn off my Bluetooth on my phone and then hit buttons randomly until it unfreezes. Either I have to deal with it until my destination or use my phone while driving, which I was trying to avoid by getting a car with Bluetooth. And when it does work, the speaker and mic are so terrible I can barely have a conversation. Plus, the road noise is so loud I'm often asked if my windows are down by people on the line. The lumbar support is ridiculously low, by at least 4"s on me. The media controls are so far away I have to lean forward in my seat to reach them, which is at least a break from the horrible headrest that forces my neck forward by about 45 degrees. The seat just moves weird too. After over 2 years, I still can't settle on a comfortable position. And it has the turning radius of an 18 wheeler. That combined with the inaccurate back up camera caused me to curb my wheels more than once. I drive dozens of different cars daily and haven't hit a curb in years. I gave up using my car port since it's too narrow to turn in to unless the spots opposite are empty. It has enough space in the cabin for passengers, which is a plus, but it feels excessively bulky. Back to the rearview camera, the guides that are supposed to show you the trajectory of you car, are off by at least 12". Backing up straight, the curbside lines are way too narrow, which defeats the whole purpose. I'm guessing no one told them that the lines are actually meant to serve a purpose? I'll help them out, it's supposed to help you avoid obstacles AND show you accurate clearance so when you're trying to park just so far from a curb you can aim appropriately. You're not supposed to show them they are a foot from the curb when their wheel starts grinding on cement.
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Perfect car
noey914, 12/22/2014
2014 Honda Accord Sport 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Purchased a 2014 Accord Sport just about 1yr ago. Have put on 16,000 miles so far. Absolutely love the car. Was very hesitant over the CVT but it actually makes the car. Very smooth and great mpg...always average better then what they say it should. Plenty of power and fun to drive. Great package. Highly recommend.
Great car. Terrible seats.
dmerts, 06/08/2014
2014 Honda Accord Sport 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
11 of 20 people found this review helpful
Bought the Sport model because I loooove the look of the 18" wheels and tires. 10 minute test drive went okay. Didn't notice until I drove 30 minutes to work that the seats are terrible! There's not enough padding in the backrest and the head rest/restraints push your head too far forward. After 20 minutes my neck and back were killing me. Almost like the seats are trying to push you into the fetal position. I looove everything about the car except those da#mn seats. I heartbroken that I love the car so much but don't enjoy driving it because of the uncomfortable seats.
2014 Accord Sport Manual
accordsportman, 11/18/2013
updated 05/19/2017
2014 Honda Accord Sport 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
74 of 146 people found this review helpful
Love the 6 speed manual transmission on this car... Drove the Mazda 3, Mazda 6 stick shifts and the transmission on this car is what helped me make the decision to go with the Accord. Probably the best manual trans out there. Update after 50k miles: Still Love the stick, no problems to date, only oil changes and tires. Bought a 2016 MX-5 Miata, and the short shifter on the MX-5 is awesome, shifting gears is a pleasure, but it is knotchy at times. The Accord is still smooth and I continue to enjoy it.
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My First Luxury Car
joesp812, 12/08/2013
2014 Honda Accord Touring V-6 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
30 of 59 people found this review helpful
I bought an Alabaster Silver with Black Interior Leather 2014 Honda Accord Touring and added these features: remote starter, sports grille, wing spoiler, moonroof visor, door visor, splash guard, body side molding, interior illumination, trunk trays, mats, cargo hook, and door guards. I paid $3500 less than MSRP. Friendly Honda of Poughkeepsie, NY told me that this is the best car they delivered to a customer with all the added accessories. This is my 3rd Honda Accord and this my favorite and most equipped;
Driver's Seat is Torture!
A.H., 05/03/2016
2014 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
12 of 23 people found this review helpful
Just search "Honda Accord Uncomfortable Seats" on the internet and you'd be amazed at all the sites and forums that pop up, from the 2008 to the 2015 Accord.To be fair here are the Pros: Looks sharp, runs smooth, has great gas mileage, and I'm sure is super dependable, although I don't plan on owning this car for much longer. I've only had it for 3 months and I'm already looking to trade it in for a Toyota Camry, because.....Cons: Why did Honda think a crappy, easily stained beige interior, and covering the doors with that same crappy cloth interior was a good idea? The placement of the climate control buttons and infotainment isn't laid out intuitively. Make sure you have all your climate settings and radio/cd/ bluetooth all while in park because adjusting the right temperature and/ or defrost can cause a big distraction while driving. The trunk is relatively small for a family of four and the rear seat folds down in one piece, rather than split. Now here are the biggest Cons: The driver's seat: It is so poorly designed, the back and bottom sink in, causing my back to form a "C" shape, and the head restraints force my head too far forward. No, I did not pick up on this discomfort after the 30 minute test drive, or even the few weeks of ownership. But after several weeks up until now, the pain has become unbearable. I can't drive more than 20 minutes before the pain sets in. I've tried almost everything, from ergonomic back and butt cushions, and have even spent over $500 reupholstering the driver's seat and adding foam to the seat and back at a shop, and all that has done was shift the pain from one part of my butt, back, thighs, to other parts. I never knew what "Piriformis Syndrome" was until I owned this car. Look it up. I've owned close to 10 cars in my 28 years of driving, and this Accord is the only car to ever give me back problems. Here is the biggest Con: Honda Corporation and Honda of Morgan Hill in California. After I stated my problems with the seat, all Honda Corporation could tell me was "I'm sorry your feeling this discomfort, but unfortunately, Honda won't do anything about it", and Honda of Morgan Hill, "Why don't you trade the car back to us for something more comfortable?" Seriously, why don't I just crap 2 to 3 thousand dollars out of my butt and hand it to them? That's the loss I'm going to take on a trade in, so I might as well give it to Toyota, or even Hyundai. So all in all, screw you Honda. It's unfortunate that an otherwise great car is ruined by a badly designed driver's seat, a seat that has been a problem since 2008. It's obvious you do not listen to your customers. Once I unload this car, I'm never getting another Honda again.
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quality, fun and value
zimboy, 12/15/2013
2014 Honda Accord Sport 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
35 of 71 people found this review helpful
Did extensive review research for a sporty mid-sized sedan for around $25k. 3 made the short list Mazda 6 Touring, Subaru Legacy Sport and Honda Accord Sport. 3 quality cars. Legacy AWD makes it super-handler but less roomy and new model coming next year (worth a serious look i'm sure). Mazda 6 great looking, solid perfromance and excellent quality cabin. Accord Sport just pipped the 6 for it's understated but sporty trim, perfect balance & agility and sport mode gearing. It lacks a few creature comforts but for sheer driving experience and outstanding value it's the winner.
2014 EX - rattling sounds are driving me crazy!
pebbycree, 04/25/2014
updated 10/25/2017
2014 Honda Accord EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
12 of 25 people found this review helpful
The vehicle is about 5 months old with a little over 4000 miles. About to take it back for the 4th time for rattling/ticking noises in the cabin. Dealer has looked at the dashboard, passenger door, center console. Now the glove box door is making a ticking noise. The night shift must've assembled this vehicle. Drivetrain works well, and love the passenger side camera. About what I'd expect from a $24,000 car....except for the ticking noise. Went from a 2000 Toyota Avalon to the 2014 Accord. The Avalon, with 232,000 miles, was quieter than this vehicle. Prefer driving my daughter's 2006 Mazda so that I can avoid the ticking noise in the Accord. Ticking noise is definitely coming fftrom the glove box door. I leave the door open and the noise goes away. Still very irritating. Gonna figure out how to take the door off myself. So disappointed. But other than that it's a pretty decent car. Should have stuck with Toyota though. Oct2017 update: Wish acceleration was a little more robust. Other than that (and the rattling glovebox) this vehicle is an exceptional value. I probably need the V6 version. Would probably buy again and hope for a vehicle that doesn't rattle.
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Buyer beware: The uncomfortable driver's seat should be recalled!!!
mybackhurts, 10/10/2014
2014 Honda Accord Sport 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
8 of 17 people found this review helpful
I test drove my new Accord for a few miles and everything felt fine. I immediately felt lower back pain when driving the car home from the dealer. After making daily adjustments to the seat, and trying different seat cushions and lumbar supports, I came to the disappointing conclusion I'll never be able to comfortably drive this car. The driver's seat should be recalled to address the following issues: 1. The metal plate in the lower seat back stabs into my back causing debilitating pain after a 15 minute ride. 2. The active head restraints lean too far forward causing severe discomfort on my neck and back. 3. The seats are far too firm, like sitting on cinder blocks.
First Car Review EVER! 2014 Accord Coupe EX-L V6
al4one, 09/25/2014
2014 Honda Accord EX-L V-6 2dr Coupe (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Coming from a Nissan Xterra to an Accord coupe took some getting used to but I'm glad I went with my decision. I was looking for something that would save gas, be reliable and have some pep out the gate. By no means is it a real sports car, but it has enough in there to get around traffic. As far as reliability, I only have 6 thousand + miles on it, so far so good. Only time will tell how reliable it will be. Gas savings is as advertised. I'm averaging 24mpg combined. No ECON button on and doing 80% city with 20% hwy. I do love the road trips though, I get around 36mpg. Overall, I'm satisfied except for the radio. That needs some improvement.
My First Honda
Dan Rhodes, 05/03/2016
2014 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
The ride is a bit stiff. Overall very dependable. I particularly noticed that this car felt solid and has remained so even after 50k miles, unlike most competitive vehicles (I have rented other cars for my work).
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2014 Honda Accord LX
peripatetic, 03/26/2014
2014 Honda Accord LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
20 of 50 people found this review helpful
After going through hell with an old German car, I decided to get a new car. This one was it. I drive approximately 30-50 Thousand miles a year so long term reliability was my key. You cannot go wrong with this car. So far so good. I already have almost 3,000 miles. With the exception of the ride quality my suggested improvements are few.