Transmission died at 128k miles on the highway. Steering wheel locked up. Meticulously maintained car with no prior issues. The problem has no been reproduced by a dealer as the car is undriveable but has been confirmed by a mechanic shop. There were no warning messages or symptoms of the problem prior to the transmission dying and no warning messages even after the transmission died to indicate…
2014 Honda Civic powertrain problems
moderate 98 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $2,500 · see powertrain across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
98
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$2,500
3crashes
1injury
When does it fail?
Of the 98 powertrain complaints filed for the 2014 Honda Civic, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Powertrain accounts for 34% of every owner complaint on file for this vehicle — the dominant problem area across 12 categories tracked.
Owners have filed 98 powertrain complaints with NHTSA against this vehicle, but no formal recall covers the issue — the federal record reflects what manufacturers have admitted, not everything owners are reporting.
What owners are reporting 14 most recent
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Honda civic. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle shook, lost power, and the engine seized. The vehicle was taken to causeway Honda (457 nj-72, manahawkin, nj 08050, 609-597-0033) where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 84,000. *tt consumer…
The Situation: My vehicle has an open safety recall, NHTSA #15V-574 (Honda Recall JU2). This recall specifically warns that a software error causes high stress on the CVT drive pulley shaft, which can result in the shaft breaking during operation. Because this recall was never performed on my vehicle, the drive pulley shaft has now failed exactly as described, rendering the transmission useless.…
On december 20 at approximately 1:30 p.m., my husband was running an errand to the store when the car stalled out while driving on a two-lane road. The car was purchased new from frank fletcher Honda in bentonville, ar. The car has been brought back to the dealership six times from september through december 2014. This is my sixth (6) complaint to NHTSA. Frank fletcher Honda technicians state…
On friday, december 19 at approximately 2 p.m., my husband and I were pulling out of the parking lot out onto a four-lane road when the car stalled. Out. I had just gotten my haircut and was heading back to work. I purchased this as a new car from frank fletcher Honda in bentonville, ar. The car has been brought back to the dealership six times from september through december. The technicians and…
This is the sixth complaint I've made to NHTSA for the same issue. I purchased the car new from frank fletcher Honda and it's been to the dealership seven times from september through december 2014 with no resolution. On sunday december 21 the car had two separate incidents where it stalled out. The first was at approximately 8:45 a.m. My husband was driving to the neighborhood market to pick up…
The contact owns a 2014 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle stalled. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. The contact was informed…
My husband was driving my 2014 Honda civic on december 17, 2014 when at approximately 5:30 p.m. The vehicle stalled out on him in traffic. Fortunately, no one was hurt. I purchased this vehicle from frank fletcher Honda in bentonville, ar. We have brought the vehicle in six times from september through december complaining of stalling, jerking issues. I lodged a complaint with Honda america. The…
At approximately 8:00 a.m. December 18, 2014, my husband was driving to the store when the vehicle stalled out on him in traffic. Again, it was fortunate no one was hurt. The 2014 Honda civic which I purchased from frank fletcher Honda in bentonville, ar, has been brought back to the dealership six times from september through december 2014. The vehicle was brought in due to stalling issues and…
At approximately 8:00 a.m. December 18, 2014, my husband was driving to the store when the vehicle stalled out on him in traffic. Again, it was fortunate no one was hurt. The 2014 Honda civic which I purchased from frank fletcher Honda in bentonville, ar, has been brought back to the dealership six times from september through december 2014. The vehicle was brought in due to stalling issues and…
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Common questions
How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2014 Honda Civic?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 98 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $2,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the powertrain typically fail?
Across the 50 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most powertrain failures cluster between 8,609 and 105,240 miles, with the median around 57,945. A quarter of owners report trouble before 8,609; a quarter make it past 105,240. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $2,500 for powertrain repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to powertrain?
No active recalls currently cover powertrain issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2014/Honda/Civic.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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