2014 Honda CR-V MPG
The 2014 Honda CR-V gets 22–23 mpg in the city and 29–30 on the highway (25–26 combined), across the 2 versions the EPA rated.
The most efficient pairs the 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine with an automatic transmission and front-wheel drive, at 26 mpg combined. The thirstiest version uses the 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine with an automatic transmission and all-wheel drive and is rated 25 mpg combined. That matches the best gasoline version of the 2013 model.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR-V 2WD | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 | 30 | 26 | Regular · 345 g CO₂/mi |
| CR-V 4WD | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 22 | 29 | 25 | Regular · 357 g CO₂/mi |
2014 Honda CR-V fuel cost per year
Driving 15,000 miles a year on regular gasoline at the September 2026 U.S. average of $4.36 a gallon, the 2014 Honda CR-V costs about $2,510 a year to fuel in its most efficient form (26 mpg combined), or roughly 17 cents a mile.
The thirstiest priced version (25 mpg combined) comes to about $2,610 a year, $100 more.
This is an estimate from EPA combined mpg and the EIA national average price; your cost depends on how and where you drive and on local prices.
2014 Honda CR-V specs
The EPA lists one engine for the 2014 Honda CR-V: a 2.4 L 4-cyl. It came with an automatic transmission, in all-wheel drive or front-wheel drive versions. The EPA classes it as a small sport utility vehicle.
| Engine size (L) | Cylinders | Transmissions | Drive | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4 L | 4 | Automatic 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive; All-Wheel Drive | 2 |
2014 Honda CR-V problems
Owners have filed 587 complaints about the 2014 Honda CR-V with NHTSA, the U.S. vehicle-safety agency, as of October 2026.
Engine is the most-reported area (24% of component mentions), followed by electrical system (10%) and power train (9%).
Spread over its time on sale, that is 45 complaints a year: more than the 2013 (27 a year) and fewer than the 2015 (56 a year).
That ranks 11th of 17 Honda CR-V model years (2008–2024), counting from the most complaints per year.
Of the 587, 36 mention a crash, 7 a fire and 22 an injury.
| Component | Mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 190 | 24% |
| Unknown or other | 108 | 14% |
| Electrical system | 77 | 10% |
| Power train | 68 | 9% |
| Tires | 53 | 7% |
| Wheels | 47 | 6% |
| Vehicle speed control | 36 | 5% |
| Air bags | 32 | 4% |
| Structure | 28 | 4% |
| Visibility/wiper | 28 | 4% |
| Exterior lighting | 21 | 3% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 19 | 2% |
| Service brakes | 19 | 2% |
| Steering | 15 | 2% |
| Suspension | 14 | 2% |
| Seat belts | 10 | 1% |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 9 | 1% |
| Seats | 8 | 1% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | <1% |
| Equipment adaptive/mobility | 4 | <1% |
| Hydraulic service brakes | 3 | <1% |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | <1% |
| Visibility | 2 | <1% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | <1% |
| Gasoline fuel system | 1 | <1% |
What owners told NHTSA
VTC actuator malfunction causing timing chain failure leading to engine failure dangerous if driving causing engine to fail on highway leading to dangerous situation paid to fix 10,000 miles later same issue with updated part installed. …
Noticed one day that passenger seat had burn marks. Have smelt on occasion what seemed to be burning smells in the past. Don’t use the seat heater there since that was noticed. This is a danger.
There is a known issue with 2014 Honda CRV torque converters. My car has always had a funky shift which Honda told me it was just the new CVT transmission. …
2014 Honda CR-V recalls
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2014 Honda CR-V.
The most recent, campaign 23V858000 from December 2023, concerns gasoline fuel system.
| Campaign | Reported | Component | CR-V years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23V858000 | December 18, 2023 | Gasoline fuel system | 2013–2023 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA crash-tested 2 versions of the 2014 Honda CR-V; the best overall score is 5 out of 5 stars.
| Version tested | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| SUV 4WD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Crash-test photos: NHTSA (public domain). NHTSA can reuse a test for later model years of the same design.
Compared with other years
Complaints per year on sale divide each model year's NHTSA complaints by the years since it went on sale, so older and newer Honda CR-Vs can be compared fairly. Among other 2014 models in the EPA's small sport utility vehicle class, the 2014 Chevy Equinox (26 mpg), 2014 Ford Escape (26 mpg) and 2014 Subaru Outback (26 mpg) come closest on combined fuel economy.
| Year | Best mpg | Complaints | Per year on sale | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 24 | 554 | 34 | 13 |
| 2012 | 26 | 403 | 27 | 3 |
| 2013 | 26 | 382 | 27 | 2 |
| 2014 | 26 | 587 | 45 | 1 |
| 2015 | 29 | 672 | 56 | 3 |
| 2016 | 29 | 394 | 36 | 3 |
| 2017 | 30 | 1,776 | 176 | 7 |
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FAQ
Is the 2014 CR-V a good car?
We don't rate cars, but the official data gives a picture. The 2014 Honda CR-V has 45 NHTSA complaints per year on sale (11th most of 17 model years), 1 recall campaign, a best overall crash rating of 5 stars and up to 26 mpg combined from the EPA.
What are common 2014 CR-V problems?
The components owners report most to NHTSA are engine (190), electrical system (77) and power train (68). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many recalls does the 2014 CR-V have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign. To see whether a recall is still open on a specific car, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2014 CR-V get?
The EPA rates the versions at 25–26 mpg combined (22–23 city, 29–30 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2014 CR-V per year?
About $2,510 a year for 15,000 miles in its most efficient form, up to about $2,610 for the thirstiest version, using EPA mpg and the September 2026 U.S. average regular gasoline price of $4.36 a gallon (EIA).