2014 Honda Accord vs 2014 Hyundai Elantra
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2014 Honda Accord | 2014 Hyundai Elantra |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 972 | 381 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 168 | 144 |
| Investigations | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 52 | 35 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 14 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–47 | 27–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 49,068 mi | 59,220 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Accord | Hyundai Elantra |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 377 | 46 |
| Engine | 179 | 162 |
| Steering | 140 | 28 |
| Service Brakes | 109 | 41 |
| Power Train | 63 | 21 |
| Air Bags | 37 | 32 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 41 | 27 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 53 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Won’t start | 95 | 17 |
| Stalling | 57 | 50 |
| Oil consumption | 25 | 9 |
| Loss of power | 21 | 9 |
| Steering problems | 21 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 20 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 19 | 9 |
| Hesitation / surging | 18 | 8 |
2014 Honda Accord
2014 Hyundai Elantra
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.