2014 Honda Civic vs 2014 Hyundai Accent
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2014 Honda Civic | 2014 Hyundai Accent |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 290 | 79 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 109 | 73 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 30 | 12 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 9 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–44 | 30–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 40,000 mi | 76,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Civic | Hyundai Accent |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 98 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 57 | 11 |
| Electrical System | 38 | 5 |
| Engine | 22 | 18 |
| Service Brakes | 18 | 12 |
| Wheels | 22 | 2 |
| Steering | 15 | 8 |
| Tires | 18 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 21 | 5 |
| Loss of power | 13 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 12 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 11 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 9 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 5 |
2014 Honda Civic
2014 Hyundai Accent
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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.