2014 Honda Accord: CVT failure

Filed Apr 13, 2026 · Transmission · MA

Merging from a stop into traffic and suddenly a loud bang from under car and unable to accelerate. Able to move to shoulder while coasting. Failure was found to be the passenger side driveshaft. The CVT version of my car has an open recall, but mine is a manual. Seems like an attempt to carve out part of the recall to save a buck by Honda.

Filed Dec 15, 2025 · Steering, Transmission · MA

2014 Honda Accord Hybrid purchased new, completed all routine and recommended maintenance over its life. - The passenger side drive shaft failed on May 5, 2025, pulling into our driveway, and it fell out of the bottom of the car onto the pavement. - The driver’s side drive shaft failed on December 4, 2025, leaving a shopping center parking lot, and it fell out of the bottom of the car onto the pavement. Attached are photos of both driveshafts, which clearly show the similarities in the failures. I have the parts for the driver’s side in my possession and am happy to furnish them for analysis. These failures are catastrophic in that the vehicle was rendered undrivable with a loss of control without warning. This vehicle is used daily for highway commuting and had this failure occurred on the highway at 65 mph, I believe it would have caused a serious crash of this vehicle and likely caused a multi-vehicle accident given the sudden nature of the failure and the lack of control the vehicle experienced upon failure. Honda Service Bulletin 20-125 appears to address a very similar concern for Honda Accord “CVT models.” The photos and inspection area listed in that bulletin seem to indicate that my car experienced a similar failure (Bulletin attached); however, I was told by the dealership that my VIN was not subject to the recall. I believe the vehicle is subject to a similar defect as described in the Service Bulletin for other Honda Accord models and believe it should be investigated and included in the recall. These failures have cost $2,279.47 in repair fees, approximately $400 in emergency towing and do not seem to be in line with routine maintenance or "wear and tear".

Filed Nov 24, 2025 · Electrical · MD

Power steering TPM S and traction control lights are coming on after putting in a new battery. This is a recall for 2013 to 2017 Honda Accord sport with CVT transmission and for some reason, my car is not part of the batch, even though it is experiencing this issue. I am assuming the issue is the battery management

Filed Sep 26, 2024 · Brakes, Electrical · NH

Multiple Lights on Dashboard: ABS, EPS, Parking Brake, VSA, TPMS. Lights were intermittent at first, then became permanent. Car still runs and drives fine but ABS and Traction Control do not function. Local Mechanic scanned for codes and found the following: 121-11 VSA Solenoid Valve Malfunction 81-20 Central Processing Unit internal circuit malfunction 85-01 VSA system malfunction Local Mechanic has seen this before and recommended replacement of the VSA Modulator Valve assembly (Part number 04571-T2F-L01). Repair has not been completed. Transmission died (CVT belt Broke) at around 195,000 miles and about 6 months after VSA system issue started. Unsure if the problems were related. Car now has a new Transmission.

Filed Jun 25, 2024 · Transmission · MA

Mechanic noted that drive shafts were corroded and unsafe and they were replaced. This appears to be the same issue as the federal safety agency RECALL NUMBER:20V‑769, however, my VIN was not covered under this. I think this issue affects more than the accords with CVT transmissions in recall 20V‑769. I bought this car and live in MA.

Filed Mar 17, 2021 · Transmission · 165,000 miles · KS

Approx. 165000 I had to replace the transmission. The CVT transmission blew with me only owning for approx. 2.5 years. I'm now on my 3rd CVT transmission and honda blamed me for the malfunction. I was driving to pick up my 3 year old from daycare when I heard a bang and items falling from my car. I was able to coast and park in a church parking lot.

Filed Jan 11, 2019 · Transmission · 65,000 miles · MD

I was driving in my 2014 honda accord. I began to feel what I would describe as "tremors" as I was accelerating the car. I was going at a speed of about 25 MPH. The tremors would occur for a bit then the feel of the drive was normal. This occurred on and off over the next 2-3 miles. I was at a stoplight and when the light changed, my car would not move at all, not while in drive or reverse. It just wouldn't move. I had to have the car towed to a honda dealership. Once honda evaluated the car after charging a $130 "diagnostic" fee, I was told that the problem was with the CVT transmission and that the problem was referred to the dealership's district(?) service manager to "see what honda wants to do about it". The next day I received a call that the cost of the repair/replacement would be $4,386.80 and that honda was agreeing to cover 60% of the cost and I would be responsible for paying 40% of the costs, which amounted to $1,826.88 (including taxes). When I asked what specifically was wrong with the CVT transmission, I was simply told "honda doesn't allow us to open CVT transmissions." this sounds very suspicious to me. I need my car, so I don't feel like I have any choice but to pay the costs. However, I should point out that I keep up with the routine scheduled maintenance and had the transmission service as suggested at about 50k miles. I bought the car new in july 2014, so it is only 4 1/2 years old and has less than 65k miles on it. It seems like this transmission should be deemed defective and be completely covered under my warranty or extended warranty. Please advise.

Filed Dec 21, 2017 · Engine, Transmission · FL

Oil life at 40%. Car was making noise. While driving and pressed on brakes ...oil pressure light would turn on and off. Checked oil on car. No drop of oil in the engine. Excessive oil consumption. No leaks.. Carbon found on cylinders, inside engine and on pinston rings. This is not normal especially when consistent oil changes, fuel injection was cleaned, and CVT transmission is also replaced consistently. I just bought the car 6months ago. Engine is currently dismantled and warranty does not cover! Completely upsetting!

Filed Oct 22, 2014 · Fuel system, Transmission · 2,000 miles · NC

From time to time when I press the accelerator, there is no immediate response. It may take another try to get the engine to respond. This mainly occurs when I need rapid acceleration from a stop to quickly get into traffic. I was told that the computer that controls the fly-by-wire accelerator takes time to coordinate with the computer that controls the CVT transmission. I have a safety concern with this.