This vehicle's VSA modulator is faulty. Lots of people have issues with this system. HONDA instead of helping, they have monopoly on parts and no other mechanic will fix it because honda is not allowing them so they can charge 2000$ to fix faulty VSA modulator. It's absurd that consumers doesn't have choice to fix their car from a faulty part that can only be fixed at Honda dealership. Please investigate this, I think they're doing this intentionally because it's making them money and they have no one to compete. Other similar Hondas have same faulty vsa modulator as well. Thank you
2014 Honda Civic electrical complaints
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The contact owns a 2014 Honda Civic. The contact stated that all three keys failed to turn over and start the vehicle after multiple attempts. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact had spoken to several unknown dealers who all provided estimates to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer had been notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 88,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Honda Civic. The contact stated upon inserting the key in the ignition switch to start the vehicle, he was unable to turn the key and the steering wheel was locked. The contact wiggled the steering wheel and attempted to turn the key in the ignition switch; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition lock needed to be replaced. However, the parts were not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was awaiting a call back from the manufacturer. The failure mileage was approximately 70,800.
1- vsa mod Yes we hav the part. still in the car as it is costly ti repair. 2- the break is stiff and doesn't work on first try at times. But not always. have ended to use emergency brake a few times. 3- confirmed by a Honda dealer. 4 - Honda dealer 5- no.
I had rear brake driver side light change on Tuesday November 16, 2021 at the Hondas dealer Downtown Los Angeles. On Wednesday November 17, 2021 the 3rd rear brake light started a fire in my truck. The light bult overheated melted the cover, burned the fuse and my dress and suit in the trunk started to burn. It smelled horrible. I immediately called the dealer and Honda. The dealer made a diagnosis that the fuse burned but they cannot explain why or if it will happen again if it gets replaced. I am paying $496.62 to the dealer for repair but they cannot determine what cause it? I am very upset because my son is 2 years old and he seats in the rear. I am a single mother and I was dropping him to school when this happened. I don't imagine being exposes to fire or any safety hazard. The driver rear breake light was previously replaced on February of 2021. I found it strange and asked the dealer why is it being replaced too many time and just one side but they cannot explain why. I want an investigation or some kind of explanation why my vehicle catch fire. I dont know if Honda is manufacturing vehicles with faulty electric wire in the trunk causing fires and damages. I want to prevent future deaths. It was a very scary, stressful situation, traumatic experience. My dress has a hole and my suit inside the truck were damage expenses adding to $1,512.00.Please help me investigate this matter. Thank you.
After replacing the battery, car develops a electrical drain to battery. Battery will slowly discharge until dead over 2-4 days. Nothing about this or how to prevent this in manual. Nothing in manual on how to correct.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 honda civic. The contact stated that while driving at various at speeds, the TPMS warning light illuminated with check tire pressure message displayed on the instrument panel. The tire pressures were checked and verified that the correct pressure for each tire was correct however, the warning message remained illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 221,000.
Couple of weeks ago I was driving and the car kept going with full speed flying with no control to stop it . I did get to make the full stop of avoiding hitting the car in front of me . But I did get rear ended .
The car currently has about 40,000 miles on it. The door lock system has a mine of it own. Door will unlock during left hand turns, or when I press on the inside door panel of drivers side door. I am not talking a lot of pressure, one finger pressing on the arm rest or slightly above and behind the arm rest will open the locks and generate a warning message. Most of the times when this occurs the car is in motion, but I can duplicate the fault if the car is running and in gear.
The accessory power outlet failed without tripping the fuse. The outlet failed after an air compressor, that has been used in 5 other vehicle models with no issues, was connected to inflate the front passenger tire. The vehicle was repaired at the dealership, piazza honda of pottstown, pa. I reported the concerns via an email to the service department. Searches on the internet confirm that others are experiencing this issue. There are two safety concerns. 1 - the power outlet burning out before the fuse trips could lead the an over-heating and weakening of wires resulting in a potential fire and 2 - the defective power outlet can leave a motorist stranded if the tire can not be re-inflated or kept at proper inflation levels.
The front window diver has a leak and the window get frost in side the windsheld in side the car .when it' get 28' degree outside and lower. The trunk does not always open wih the key.
The battery is discharged without reason and the tires sensor show low pressure.
Car just randomly died while traveling on the road. Happened few times within the last four months- this is totally unwnated and painful ordeal. No issue with battery nothing wrong with alternator and everything just as good for a 2014 civic but wtf moment did take place and I am so helpless about what to do with it, dealers are also speechless as I did two diagnosis ....dont
Motor made funny noise when passing and would not stop clicking. Currently at honda dealership in or need new motor bearings ceased 3 year old car 60,300 miles. No warning lights came on no check engine light. Currently getting motor replaced
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 honda civic. The contact stated that the tire pressure warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but no failures were found. The indicator was reset; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that the failure recurred on fourteen occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 72,317.
I have a leased 2014 honda civic ex, my lease began 11/2014. In 9/2016 I was driving about 45mph on a side road with speed limit 45mph when my car lost power to the gas pedal, I could floor it without any response, and numerous warning lights came on (power steering, vsa, hill start assist, TPMS, emission, transmission, etc). I was able to coast to safety and wait for a tow. Upon arrival at honda, the car was 'back to normal' and the techs couldn't find a problem so they called it a fluke and returned it to me. 2 weeks later I was just leaving my house, about 5 MPH out of my spot and up to a stop sign, and the same thing happened again. Had the car towed to the same honda and waited. I was told a week later they couldn't find a problem and I would have to pay for them to keep looking. Not happening as it was under warranty and a manufacturing problem. I immediately opened a claim with honda. They looked for a week more with no luck and were about to return my dangerous and undiagnosed car to me when it happened for them; I am unaware of the circumstances. They kept it another two weeks when they guessed it was a faulty computer and put a new one in it. Fast forward to 2/2017 and it has happened yet again. I was going about 7 MPH in a parking lot, pulling up to a stop sign, and about to turn onto a 50 MPH, 5 lane road where I for sure would have been in an accident had it occurred there. It has been towed to honda and I have zero intentions to take this death trap back, and I have even less faith that an actual problem will be found yet again. The attached photo shows the lights on this most recent time, taken while in park. You can see the lights on, d lit up while in park, and the needle at 1 even though I was not moving.
The vechile will randomly not start everything would have power and the lights will turn on but the car will start the lights on the dashboard will flicker and make weird noises. Also would get ABS vsa TPMS and brake light warning while trying to start and then when you jump start it, it would work again. Dealer checked the car and said everything is fine battery checks good and alternator as well but the car keeps doing it and has left me down on the road 4 times in I last 3 months I need honda to fix this !!!!!!!!!
Vermin chewed up my engine bay wiring harness wires and the initial potential fix will cost $360, if the damage is worse it will cost another $1500 at least.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 honda civic. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, the check power steering system light illuminated and the steering wheel became difficult to steer. The contact coasted into a service station, restarted the vehicle then resume driving at 30 MPH but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 41,560. The VIN was not available.
Car was parked in a parking space in park . Got in car to start it and car rolled backwards while in park and all systems failed could not start car or stop car from rolling had foot on brake pedal , dash board was going thru all systems telling me everything was failing . Double checked park position ,car was in park.. Only way to stop rolling was to put emergency break on. Called aaa same thing happened when tow truck driver tried to start it . Total failure of electrical systems. Had it towed to my local garage. Will never buy another honda again ! 1 more year on the lease and I am out !
The break light is broken so I can't shift out of park without using a golf tee to override it.
Tl* the contact owned a 2014 honda civic. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, the tire pressure warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that flames emitted from the dashboard and upon exiting, the vehicle caught on fire. The contact sustained arm and shoulder injuries that required medical attention. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire and a fire report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 36,000. Updated 04/13/16*lj
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 honda civic. While driving at various speeds, the instrument panel failed to illuminate. In addition, the radio failed to illuminate but still functioned. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v574000 (power train). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 17,300. ...updated 02/19/16 *bf
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 honda civic. While driving approximately 45 MPH, there was an abnormal noise and the vehicle hesitated without warning. The vehicle was able to restart and was driven to the contact's residence and parked. The contact later received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v574000 (power train) and was waiting for the dealer to supply the part for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owned a 2014 honda civic. While driving at 40 MPH and making a right turn, the vehicle started stall and lose steering ability. As a result, the contact's vehicle crashed into another vehicle. The contact was not injured. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and taken to an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 16,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 honda civic. While driving approximately 25 MPH and activating the passenger side turn signal, the lane watch camera failed. The vehicle was restarted and resumed to normal function but the failure recurred on several occasions when the passenger side turn signal was engaged. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the failure was unable to be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 16,000.
After having the car for 1 month the tire light came on saying from the computer on the dash "check tire pressure." I went to where I bought the car twice and nothing was wrong with the tires and they shut the computer symbol off. Then 3 months goes by and it comes on again, I brought it in and they claimed "there was a small leak in the tire." majestic honda fixed it?? And made me pay $100.00 for this. Now it is june 29th, 2015 and my light went on again and in another tire it was low. The tire was actually low and I had to put air in it. I will be taking the car back to majestic but I think that #1 the first few months something was wrong with the computer, I do not think there was any leak in the tire, I looked at the tire and I did not find where they "fixed the small leak." now in another tire it is going flat. I have read that you have had problems with the tires and I do not feel that I should have to pay for this. You had a recall on certain models but not mine, there is something wrong with the tires and your electrical with the tires. Please call me back and let me know what is going on. I do not think I should have to pay for these tires when their was a recall and maybe you missed mine. Also my friend bought the exact car I did and her light "check tires" goes on consistently.
The "check tire pressure" light is on. I've gone to the mechanic twice to get it checked out and it is still there.
Inflate tire light went on in less than 24 hours of driving. Learned from parts manager that this is common and a software issue. No fix right now. Hands free calling works about 50% of the time. Not safe to use while driving and frustrating the other half of the time. Honda corp. Says this is common and we need to get used to it only working sometimes. Mileage on sticker said 30mpg city / 39mpg highway. I get 22-23 mpg on suburban streets (not short city blocks). This is worse than my 2001 honda accord that I traded in for this civic. One of the reasons I bought the civic vs. The accord was due to the great mileage I was assured I would get on the civic. Not even close. I am a loyal honda owner for the last 25 yrs. This is my 4th honda and it will be my last. I view this car as a lemon. No car (especially a honda) should need to be fixed in the first 24 hours of ownership. It's been to pauly honda 3 times in the last 2 weeks of ownership. They have been very defensive. Beware. Honda does not make the cars that it used to make.
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