Parts for your 2014 Honda Accord-Centre bearing

2014 Honda Accord centre-bearing: what owners need to know

The 2014 Honda Accord doesn’t use a centre-bearing (also called a centre support bearing). That part is fitted to vehicles with a long, two-piece propeller shaft running to the rear wheels, typically rear‑wheel drive or all‑wheel drive layouts. The 2014 Accord is front‑wheel drive across the range (including the Hybrid), so it uses short front driveshafts with CV joints and has no prop shaft — therefore no centre-bearing.

This isn’t guesswork. Technical sources confirm it: the Honda Accord 2013–2017 Service Manual (Driveline/Axle section) details front driveshafts and CV joints only, the 2014 Accord factory specifications list a front‑wheel drive transaxle, and Honda’s parts catalogues for the 2014 Accord sedan/coupe show no propeller shaft or centre support bearing. By contrast, the related Crosstour with all‑wheel drive does have a prop shaft and a centre-bearing — but that’s a different model.

So if someone’s telling an Accord owner they need a centre-bearing replacement, it’s worth double‑checking the model and the part listing. On a 2014 Accord, vibrations or droning noises under load are more likely linked to:

• Out‑of‑balance or feathered tyres, bent wheel rims, or alignment issues
• Worn CV joints or inner tripod joints in the front driveshafts
• Tired engine or transmission mounts letting the driveline shift
• Wheel bearings starting to grumble, especially noticeable at certain speeds
• Warped brake rotors causing a shake when braking

Good servicing for this model focuses on tyre rotation and balance, keeping alignment in spec, inspecting CV boots for splits, listening for clicking on full lock (outer CVs) or shudder on take‑off (inner joints), and checking mounts for cracks or sagging. If a part listing says “centre-bearing to suit 2014 Accord,” it usually refers to a different Honda (e.g., Crosstour/4WD) or is a catalogue error. Matching parts to the VIN is the safest way to avoid a dud buy.

Bottom line: the 2014 Honda Accord doesn’t run a centre-bearing because its front‑drive layout eliminates the long rear prop shaft that would require one.

• Popular questions about 2014 Honda Accord centre-bearing

Does a 2014 Honda Accord have a centre-bearing?
No. The 2014 Accord is front‑wheel drive and uses short front driveshafts with CV joints. A centre-bearing is only used on vehicles with a two‑piece prop shaft, which the Accord doesn’t have.

What could cause vibration if it’s not the centre-bearing?
Most commonly: wheel/tyre imbalance or wear, CV joint wear, engine or transmission mounts, wheel bearings, or alignment. A test drive and basic checks usually pinpoint it quickly.

Which Hondas do have a centre-bearing?
Models with rear or all‑wheel drive and a prop shaft, such as certain generations of Crosstour/4WD or larger platforms. The 2014 Accord sedan/coupe (including Hybrid) doesn’t.