Worst 2014 Acura MDX Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Steering Defects
Electrical Faults
Transmission / Drivetrain
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Acura MDX.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Defects | 37 | 1 | — | 38,643 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 26 | 1 | 2 | 35,405 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 26 | 3 | — | 32,788 mi | |
| Brakes | 26 | 4 | — | 12,088 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 25 | — | 2 | 28,452 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 19 | 6 | — | 20,380 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 13 | — | — | 97,060 mi | |
| Body Structure | 10 | — | 1 | 15,361 mi | |
| Fuel System | 6 | — | 1 | 77,750 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 5 | — | 1 | 54,823 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:Cables | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Electric Power Assist System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2014 Acura MDX
7 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~3,154,776 vehicles.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles. Moisture may enter the tailgate lid light assembly and wiring harness, which can cause the interior and exterior lights to fail, including the lid lights, position lights, license plate lights and taillights.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Acura MDX and 2017-2019 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid vehicles. Moisture may enter the tailgate lid lights, possibly causing a loss of the tailgate lid lights and the taillights.
American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Acura MDX and MDX AWD vehicles manufactured April 23, 2013, to December 16, 2014. The affected vehicles have air conditioning compressor clutch drive bolts that may not have received the proper anti-corrosion coating.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Acura MDX 2WD and AWD, RLX and 2014 Acura RLX Hybrid vehicles. In certain driving conditions, the Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) may incorrectly interpret certain roadside objects such as metal fences or metal guardrails as obstacles and unexpectedly apply the brakes.
American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Acura MDX vehicles manufactured April 23, 2013, to August 25, 2014, and 2014 Acura RLX vehicles manufactured November 5, 2012, to November 25, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the driver and front passenger seat belt may not extend or retract in low temperatures.
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Acura MDX AWD vehicles manufactured May 6, 2013, through October 14, 2013. The bolts that attach the drive shaft to the automatic transmission transfer assembly may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the bolts could loosen possibly allowing the shaft to detach.
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2014 Acura MDX — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Acura MDX reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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