2014 Acura RDX Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2014 Acura RDX.

20132015
Complaints
257
per 10K Sold
57.3
US Sales
44,865
Crashes
3
Fires
3
Injuries
5
Fatalities
Recalls
3

Worst 2014 Acura RDX Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1152 complaints

Headlight/Taillight Failures

Avg mileage:85,013 mi
Crash-related:1
#240 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:19,600 mi
#310 complaints

Wipers & Visibility

Avg mileage:60,333 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Acura RDX.

Headlight/Taillight Failures
152
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
85,013
Airbags
40
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
19,600
Wipers & Visibility
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
60,333
Electrical Faults
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
38,667
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
83,000
Suspension Failures
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
56,700
Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension:Rear
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2014 Acura RDX

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~5,824,181 vehicles.

23V858000Fuel Pump
~2,490,460 affected

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.

19V182000Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
~1,101,534 affected

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2007 and 2010-2011 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The affected vehicles received a replacement driver air bag inflator as part of a previous Takata inflator recall remedy or a replacement driver air bag module containing the same inflator type as a service part. Due to a manufacturing error, in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, these inflators may explode.

16V061000Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
~2,232,187 affected

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2011-2015 CR-Z, 2010-2014 FCX, and Insight, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013-2014 Fit EV, 2007-2014 Ridgeline, 2013-2016 Acura ILX, 2013-2014 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2007-2016 RDX, 2005-2012 Acura RL, 2009-2014 Acura TL, and 2010-2013 Acura ZDX vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.

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2014 Acura RDX — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2014 Acura RDX reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2014 Acura RDX has 257 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Headlight/Taillight Failures with 152 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2014 Acura RDX?
Top reported problems: Headlight/Taillight Failures (152 complaints, avg 85,013 mi); Airbags (40 complaints, avg 19,600 mi); Wipers & Visibility (10 complaints, avg 60,333 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2014 Acura RDX?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 69,825 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2014 Acura RDX?
NHTSA complaints for the 2014 Acura RDX include 3 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 5 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2014 Acura RDX have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 5,824,181 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2014 Acura RDX?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Acura RDX reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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