2014 Acura RLX Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2014 Acura RLX.
Worst 2014 Acura RLX Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Steering Defects
Suspension Failures
Electronic Stability Control
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Acura RLX.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Defects | 46 | — | — | 75,878 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 15 | — | — | 51,985 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 12 | — | — | 75,500 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 8 | — | — | 61,400 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 5 | — | — | 57,100 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 5 | — | — | 116,500 mi | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Abs Warning Light | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2014 Acura RLX
5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,570,581 vehicles.
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 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 Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Acura RLX vehicles manufactured November 22, 2012, to January 30, 2014, 2015 Acura RLX vehicles manufactured June 4, 2014, to November 18, 2014, and 2014 Acura RLX Hybrid vehicles manufactured November 5, 2013, to July 25, 2014. An aluminum film applied to the inner reflector of the headlight may experience adhesion issues causing the film to delaminate. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
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 Company (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Acura RLX vehicles manufactured August 7, 2012, through November 5, 2013. The bolts that attach the rear lower control arms to the sub-frame of the vehicle may have loosened during transport to dealerships.
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2014 Acura RLX — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Acura RLX reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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