2014 Acura MDX
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 170
- Recalls
- 9
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Steering
Campaigns on file for 2014
None on file
23% of complaints
Complaints per year
2014: 170 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 224 |
| 2002 | 205 |
| 2003 | 206 |
| 2004 | 171 |
| 2005 | 180 |
| 2006 | 87 |
| 2007 | 99 |
| 2008 | 49 |
| 2009 | 52 |
| 2010 | 45 |
| 2011 | 70 |
| 2012 | 76 |
| 2013 | 30 |
| 2014 | 170 |
| 2015 | 71 |
| 2016 | 375 |
| 2017 | 260 |
| 2018 | 168 |
| 2019 | 189 |
| 2020 | 223 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 159 |
| 2023 | 44 |
| 2024 | 40 |
| 2025 | 115 |
| 2026 | 8 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Steering
23% · 39 reportsMost commonly citing electric power assist system.
Power train
16% · 27 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Acura MDX. The contact stated that while parked, another vehicle slightly bumped the contact's vehicle and caused it to roll away in reverse and down a hill. The contact's vehicle then crashed into another vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-01-03
Also filed under Service brakes
My 2014 Acura MDX had the same issue that it is currently being recalled (26V-365) except this happened to the front control arms. In August of 2024 I had to replace both the front lower control arms because the bushings were splitting.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-01
Electrical system
16% · 27 reportsMost commonly citing cables.
Show complaint excerpts
I was driving on a residential street back home when a haze started coming out of the air conditioning vents. That turned into black smoke coming from the front passenger side, underneath/behind the glove compartment.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-07-09
Also filed under Electronic stability control (esc)
Service brakes
15% · 26 reportsShow complaint excerpts
ABS VSA malfunction light comes up constantly and car rattles when brakes are used. Itâs constantly turned on even with good road conditions.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-01-11
Also filed under Forward collision avoidance
Engine
15% · 26 reportsSafety timeline
9 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2013-08-23Electrical system, equipment13E040000 American Honda Motor Co. is recalling certain Trailer Hitch Harness Kits, Part Number 08L91-TZ5-200. These kits are for use in 2014 model year Acura MDX vehicles.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners and Acura dealers will correct the trailer hitch subharness wiring, free of charge. The recall began on August 23, 2013. Owners may contact Acura Customer Service at 1-800-382-2238.
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2014Complaint volume 170 complaints filed for this model year.
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2014-07-03Power train13V571000 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…
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the drive shaft attaching bolts as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 3, 2014. Owners may contact Honda at…
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2014-10-29Seat belts14V639000 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.
Remedy: Honda has notified owners, and dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belts, free of charge. The recall began in November 2014. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-800-382-2238.
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2015-07-06Forward collision avoidance15V301000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Acura MDX 2WD and AWD, RLX and 2014 Acura RLX Hybrid vehicles.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the CMBS software, free of charge. The recall began on July 6, 2015. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-800-382-2238. Honda's numbers for this recall is JQ4, JQ5 and JQ6.
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2015-08-07Equipment15V417000 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.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air conditioning compressor clutch drive bolt and install a new clutch plate if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 7, 2015.
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2019-05-07Exterior lighting19V256000 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.
Remedy: Acura will notify owners, and dealers will modify the tailgate lid lights and install updated gaskets and a wiring sub-harness or will replace both tailgate lid lights. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2019.
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2024-03-29Fuel system, gasoline23V858000 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...
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD.
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2025-05-28Exterior lighting, interior lighting25V259000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the wiring and install a fuse harness, replace the lid light, and repair the body dust sealer, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 30, 2025.
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Date not on fileStructure, suspension26V365000 American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023 Ridgeline, 2019-2023 Passport, and 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles that were sold in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa,...
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear subframe and install a rear subframe reinforcement kit and, as necessary, repair or replace the rear subframe components, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 7, 2026.
Buy-smart checklist
2014 Acura MDX — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Steering: 39 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 27 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 27 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 26V365000 · Structure, suspension
- Recall 13E040000 · Electrical system, equipment
- Recall 13V571000 · Power train
- Recall 14V639000 · Seat belts
- Recall 15V301000 · Forward collision avoidance
- Recall 15V417000 · Equipment
- Recall 19V256000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 23V858000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 25V259000 · Exterior lighting, interior lighting
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- Is the 2014 Acura MDX reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2014 Acura MDX is rated "worse than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Acura MDX?
- The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2014 Acura MDX have?
- 9 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.