Is the 2014 Acura RDX reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2014 Acura RDX is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Acura RDX?

The most-reported component is exterior lighting, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2014 Acura RDX have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

2014 Acura RDX

■ Significantly worse — known issue year

2014 Acura RDX
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had more than double the complaints of 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.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 243
Recalls: 3
Investigations: 1
Top problem: Exterior lighting

Complaints per year

2014: 243 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2007	53
2008	33
2009	15
2010	22
2011	16
2012	15
2013	162
2014	243
2015	413
2016	41
2017	78
2018	77
2019	438
2020	347
2021	115
2022	31
2023	23
2024	11
2025	30
2026	1

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Exterior lighting

67% · 163 reports

Most commonly citing headlights.

CRASHINJURY

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See attached letter for details. Incident date below reflects the VIN I currently own, when testing identified the safety-related defect. Accident details from previous same model.

NHTSA ODI report, 2022-02-11

The contact owns a 2014 Acura RDX. The contact stated that the headlights were extremely dim at night. The passenger inquired to the contact if the headlights were turned on. The contact used the high beam headlights while driving at night.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-28

Head lights are so dim that I had to pull off side of road to see if they were even on. They were on, but absolutely Ãºseles on dark road way because they are so dim thus making driving at night very dangerous. . Problem started about 85,000 miles.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-01

Air bags

17% · 41 reports

Visibility/wiper

4% · 10 reports

Electrical system

3% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing speedometer/odometer.

FIRE

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We have two 2014 RDX's. Wife hit a deer with damage to the right front light and right front quarter panel. Suppose to be a 3700.00 repair but when body shop drove RDX into their building it caught fire and now we have a totaled 40,000 RDX.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-11-13

Suspension

3% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing rear.

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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2014Complaint volume 243 complaints filed for this model year.
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2017-02-22Air bags16V061000 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,...

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JY0, JY1, and JY2.

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2019-04-10Air bags19V182000 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...

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

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2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
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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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Buy-smart checklist

2014 Acura RDX — pre-purchase inspection

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Exterior lighting: 163 reports on file for this year.
Air bags: 41 reports on file for this year.
Visibility/wiper: 10 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 16V061000 · Air bags
Recall 19V182000 · Air bags
Recall 23V858000 · Fuel system, gasoline

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FAQ

Is the 2014 Acura RDX reliable?: Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2014 Acura RDX is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Acura RDX?: The most-reported component is exterior lighting, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2014 Acura RDX have?: 3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.