2014 Acura MDX problems and complaints
Owners have filed 170 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Acura MDX. The most-reported areas: Steering (38), Electrical System (27), Engine (26).
Key takeaways
- 170 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 10 involve a crash, 3 a fire, 9 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 38 | 22% |
| Electrical System | 27 | 16% |
| Engine | 26 | 15% |
| Service Brakes | 26 | 15% |
| Power Train | 26 | 15% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 19 | 11% |
| Structure | 14 | 8% |
| Exterior Lighting | 13 | 8% |
| Unknown Or Other | 13 | 8% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 7 | 4% |
| Suspension | 6 | 4% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 5 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Acura MDX SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2014 Acura MDX SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Fuel System, Gasoline - filed 2026-08-27
The contact owns a 2014 Acura MDX. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed an abnormal sound, the vehicle lost motive power, and the contact noticed a fuel odor inside the vehicle. No warning lights illuminated. The failure was persistent. The vehicle was taken to an independe...
Suspension - filed 2026-07-28
Recall/Campaign Reference: Rear subframe/rear suspension safety recall, ~880,000+ Acura MDX vehicles (MY 2014–2020), due to risk of rear suspension component failure causing loss of vehicle control. Complaint Narrative: I own a 2014 Acura MDX (VIN [XXX]) subject to Honda's rear subframe safety recall for suspension ...
Structure - filed 2026-06-23
I discovered my back taillight is foggy and the lights are not seen. Capital City Honda provided an estimate: driver side taillight assembly replacement. Foggy taillight assembly affecting brightness and visibility. Cost $639.99 I then discovered there is a recall for moisture getting into the taillight causing this ...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.