Third generation
2014 Acura MDX
The most reported problem on the 2014 Acura MDX is brake wear, with 15 complaints, usually around 14,000 miles.
- 126owner complaints
- 9recalls
- 8involved a crash
- 40,000median miles at failure
Newest report Aug 27, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
Problem sheets
No single problem on the 2014 Acura MDX has enough owner reports for a sheet of its own yet. The counts below still cover every complaint on file.
Is the 2014 Acura MDX reliable?
The 2014 Acura MDX has 126 owner complaints on file with NHTSA, less than half the median of 366 for 2014 SUVs on this site. Of the 11 MDX model years since 2014, it has the 7th most complaints. Complaint counts rise with sales as well as faults, so read what owners report below before deciding.
At a glance
- Next to other model years
- Complaints filed before 2015 aren't in the files this site reads, so the 2014 count runs short and isn't compared with the model years next to it.
- Top problem
- Two problems run close. Brake wear has 15 complaints and power steering loss has 12, out of 126 in all. Brake wear tends to show up early. Of the 11 owners who gave a mileage for it, half were under about 14,000 miles and a quarter under about 8,000.
- Crash, fire and injury reports
- 12 of the 126 complaints (10%) report a crash, a fire or an injury. The typical vehicle on this site sits at 6%, so this one runs well above it. Counted separately (one report can carry more than one), 8 reports mention a crash, 3 mention a fire and 9 people were hurt. The most crash reports, 3 of 8, fall under brake wear.
- Recalls behind the top problems
- 9 recalls are on file, but no problem here has enough reports to set against them.
- When owners filed
- Filings peaked in 2015 at 24 (full calendar years only). In 2025 there were 9. So far in 2026, 7 more have come in. Filings on record start in 2015.
When each problem shows up
Each bar covers the middle half of the mileages owners reported for that problem. A quarter saw it earlier, a quarter later. The tick is the median. Most reported: brakes grind, pulse or wear early, 15 complaints.
middle half of reports, median tick. The heavier grey bars have 75 or more reports.
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How this compares
126 complaints is 2.4 times fewer than the median 2014 model on this site and 2.9 times fewer than the median 2014 SUV. Among the 8 MDX model years here it ranks 7th for complaints. Counts follow sales volume as much as reliability, so a truck that sells 700,000 a year draws more reports than a sedan that sells 200,000.
Service bulletins for the 2014 Acura MDX
Acura filed 270 bulletins and other notices with NHTSA that list the 2014 Acura MDX. 21 of them deal with a problem owners have reported on this car. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 3 bulletins · 15 complaints
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2018 MDXs with a client complaint of vibration in the steering wheel while braking.
TECHLINE SUMMARY ARTICLE ARE YOU FEELING A VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE BRAKING? WERE AWARE OF THIS ISSUE AND ARE CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR A SOLUTION.
1 more on this problem
DEALER MESSAGE AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2014 MDXS WITH CLIENTS REPORTING A VEHICLE WITH BRAKE JUDDER. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO COLLECT SPECIFIC PARTS FROM THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTEMPTING A REPAIR OF ANY KIND.
Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 2 bulletins · 7 complaints
Techline summary article - We?re currently looking at an issue concerning a disruption of AM reception when sharply turning the steering wheel.
SERVICE BULLETIN THE VEHICLE MAY HAVE ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS: WHEN IN THE XM MODE, THE AUDIO UNIT TURNS OFF AFTER MAKING AN HFL CALL. THERE IS NO SOUND OR THERE IS STATIC IN THE REAR HEADPHONES (BOTH WIRED AND WIRELESS).
Transmission shudders, slips or shifts hard 3 bulletins · 6 complaints
After the software update, some vehicles based on how they are driven (extreme conditions) may still experience ATF deterioration after updating the PGM-FI or A/T system and the shudder may return.
SERVICE BULLETIN AFTER THE SOFTWARE UPDATE, SOME VEHICLES BASED ON HOW THEY ARE DRIVEN (EXTREME CONDITIONS) MAY STILL EXPERIENCE ATF DETERIORATION AFTER UPDATING THE PGM-FI OR A/T SYSTEM AND THE SHUDDER MAY RETURN.
1 more on this problem
There is a grinding, rattling, vibrating, fluttering, or buzzing noise coming from the front of the vehicle under light acceleration with the engine speed under 2,000 rpm. The noise may occur during shifting and may be mistaken for a torque converter shudder.
Windshield cracks or distorts 1 bulletin · 6 complaints
American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014 MDXs with a customer complaint of windshield fracture or stress crack.
Paint peels or body rusts 3 bulletins · 6 complaints
Today, June 1, 2019, Acura is announcing a warranty extension for certain 2014-16 MDX vehicles with White Diamond Pearl paint to address client concerns with peeling paint.
The exterior paint on the roof and/or tailgate may peel off. American Honda is extending the warranty on the paint of the affected vehicles to 8 years from the original date of purchase with no mileage limit.
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SERVICE BULLETIN THERE IS A TICKING COMING FROM THE DASHBOARD OR THE FRONT DAMPER AREA. PAINT FROM THE FRONT DAMPER MOUNT IS STICKING TO THE VEHICLE BODY, CAUSING A TICKING WHEN THE BODY FLEXES.
Battery dies or the car will not start 1 bulletin · 5 complaints
The MID reads ?12 Volt Battery Charging System Problem?. In addition, DTC P16E3 (PGM-FI battery sensor LIN communication error) may be stored. The LIN communication buss may have experienced a communication problem.
Suspension noise, struts or alignment 7 bulletins · 5 complaints
SERVICE BULLETIN THERE IS A SQUEAK AND/OR POP FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL, RESULTING FROM THE UPPER SPRING RUBBER BECOMING DISLODGED.
SERVICE BULLETIN RATTLE OR CLUNK FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION. THE REAR DAMPERS AND REAR UPPER DAMPER MOUNT BUSHINGS HAVE INTERNAL DAMAGE.
5 more on this problem
AHM IS INVESTIGATING CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS OF FRONT BEARING NOISE. PLEASE SEND SPECIFIC PARTS TO AHM PRIOR TO ATTEMPTING ANY REPAIRS.
DEALER MESSAGE IF A FRONT BEARING IS REPLACED DUE TO A CUSTOMER NOISE COMPLAINT, PLEASE SEND THE PART TO AHM FOR INVESTIGATION.
DEALER MESSAGE AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2014-2016 MDXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF FRONT BEARING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT WHILE DRIVING. THE NOISE CAN BE DESCRIBED AS HOWLING OR MOANING.
ENGINEERING REQUEST FOR INVESTIGATION AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2014-2016 MDXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF FRONT BEARING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT WHILE DRIVING. THE NOISE CAN BE DESCRIBED AS HOWLING OR MOANING.
There is a grinding, rattling, vibrating, fluttering, or buzzing noise coming from the front of the vehicle under light acceleration with the engine speed under 2,000 rpm. The noise may occur during shifting and may be mistaken for a torque converter shudder.
Traction control or StabiliTrak light comes on 1 bulletin · 5 complaints
ServiceNews Article - When removing and installing a cable reel, you need to keep both the cable reel and the steering angle sensor in position. If you don't, the VSA indicator may come on along with one or more VSA DTCs.
Complaints filed by year
24 complaints came in 2015. Owners file in waves when a problem gets press or an investigation, so a spike measures attention as much as failures.
Recalls that include the 2014 Acura MDX
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. The rear subframe may corrode at the suspension mounting points, which can result in rear suspension component failure.
Risk and remedy
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. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in the fall of 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are AOU and AOT. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 10, 2026.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles. Moisture may enter the tailgate lid light assembly and wiring harness, which can cause the interior and exterior lights to fail, including the lid lights, position lights, license plate lights and taillights.
Risk and remedy
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. Owners may contact Acura's customer service at 1-800-382-2238. Acura's number for this recall is FLI. Vehicles included in this recall that were previously repaired under NHTSA recall number 19V-256 will need to have the new remedy completed.
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.
Risk and remedy
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. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
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.
Risk and remedy
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. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is M49.
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. The affected vehicles have air conditioning compressor clutch drive bolts that may not have received the proper anti-corrosion coating.
Risk and remedy
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. Owners may contact Acura client relations at 1-800-382-2238. Honda's number for this recall is JQ7.
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
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. Honda's number for this recall is JK7 for the MKX, and JK8 for the RLX.
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 automatic transmission transfer assembly may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the bolts could loosen possibly allowing the shaft to detach.
Risk and remedy
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 1-800-999-1009 or visit their website at www.recalls.honda.com. Honda's recall number is JC8.
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. The trailer hitch kit has a subharness that is incorrectly wired such that there may be no power supplied to an accessory trailer brake controller.
Risk and remedy
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. Honda's number for this campaign is JB2.
All 9 recalls on the 2014 Acura MDX, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
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Questions
What is the most common problem on the 2014 Acura MDX?
Brake wear, with 15 of the 126 complaints. Owners who gave a mileage for it put the median at about 14,000 miles.
At what mileage do 2014 Acura MDX problems start?
Of the 79 complaints that give a mileage, a quarter came by about 20,000 miles and half by about 40,000.
How many 2014 Acura MDX complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?
12 of them (10%). The typical vehicle on this site is at 6%.
Is there a recall for brake wear on the 2014 Acura MDX?
No recall on file for the 2014 Acura MDX is on the same system as brake wear. Another recall may still cover your car, so check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.