2014 Acura MDX problems and complaints
Owners have filed 172 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Acura MDX. The most-reported areas: Steering (38), Power Train (27), Electrical System (27).
Key takeaways
- 172 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% |
| Power Train | 27 | 16% |
| Electrical System | 27 | 16% |
| Engine | 26 | 15% |
| Service Brakes | 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 | 3% |
| 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 2026-10-02
The contact owns a 2014 Acura MDX. The contact stated that while driving 2 MPH on a slight decline, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle started shuddering until the vehicle stalled. The battery warning light was temporarily illuminated. The contact stopped the vehicle, shifted to park(P), and depressed ...
Power Train - filed 2026-10-01
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. Had they split while driving I would've lost control of the car and crashed which...
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...
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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.