Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2014 Acura MDX has 8 recalls, 164 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
8
Recalls
164
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
19V256000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Acura MDX and 2017-2019 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid vehicles. Moisture may enter the tailga...
15V301000
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING
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 ...
15V417000
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
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,...
14V639000
SEAT BELTS
American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Acura MDX vehicles manufactured April 23, 2013, to August 25, 2014, and...
13E040000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 M...
13V571000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Acura MDX AWD vehicles manufactured May 6, 2013, through October 14, 2013....
23V858000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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, Rid...
25V259000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles. Moisture may enter the tailgate lid light assembly and wiring har...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2014 Acura MDX SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2026 | STRUCTURE | This car is consistently garaged. It was pulled out one morning and a large sheet of paint peeled of... |
| Nov 25, 2025 | STEERING | my daughter drove the vehicle for an appointment. Parked it went in and upon return, started it but ... |
| Dec 31, 2024 | STEERING | The EPS system failed while driving on a major highway. I was in the passing (left) lane, and had to... |
| Dec 7, 2024 | STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Upon startup the following warning lights come on and remain active: Brake System Problem, Power St... |
| Nov 20, 2024 | STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The car is un safe to drive, the RPM fluctuations, gos up and down at low speed, doesn’t potential p... |
| Oct 4, 2024 | ENGINE | I'M seeing several reports where ACURA has a major recall on their MDX models from 2016-2020 however... |
| Sep 1, 2024 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,INTERIOR LIGHTING | The contact owns a 2014 Acura MDX. The contact stated that while approaching the vehicle after the v... |
| Aug 31, 2024 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Upon engine start noticed vibration buzz noise and steering wheel locked, very difficult to steer. T... |
| Aug 28, 2024 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2014 Acura MDX. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, and whi... |
| Aug 14, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The fuel pump impeller was improperly moulded, resulting in low density impellers. Over time, the lo... |
| Jul 10, 2024 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Recall (M49) Moisture may enter the tailgate lid lights, possibly causing a loss of the tailgate lid... |
| Jun 23, 2024 | STRUCTURE | The white paint on the roof of my car peeled off in huge chunks between the sunroof and the windshie... |
| Jun 4, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | My vehicle has a hesitation and kick when it is at 35-40 mph about 1.8 to 2 on the tachometer. I too... |
| Apr 30, 2024 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2014 Acura MDX. The contact stated that while driving at 15 MPH, the steering whe... |
| Apr 16, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Paint. Delaminating at the sealer. Paint flakes randomly fall off car over the years. Acura verified... |
| Jan 30, 2024 | ENGINE | I change my own engine oil every 3,000 miles. During the past year with three oil changes completed,... |
| Dec 1, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | ABS VSA malfunction light comes up constantly and car rattles when brakes are used. It’s constantly ... |
| Oct 22, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Hi, My Reverse camera is not working. When I put the car in reverse, I can see the guidelines but n... |
| Oct 17, 2023 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2014 Acura MDX. The contact stated that when starting the vehicle, she heard an a... |
| Oct 1, 2023 | STRUCTURE | My vehicle was part of a recall and Acura extended warranty protection for the paint between the win... |