2014 Acura MDX: raw data

Every record we hold for this vehicle, as plain tables, with nothing added. The consumer page shows the same records with the maintenance schedule, price ranges and nearby shops around them.

vehicle2014 / acura / mdx
known issues8 clusters (reviewed 2026-09-07)
complaints170 on file (2013-11-05 → 2026-08-27)
recalls9
investigations0
fars15 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexedyes
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Transmission judder and torque converter shudderPOWER TRAIN25 complaints2015-09 → 2025-042014-mdx-transmission-judder
  • 11656957 The power train experiences jutters. Known issue and many torque converters have been replaced while under warranty. Our vehicle had minimal miles when warranty expired and now this problem has occurred
  • 11133487 TRANSMISSION AND TORQUE CONVERTER PROBLEM. EXPERIENCING SHUTTER WHEN SHIFTING FROM 2ND GEAR INTO 3RD GEAR. STARTING AT 40,000K MILES
  • 11405970 I HAD THIS 2014 ACURA MDX FOR 4YR SINCE 2016 AS CPO AT LOCAL ACURA DEALER. SINCE 2YRS AGO, MY RPM DO NOT CLIMB STEADY AND IT IS JUMPING UP AND DOWN ,ESPECIALLY AT THE SPEED BETWEEN 40 TO 60
Taillight assembly water intrusionEXTERIOR LIGHTING12 complaints2019-04 → 2026-062014-mdx-taillight-water-intrusion
  • 11657599 The contact owns a 2014 Acura MDX. The contact stated that while approaching the vehicle after the vehicle had been started, the contact noticed that the taillights were inoperable
  • 11268932 TL* THE CONSUMER OWNS A 2014 ACURA MDX. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THEY HAD RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V256000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE TAIL LIGHTS WERE FILLED WITH WATER AND BECAME INOPERABLE
  • 11203041 HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY LEAKING AND HOLDING WATER CAUSING DEGRADED ILLUMINATION AND SHORT CIRCUIT HAZARD. THIS IS KNOWN RECALL ISSUE WITH ACURA TSL HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY AND ACURA MDX TAIL LAMPS, BOTH MADE OF SIMILAR CONSTRUCTION
Brake rotor vibration during brakingSERVICE BRAKES10 complaints2014-01 → 2016-122014-mdx-brake-rotor-vibration
  • 10930346 THE VEHICLE START SHAKING VIOLENTLY WHEN BRAKING AT HIGH SPEEDS OR WITH EMERGENCY BRAKING. BRAKING EFFICIENCY MAY BE SUFFERING AS WELL
  • 10906868 WHEN DRIVING DOWN A LONG, DOWNHILL SLOPE THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE REST OF THE CAR STARTED SHAKING WHEN THE BRAKE IS APPLIED
  • 10759830 OUR 2014 ACURA MDX'S BRAKE ROTORS HAD TO BE RESURFACED AFTER ONLY 13,000 MILES. THE MECHANIC AT THE DEALER NOTED THAT THEY HAVE SEEN MANY SIMILAR CASES WITH THE NEW MDX BECAUSE IT'S SO HEAVY
Sunroof glass shattering while drivingUNKNOWN OR OTHER6 complaints2015-08 → 2023-072014-mdx-sunroof-glass-shattering
  • 11530084 The contact owns a 2014 Acura MDX. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, there was a loud popping sound was heard. The contact stopped and inspected the vehicle and discovered that the glass sunroof had shattered
  • 11062678 SUNROOF EXPLOSION - SATURDAY 1/13/18 EVENING 7:30 PM DRIVING ON OPEN HIGHWAY (HARDY TOLL ROAD IN NORTH OF HOUSTON) TO AIRPORT TO PICK UP MY FAMILY. CLEAR SKIES, ~50F
  • 10956132 SUNROOF SPONTANEOUSLY EXPLODED WHILE DRIVE APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH ON INTERSTATE 83 NORTH OF BALTIMORE MARYLAND. NO TRAFFIC AHEAD WITHIN QUARTER MILE
Roof paint delamination and peelingSTRUCTURE5 complaints2024-04 → 2026-022014-mdx-roof-paint-delamination
  • 11714839 This car is consistently garaged. It was pulled out one morning and a large sheet of paint peeled off roof while it was sitting in the driveway
  • 11648366 Large spot of paint has peeled off, exposing bare metal in front of the sunroof and above the windshield in the center of the roof
  • 11605291 The white paint on the roof of my car peeled off in huge chunks between the sunroof and the windshield. Acura had extended the warranty on the paint to 8 years from the date in service and ours was fine at the deadline
Fuel pump failure and loss of motive powerFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE4 complaints2024-08 → 2026-082014-mdx-fuel-pump-failure
  • 11759967 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
  • 11611474 The contact owns a 2014 Acura MDX. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, and while driving up an incline, the vehicle briefly hesitated and lost motive power before returning to normal functionality
  • 11608582 The fuel pump impeller was improperly moulded, resulting in low density impellers. Over time, the low-density impeller can deform and interfere with the fuel pump body, rendering the fuel pump inoperative
Electric power steering lockup during drivingSTEERING34 complaints2014-06 → 2025-122014-mdx-eps-steering-lockup
  • 11705732 my daughter drove the vehicle for an appointment. Parked it went in and upon return, started it but could not turn the steering wheel. It was nearly impossible to turn the wheel. When turned with force, it would vibrate
  • 11635766 The EPS system failed while driving on a major highway. I was in the passing (left) lane, and had to manually steer the vehicle. I had to have the vehicle towed to the dealership
  • 10980411 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 ACURA MDX. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING FAILURE ERROR MESSAGE DISPLAYED AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START
Unintended acceleration in Park or ReverseVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL11 complaints2013-11 → 2017-082014-mdx-unintended-acceleration-park-reverse
  • 10917899 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 ACURA MDX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY AND CRASHED INTO A ROD IRON FENCE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY
  • 10586577 THIS IS THE THIRD INCIDENT OF UNINTENDED ENGINE REVVING WITH THIS VEHICLE. THIS THIRD INCIDENT OCCURRED AT 5925 MILES
  • 10732013 UNINTENTIONAL ACCELERATION AND FAILURE OF COLLISION MITIGATION SYSTEM 2014 ACURA MDX ADVANCED

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

countearliest_datelatest_datecrash_flaggedfire_flaggedtop_components
1702013-11-052026-08-27103STEERING:38; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:27; ENGINE:26; SERVICE BRAKES:26; POWER TRAIN:26

Recalls all years →

campaign_numberreport_received_datecomponentsummaryconsequenceremedy
19V25600028/03/2019EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTSHonda (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.Loss of the taillights reduces the vehicle's visibility, increasing the risk of crash.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.
15V30100020/05/2015FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: CRASH IMMINENT BRAKINGHonda (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.If the CMBS unexpectedly applies emergency braking force while driving, there is an increased risk of a crash.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.
15V41700001/07/2015EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONERAmerican 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.If a bolt was not coated, it may corrode and break as a result. If the bolt breaks, the compressor clutch plate may separate from the vehicle, possibly becoming a road hazard.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.
14V63900010/10/2014SEAT BELTSAmerican 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.A seatbelt that does not function increases the risk of injury in a crash.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.
13E04000022/07/2013ELECTRICAL SYSTEMAmerican 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.If the trailer brake controller is not powered, when towing a trailer, longer stopping distances could be required, increasing the risk of a crash.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.
13V57100014/11/2013POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONAmerican 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.If the drive shaft detaches while driving it could cause excessive noise and possibly damage the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.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.
23V85800018/12/2023FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPHonda (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.Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.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.
25V25900017/04/2025EXTERIOR LIGHTINGHonda (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.Vehicle lights that fail to illuminate can decrease visibility and increase the risk of a crash.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.
26V36500004/06/2026STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERSAmerican 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.Failure of rear suspension components, such as the rear control arm, can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.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.

Investigations all years →

none listed

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_yearsoccupant_deathsmatch_typevpic_recovered
2010-202415legacy-code0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2014 Acura MDX vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2014/acura/mdx
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  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2014 Acura MDX},
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  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
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