2014 Acura MDX: True Cost, Problems & Verdict
169 NHTSA owner complaints · 9 recalls · data-computed verdict. No opinions — public data only.
Reviewed by the MotorJury data desk · 2 sources · Last updated 2026-08-20
169 NHTSA owner complaints · 9 recalls · data-computed verdict. No opinions — public data only.
Complaints per year on the road: 14.08
Verbatim reports filed with the United States safety regulator (NHTSA) by owners of this exact model year. Public record.
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 problem. Honda said my VIN is not included, but suggested I take it back to Capital City Honda to wr…
A connecting rod bearing is failing in my 2014 Acura MDX which could have led to complete engine failure while driving my family. Absolute Auto Center of Berlin, CT confirmed the issue and noted that Acura has recalled 2016-2020 MDX models due to connecting rod bearing defects but have not expanded the recall to include earlier model years that are also impacted. There were no warning lamps or messages prior to or du…
Car jerked badly on highway when trying to accelerate. It puckered to a stop after a few hours. But started in a few mins and we got home. Mechanic suggested that fuel pressure is low. No repair done. But problem did not surface again for a little bit. Now emissions problem light has come on. This is the third time in 4 months. Once again mechanic suggested low fuel pressure and also pointed to the recall. Writing …
What the community is saying right now.
| Campaign | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 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 De… |
| 26V365000 | Structure:Frame And Members | American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023 Ridgeline, 2019-2023 Passport, and 2014-2020 Acur… |
| 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,… |
| 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… |
| 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 … |
| 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,… |
| 15V301000 | Forward Collision Avoidance: Crash Immin | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Acura MDX 2WD and AWD, RLX and 2014 Acura RLX Hybrid vehicles. I… |
| 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 ye… |
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The most-reported issue in NHTSA complaint data is Steering (38 complaints in our indexed sample).
Our data verdict is CAUTION with a reliability score of 52/100, computed from 169 NHTSA complaints and 9 recall campaigns. See the verdict card for the top reasons.
Yes — NHTSA lists 9 recall campaign(s) for the 2014 Acura MDX, 3 of them touching fire, crash or stall risk, the most recent recorded 01/07/2015. Check this car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.
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Last updated: 2026-08-20.