2014 Acura MDX reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2014 Acura MDX — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 246
- 49 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- STEERING
- 38 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 8
- see below
- Reported harm
- 18 reported crashes · 20 injuries · 8 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#2,163
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Acura median
+32
median 215 across 48 Acura records
Vs 2012-2016
-58
median 304 complaints in 626 records
Top component share
15%
Steering: 38 complaints
What owners report fails — 2014 Acura MDX
- STEERING 38
- POWER TRAIN 26
- SERVICE BRAKES 26
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 26
- ENGINE 26
8 recalls on record for the 2014 Acura MDX
- NHTSA 26V365000 · 2026 · SUSPENSION:REAR Failure of rear suspension components, such as the rear control arm, can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, i
- NHTSA 25V259000 · 2025 · INTERIOR LIGHTING Vehicle lights that fail to illuminate can decrease visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 23V858000 · 2024 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 19V256000 · 2019 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING Loss of the taillights reduces the vehicle's visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
- NHTSA 15V301000 · 2015 · FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: CRASH IMMIN If the CMBS unexpectedly applies emergency braking force while driving, there is an increased risk of a crash.
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2014 Acura MDX units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2014 Acura MDX reliable?
NHTSA has 246 consumer complaints on record for the 2014 Acura MDX and 8 recalls. The most-reported problem area is steering (38 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2014 Acura MDX units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Acura MDX?
Owners most often report problems with: steering (38), power train (26), service brakes (26), electrical system (26). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2014 Acura MDX?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.