2014 Acura RDX reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2014 Acura RDX — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 258
- 133 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- 152 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 3
- see below
- Reported harm
- 3 reported crashes · 5 injuries · 3 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#2,059
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Acura median
+44
median 215 across 48 Acura records
Vs 2012-2016
-46
median 304 complaints in 626 records
Top component share
59%
Exterior Lighting: 152 complaints
What owners report fails — 2014 Acura RDX
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING 152
- AIR BAGS 41
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 12
- VISIBILITY/WIPER 10
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 7
3 recalls on record for the 2014 Acura RDX
- 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 19V182000 · 2019 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MO An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the dr
- NHTSA 16V061000 · 2017 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MO In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2014 Acura RDX
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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 RDX 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 RDX reliable?
NHTSA has 258 consumer complaints on record for the 2014 Acura RDX and 3 recalls. The most-reported problem area is exterior lighting (152 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2014 Acura RDX units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Acura RDX?
Owners most often report problems with: exterior lighting (152), air bags (41), unknown or other (12), visibility/wiper (10). 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 RDX?
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.