Model year
2014 Acura MDX
NHTSA lists 8 recalls and 172 complaints for the 2014 Acura MDX (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are STEERING (38), POWER TRAIN (27), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (26). NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 21–23 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,550–$3,900, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2001 224 complaints
- 2002 205 complaints
- 2003 206 complaints
- 2004 171 complaints
- 2005 180 complaints
- 2006 87 complaints
- 2007 99 complaints
- 2008 49 complaints
- 2009 52 complaints
- 2010 45 complaints
- 2011 70 complaints
- 2012 76 complaints
- 2013 30 complaints
- 2014 172 complaints
- 2015 71 complaints
- 2016 377 complaints
- 2017 260 complaints
- 2018 169 complaints
- 2019 190 complaints
- 2020 224 complaints
- 2022 157 complaints
- 2023 43 complaints
- 2024 41 complaints
- 2025 112 complaints
- 2026 9 complaints
Recalls
26V365000 · Jun 4, 2026
SUSPENSION:REAR; 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 Acura MDX vehicles that were sold in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland,…
25V259000 · Apr 17, 2025
INTERIOR LIGHTING; 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 harness, which can cause the interior and exterior lights to fail, including the lid lights, position lights, license plate lights…
23V858000 · Dec 18, 2023
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, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019…
19V256000 · Mar 28, 2019
EXTERIOR LIGHTING; 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 tailgate lid lights, possibly causing a loss of the tailgate lid lights and the taillights.
15V417000 · Jul 1, 2015
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, 2014. The affected vehicles have air conditioning compressor clutch drive bolts that may not have received the proper…
15V301000 · May 20, 2015
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 driving conditions, the Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) may incorrectly interpret certain roadside objects such as…
14V639000 · Oct 10, 2014
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 2014 Acura RLX vehicles manufactured November 5, 2012, to November 25, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the driver and front…
13V571000 · Nov 14, 2013
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. The bolts that attach the drive shaft to the automatic transmission transfer assembly may not have been properly tightened. As…
Complaints
172 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 10, fire flag on 3, injury field 9, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.155 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV FWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.164 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDX 2WD · 3.5L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 28 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
| MDX 4WD · 3.5L · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 27 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
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