2014 Acura MDX

134 serious complaints of 171, the most about steering (38) and power train (27); per car on the road, 0.5× this model's usual year. 9 recalls.

What owners report

“While making a left hand turn at slow speed, steering locked and the wheel had to be forced back the other direction, barely avoiding a tree. Car makes intermittent but considerable noise/rubbing while turning (noise lasts about 2 seconds). Took it to dealership today (proctor acura) and dealership could find no issues with steering.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the steering, Jan 2015

“My 2014 Acura MDX had the same issue that it is currently being recalled (26V-365) except this happened to the front control arms. In August of 2024 I had to replace both the front lower control arms because the bushings were splitting.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the power train, Oct 2026

Fixes and extended coverage

• Extended coverage The exterior paint on the roof and/or tailgate may peel off. American Honda is extending the warranty on the paint of the affected vehicles to 8 years from the original date of purchase with no mileage limit. (B19-029, Jun 2019)
• Extended coverage It is important that your dealership follows the requirements listed in the service bulletins (and below) or your claim may be debited. (BAW08072019, Aug 2019)
• Extended coverage Owner Notification Letter - On some 2014-16 MDX models, the exterior paint on the roof and tailgate may peel off. To ensure your confidence in your vehicle, American Honda is extending the warranty on the paint in these areas to 8 years from the original date of purchase. (ONL6R408072019, Aug 2019)
• Extended coverage Today, June 1, 2019, Acura is announcing a warranty extension for certain 2014-16 MDX vehicles with White Diamond Pearl paint to address client concerns with peeling paint. Acura is extending the paint warranty coverage from 4 years/unlimited mileage to 8 years/unlimited mileage. (BBOM06012019, Jun 2019)
• Extended coverage Today, May 24, 2018, Acura is announcing a warranty extension for 2002-17 Acura vehicles. (BBOM05242018901, May 2018)
• Extended coverage On August 29, 2019, American Honda launched one revised, and one new Warranty Extension paint bulletin. (BAW10212019, Oct 2019)

From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.

171 owner complaints · 9 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 21–23 mpg · NHTSA: 5 of 5 stars · 2014 trims and features