2014 Acura MDX Problems
Compared with other Acura MDX years
More complaints than typical for this model
86/100 2.3× a typical year · 50 = typical
- Complaint rate is 2.3× that of a typical Acura MDX year, weighted for crashes, fires, injuries, recalls and mileage, and allowing for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints.
- 85 of its 172 complaints were filed by the end of 2016.
- Most reported problem: Transmission shudder, hesitation and rough shifting (34 complaints, median 18,000 mi).
- 8 recall campaigns on record. A VIN search at nhtsa.gov/recalls shows open recalls for a specific vehicle.
Nearby years with fewer complaints than typical and no open NHTSA investigation: 2011, 2012, 2013
Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated
- Complaints
- 172filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 23,412miles, 115 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 8campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
- EPA fuel economy
- 23 mpgcombined, 3.5L 6-cyl FWD · 20 city / 28 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2014 Acura MDX (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
What owners report
Owners of the 2014 Acura MDX most often describe steering problems — grinding or rubbing noises and brief losses of power assist at low speed — plus a driveline shudder and rough shifting that complaints tie to the transmission. Many reports come in at low mileage, some within the first few thousand miles, alongside recurring electrical and warning-light complaints and premature brake vibration.
- Steering
Steering noise, binding and intermittent loss of assist
- 22 complaints (13%)
- median 12,000 mi at 1.2 yrs old (17 state mileage)
- 1 mention a crash, fire or injury
- filed 2014–2025
Owners describe grinding, rubbing or buzzing noises from the steering when turning at low speed, often when reversing out of a space or turning the wheel near full lock, sometimes with the wheel resisting a return to center. Some complaints describe the wheel briefly locking or the EPS light coming on, with steering becoming very hard to turn; a few report the assist returning after a restart. According to the complaints, dealers sometimes said the noise was normal for the vehicle, and in other cases could not duplicate the problem. Reported from a few hundred to about 30,000 miles in most sampled complaints, typically during low-speed parking or driveway maneuvers.
What to check: Ask whether the steering column noise or EPS warning light has been reported, and have the steering checked at parking-lot speeds during a test drive, listening for grinding near full lock.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“Intermittent motor noise from behind dash with recent 3 second simultaneous steering wheel lockup resulting in my loss of steering control. Reported the issues to dealer twice, but they could not replicate the issue and concluded no issue in my car.”
NHTSA complaint #10898574, filed 2016-08, 5,000 miles“Since the vehicle was 2 months old with ~2,000 miles, about once every other week, there is a significant steering problem. This typically happens in a parking lot or pulling out of my driveway. As you get to the height of the turn (ready to let the wheel turn back), there is a loud rubbing noise that sounds like a tire hitting the wheel well. At the same time the steering wheel vibrates and the steering wheel does not spin back. I have to use force to spin the wheel back towards center. …”
NHTSA complaint #10654625, filed 2014-11, 2,000 miles - Transmission and drivetrain
Transmission shudder, hesitation and rough shifting
- 34 complaints (20%)
- median 18,000 mi at 2.6 yrs old (23 state mileage)
- 2 mention a crash, fire or injury
- filed 2013–2026
Complaints describe a shudder, judder or lurching while driving at moderate speeds, with the tachometer jumping and the vehicle hesitating under light throttle. Some owners report harsh or delayed shifts, lost manual shift control and warning lights, and say dealers replaced transmission fluid or updated software without resolving it. One complaint also linked sluggish acceleration and high rpm with a battery concern. Mostly reported between roughly 30,000 and 100,000 miles, often at steady speeds in the 20-60 mph range.
Recall 13V5710002 related service bulletins
What to check: During a test drive, hold a steady 35-45 mph and feel for shudder or rpm flutter; ask whether the transmission software update and fluid service described in service bulletins were performed.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“On numerous occasions my car shutters and will not accell or will lunge without pressure being applied to the far pedal. I've taken the car back to the dealership numerous times and they replace transmission fluid, etc. Nothing helps. A service person working at the dealership told me that they are trying to wait for my warranty to expire.”
NHTSA complaint #11287089, filed 2019-12, 50,000 miles“I recently purchased a 2014 Acura while it was still in its warranty period. After finalizing the purchase of a $40, 000.00, the vehicle began exhibiting mechanic issues with the transmission. So naturally, I contacted the my local Acura dealership in chapel hill, nc. I have taken my vehicle to the same dealership a total of four times for the same issue to only be told that there was not problem with vehicle, when it exhibits otherwise. …”
NHTSA complaint #10885571, filed 2016-07, 41,000 miles - Electrical system
Warning lights, battery drain and stalling
- 14 complaints (8%)
- median 4,850 mi at 0.8 yrs old (12 state mileage)
- 1 mention a crash, fire or injury
- filed 2013–2024
Owners describe multiple warning lights appearing after startup, stalling without warning and failure to restart, and battery drain severe enough that the engine only clicks when starting. Complaints mention loose plugs, a negative battery cable and a hands-free module among the things examined, and some note the dealer could not reproduce the faults. Others describe infotainment and camera functions behaving erratically. Reported from delivery and a few thousand miles up to about 120,000 miles, often shortly after starting the vehicle.
What to check: Start the vehicle several times and watch for warning lights that stay on, check for a record of battery or cable replacement, and ask whether any electrical faults have been investigated.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“The driver side head lights are brighter than the passenger side head lights. I get bright lighted all the time. It looks like my bright lights are on and their not. The from air conditioning / heat fan works off and on. The blower is acting up. The back heat fan ( blower) works all the time. I have to crack the front windows and fly down the highway to get the front fan to work.”
NHTSA complaint #11378063, filed 2020-12, 195,000 miles“My brand new MDX has had issues with multiple warning lights appearing on the vehicle when starting the engine. This includes check engine warning, lane departure warning failure, power steering issue and possibly additional warnings. The vehicle did this the first time when I took delivery of the vehicle and at that time, was resolved by fixing a loose plug. Then it did it again when I was supposed to pick up my vehicle for a couple minor trim repairs saturday, december 7, 2014. …”
NHTSA complaint #10555793, filed 2013-12, 50 miles - Brakes
Premature brake vibration and rotor wear
Mentioned in 4 of 60 sampled complaints
Owners report vibration through the steering wheel or pedal while braking, and some say rotors needed resurfacing or replacement at low mileage. Complaints also describe occasional unresponsive or hard brake pedal events with multiple dashboard warnings. One dealer reportedly told an owner that similar rotor cases were common on this model. Rotor complaints appear from about 8,000 to 30,000 miles; pedal complaints were reported within the first few thousand miles.
What to check: Brake firmly from highway speed on the test drive and feel for steering-wheel shake; ask for brake service records and whether rotors have been resurfaced or replaced.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“Our 2014 Acura MDX's brake rotors had to be resurfaced after only 13,000 miles. The mechanic at the dealer noted that they have seen many similar cases with the new MDX because it's so heavy. This sounds like a design problem relating to a crucial part of the vehicle. We are not aggressive drivers, nor do we live in an area with lots of stops.”
NHTSA complaint #10759830, filed 2015-08, 13,000 miles“Almost one month ago I bought 2014 Acura MDX, my first luxury vehicle, coming out of nissan vehicle, thought I would have a enjoy the ride, it only last for one month only with around 1065 miles on the odo-meter. All of sudden while driving, brakes stop responding, and all sort of messages (low brake fluid, engine stability, ldw) on my dashboard. It could have been a life threatening situation, where all of sudden vehicle stop responding to brake. I had to use aux brake to stop it. I would like to report this an issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10607234, filed 2014-06, 1,065 miles - Exterior lighting
Tailgate and exterior light moisture failures
Mentioned in 4 of 60 sampled complaints
Complaints describe moisture inside the tailgate and headlight assemblies, with lights failing or illumination degrading, and in one case taillights that stopped working again after replacement. Owners sometimes associated the problem with the lighting recalls for this model. Complaints also describe sunroof glass shattering without an impact. Reported from about 25,000 to 70,000 miles, and in one case at roughly 99,000 miles after a repair.
Recall 25V259000Recall 19V256000
What to check: Inspect the tailgate lid lights, taillights and headlight housings for fogging or water droplets, confirm the lighting recalls were completed, and check the sunroof glass for chips or cracks.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“Sunroof spontaneously exploded while drive approximately 65 MPH on interstate 83 north of baltimore maryland. No traffic ahead within quarter mile. No evidence of any object striking vehicle, no other damage to vehicle. Outside temperature was about 55 degrees.”
NHTSA complaint #10956132, filed 2017-02, 25,000 miles“Headlight assembly leaking and holding water causing degraded illumination and short circuit hazard. This is known recall issue with Acura tsl headlight assembly and Acura MDX tail lamps, both made of similar construction.”
NHTSA complaint #11203041, filed 2019-04, 50,000 miles
Buying note. This model year draws repeated low-speed steering noise and assist complaints and transmission shudder reports, so budget for a thorough test drive at parking-lot and highway speeds and ask for service history on both. Confirming that open recalls and any related service bulletins have been completed is worthwhile before purchase.
Summary written with AI from a sample of 60 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.
NHTSA recorded 172 consumer complaints for the 2014 Acura MDX. 115 of the complaints include a mileage, and 73% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 23,412 miles. Of all complaints, 10 involved a crash, 3 a fire, 9 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns and 270 technical service bulletins for this model year. Compared with the other 14 Acura MDX model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 86 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (more complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Steering38 22%
- Electrical system27 16%
- Brakes26 15%
- Engine26 15%
- Vehicle speed control19 11%
- Body and structure14 8.1%
- Exterior lighting13 7.6%
- Other or unknown13 7.6%
- Fuel system11 6.4%
Also reported: Suspension (6), Electronic stability control (5), Equipment (5), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (5), Air bags (3), Wheels (3), Seats (2), Forward collision avoidance (1), Interior lighting (1), Lane departure (1), Latches, locks and linkages (1), Seat belts (1).
Example complaints
Steering: “While parallel parking, the power steering stopped working (car was stopped or going <3 MPH). It was extremely difficult to turn the wheel. No warning lights came on. I checked to be sure nothing was stuck in the wheel wells or otherwise blocking the tires. After pulling out of the parking spot, power steering returned to normal. It happened again when re-trying to parallel park, but then power came back to normal. I haven't taken it to the dealer yet. It started all of the sudden today and appears to have resolved spontaneously. But I worry that it will return, perhaps leading to an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #11397166, filed 2021-02, 75,000 milesElectrical system: “This is the third incident of unintended engine revving with this vehicle. This third incident occurred at 5925 miles. Was pulling out of a parking space in reverse and came to a complete stop with my foot firmly on the brake pedal when, in an instant, the vehicle unexpectedly revved up while I was still holding the brake pedal firmly and shifting into drive. The vehicle jolted into drive.”
NHTSA complaint #10586577, filed 2014-05, 2,359 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “Similar to other complaints, my transmission is stuttering when slowly accelerating between (I think) 3rd and 4th gear and when it is between 1500-2000 RPM. It's been a constant issue since around 10000 miles or so. Took to the dealer and they indicated that there was a recall; however, when I search my VIN, no recall comes up. There are a lot of complaints I've found with this same issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11078642, filed 2018-03, 10,000 milesBrakes: “When driving down a long, downhill slope the steering wheel and the rest of the car started shaking when the brake is applied. From a scale of 0 to 10 I would give it a 6 or more for the shaking. It is pretty bad. The exact same symptoms occurred to my 2009 honda accord. At that time I just barely owned it for less than a year for my accord.”
NHTSA complaint #10906868, filed 2016-09, 29,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
73% of the 115 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 4,050 and 50,822 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2014 Acura MDX. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDX · SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 15.5% risk |
| MDX · SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 16.4% risk |
Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2014 model year: forward collision warning optional, lane departure warning optional, automatic emergency braking not available.
Neighbouring years: 2013: 4 stars overall; 2015: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2014 Acura MDX version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDX 2WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 20 | 28 | 23 | $3,550 |
| MDX 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,900 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 26V365000Jun 4, 2026Structure › Frame and membersCovers: Acura MDX 2014–2020, Honda Pilot 2016–2022, Ridgeline 2017–2023 +1 more
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…
- 25V259000Apr 17, 2025Interior lightingCovers: Acura MDX 2014–2020
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…
- 23V858000Dec 18, 2023Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pumpCovers: Acura MDX 2013–2020, Honda Accord 2013–2023, CR-V 2013–2023 +17 more
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…
- 19V256000Mar 28, 2019Exterior lightingCovers: Acura MDX 2014–2019, MDX Sport Hybrid 2017–2019
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.
- 15V417000Jul 1, 2015Equipment › Appliance › Air conditionerCovers: Acura MDX 2014–2015
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…
- 15V301000May 20, 2015Forward collision avoidance › Crash imminent brakingCovers: Acura MDX 2014–2015, RLX 2014–2015, RLX Hybrid 2014
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…
See all 8 recalls for the 2014 Acura MDX → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 270 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11023136Sep 4, 2025Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Service Bulletin - An uneven sealing surface allows moisture to enter the inner taillight(s), causing one or both of the inner taillights not to work.
- 11020861Jul 9, 2025Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Service Bulletin - An uneven sealing surface allows moisture to enter the inner taillight(s), causing one or both of the inner taillights not to work.
- 11020860Jul 9, 2025Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Service Bulletin - An uneven sealing surface allows moisture to enter the inner taillight(s), causing one or both of the inner taillights not to work.
- 11019900Jun 5, 2025Exterior lighting. Owner Notification Letter - An uneven sealing surface allows moisture to enter the inner taillight(s), causing one or both of the inner taillights not to work.
- 11019899Jun 5, 2025Exterior lighting. Owner Notification Letter - An uneven sealing surface allows moisture to enter the inner taillight(s), causing one or both of the inner taillights not to work.
- 11019902Jun 4, 2025Exterior lighting. Owner Notification Letter - An uneven sealing surface allows moisture to enter the inner taillight(s), causing one or both of the inner taillights not to work.
- 11019901Jun 4, 2025Exterior lighting. Owner Notification Letter - An uneven sealing surface allows moisture to enter the inner taillight(s), causing one or both of the inner taillights not to work.
- 11017331Apr 18, 2025Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Service Bulletin - An uneven sealing surface allows moisture to enter the inner taillight(s), causing one or both of the inner taillights not to work.
- 11017330Apr 18, 2025Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Service Bulletin - An uneven sealing surface allows moisture to enter the inner taillight(s), causing one or both of the inner taillights not to work.
- 11007653Sep 4, 2024Engine. Service Bulletin - Drivers may experience a chirping sound coming from the engine area with the engine warmed up due to the high pressure fuel pump is making a chirp.
Other model years of the Acura MDX
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 1,800 | 1 | 5 | 22 | — | Too new |
| 2025 | 114 | 13,000 | 3 | 5 | 22 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2024 | 41 | 9,810 | 2 | 5 | 22 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2023 | 43 | 32,454 | 2 | 5 | 22 | 13 · Fewer | Too new |
| 2022 | 158 | 60,000 | 2 | 5 | 22 | 51 · Typical | Rising |
| 2020 | 226 | 44,500 | 8 | 5 | 23 | 69 · More | Rising |
| 2019 | 191 | 21,114 | 9 | 5 | 23 | 73 · More | Rising |
| 2018 | 169 | 40,000 | 10 | 5 | 23 | 50 · Typical | Rising |
| 2017 | 260 | 37,000 | 8 | 5 | 23 | 75 · More | Rising |
| 2016 | 377 | 37,884 | 7 | 5 | 23 | 94 · More | Rising |
| 2015 | 71 | 23,000 | 8 | 5 | 23 | 52 · Typical | Rising |
| 2014 | 172 | 23,412 | 8 | 5 | 23 | 86 · More | Stable |
| 2013 | 30 | 50,000 | 1 | 4 | 18 | 0 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2012 | 76 | 62,500 | 1 | 4 | 18 | 0 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2011 | 70 | 66,000 | 0 | 5 | 18 | 0 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2010 | 45 | 67,000 | 1 | — | 18 | 0 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2009 | 52 | 55,000 | 0 | — | 17 | 0 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2008 | 49 | 40,000 | 0 | — | 17 | 0 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2007 | 99 | 92,500 | 0 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2006 | 87 | 76,000 | 9 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2005 | 180 | 82,197 | 11 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2004 | 171 | 94,000 | 8 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2003 | 206 | 108,000 | 11 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2002 | 205 | 98,000 | 4 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2001 | 224 | 100,000 | 4 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
All Acura MDX model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Acura MDX?
Owners of the 2014 Acura MDX most often describe steering problems — grinding or rubbing noises and brief losses of power assist at low speed — plus a driveline shudder and rough shifting that complaints tie to the transmission. The issues reported most often: Steering noise, binding and intermittent loss of assist; Transmission shudder, hesitation and rough shifting; Warning lights, battery drain and stalling.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2014 Acura MDX have?
NHTSA recorded 172 consumer complaints for the 2014 Acura MDX as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2014 Acura MDX is reported most often?
Steering is named most often, in 38 complaints (22% of the total), followed by electrical system with 27.
Has the 2014 Acura MDX been recalled?
NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How did the 2014 Acura MDX do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2014 Acura MDX 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.
What gas mileage does the 2014 Acura MDX get?
The EPA rates the 2014 Acura MDX (MDX 2WD, 3.5L 6-cyl) at 23 mpg combined, 20 city and 28 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2014 Acura MDX reported?
Among the 115 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 23,412 miles and the middle half falls between 4,050 and 50,822 miles; 73% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.