2014 Acura MDX Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 26about this part
- Share
- 15%of 172 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 8,750miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 26 complaints about the brakes of the 2014 Acura MDX, 15% of the 172 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,750 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 miles“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“Our MDX experienced a large amount of brake shimmy going down a hill that almost caused the vehicle to lose control. We were very concerned about the ability of the vehicle to stop. When we took it to the dealer, they said the brakes rotors warped from overheating. Overheating should not occur during normal use, especially when the vehicle is rated for towing up to 5,000 pounds.”
NHTSA complaint #10724531, filed 2015-06, 16,000 miles“Unintentional acceleration and failure of collision mitigation system 2014 Acura MDX advanced. Accident occurred at a strip mall parking lot located 1 mile from my residence where I was grocery shopping. Weather 65 f sunny. Heavy pedestrian and vehicular traffic. I was parked head in diagonally. …”
NHTSA complaint #10732013, filed 2015-07, 2,359 miles“This is about brake warning system and not about actual brakes.have experienced brake warning light coming on in instrument panel at least 15 times since feb 2014. Activates for no apparent reason. It comes on when there is no traffic in front of me in my lane and no traffic in other lane coming towards me. Has come on when at stop light and start to accelerate. Dealer cannot duplicate when car there overnight. …”
NHTSA complaint #10670029, filed 2015-01, 5,286 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10146075Oct 17, 2018Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2018 MDXs with a client complaint of vibration in the steering wheel while braking. To fully…
- 10108912Jun 23, 2017Tech line summary article - Are you feeling a vibration in the steering wheel while braking? We?re aware of this issue and are currently looking for a solution.
- 10106937Feb 1, 2017Techline summary article - are you feeling a vibration in the steering wheel while braking? Were aware of this issue and are currently looking for a solution.
- 10087444Oct 19, 2016Techline summary article - are you feeling a vibration in the steering wheel while braking? Were aware of this issue and are currently looking for a solution. In the meantime…
- 10211600Mar 23, 2016The high pressure fuel pump area chirps after the engine is warm.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 4% |
| 2024 | 11 | 27% |
| 2023 | 8 | 18% |
| 2022 | 18 | 11% |
| 2020 | 15 | 7% |
| 2019 | 9 | 5% |
| 2018 | 9 | 5% |
| 2017 | 23 | 9% |
| 2016 | 13 | 3% |
| 2015 | 6 | 8% |
| 2014 | 26 | 15% |
| 2012 | 2 | 3% |
| 2011 | 2 | 3% |
| 2010 | 3 | 7% |
| 2008 | 6 | 12% |
| 2006 | 9 | 10% |
| 2005 | 14 | 8% |
| 2004 | 11 | 6% |
| 2003 | 10 | 5% |
| 2002 | 6 | 3% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2014 Acura MDX
38 complaintsElectrical system
27 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
27 complaintsEngine
26 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsExterior lighting
13 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaintsEquipment
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Acura MDX
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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