2014 Acura MDX Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 27about this part
- Share
- 16%of 172 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 13,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 27 complaints about the electrical system of the 2014 Acura MDX, 16% of the 172 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 13,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“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 miles“I was driving on a residential street back home when a haze started coming out of the air conditioning vents. That turned into black smoke coming from the front passenger side, underneath/behind the glove compartment. From that smoke, a fire started in the front passenger side, inside the vehicle. I pulled over to the side of the street, turned the car off, grabbed my son who was in a car seat in the back and got out of the car safely. Not a minute after we got out of the car, the entire car was engulfed in flames. …”
NHTSA complaint #11230364, filed 2019-07, 65,000 miles“First, I have had the vehicle for a little over a year. I have driven to florida and nc without issue. Today will be the 4th time taking my car to the Acura dealership in less than 3 months. Today the car started to kickback when I reach 20mph. Also, at 80mph the car is jerky when I accelerate or decrease and go again. Also when I release the gas, the speed decreases quickly as opposed to gradually. Around 60mph the car tends to have a slight jerk which ive notified Acura but they said I need a wheel alignment which ive done. …”
NHTSA complaint #10807376, filed 2015-11, 58,500 miles“I bought 2014 Acura MDX brand new and after 2000 mile a noise came out from engine I went dealer they ordered the part and fixed and the same problem happened after 5000 miles. I have lots of headaches since I bought this car. The suspensions are very bad even when I bought it from the dealer as a first day. And now I have all lights on such as battery, brake, hill stability problem, steering wheel problem, engine emission stability problem writing, shown all wheel drive problem. Whenever I go to dealer they reset the signs and say its ok now. …”
NHTSA complaint #10763772, filed 2015-09, 2,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10172419Mar 3, 2020Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. The failure modes include the…
- 10168091Nov 14, 2019Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is requesting instrument panel bracket inspections of ALL 2014-2016 MDXs that fit the criteria listed below.
- 10168085Nov 14, 2019Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. The failure modes include the…
- 10167171Oct 28, 2019Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is requesting instrument panel bracket inspections of ALL 2014-2016 MDXs that fit the criteria listed below.
- 10166523Oct 9, 2019Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is requesting instrument panel bracket inspections of ALL 2014-2016 MDXs that fit the criteria listed below.
- 10165669Sep 25, 2019Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. The failure modes include the…
- 10165650Sep 25, 2019Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is requesting instrument panel bracket inspections of ALL 2014-2016 MDXs that fit the criteria listed below.
- 10165022Sep 9, 2019Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is requesting instrument panel bracket inspections of ALL 2014-2016 MDXs that fit the criteria listed below.
- 10165021Sep 9, 2019Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. The failure modes include the…
- 10164063Aug 14, 2019Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is requesting instrument panel bracket inspections of ALL 2014-2016 MDXs that fit the criteria listed below.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 33% |
| 2025 | 54 | 47% |
| 2024 | 12 | 29% |
| 2023 | 8 | 19% |
| 2022 | 20 | 13% |
| 2020 | 41 | 18% |
| 2019 | 42 | 22% |
| 2018 | 28 | 17% |
| 2017 | 46 | 18% |
| 2016 | 38 | 10% |
| 2015 | 15 | 21% |
| 2014 | 27 | 16% |
| 2013 | 8 | 27% |
| 2012 | 13 | 17% |
| 2011 | 7 | 10% |
| 2010 | 9 | 20% |
| 2009 | 18 | 35% |
| 2008 | 8 | 16% |
| 2007 | 51 | 52% |
| 2006 | 8 | 9% |
| 2005 | 18 | 10% |
| 2004 | 21 | 12% |
| 2003 | 18 | 9% |
| 2002 | 12 | 6% |
| 2001 | 6 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2014 Acura MDX
38 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
27 complaintsBrakes
26 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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