2014 Acura MDX Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 26about this part
- Share
- 15%of 172 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 12,250miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 26 complaints about the engine of the 2014 Acura MDX, 15% of the 172 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,250 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“The vehicle that I use for daily commute, Acura MDX, had a break down on 5/16/16. It was later towed to the Acura dealership ( suburban Acura ). The cause of the breakdown was diagnosed as overheating of the engine due to tampering. Also, the vehicle was at the same dealership on 4/23/16 when no problem was noticed. My vehicle is always parked in a secure location at work ( monitored by veterans police at the va hospital ) and at home in a secure garage. …”
NHTSA complaint #10871146, filed 2016-05, 25 miles“Vehicle would not start initially and displayed several error codes once it finally started. Once I began driving it did not have normal steering control and seemed as the transmission had problems. It wouldn't accelerate normally and the rpms ran higher than usual. There was no difference when I switched between normal and sport mode like usual. The n orlando auto nation Acura stated the issues were caused by a bad battery but it was serviced a week prior at auto nation honda and the battery tested good (see attached image). …”
NHTSA complaint #11057252, filed 2017-12, 79,500 miles“Vehicle would not start initially and displayed several error codes once it finally started. Once I began driving it did not have normal steering control and seemed as the transmission had problems. It wouldn't accelerate normally and the rpms ran higher than usual. There was no difference when I switched between normal and sport mode like usual. The n orlando auto nation Acura stated the issues were caused by a bad battery but it was serviced a week prior at auto nation honda and the battery tested good (see attached image). …”
NHTSA complaint #11057254, filed 2017-12, 79,500 miles“Bad brake rotors at 12000 miles started facing vibration in steering wheel when MDX had 8k miles on it and at that time dealer told that its normal in my next service for oil change I told the dealer tech that I am still facing the problem and its quite significant. He stated that its rotor surface are uneven and warped and he has to resurface all 4 of these rotors. How can rotor gets warped at 12-13k miles. Its fairly new car. My concern is to replace all the bad rotors but dealer insisted that they will resurface those rotors. …”
NHTSA complaint #10871623, filed 2016-05, 8,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11007653Sep 4, 2024Service 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.
- 10136425Apr 26, 2018Service bulletin - The high pressure fuel pump area chirps after the engine is warm. The high pressure fuel pump is making a chirp noise. NOTE: This noise does not impact the…
- 10124269Nov 14, 2017Service bulletin - There is a chirping coming from the engine area with the engine warmed up. The high pressure fuel pump is making a chirp.
- 10118014Sep 13, 2017Service bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0430 (front bank catalyst system efficiency below threshold [Bank 2]). The PCM software may misinterpret sensor inputs as a…
- 10118010Sep 13, 2017Service bulletin - This bulletin is replaced by S/B 17-034, MIL Comes On with DTC P0430 (Front Bank Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold [Bank 2])
- 10087445Oct 19, 2016"techline summary article - engine oil consumption may be exceeding client expectations. If you get a vehicle in for an oil consumption concern, be sure to run an oil consumption…
- 10086261Sep 15, 2016Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2010-2013 mdxs, 2011-2012 rls, 2009-2014 shawd tls & 2010-2013 zdxs with a client complaint of higher than expected…
- 10076128Aug 11, 20162014-2016 MDX Noisy Front Blower Motor American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2016 MDXs with a customer complaint of a noisy front blower motor. To fully understand…
- 10084336Jun 28, 2016Service news article - while driving under steady cruise (between 30 and 65 mph) or light acceleration, does the engine intermittently rattle or runs rough with the mil blinking?…
- 10083944Apr 22, 2016Dealer message - if the customer complains of a noisy front blower motor, please contact ahm to schedule an inspection prior to performing any repairs.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 22% |
| 2025 | 69 | 62% |
| 2024 | 6 | 15% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 9 | 6% |
| 2020 | 86 | 38% |
| 2019 | 48 | 25% |
| 2018 | 35 | 21% |
| 2017 | 79 | 30% |
| 2016 | 163 | 43% |
| 2015 | 7 | 10% |
| 2014 | 26 | 15% |
| 2013 | 9 | 30% |
| 2012 | 23 | 30% |
| 2011 | 28 | 40% |
| 2010 | 11 | 24% |
| 2009 | 8 | 15% |
| 2008 | 3 | 6% |
| 2007 | 11 | 11% |
| 2006 | 9 | 10% |
| 2005 | 7 | 4% |
| 2004 | 13 | 8% |
| 2003 | 10 | 5% |
| 2002 | 5 | 2% |
| 2001 | 3 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2014 Acura MDX
38 complaintsElectrical system
27 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
27 complaintsBrakes
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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