2014 Acura MDX Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 8%of 172 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,300miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2014 Acura MDX, 8% of the 172 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,300 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
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“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“Recall (M49) Moisture may enter the tailgate lid lights, possibly causing a loss of the tailgate lid lights and the taillights. Acura dealership confirmed repair back in 2019. I am currently having the same issue with the loss of my taillight. I raised concern with Acura and they confirmed that they release me part number that they didn’t use for the initial repair, which leads me to believe this issue was never fixed. The dealership then told me that they would not be able to repair this issue unless I had an extended warranty. …”
NHTSA complaint #11608250, filed 2024-08“The outside rear taillight was FULL of water. I discovered this when going to replace bulbs I thought were just burned out. In fact one of the bulbs was shattered I presume from the water reaching the hot light. The taillight is non functional and I will have to take it to be repaired/replaced. I should not have to pay for what is very clearly an manufacturer defect that compromises safe vehicle operations. Acura did a recall for the interior tail light for this same issue, but did not include the outer taillight. …”
NHTSA complaint #11436433, filed 2021-10“In october of 2018, both my right side hatch/lid tail light assembly and body tail light assembly filled with water rendering them both inoperative. Dealer replace both hatch and body tail light which I paid for out of pocket. Dealer service manager reported that both light assemblies had scratches which allowed water to penetrate even though no scratches were evident. After replacement, I requested that the original failed lights be given back to me. After inspection there were no scratches or defects. The gaskets however were loose and worn. …”
NHTSA complaint #11203658, filed 2019-04Related recalls
- 19V256000Mar 28, 2019Honda (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…Covers: Acura MDX 2014–2019, MDX Sport Hybrid 2017–2019
Related service bulletins
- 11019900Jun 5, 2025Owner 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, 2025Owner 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, 2025Owner 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, 2025Owner 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.
- 10232964Mar 3, 2023Service Bulletin - Recall update for 2014 - 2019 MDX and 2017 - 2019 MDX Hybrid Sport models. An uneven sealing surface allows moisture to enter the inner taillight(s), causing…
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 7 | 3% |
| 2019 | 5 | 3% |
| 2018 | 5 | 3% |
| 2017 | 7 | 3% |
| 2016 | 11 | 3% |
| 2015 | 6 | 8% |
| 2014 | 13 | 8% |
| 2013 | 3 | 10% |
| 2012 | 2 | 3% |
| 2011 | 3 | 4% |
| 2010 | 2 | 4% |
| 2009 | 6 | 12% |
| 2007 | 3 | 3% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2014 Acura MDX
38 complaintsElectrical system
27 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
27 complaintsBrakes
26 complaintsEngine
26 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaintsBody and structure
14 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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