Transmission and drivetrainPart report

2014 Acura MDX Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints: 27about this part
Share: 16%of 172 total for the year
Median mileage: 27,500miles
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 transmission and drivetrain of the 2014 Acura MDX, 16% of the 172 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 27,500 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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

“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 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

“Yesterday, after backing up, stepping on the brake pedal and coming to a complete stop, shifted into park with my foot still on the brake pedal. The engine unexpectedly revved up to what sounded like full throttle! I pushed the ignition button to stop the engine. After this one incident, the car has functioned normally.”

NHTSA complaint #10550957, filed 2013-11, 2,359 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

Related recalls

13V571000Nov 14, 2013American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Acura MDX AWD vehicles manufactured May 6, 2013, through October 14, 2013. The…Covers: Acura MDX 2014

Related service bulletins

10145420Sep 28, 2018Service bulletin - A judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch may be felt while driving between 20 and 60 mph. The problem is typically diagnosed as a bad torque…
10142663Jun 26, 2018Service bulletin - During assembly, a transmission case bolt was not properly torqued allowing ATF to leak.
10135108Apr 16, 2018Service bulletin - When adjusting seat height or tilt, the power seat does not move or moves just a small amount and clicks loudly during operation. The vertical transmission…
10133008Mar 9, 2018Service bulletin - After the software update, some vehicles based on how they are driven (extreme conditions) may still experience ATF deterioration after updating the PGM-FI or…
10133007Mar 9, 2018Service bulletin - A judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch may be felt while driving between 20 and 60 mph. The problem is typically diagnosed as a bad torque…
10129342Feb 14, 2018Dealer message - Every Service Bulletin requires you to take an HDS snap shot and use the job aid or Tech2Tech to confirm the judder/shudder is coming from the torque converter.
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…
10118001Sep 6, 2017Service bulletin - Clients receive excessive notifications for a low power mode through AcuraLink®. There is a false CAN signal transmitted through the telematics control unit.
10108743May 17, 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…
10108371Apr 12, 2017"service news article - are you looking at what seems to be a rear differential axle seal or pinion seal leak? Something to keep in mind: the actual culprit may be something…

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

Year	Complaints	Share of year
2026	1	11%
2025	6	5%
2024	2	5%
2023	12	27%
2022	71	45%
2020	21	9%
2019	32	17%
2018	23	14%
2017	64	25%
2016	113	30%
2015	12	17%
2014	27	16%
2013	4	13%
2012	13	17%
2011	8	11%
2010	5	11%
2009	8	15%
2008	3	6%
2007	8	8%
2006	38	44%
2005	87	48%
2004	77	45%
2003	104	50%
2002	125	61%
2001	131	58%

Other parts of the 2014 Acura MDX

Steering
38 complaints Electrical system
27 complaints Brakes
26 complaints Engine
26 complaints Vehicle speed control
19 complaints Body and structure
14 complaints Exterior lighting
13 complaints Other or unknown
13 complaints Fuel system
11 complaints Suspension
6 complaints Electronic stability control
5 complaints Equipment
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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