2014 Acura RDX Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 244 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 9,554miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 2014 Acura RDX, 2% of the 244 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,554 miles.
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 front brakes on my 2014 Acura RDX wore out after only 15,000 miles. This is two to three times faster than any previous vehicle. They wore out so quickly that the brakes wore all the way down to the rotor causing metal to rub.”
NHTSA complaint #10661043, filed 2014-11, 15,000 miles“According to dealer and Acura factory representative, RDX has floating brake pads inside caliper clips. The brake pads make a very loud metal on metal sound against caliper clips over bumps, pot holes and lane dividers. Acura claims this is a characteristic of the car. Physics tells me that metal on metal will eventually wear causing brake pad failure. Dealer is concerned and feels explanation from Acura is unsatisfactory. Acura representative will write a report to manufacturer. All 2014 RDX models have same problem. Dealer can not say that there is not a safety problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10619617, filed 2014-08, 4,109 miles“The brakes do not stop the vehicle consistently. The story of my incident goes as follows: I was driving in dry conditions as I approached a stop light and began to apply the brakes. Once the vehicle came to a complete stop the car then began to slide into a busy intersection. The only way I was able to stop was by putting the car in park. Luckily the other drivers were able to see something was wrong and did not proceed to drive through me. This has happened to me twice! The other time I was driving under wet conditions and the car did not even come to a complete stop. …”
NHTSA complaint #10568587, filed 2014-03“1. Faulty shock absorbers. This is known the problem with Acura's. Many rdxs front and rear shocks must replaced, before 50,000 miles 2. Abnormally corroding brake rotors. 3. Faulty bushing on shock absorbers. This car clunks like the junk pile it is. 4. Dealership requesting transmission/transaxle fluid change, on a 28,000-mile vehicle”
NHTSA complaint #10985539, filed 2017-05Related service bulletins
- 10156626Mar 28, 2019Service Bulletin - The front brakes squeal when lightly applied. There may also be vibration through the steering wheel while braking.
- 10156624Mar 28, 2019Service Bulletin - This bulletin replaces S/B 16-002, Front Brake Noise and/or Front Brake Judder (2013-16 RDX). This bulletin is replaced by S/B 19-009, Front Brake Noise and/or…
- 10149640Nov 15, 2018"Service bulletin - There is front brake noise during light brake pedal application. A vibration may also be felt through the steering wheel while braking. 2013-15 RDX and early…
- 10108396Apr 25, 2017Service bulletin - there is front brake noise during light brake pedal application. A vibration may also be felt through the steering wheel while braking.
- 10106928Feb 3, 2017Service bulletin - there is front brake noise during light brake pedal application. A vibration may also be felt through the steering wheel while braking.
- 10084256Apr 26, 2016Service bulletin - replace the front brake discs and pads to remedy front brake noise during light brake pedal application.
- 10193234Feb 16, 2016SYMPTOM There is front brake noise during light brake pedal application. A vibration may also be felt through the steering wheel while braking. CORRECTIVE ACTION Install new…
- 10088348Feb 16, 2016Service bulletin - there is front brake noise during light brake pedal application. A vibration may also be felt through the steering wheel while braking. Install new front brake…
- 10075671Feb 16, 2016Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10108654Apr 5, 2015Dealer message - American Honda (AHM)is investigating certain 2014-2015 RDXs with clients reporting brake judder. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | 47% |
| 2024 | 3 | 25% |
| 2023 | 1 | 4% |
| 2022 | 4 | 13% |
| 2021 | 16 | 14% |
| 2020 | 23 | 7% |
| 2019 | 23 | 5% |
| 2018 | 4 | 5% |
| 2017 | 11 | 14% |
| 2016 | 6 | 15% |
| 2014 | 4 | 2% |
| 2013 | 3 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 6% |
| 2009 | 2 | 13% |
| 2008 | 1 | 3% |
| 2007 | 5 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2014 Acura RDX
163 complaintsAir bags
41 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Acura RDX
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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