2014 Acura RDX Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 244 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 2014 Acura RDX, 1% of the 244 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“We have two 2014 RDX's. Wife hit a deer with damage to the right front light and right front quarter panel. Suppose to be a 3700.00 repair but when body shop drove RDX into their building it caught fire and now we have a totaled 40,000 RDX. Everybody has said they can't ever remember a Acura ever catching on fire. In talking with a Acura mechanic he mentioned something about they had some electrical issues on these vehicles but nothing was proven. …”
NHTSA complaint #10790137, filed 2015-11, 24,000 miles“The contact owns a 2014 Acura RDX. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, several unknown warning lights illuminated, and the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact stated that moments later the vehicle re-started independently and the operated normally. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The contact stated that the failure recurred; however, the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the residence. …”
NHTSA complaint #11528285, filed 2023-06, 98,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10175303May 8, 2020Video Message - It concerns how to replace a leaky front rocker arm oil control valve. Due to a deteriorated lower gasket or an out-of-spec gasket groove, the front rocker arm…
- 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?…
- 10054472Oct 30, 2013Acura: an investigation is being done regarding mil on with throttle control system malfunction, diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p2101. Model 2012-2013 mdx, 2013-2014 rdx.
- 10053783Sep 27, 2013Acura: the mil on, with dtc p2101 (throttle control system malfunction), and an investigation is being conducted to understand cause of the condition. Model 2013-2014 rdx.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 3% |
| 2024 | 1 | 8% |
| 2023 | 4 | 17% |
| 2022 | 1 | 3% |
| 2021 | 23 | 20% |
| 2020 | 55 | 16% |
| 2019 | 90 | 20% |
| 2018 | 11 | 14% |
| 2017 | 11 | 14% |
| 2016 | 7 | 17% |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 7% |
| 2010 | 2 | 9% |
| 2008 | 1 | 3% |
| 2007 | 4 | 8% |
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 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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