2014 Acura RDX Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 244 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 33,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2014 Acura RDX, 1% of the 244 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,750 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.
“Rdx awd under icy conditions can kill torque to all 4 wheels. In my case as soon as all torque was lost the vehicle immediately started sliding down the incline. I was able to steer the vehicle in a 180 deg turn and slide forward down the hill until torque to the wheels was finally restored. There is no mention of loss of torque in any Acura literature available to me and Acura refused to provide information after the incident was reported. I consider this a serious design flaw.”
NHTSA complaint #10567073, filed 2014-03, 7,500 miles“When cold the transmission appears to slip and then hard shift from 1st to 2nd gear. City streets and starting from a full stop. This has happened from purchase date in december 2014. This problem occurred again today 11/26/2018.”
NHTSA complaint #11154086, filed 2018-11, 60,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10133012Mar 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…
- 10133011Mar 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.
- 10098871Apr 4, 2017"service bulletin - after the software update, some vehicles based on how they are driven (extreme conditions) may still experience atf deterioration after updating the a/t or…
- 10098870Apr 4, 2017"service 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…
- 10098869Apr 4, 2017Service bulletin - this bulletin is replaced by 17-017, 2013-17 rdx: judder from the torque converter lock-up
- 10085025Aug 3, 2016Service bulletin - a judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch may be felt while driving between 20 and 60mph. The problem is typically diagnosed as a bad torque converter…
- 10054806Jan 29, 2014Honda: the malfunction indicator lamp is illuminated. Stored p2101 (throttle control system malfunction). Ahm is attempting to collect specific parts from the vehicle before any…
- 10053405Sep 5, 2013Honda: some vehicles may not be able to shift out of park. Ahm is requesting to collect parts from the vehicle prior to any attempt to repair.
- 10053305Aug 22, 2013Honda: shift may not be able to moved from park. Ahm request to collect specific parts from the vehicle before attempting any repairs.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 | 2 | 8% |
| 2021 | 13 | 11% |
| 2020 | 22 | 6% |
| 2019 | 37 | 8% |
| 2018 | 13 | 17% |
| 2017 | 24 | 30% |
| 2016 | 9 | 22% |
| 2015 | 4 | 1% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 7 | 4% |
| 2012 | 2 | 13% |
| 2011 | 2 | 13% |
| 2010 | 2 | 9% |
| 2009 | 1 | 7% |
| 2008 | 2 | 6% |
| 2007 | 2 | 4% |
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 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsSeat belts
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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