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2014 Acura RLX Brakes Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
4%of 84 total for the year
Median mileage
20,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2014 Acura RLX, 4% of the 84 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,500 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.

“At less than 1000 miles, the car started to intermittently alert me to brake when there is nothing in front of the car and there is a car in the blindspot when none there. These issues have continued for the two years I have owned the car. The dealer has had the car for weeks at the time and cannot recreate the problem. I had a complaint about the steering wheel making a loud squeal but was told by dealership this was normal. After several complaints, they realize the steering column needs to be replaced. One of the computer screen freezes and doesn't show data. …”

NHTSA complaint #10671155, filed 2015-01, 1,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2014 Acura RLX. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH and making a left turn, the steering wheel became firm. The contact stated that the vehicle started to fishtail, and the brakes, WU-TWC, ABS and several other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear toe control actuator had failed. The vehicle was not repaired due to the dealer informing the contact that issue was not safety related. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the issue was not a safety concern. …”

NHTSA complaint #11536934, filed 2023-08, 40,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2014 Acura RLX. The contact stated that while his son was driving 55 MPH, the power steering and the brakes failed with the ABS and power steering warning lights illuminated. The contact's son managed to coast the vehicle onto the shoulder as the power steering and the brake functionality returned. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to a dealer where it remained for several weeks. The contact was initially informed that the alternator needed to be replaced; however, the contact was later informed that the failure was related to the battery. …”

NHTSA complaint #11493090, filed 2022-11

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Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201434%

Other parts of the 2014 Acura RLX

Steering
49 complaintsSuspension
17 complaintsElectronic stability control
12 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsForward collision avoidance
6 complaintsLane departure
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2014 Acura RLX

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology