2014 Acura RLX Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 49about this part
- Share
- 58%of 84 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 78,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 49 complaints about the steering of the 2014 Acura RLX, 58% of the 84 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“. I have a 2014 RLX with paws. After turning left I have a problem where the rear wheels turn while the car was going straight down a street causing the rear end to kick out, kind of like what happens to the rear wheels when driving a car losing traction while turning on a wet surface.”
NHTSA complaint #11415769, filed 2021-05, 89,750 miles“It was the scariest thing ever I was driving on the highway in the car with my son when my vehicle started decelerating what a very dangerous thing to happen . I purchased the car 94 days from the date of this incident. I took it to the Acura dealer which they said it wasn't covered under warranty. The recall for front collision warning light that comes on was not done ever on this car . …”
NHTSA complaint #11203292, filed 2019-04, 80,000 miles“While driving and turning left or right the car feels like the backend is coming around to the front of car, then I have to hold the steering while tight because it feels like I'm gonna loose control of the car then it'll straighten back up. I can be driving on the streets or on the highway the same thing. And since I've had the car it has had a roaring noise in the rear end and I have bought new tires and every shop I have taken it to they say it's the tires but I know that's not so.”
NHTSA complaint #11255818, filed 2019-09, 50,000 miles“The 2014 Acura RLX introduced Acura's new paws system (precision all wheel steering). The rear wheels turn slightly in the direction of the car and are controlled by the vehicle not the driver (driver controls only the standard front wheel steering). This new technology sounds like an upgrade in theory and may even be in cases at high speeds with the rear wheels turning ever so slightly. However, I have experienced numerous occasions where it feels like I do not have control of the vehicle from my driver's seat. …”
NHTSA complaint #11243475, filed 2019-08, 79,000 miles“The last month or so, I have had issues with the rear end fishtailing for a few seconds that would correct itself. Today after I pulled out of work, the car fishtailed when I was entering the highway. All the warning lights started flashing-paws, brake assist,power steering, hill,lane departure,etc. The power to engine was cut, steering wheel alignment off. Very scary on a 65 MPH highway. I got to my garage and they checked it out. The error codes showed rear wheel steering but nothing further. They had no idea what caused and how to fix. The code did not help. …”
NHTSA complaint #11338028, filed 2020-07, 111,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10241470Aug 21, 2023Warranty Extension - Under certain circumstances, abnormal noise may be heard from the rear when driving straight or making small side-to-side turning movements with the steering…
- 10239513Jul 14, 2023Owner Notification Letter - Under certain circumstances, abnormal noise may be heard from the rear when driving straight or making small side-to-side turning movements with the…
- 10239512Jul 14, 2023Owner Notification Letter - Under certain circumstances, abnormal noise may be heard from the rear when driving straight or making small side-to-side turning movements with the…
- 10237813Jun 11, 2023Service Bulletin - Due to manufacturing errors, abnormal noise may be heard from the rear when driving straight or making small side-toside turning movements with the steering…
- 10237815Jun 9, 2023Service Bulletin - Due to manufacturing errors, abnormal noise may be heard from the rear when driving straight or making small side-toside turning movements with the steering…
- 10237809Jun 9, 2023Dealer Message - Due to manufacturing errors, abnormal noise may be heard from the rear when driving straight or making small side-to-side turning movements with the steering…
- 10142673Jul 3, 2018Service bulletin - In high ambient temperatures, the steering column screeches or squeals when it moves in or out. Premature wear of the steering column gearbox components.
- 10118013Sep 15, 2017Service bulletin -The steering intermittently pulls to the right while driving. The steering rack is intermittently self-generating a pull to the right because of an EPS…
- 10108806Jun 1, 2017Service bulletin - In high ambient temperatures, the steering column screeches or squeals when it moves in or out. Premature wear of the steering column gearbox components.
- 10086962Oct 5, 2016Service bulletin - in high ambient temperatures, the steering column screeches or squeals when it moves in or out, potentially caused by premature wear of the steering column…
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2014 Acura RLX
17 complaintsElectronic stability control
12 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsForward collision avoidance
6 complaintsLane departure
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsBrakes
3 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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