2014 Acura MDX Reliability ReportKeepScore 78/100 · top failure points · buy or avoid
Quick Facts · 2014 Acura MDX
- Scores 9 points below the strongest nearby year — the 2013 Acura MDX earns a 87.
- The system most likely to surface first: transmission (zf 9hp) (major severity).
- Has 8 NHTSA recalls on record — the most notable involves the exterior lighting:tail lights.
2014 Acura MDX: Buy or Avoid?
The 2014 Acura MDX offers a compelling package of luxury, engaging driving dynamics, and a typically strong Honda V6 engine. However, the initial iteration of its 9-speed ZF automatic transmission can be a significant liability, demanding careful scrutiny and a robust service history before purchase. This vehicle can be a smart buy for those willing to address its known weak spots proactively.
Biggest Strengths
- Robust 3.5L V6 engine (barring VCM issues)
- Excellent build quality and material finish
- Sophisticated SH-AWD system for superior handling
2014 Acura MDX — Known Trouble Spots
The systems that break first on the 2014 Acura MDX. Mileage windows, repair costs, and fix-before-you-buy notes are in the full report.
Safety Recalls on the 2014 Acura MDX
8 recalls on record from NHTSA. Check your VIN atnhtsa.gov to see if the repair was performed.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Acura MDX and 2017-2019 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid vehicles. Moisture may enter the tailgate lid lights, possibly causing a loss of the tailgate lid lights and the taillights.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Acura MDX 2WD and AWD, RLX and 2014 Acura RLX Hybrid vehicles. In certain driving conditions, the Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) may incorrectly interpret certain roadside objects such as metal fences or metal guardrails as obstacles and unexpectedly apply the brakes.
What breaks on the 2014 Acura MDX?
Full reliability breakdown — engine, transmission, rust, electrical. With repair costs and mileage danger zones.
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Acura MDX — Year-by-Year Comparison
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