2014 Acura MDX Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

26Engine complaints

15.5%Of all 168 complaints

#5Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

STEERING38 · 22.6%

POWER TRAIN26 · 15.5%

SERVICE BRAKES26 · 15.5%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM26 · 15.5%

ENGINE26 · 15.5%

Share of the 168 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2014 Acura MDX overview page.

What owners report

“NOT LONG AFTER PURCHASING VEHICLE USED IT STARTED THIS LURCHING AND HESITATIONS IN MOVEMENT, THIS CAN ALSO BE OBSERVED (THE JUMPS AND HESITATIONS) IN RPMS…”NHTSA complaint 11194245 — filed 04/05/2019

“RECENTLY FACED A SITUATION WHERE I WAS TRAVELING ON A FREEWAY @ 65-70 MPH AND SUDDENLY SUV FLASHED A FCW( FORWARD COLLISION WARNING SYSTEM)…”NHTSA complaint 10871670 — filed 05/31/2016

“BAD BRAKE ROTORS AT 12000 MILES STARTED FACING VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL WHEN MDX HAD 8K MILES ON IT AND AT THAT TIME DEALER TOLD…”NHTSA complaint 10871623 — filed 05/31/2016

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 Acura MDX have engine problems?

Engine is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2014 Acura MDX: 26 of 168 complaints on file (15.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2014 Acura MDX have in total?

168 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 10 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 9 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.