2014 Acura MDX exterior lighting problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2014 Acura MDX — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Headlights somehow may be taking on moisture. The clarity is down to almost nothing. Driving at night is unsafe! The RPM’s have never been smooth or consistent. There is almost a micro-revving effect. I’ve had all of the fluids and filters changed…… dealership thought it was a recall.”
filed Aug 19, 2025
“The contact owns a 2014 Acura MDX. The contact stated that while approaching the vehicle after the vehicle had been started, the contact noticed that the taillights were inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the taillights…”
filed Apr 29, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Moisture may enter the tailgate lid lights, possibly causing a loss of the tailgate lid…Campaign 19V256000 · Mar 28, 2019
Related service bulletins
Owner Notification Letter - An uneven sealing surface allows moisture to enter the inner taillight(s), causing one or both of the inner taillights not to work.
ONL6L806042025 Form · Other · issued Jun 5, 2025Owner Notification Letter - An uneven sealing surface allows moisture to enter the inner taillight(s), causing one or both of the inner taillights not to work.
ONL6L806042025 Letter · Other · issued Jun 5, 2025Owner Notification Letter - An uneven sealing surface allows moisture to enter the inner taillight(s), causing one or both of the inner taillights not to work.
ONL6M606032025 Form · Other · issued Jun 4, 2025Owner Notification Letter - An uneven sealing surface allows moisture to enter the inner taillight(s), causing one or both of the inner taillights not to work.
ONL6M606032025 Letter · Other · issued Jun 4, 2025
Exterior Lighting problems in other MDX years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 MDX | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 MDX | 7 | 3% |
| 2019 MDX | 5 | 3% |
| 2018 MDX | 5 | 3% |
| 2017 MDX | 5 | 2% |
| 2016 MDX | 9 | 2% |
| 2015 MDX | 6 | 9% |
| 2013 MDX | 3 | 10% |
| 2012 MDX | 2 | 3% |
| 2011 MDX | 3 | 4% |
| 2010 MDX | 2 | 4% |
| 2009 MDX | 6 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2014 Acura MDX
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.