2014 Acura MDX steering problems
38 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2014 Acura MDX — 22% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“OnXXX I was sold an “As is” vehicle under a Christmas special that was deemed unsafe to drive by a licensed mechanic a week later because of the rear subframe is bent from premature corrosion the dealer denied knowing anything about it but i submitted a case with FLHSMV because under the Florida…”
filed Jun 13, 2026
“my daughter drove the vehicle for an appointment. Parked it went in and upon return, started it but could not turn the steering wheel. It was nearly impossible to turn the wheel. When turned with force, it would vibrate. Message popped up stating "Power Steering System (EPS) Problem". I had it…”
filed Dec 17, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other MDX years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 MDX | 2 | 3% |
| 2024 MDX | 4 | 11% |
| 2023 MDX | 4 | 11% |
| 2022 MDX | 18 | 13% |
| 2020 MDX | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 MDX | 5 | 3% |
| 2018 MDX | 3 | 2% |
| 2017 MDX | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 MDX | 12 | 3% |
| 2015 MDX | 8 | 11% |
| 2013 MDX | 3 | 10% |
| 2012 MDX | 2 | 3% |
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.