2014 Acura RDX exterior lighting problems
162 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2014 Acura RDX — 67% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Head lights are so dim that I had to pull off side of road to see if they were even on. They were on, but absolutely úseles on dark road way because they are so dim thus making driving at night very dangerous. . Problem started about 85,000 miles. I cannot safely drive at night in this vehicle.”
filed Sep 1, 2026
“The contact owns a 2014 Acura RDX. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver’s and passenger’s side headlights were very dim. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the…”
filed Aug 4, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other RDX years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 RDX | 1 | 5% |
| 2021 RDX | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 RDX | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 RDX | 4 | 1% |
| 2018 RDX | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 RDX | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 RDX | 338 | 82% |
| 2013 RDX | 89 | 55% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2014 Acura RDX
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.