2014 Acura MDX Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 30 brake complaints for the 2014 Acura MDX, 18% of its 170 total complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 11,250. There is no related brake recall on file for this model year. Four crashes, one fire, and two injuries are tied to the reports.
- Brakes complaints
- 30
- 18% of 170
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 11,250 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners describe the brake pedal becoming stiff or 'frozen' and requiring hard, repeated presses to depress before the vehicle would start, often after the car sat parked for a while.
- Some drivers report the brake pedal failing to depress at all while decelerating at highway speed, requiring several stomps before the brakes released and worked.
- Several complaints describe the adaptive cruise control system applying the brakes hard and unexpectedly on its own with no vehicle detected ahead, causing sudden speed loss.
- One owner reported total brake failure with dashboard warnings for low brake fluid, engine stability, and lane departure appearing simultaneously while driving.
- A separate report describes smoke and a fire starting near the front passenger side, behind the glove compartment, linked to the brakes component.
- One driver reported a dashboard brake warning light with an intermittent beeping sound for a few seconds when coming to a sudden stop, which a dealer could not duplicate.
When 2014 Acura MDX brake complaints were filed
First complaint Nov 25, 2013, latest Nov 25, 2025.
Brakes recalls for the 2014 Acura MDX
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes complaints by MDX model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2014 Acura MDX have?
- NHTSA lists 30 brake-related complaints for the 2014 Acura MDX, which is 18% of the 170 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2014 Acura MDX?
- No. The data shows no related recalls listed for brakes on the 2014 Acura MDX.
- At what mileage do brake problems usually appear on the 2014 MDX?
- The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2014 MDX is 11,250 miles.
- Did the 2014 MDX brake issues cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data tied to these brake complaints includes 4 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries.
- Is the 2014 MDX worse for brake complaints than other MDX years?
- Yes, relative to other MDX model years in this data, 2014 has the highest share of brake complaints at 18%, compared to figures like 3% to 12% in most other years.