How many electrical system complaints does the 2014 Acura MDX have?

NHTSA lists 39 electrical system complaints for the 2014 Acura MDX, making up 23% of the 170 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2014 Acura MDX electrical system?

Yes. NHTSA recall 25V259000, reported in 2025, and recall 19V256000, reported in 2019, both cover moisture entering the tailgate lid light assembly and wiring harness on 2014-2020 and 2014-2019 MDX models, which can cause interior and exterior lights to fail.

At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2014 MDX?

The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2014 MDX is 17,000 miles.

Are the electrical problems dangerous?

NHTSA records associated with this vehicle's overall complaints include 1 crash, 2 fires, and 4 injuries, though these are not all specifically tied to the electrical system complaints.

How does the 2014 MDX compare to other years for electrical complaints?

The 2014 MDX's 23% share of electrical complaints is higher than years like 2011 (13%), 2016 (12%), and 2018 (18%), but lower than 2013 (38%) and 2025 (46%).

2014 Acura MDX Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 39 electrical system complaints for the 2014 Acura MDX, 23% of its 170 total complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 17,000. Two related recalls cover tailgate lid light wiring affected by moisture intrusion.

Electrical System complaints: 39; 23% of 170
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 4
Median mileage: 17,000 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Multiple warning lights (check engine, lane departure, power steering) appear at startup, sometimes traced to a loose plug.
The touchscreen infotainment system is reported as slow and laggy, with buttons removed in favor of touch controls.
The back-up camera intermittently stays activated while driving, with dealers unable to diagnose the cause.
Briefly bumping the push-button ignition switch while driving in gear can shut off the engine unexpectedly.
Dash warning lights for brakes, ABS, hill assist, lane departure, and front collision stop working intermittently at various speeds.
The vehicle stalls without warning and fails to restart; in one case a negative cable replacement did not fix a recurring stall at 17,000 miles.

When 2014 Acura MDX electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 12, 2013, latest Aug 19, 2025.

39 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2013 to Aug 2025; peak Jul 2014 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2014 Acura MDX

NHTSA 25V259000Apr 17, 2025Electrical System152,800 vehicles
Interior lighting
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles. Moisture may enter the tailgate lid light assembly and wiring harness, which can cause the interior and exterior lights to fail, including the lid lights, position lights, license plate lights and taillights.
Risk: Vehicle lights that fail to illuminate can decrease visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the wiring and install a fuse harness, replace the lid light, and repair the body dust sealer, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 30, 2025. Owners may contact Acura's customer service at 1-800-382-2238. Acura's number for this recall is FLI. Vehicles included in this recall that were previously repaired under NHTSA recall number 19V-256 will need to have the new remedy completed.
NHTSA 19V256000Mar 28, 2019Electrical System322,897 vehicles
Exterior lighting
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Acura MDX and 2017-2019 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid vehicles. Moisture may enter the tailgate lid lights, possibly causing a loss of the tailgate lid lights and the taillights.
Risk: Loss of the taillights reduces the vehicle's visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Acura will notify owners, and dealers will modify the tailgate lid lights and install updated gaskets and a wiring sub-harness or will replace both tailgate lid lights. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2019. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is M49.

Electrical System complaints by MDX model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201011 (24%)
20119 (13%)
201213 (17%)
201311 (38%)
201439 (23%)
201519 (27%)
201646 (12%)
201750 (20%)
201829 (18%)
201945 (24%)
202045 (20%)
202220 (13%)
20238 (21%)
202411 (28%)
202548 (46%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2014 Acura MDX have?: NHTSA lists 39 electrical system complaints for the 2014 Acura MDX, making up 23% of the 170 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Acura MDX electrical system?: Yes. NHTSA recall 25V259000, reported in 2025, and recall 19V256000, reported in 2019, both cover moisture entering the tailgate lid light assembly and wiring harness on 2014-2020 and 2014-2019 MDX models, which can cause interior and exterior lights to fail.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2014 MDX?: The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2014 MDX is 17,000 miles.
Are the electrical problems dangerous?: NHTSA records associated with this vehicle's overall complaints include 1 crash, 2 fires, and 4 injuries, though these are not all specifically tied to the electrical system complaints.
How does the 2014 MDX compare to other years for electrical complaints?: The 2014 MDX's 23% share of electrical complaints is higher than years like 2011 (13%), 2016 (12%), and 2018 (18%), but lower than 2013 (38%) and 2025 (46%).