2014 Acura MDX Structure & Body Problems
NHTSA lists 16 Structure & Body complaints for the 2014 Acura MDX, 9% of that year's 170 total complaints. Owners reported door locking/handle problems, water intrusion, peeling roof paint, and a liftgate/spare-tire issue; median mileage at failure was 9,150 miles. A related rear subframe recall (26V365000) covers 2014-2020 MDX units sold in certain states.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 16
- 9% of 170
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 9,150 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical body and structure symptoms owners report
- Door handles allow doors to open while the vehicle is in motion even when the locks are engaged, with no way to disable this from inside.
- Driver-side door requires excessive force to close and lock properly, described by one owner as needing truck-door-level effort.
- Moisture enters through door seals and the rear liftgate tail light area, leading to window freezing, handle failure, and unaddressed water intrusion.
- Paint on the roof between the windshield and sunroof bubbles and later peels off in large chunks, with owners saying the issue appeared after the extended paint warranty period ended.
- The liftgate obstruction sensor is set with high back pressure, raising concern about a pinch-point hazard for fingers and hands.
- The spare tire has broken loose from its holder while driving over a speed bump, dropping into the path of another vehicle.
When 2014 Acura MDX body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 13, 2014, latest Jun 23, 2026.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2014 Acura MDX
- NHTSA 26V365000Jun 4, 2026Structure & Body880,514 vehicles
Structure:frame and members
American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023 Ridgeline, 2019-2023 Passport, and 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles that were sold in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. The rear subframe may corrode at the suspension mounting points, which can result in rear suspension component failure.
Risk: Failure of rear suspension components, such as the rear control arm, can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear subframe and install a rear subframe reinforcement kit and, as necessary, repair or replace the rear subframe components, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in the fall of 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are AOU and AOT. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 10, 2026.
Structure & Body complaints by MDX model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
- 20055 (3%)
- 20066 (7%)
- 20073 (3%)
- 200811 (22%)
- 20095 (10%)
- 20108 (18%)
- 20115 (7%)
- 20126 (8%)
- 20131 (3%)
- 201416 (9%)
- 201510 (14%)
- 201623 (6%)
- 201712 (5%)
- 20187 (4%)
- 20195 (3%)
- 20204 (2%)
- 20227 (5%)
- 20233 (8%)
- 20242 (5%)
- 20251 (1%)
Frequently asked questions
- How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2014 Acura MDX have?
- NHTSA lists 16 Structure & Body complaints for the 2014 MDX, which is 9% of the 170 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall related to Structure & Body issues on the 2014 MDX?
- Yes. Recall 26V365000, reported June 4, 2026, covers 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles sold in certain states for a rear subframe issue; dealers inspect the rear subframe and install a reinforcement kit, repairing or replacing parts as needed.
- At what mileage do Structure & Body problems typically show up on the 2014 MDX?
- The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2014 MDX is 9,150 miles.
- Were there any crashes, fires, or injuries linked to these complaints?
- NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 1 fire, and 0 injuries among the Structure & Body complaints for the 2014 MDX.
- How does the 2014 MDX compare to other years for this problem area?
- The 2014 MDX had 16 Structure & Body complaints (9% share), lower in count than 2016's 23 complaints but higher in share than 2013's 1 complaint (3% share).