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2014 Acura RLX Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 23 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2014 Acura RLX, 27% of all 84 complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 47,000. A related recall (13V622000) covers rear lower control arm bolts that could loosen or fracture.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
23
27% of 84
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
47,000 mi
Related recalls
1

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

  • Rear end feels loose or drifts unexpectedly at various speeds, sometimes requiring the driver to correct sudden swerving or fishtailing.
  • A rear control arm bolt fractured, causing a rear tire to detach from the vehicle while decelerating.
  • Michelin tires developed bubbling and were not replaced after owners reported the defect to the dealer.
  • Loud clunking, rattling, and vibration from all four wheels at slower speeds, persisting after strut and damper replacements.
  • Moaning or rubbing noise from the rear suspension during turns, linked by some owners to the rear toe actuator and a related service bulletin.
  • Steering feels unstable during turns, with the rear end seeming to swing toward the front before straightening out.

When 2014 Acura RLX suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 14, 2013, latest Sep 1, 2026.

2014 Acura RLX suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month2Oct 2013Jul 2014Aug 2019May 2021Jan 2023Jul 2024Nov 2025
23 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2013 to Sep 2026; peak Jul 2014 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2014 Acura RLX

  1. NHTSA 13V622000Dec 16, 2013Suspension, Wheels & Tires7,387 vehicles

    Suspension:rear

    American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Acura RLX vehicles manufactured August 7, 2012, through November 5, 2013. The bolts that attach the rear lower control arms to the sub-frame of the vehicle may have loosened during transport to dealerships.

    Risk: Loose rear lower control arm bolts may reduce steering ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension lower control arm bolts, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in early January 2014. Customers may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's number for this recall is JD0.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by RLX model year

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

  1. 201423 (27%)
  2. 20152 (18%)
  3. 20162 (33%)
  4. 20172 (67%)
  5. 20180 (0%)
  6. 20190 (0%)
  7. 20200 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Are suspension problems common on the 2014 Acura RLX?
Yes. NHTSA lists 23 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2014 RLX, which is 27% of all 84 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Acura RLX suspension?
Yes, recall 13V622000 covers rear lower control arm bolts that attach to the sub-frame on 2014 RLX vehicles built between August 7, 2012 and November 5, 2013; dealers replace the bolts free of charge.
At what mileage do these suspension issues typically show up?
NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 47,000 at the time of failure for suspension, wheels & tire complaints on the 2014 RLX.
Have these suspension problems caused crashes or injuries?
NHTSA records 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to these suspension complaints for the 2014 RLX.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.