Body problems of the 2014 Acura MDX

11 problems related to body have been reported for the 2014 Acura MDX. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2014 Acura MDX based on all problems reported for the 2014 MDX.

1 Body problem

Failure Date: 01/21/2026

This car is consistently garaged. It was pulled out one morning and a large sheet of paint peeled off roof while it was sitting in the driveway. This is a major concern as I don't feel comfortable driving the car for fear more will come off, affecting another driver on the highway. I've had to borrow a car until it can be fixed. Spoke to Acura and this is a known issue for this color paint but they will not stand by their product. We have received no information from Acura regarding this issue as they claim.

2 Body problem

Failure Date: 06/23/2024

The white paint on the roof of my car peeled off in huge chunks between the sunroof and the windshield. Acura had extended the warranty on the paint to 8 years from the date in service and ours was fine at the deadline. However, now at 11 years in, the paint has completely failed. It appears that there are a large number of other Acura owners who are having issues with the paint on their white Mdxs, and Acura is in some cases saying that their VIN numbers are not included. It is an obvious problem with the white paint since Acura issued the warranty extension, but the limit was arbitrary and it is ridiculous that a "luxury" SUV has peeling paint that will result in an expensive repair job.

3 Body problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2023

My vehicle was part of a recall and Acura extended warranty protection for the paint between the windshield and sunroof. This was a manufacturer defect with the paint when the car was made. It did not happen to my car until October 2023 and Acura will not fix the paint due to end of the warranty extension that was issued by NHTSA. I was told to contact you from Acura corporate. They said the regulation to not cover any vehicles with this paint issue, was coming from NHTSA. The paint was applied incorrectly when the car was made and it’s causing a big circle of paint to randomly come off of the area of the car between the windshield and sunroof. I’m concerned the paint will continue to chip away and start coming off in large pieces. This is a manufacturer defect and should not be time limited.

4 Body problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2022

Large spot of paint has peeled off, exposing bare metal in front of the sunroof and above the windshield in the center of the roof.

5 Body problem

Failure Date: 09/05/2020

I was driving on a nyc street, going over a speed bump at less than the noted (10 mph) speed when the spare tire broke from the holder and dropped into the path of the following car.

6 Body problem

Failure Date: 06/28/2019

Flames and fire shot out from the front passenger side vents and under the dashboard and glove compartment, engulfing the vehicle into flames resulting in a total loss. The vehicle was in motion on a neighborhood street.

7 Body problem

Failure Date: 08/23/2015

Tl-the contact 2014 Acura ndx. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v417000 (equipment) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Ad.

8 Body problem

Failure Date: 04/20/2015

I got into a parking space, and pushed the brake but the car jumped on to the sidewalk. I removed my foot from the brake and then the car started speeding up. The car crushed through the window of an empty store. I tried to push the brake even harder but it did not work. The car finally stopped when it hit the wall inside the store. I was in a shock. Luckily nobody was injured. I found several similar complaints on the internet but could not find a recall for a similar issue. One of the previous claims states: "Acura is claiming that no problem can be found with our vehicle. " this is an extremely serious safety concern and could result in fatalities. Is there anything else I need to do in order this issue to be investigated seriously?.

9 Body problem

Failure Date: 02/24/2014

Driver side passenger door is not locking properly, we have to use the force like a heavy truck door. It's not safe when kids are sitting inside. Complained to Acura and they say it's not a bug, that's how that door will work. 10 year daughter can not close the door on her own. Every time driver has to use more force to close the door.

10 Body problem

Failure Date: 11/09/2013

Shortly after I purchased this vehicle in 2013, I noticed that their was a loud vibration coming from the front right driver's side near the wheel well when driving at speeds between 30 - 45 mph. This vibration would occur intermittently. When I took the vehicle back in to the Acura dealership, it was stated that they could not duplicate the issue. Two years later, the issue is still occurring and the dealership "can't duplicate". Additionally, noticed that there was bubbling of the front grill chrome paint. Later it became apparent that the left front passenger window panels were warped. Didn't make too much of a fuss about either issue, but in the summer of 2015, while running my car through a car wash, the panel popped off and began flapping in the wind. Returned vehicle to dealership and the window panel was replaced. At this time, I also informed them that the vehicle had begun to start exhibiting issues upon acceleration like it was struggling to gain power. You could also see the rpm indicator began to fluctuate when this issue occurred. This was also happening between 30-45 mph. Dealer performed a diagnostic and said that they were unable to locate any issues. Driving the vehicle does not feel safe. I am afraid that it will lose power while I am driving and cause an accident. I have owned multiple Acuras and the quality of this vehicle is by far the worst of any vehicle that I have ever owned.

11 Body problem

Failure Date: 06/25/2013

We recently purchased (6/25/14) an 2014 Mdx Acura. When the car is in motion (at any speed) and door locks are engaged in the lock position, the door handles open the doors. There is no way to prevent the passenger side door from opening if the inside handle is pulled while the car is in motion. I called the dealer, response was that is the design of the car, I contacted Acura customer care spoke with jeff and was told the same, it's the design of the car to make it easy for the passenger and driver to exit the car. My concern is obvious and the customer care agent agreed, but there is no recourse. If the door handle is pulled while the car is in motion there could be catastrophic injury or accident.


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