Warning problems of the 2014 Acura RLX

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

1 Warning problem

Failure Date: 03/04/2026

Per Acura service bulletin 23-022, dated June 9th 2023, Acura extended a warranty on the rear steering actuators that were admitted to be “manufacturer error” parts, to extend 10 years from purchase date. In my opinion any part that is known to have manufacturer defects that effect the primary rear wheel drive system that effects almost all safety systems on the vehicle to include limp mode on a highway needs to be replaced, this is a large safety issue. Fact; Honda admits manufacturers errors on parts. Fact; Honda recognizes the issue and issues a service bulletin. Fact; Honda extends the duration to repair the manufacturing defective part. Fact; Honda denies claims ( even when vehicle safety is a concern) after the 10 year deadline fact; most average 2014 cars driven 12,500 miles per year have roughly 125,000 miles in 10 years and the manufacturer error was realized most likely due to usage. My 2014 now 12 years old has just recently realized the manufacturer error at 81,000 miles and Honda will not honor repairs for their errors. Facts; google; “is it safe to drive my Acura Rlx with a defective precision all wheel steering actuator”…safety concerns realized. Facts; NHTSA is in place to keep the consumers safe and the manufacturers held accountable for repairs, let’s face it the service bulletin is just a way for manufacturers to appear proactive while turning out defective unsafe parts.

2 Warning problem

Failure Date: 07/06/2024

When I make left or right turns in a round about the words brake pop up on dash board, the car slows like it's loosing power and several different things pop up saying forward collision, lane departure warning, emergency brake failure and a couple more warnings telling me to turn off the car and park the car. The steering wheel gets stuck to the side even though the car is driving straight then the tires will jerk the car and the wheel will straighten back up.

3 Warning problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2023

While driving on the highway at about 65/70mph, my seatbelts locked and the emergency brakes engaged along with the lane departure warning and a couple other warning lights I’ve never seen. This has happened approximately 3 times.

4 Warning problem

Failure Date: 07/29/2023

I have a serious safety issue with my 2014 Acura Rlx. While driving, the rear wheel intermittently kicks out, causing the entire vehicle to swerve unpredictably. This poses a significant safety risk to myself, passengers, and other road users. The rear wheel kicks out, leading to sudden swerving of the vehicle. I believe this is related the the rear toe actuators and paw-s system. I first noticed this issue in July 2023 and sought assistance from Acura. At first the dealership denied that my car was affected by their service bulletin 23-022. I knew I had an issue and called and created a case with Acura. I drove my car as little as possible last year. Last month, I had an issue which made my car only drive under 50mph and all these lights popped up on my instrument panel: it read: vehicle stability assist (vsa) problem, forward collision warning (fcw) electric power steering problem, brake. I brought my car in to my regular mechanic. He showed me the codes on my car showed the service bulletin. I then took my car back to Acura dealership (June 17th). Acura identified the issue as related to rear toe actuators. Acura called me and informed me that I was outside of their warranty period even thought I started the case with them last year. The estimated cost exceeds $3,000, which I find financially burdensome. The safety issue persists despite Acura's negligence and puts me and my family and other drivers at risk, necessitating urgent intervention to prevent potential accidents. Service bulletins: reference to Acura service bulletin 23-022 addressing similar issues. Communication with Acura/Honda: case numbers: case 14025611 please help me in investigating this safety issue and determining if it warrants further action, such as a safety recall or investigation into Acura's handling of the matter. I believe this issue may affect other owners of the 2014 Acura Rlx or other Rlx owners up to the year 2020 and poses a safety risk that requires immediate attention.


Other Lane Departure related problems of the 2014 Acura RLX

Warning problems
4
Assist problems
1


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