3.4

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
38,630 miles

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2014 Acura MDX Owner Comments

problem #10

Feb 282022

MDX

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Back LEFT inner tail light assembly strip and RIGHT Outer LED strip tail light assembly damaged by water moisturizer getting inside of them.

- Springfield , MA, USA

problem #9

Sep 192021

MDX

  • miles
The outside rear taillight was FULL of water. I discovered this when going to replace bulbs I thought were just burned out. In fact one of the bulbs was shattered I presume from the water reaching the hot light. The taillight is non functional and I will have to take it to be repaired/replaced. I should not have to pay for what is very clearly an manufacturer defect that compromises safe vehicle operations. Acura did a recall for the interior tail light for this same issue, but did not include the outer taillight. A simple google search shows this is not an isolated incident but rather a major problem.

- Middletown, MD, USA

problem #8

Apr 262019

MDX

  • 195,000 miles
The driver side head lights are brighter than the passenger side head lights. I get bright lighted all the time. It looks like my bright lights are on and their not. The from air conditioning / heat fan works off and on. The blower is acting up. The back heat fan ( blower) works all the time. I have to crack the front windows and fly down the highway to get the front fan to work.

- West Chester, OH, USA

problem #7

Oct 152019

MDX

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Drivers side rear taillight on quarter panel. Seals failed and filled with water rendering driving light to malfunction. Told dealer about problem and they said recall only affected inner rear hatch lights. Car is garaged its whole life. Clearly a manufacturing defect. Must have happened much previously than noticed at dealer.

- West Newbury, MA, USA

problem #6

Oct 012019

MDX 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 72,300 miles
The consumer owns a 2014 Acura MDX. The consumer stated that they had received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 19V256000 (exterior lighting). The consumer stated that the tail lights were filled with water and became inoperable. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to curry Acura (685 central park ave, scarsdale, NY 10583, (914) 472-6800) where it was diagnosed that the tail lights needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case numbe, but did not assist. The failure mileage was 72,300.

- New Rochelle, NY, USA

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problem #5

May 012019

MDX

  • 69,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Acura MDX. The contact stated that moisture entered the rear driver's side liftgate tail light. There was no warning indicator illuminated. An unknown local dealer was notified and did not assist. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 69,000.

- Grundy, VA, USA

problem #4

May 152019

MDX

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Tail and stop lights collecting moisture. Possibly result in: A blown fuse, which disables the front and rear position lights, reduces vehicle visibility and increases risk of a crash. Continental Acura of naperville and Acura atomobile division of americasn Honda motor company refuse to replace it.

- Aurora, IL, USA

problem #3

Oct 242018

MDX

  • miles
In October of 2018, both my right side hatch/lid tail light assembly and body tail light assembly filled with water rendering them both inoperative. Dealer replace both hatch and body tail light which I paid for out of pocket. Dealer service manager reported that both light assemblies had scratches which allowed water to penetrate even though no scratches were evident. After replacement, I requested that the original failed lights be given back to me. After inspection there were no scratches or defects. The gaskets however were loose and worn. Subsequently, the hatch/lid tail light assembly was covered by recall due to water penetrating inside the lends. Acura dealer again replace/repaired both hatch tail lights per recall. The body tail lights were not under recall and were not repaired even though one had to be replace earlier due to same water issue.body tail lights/gasket is also defective. Gaskets/lights need to be recalled and replaced/repaired.

- Maumelle, AR, USA

problem #2

Jul 062018

MDX

  • 50,000 miles
Headlight assembly leaking and holding water causing degraded illumination and short circuit hazard. This is known recall issue with Acura tsl headlight assembly and Acura MDX tail lamps, both made of similar construction.

- Cedar Park, TX, USA

problem #1

Dec 082014

MDX

  • miles
First, many new vehicles install halogen head lamps, some of them are white in color. These head lamps are exceptionally bright. I live in California where there is law restricting the brightness of these lamps. I strongly believe that some of these head lamps are overly bright because it blinds my eyes at night. One model in particular is the new 2013, 2014 prius. I wonder if they pass the requirement of law of all the states. Second, most of the models manufactured by Acura and Mercedes Benz installed frog lights and by default, the frog is turned on without the head lamp. This violates law in California. I am not sure where to file complain, but hope you can redirect to the appropriate party. This concerns drives safety. Thank you very much.

- Danville, CA, USA

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