The Lemon Index2014 Acura RDX.
The 2014 Acura RDX is better than average by owner complaints: 56 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 83, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about airbags, it has 3 recalls, and it gets 22 to 23 mpg combined. The best Acura RDX year is 2018.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 244 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Acura RDX year. 2014 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 21K to 88K miles on the car (56 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- lights complaints mostly came at 60K–110K miles
Recalls 3
- fuel system, gasoline 2023
The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
- airbags 2019
The affected vehicles received a replacement driver air bag inflator as part of a previous Takata inflator recall remedy or a replacement driver air bag module containi.
- airbags 2016
The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Acura told dealers about
Acura sent dealers 133 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Service bulletin - there is a pop or clunk from the rear suspension when driving on a rough…
- An investigation into cause of noise, ticking, clicking, rattling, or tapping, in steering column
- An investigation into steering column noise (clicking, tapping, ticking or rattling), when…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- OpenDesiccated air bag inflator rupture2021
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acura RDX SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Acura RDX SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $3450–3600 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.5L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
Takata recall. Manufacturer has failed or is unable to remedy this safety recall (airbag inflator recalls). It was promised to fix in summer 2016
2014 Acura RDX owner · NHTSA complaint 10904738
More owner reports
Takata recall. Told by Acura dealer to disable the front airbag. I told them no. They said they would call beck and I have not heard from them yet.
NHTSA complaint 10899132
Quick answers
Is the 2014 Acura RDX reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew 1.2× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 83; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Acura RDX year by this measure is 2018.
What are the most common 2014 Acura RDX problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are airbags (70%), suspension (7%) and speed control (5%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2014 Acura RDX have?
3 safety recalls (latest: fuel system, gasoline). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2014 Acura RDX get?
22 to 23 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2014 Acura RDX safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2014 Acura RDX problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 21,000 and 88,800 miles. The middle report was at 60,000 miles, from 56 complaints.
Does the 2014 Acura RDX have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2014 Acura RDX cost in fuel a year?
About $3450 to $3600 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2014 Acura RDX have?
3.5L 6-cyl.
What Acura RDX year is better than the 2014?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2018, 2016 and 2013.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works