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#BS-2014-ACURLX-5ECF

2014 Acura Rlx

Based on reports from 129 owners and 5 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
129
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Recalls
5
TSBs
188
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 129 complaints, 3 crashes, 0 fires, and 5 recalls. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.

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Top reported problems

1

rattle in the suspension

5 complaints • Severity 6.4/10

$X,XXX
2

fishtails skids randomly

4 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
3

infotainment system not working properly

2 complaints • Severity 7/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the SteeringHIGH

45 owners reported steering issues — failures commonly reported around 60K miles.

!Inspect the SuspensionMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

22
0–30K
17
30–60K
23
60–90K
10
90–120K
5
120–150K
2
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (23 reports) • Median: 60K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Steering (45 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Where the complaints fall

Steering45 (35%)
Suspension15 (12%)
Stability Control12 (9%)
Electrical8 (6%)
Wheels & Tires6 (5%)
Engine5 (4%)
Other5 (4%)
Collision Avoidance5 (4%)

2014 Acura Rlx: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 35% of all reports filed for the 2014 Acura Rlx, with 45 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 60,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 60K-mile mark.

Suspension Issues

Suspension complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2014 Acura Rlx, with 15 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Stability Control Issues

Stability Control complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2014 Acura Rlx, with 12 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to stability control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2014 Acura Rlx, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2014 Acura Rlx. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (5 recalls)

13V622000Jan 2014

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.

14V639000Oct 2014

SEAT BELTS

American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Acura MDX vehicles manufactured April 23, 2013, to August 25, 2014, and 2014 Acura RLX vehicles manufactured November 5, 2012, to November 25, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the driver and front passenger seat belt may not extend or retract in low temperatures.

14V792000Feb 2015

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Acura RLX vehicles manufactured November 22, 2012, to January 30, 2014, 2015 Acura RLX vehicles manufactured June 4, 2014, to November 18, 2014, and 2014 Acura RLX Hybrid vehicles manufactured November 5, 2013, to July 25, 2014. An aluminum film applied to the inner reflector of the headlight may experience adhesion issues causing the film to delaminate. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

15V301000Jul 2015

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Acura MDX 2WD and AWD, RLX and 2014 Acura RLX Hybrid vehicles. In certain driving conditions, the Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) may incorrectly interpret certain roadside objects such as metal fences or metal guardrails as obstacles and unexpectedly apply the brakes.

23V858000Mar 2024

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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This is the worst model year for the Acura Rlx according to owner complaint data. The biggest problem area is wheels / hubs.

2014 Acura Rlx vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

129

Class avg

215

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical midsize cars vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 129 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 5 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2014 Acura Rlx: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2014 Acura Rlx?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2014 Acura Rlx is related to the steering, with 45 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2014 Acura Rlx reliable?
The 2014 Acura Rlx has 129 complaints, 3 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2014 Acura Rlx problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2014 Acura Rlx have any recalls?
Yes, the 2014 Acura Rlx has 5 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Acura Rlx problems start?
Based on 79 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 60,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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