2014 Acura MDX Specifications

Specifications

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Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	AWD
SH-AWD
Body / Chassis :	Steel unit body
Production Years for Series :	2014 - 2021
Price :	MSRP: $42,290-56,505 Invoice: $40,081
Weight :	4025 lbs \| 1825.709 kg
MPG City :	18
MPG Highway :	27
Combined MPG :	21.00
Introduced At :	2013 New York International Auto Show

Engine & Transmission

V 6 \| i-VTEC V-6 with Variable Cylinder Management
Displacement :	3471 cc \| 211.8 cu in. \| 3.5 L.
Power :	290 HP (213.44 KW) @ 6200 RPM
Torque :	267 Ft-Lbs (362 NM) @ 4500 RPM
Bore :	89.0 mm \| 3.504 in.
Stroke :	93.0 mm \| 3.661 in.
Compression :	11.5:1
Construction :	Aluminum block and head
Direct Fuel Injection
Redline :	6800 RPM

Transmission:
6 Automatic

Gear Ratios

1st Gear :	3.359:1
2nd Gear :	2.095:1
3rd Gear :	1.485:1
4th Gear :	1.065:1
5th Gear :	0.754:1
6th Gear :	0.556:1

Handling

Safety

NHTSA Crash-Test Results
2014 Acura MDX SUV FWD
Frontal driver :
Frontal passenger :
Side driver :
Side rear passenger :
Rollover 2 Wheel Drive :	Risk of Rollover: 16.4%
2014 Acura MDX SUV AWD
Frontal driver :
Frontal passenger :
Side driver :
Side rear passenger :
Rollover 4 Wheel Drive :	Risk of Rollover: 15.5%

Recall

Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Manufacturer	Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
NHTSA Campaign ID	23V858000
Summary	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.
Consequence	Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed February 5, 2024. A second notice will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Manufacturer	Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
NHTSA Campaign ID	13E040000
Summary	American Honda Motor Co. is recalling certain Trailer Hitch Harness Kits, Part Number 08L91-TZ5-200. These kits are for use in 2014 model year Acura MDX vehicles. The trailer hitch kit has a subharness that is incorrectly wired such that there may be no power supplied to an accessory trailer brake controller.
Consequence	If the trailer brake controller is not powered, when towing a trailer, longer stopping distances could be required, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Honda will notify owners and Acura dealers will correct the trailer hitch subharness wiring, free of charge. The recall began on August 23, 2013. Owners may contact Acura Customer Service at 1-800-382-2238. Honda's number for this campaign is JB2.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Manufacturer	Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Mfr Report Date	20121022
NHTSA Campaign ID	19V256000
Summary	Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Acura MDX and 2017-2019 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid vehicles. Moisture may enter the tailgate lid lights, possibly causing a loss of the tailgate lid lights and the taillights.
Consequence	Loss of the taillights reduces the vehicle's visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy	Acura will notify owners, and dealers will modify the tailgate lid lights and install updated gaskets and a wiring sub-harness or will replace both tailgate lid lights. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2019. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is M49.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Manufacturer	Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Mfr Report Date	20130423
NHTSA Campaign ID	15V417000
Summary	American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Acura MDX and MDX AWD vehicles manufactured April 23, 2013, to December 16, 2014. The affected vehicles have air conditioning compressor clutch drive bolts that may not have received the proper anti-corrosion coating.
Consequence	If a bolt was not coated, it may corrode and break as a result. If the bolt breaks, the compressor clutch plate may separate from the vehicle, possibly becoming a road hazard.
Remedy	Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air conditioning compressor clutch drive bolt and install a new clutch plate if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 7, 2015. Owners may contact Acura client relations at 1-800-382-2238. Honda's number for this recall is JQ7.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	SEAT BELTS
Manufacturer	Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Mfr Report Date	20130423
NHTSA Campaign ID	14V639000
Summary	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.
Consequence	A seatbelt that does not function increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy	Honda has notified owners, and dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belts, free of charge. The recall began in November 2014. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-800-382-2238. Honda's number for this recall is JK7 for the MKX, and JK8 for the RLX.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING
Manufacturer	Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Mfr Report Date	20130423
NHTSA Campaign ID	15V301000
Summary	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.
Consequence	If the CMBS unexpectedly applies emergency braking force while driving, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy	Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the CMBS software, free of charge. The recall began on July 6, 2015. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-800-382-2238. Honda's numbers for this recall is JQ4, JQ5 and JQ6.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Manufacturer	Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Mfr Report Date	20130506
NHTSA Campaign ID	13V571000
Summary	American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Acura MDX AWD vehicles manufactured May 6, 2013, through October 14, 2013. The bolts that attach the drive shaft to the automatic transmission transfer assembly may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the bolts could loosen possibly allowing the shaft to detach.
Consequence	If the drive shaft detaches while driving it could cause excessive noise and possibly damage the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the drive shaft attaching bolts as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 3, 2014. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009 or visit their website at www.recalls.honda.com. Honda's recall number is JC8.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

2014 Averages

Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$3.30
Total Car Production :	11,660,699

For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2014 Acura MDX? A: The 2014 Acura MDX has a wheelbase size of 111.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2014 Acura MDX? A: The 2014 Acura MDX has a length of 193.60 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2014 Acura MDX? A: The 2014 Acura MDX has a width of 77.20 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2014 Acura MDX have?A: The 2014 Acura MDX has 38.10 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2014 Acura MDX have?A: The 2014 Acura MDX has legroom of 41.40 inches.

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Q: How much did the 2014 Acura MDX cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2014 Acura MDX had an MSRP of $42,290 - $$56,505 (USD).

Q: What engine did the 2014 Acura MDX have? A: The engine powering the 2014 Acura MDX was a V 6 (3471 cc | 211.8 cu in. | 3.5 L.) with 290 HP (213.44 KW) @ 6200 RPM and 267 Ft-Lbs (362 NM) @ 4500 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 2014 Acura MDX have? A: The 2014 Acura MDX had a 6 speed Automatic gearbox.