2014 Acura MDX: grinding or squealing brakes

7 of the 172 complaints about the 2014 Acura MDX describe grinding or squealing brakes.

owner complaints: 7
of this car's complaints: 4%
typical mileage: 11,500
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 6 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Grinding or squealing brakes by model year

2025
2
2024
1
2023
1
2022
6
2020
2
2019
1
2018
2
2017
2
2016
12
2015
1
2014
7
2013
1
2012
1
2008
2
2006
5
2005
22
2004
19
2003
3
2002
8
2001
6

What owners say

Filed Nov 25, 2025 · Brakes, Fuel system · LA

Upon startup the following warning lights come on and remain active: Brake System Problem, Power Steering Problem, Hill Start Assist Problem, Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) Problem, Anti-Lock Break System Problem. Additionally, intermittingly a loud grinding noise can be heard from the button of the vehicle.

Filed Dec 29, 2014 · Steering · 7,400 miles · NC

I have an 2014 sh-awd advance with entertainment package. After having vehicle a few months I made a call about noise coming from outside of car when backing and/or pulling forward like doing a 3 point turn. Was told it was normal for this vehicle. I asked when taking vehicle for first maintenance about grinding noise and told that these cars do that and was not a problem. I have been having issues that when pulling forward with wheels only slightly turned that there is a noise and alot of resistance in the steering. On one occasion at around 13,000 miles while parking, the steering made noise and jerked wheel back opposite of way I needed to go almost caused me to hit another car. Taking into service for 2nd maintenance and will once again point out this problem and see if anything can be done because this is happening more frequently and becoming more aggressive with car taking over my steering control.

Filed Nov 8, 2014 · Steering · 12,000 miles · MD

Car put into reverse, wheel cranked all the way, and then noise hits when turning the wheel back other way. Brief grinding noise with steering wheel. Say I back out, and turn the wheel to full lock. Turning wheel to opposite direction causes a brief buzzing noise that's under a second. Doesn't always happen. Notice it most when I pull out in reverse to full lock, go to drive, and turn wheel in other direction. Doesn't matter if I'm in comfort/normal/sport mode. It's almost like something's rubbing/grinding or something. Loud clunk at low speed when turning. Mostly happens when turning into driveway, at about 3 MPH. Took it to dealership to have it checked and was told nothing was wrong or rubbing. Couldn't replicate issue.

Filed Sep 2, 2014 · Engine · 11,500 miles · CA

Hearing grinding/buzzing sound toward left front-side / engine area when driving between 20+ miles per hour. This noise is intermittent but occurs during every commute. Noise occurs quickly then goes away. When driving 2-hours in traffic, heard over 30 grinding/buzzing noises at various speeds. Noise can be subtle to audibly clear from the back-seat. This has been occurring for past month and half, and grinding / buzzing noise is audible at ever commute. At first warranty repair, dealership service rep said that this is coming a common issue for 2014 acura mdx and it's a bulkhead cover strikers and latches issue. Replaced the part without further diagnosis. Took back to dealership second time and test drove with mechanic. Mechanic confirmed the grinding / buzzing noise. Repair did not fix the issue and grinding / buzzing noise is still occurring. Found on youtube and online 2014 acura mdx forums that other 2014 mdx owners are having same issue.

Filed Aug 6, 2014 · Steering · 1,000 miles · CA

Happens more often when exiting a parking space (steering to the max, then going straight) but also when when taking a sharp turn. The steering locks and makes a grinding noise for couple seconds making it very hard to maneuver. The problem as been reproduced and acknowledge by dealer service, but no fix has been applied.

Filed Jul 10, 2014 · Steering · 33,000 miles · CO

On highway going downhill and curves, the steering wheel horribly shakes and vehicle feels very unsafe to drive (wobbly). Felt almost like if brakes were bad but it is not the brake (brakes have almost decent amount of pads). Tires are good too. *tr after the incident, equipped telescoping steering wheel makes loud squeaky noise when it is retracting

Filed Mar 27, 2014 · Engine, Wheels · 300 miles · MD

I have a major safety issue with my 6 month old mdx (less than 5000 miles). The car is making grinding noises and vibrates, intermittently. The dealer has dismissed my claims and made minor modifications with insulation, and hoodclips. Nothing has been done to determine the cause of the problem and they pretend that there is nothing wrong, even though the service manager has heard it on more than one occasion. The care has been brought to the dealership four times over the course of the past 6 months and they have held my car in service for over 30 days. When we attempted to pick up the car last night, there was now a new extremely loud noise with every time I attempted to brake. The on-duty sales manager heard the noise and insisted that I leave the car for service. Today, the dealership is refusing to address this new issue, and still ignoring the old issue, which was caused while my car was in their service department for the past month. The car is unsafe to drive and I feel taken advantage of by acura. The dealership is also saying "their hands are tied." I have attempted to call their national customer service line and they have given me the run around, insisting that all of their supervisors and case manager are in meetings. How do I address this issue? Please help in this matter. If you read on-line many other people are having issues with the newly redesigned 2014 mdx, produced at a new alabama plant. Acura needs to recall this model, before people are killed on the road.