2014 Acura MDX: won't start

7 of the 172 complaints about the 2014 Acura MDX describe won't start.

owner complaints: 7
of this car's complaints: 4%
typical mileage: 79,500
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 37 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Won't start by model year

2025
13
2024
1
2023
1
2022
2
2020
2
2019
4
2018
5
2017
3
2016
10
2015
1
2014
7
2013
1
2010
1
2009
4
2008
2
2007
4
2002
1

What owners say

Filed Feb 8, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · 123,000 miles · TX

When attempting to start the vehicle, there was only a repetitive click, click, click sound. The engine would not turn over. This indicated a battery issue that was contradicted by the fact that everything else was working I.e. Horn, lights, blower, radio. A quick search of the internet diagnosed the problem as an issue with the hands free module weakening the battery just enough to not start.

Filed Nov 13, 2019 · Electrical, Steering · 81,000 miles · MN

Eps ! Pop up as I try to start my car. Power n light is on as normal but won't start, steering wheel lock

Filed Dec 28, 2017 · Driver assistance, Engine · 79,500 miles · FL

Vehicle would not start initially and displayed several error codes once it finally started. Once I began driving it did not have normal steering control and seemed as the transmission had problems. It wouldn't accelerate normally and the rpms ran higher than usual. There was no difference when I switched between normal and sport mode like usual. The n orlando auto nation acura stated the issues were caused by a bad battery but it was serviced a week prior at auto nation honda and the battery tested good (see attached image). They replaced the battery and cleared the error codes but it seems like the steering is still loose and still has poor acceleration compared to before the issue with the error codes. I am very concerned about these issues for the safety of my family. It has been two days since the battery has been replaced and plan to return to address these issues soon as possible. Please see attached photos.

Filed Dec 28, 2017 · Driver assistance, Engine · 79,500 miles · FL

Filed Nov 19, 2017 · Steering · 45,000 miles · VA

Power steering (eps) system problem. Is a message being displayed on the car dashboard. The car will not start. This is the second time in 2 years where we had the same issue. This problem makes the car difficult to drive and control.

Filed Feb 2, 2015 · Electrical, Steering · 7,000 miles · NY

All dash lights came on and power steering went. Dealership says it is okay and a misfire. 2/2/15 same thing happened, awd, power steering, and brakes went. Then the car stopped running and wouldn't start. An hour later it started again and alarms were off. The dealership also had to replace the transmission at 4k miles. Car doesn't sense key sometimes and won't start. Locks on its own. Heated seats won't turn on/off. Car makes weird noise when making sharp turns and wheels pull straight.

Filed Feb 8, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · 16,000 miles · CO

Brake pedal gets really stiffen up and car won't start unless I depress the brake really really hard. Seems like faulty brake system. This happens when the vehicle has been left sitting for awhile. Happening frequently now.