2014 Acura MDX: jerking or lurching

Filed Apr 27, 2026 · Fuel system · GA

Car jerked badly on highway when trying to accelerate. It puckered to a stop after a few hours. But started in a few mins and we got home. Mechanic suggested that fuel pressure is low. No repair done. But problem did not surface again for a little bit. Now emissions problem light has come on. This is the third time in 4 months. Once again mechanic suggested low fuel pressure and also pointed to the recall. Writing to request being included

Filed May 3, 2024 · Steering · PA

The contact owns a 2014 Acura MDX. The contact stated that while driving at 15 MPH, the steering wheel jerked to the left. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was not available.

Filed Oct 18, 2022 · Transmission · 175,000 miles · MS

The contact owns a 2014 Acura MDX. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle was jerking upon acceleration and deceleration. An unknown warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the transmission control module (TCM) software was updated, and the transmission fluid was flushed; however, the failure reoccurred while driving. The vehicle was taken to a local Pep Boys where it was diagnosed that the transmission control valve solenoid had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer who provided the same diagnostic information. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 175,000.

Filed Oct 6, 2019 · Engine · 40,000 miles · VA

The car sputters and lurches between 30-40 MPH or so. It can't maintain speed. You have to speed up or slow down significantly for it to stop. It's ridiculous and annoying that a 45-50,000 dollar car would do this. The car has been doing it since the day we bought it. Also needed to mention the audible ticking the engine makes when idling. Why hasn't something been done about this considering many people have complained of this issue????

Filed Apr 5, 2019 · Acceleration, Engine · 60,000 miles · GA

Not long after purchasing vehicle used it started this lurching and hesitations in movement, this can also be observed (the jumps and hesitations) in rpms on the tac. This is occurring consistently primarily when driving between 30-40 MPH; this does not stop unless you accelerate quickly or allow your speed to drop below 20 MPH

Filed Mar 27, 2017 · Acceleration · 30,000 miles · PA

Vehicle hesitates with acceleration and does not maintain constant speed. With acceleration, the vehicle hesitates and then lurches suddenly. The vehicle fails to maintain a constant velocity, especially going up a slight grade, most noticeably at 35mph and 45mph.

Filed Jun 30, 2016 · Acceleration · 26,000 miles · NY

As the vehicle being driven, it occasionally lurches. As the vehicle produces these sudden stops and accelerations during the normal driving (local streets and highways), I, as a driver, temporarily lose the control of the car. Consequently, this car lurching situation may lead to the driver losing a temporary or complete control of the vehicle which could ultimately cause a collision.

Filed Nov 30, 2015 · Acceleration, Electrical · 58,500 miles · MD

First, I have had the vehicle for a little over a year. I have driven to florida and nc without issue. Today will be the 4th time taking my car to the acura dealership in less than 3 months. Today the car started to kickback when I reach 20mph. Also, at 80mph the car is jerky when I accelerate or decrease and go again. Also when I release the gas, the speed decreases quickly as opposed to gradually. Around 60mph the car tends to have a slight jerk which ive notified acura but they said I need a wheel alignment which ive done. The issue prior was all the lights in the dash came on the the drive function was almost paused while the vehicle was in motion. Acura claimed the issue was minor yet I am going again today. Prior to that issue, something near the tires was scratching or something which they claimed the issue was fixed. What LED me to the dealership the first time was the vehicle was jerky at different times while accelerating. Acura performed a software upgrade which fixed the issue for a couple days. At some point, the vehicle needs to be re-assessed and possibly totaled out or something. I have 3 kids and always on the run. I used to trust acura and the reliability but the issues seem to get worse and worse.

Filed Feb 10, 2015 · Acceleration · TX · crash

2014 acura mdx. The consumer stated while entering the garage, the vehicle lurched forward and would not respond to the brake. *mw the vehicle went through the back of the garage and caused significant damage to the consumers home and 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 Dec 15, 2014 · Acceleration · TX · crash

S10 appropriate handling- letter to the secretary from re copy of letter to acura USA vice president john mendel regarding 2014 acura mdx throttle problem and requesting inspection to ensure safety *tgw the consumer stated on the morning of november 17, 2014, while entering the garage, the vehicle lurched forward and would not respond to the brake. The vehicle went through the back of the garage and caused significant damaged to her home and the vehicle.