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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 5J8TB3H39EL015952 · Checked Oct 17, 2026
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5J8TB3H39EL•••••• 2014 Acura RDX

This build draws 2.3× more complaints than the average 2014 Acura RDX build (11 vs 5).

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234on the model
48builds in total
Most reported Exterior Lighting 11

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Exterior Lighting Jun 2025
While driving I have no headlights. Had bulbs replaced but still doesn’t work. Can’t drive at night since purchased. Have only high beams but very low. While driving almost got in accident. Complaints are numerous on social media for 2014 Acura RDX. No one does anything to fix…
Exterior Lighting Oct 2024
I am the original owner of my 2014 Acura RDX. The main headlights are failing and not emitting enough light making it extremely unsafe to drive. I installed brand new Sylvania H11 Xtravision bulbs. There was no change to the light emitted from the headlight. There is no damage…
Exterior Lighting Jan 2024
The low-beam headlights are extremely dim making it difficult to see while driving at night without using high-beam lights
Exterior Lighting May 2023
These low beam head lights are so dim you can not see the road at night
Exterior Lighting Oct 2020
Headlights problems of the 2014 Acura RDX. Unable to see with headlights at night. I can't see the road. I have escaped couple of accidents luckily
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 5J8TB3H39EL015952 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.