NHTSA Data Explorer

Acura MDX

Data refreshed June 26, 2026

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Complaints

3,158

Active records

Recalls

47

Active records

TSBs

1,361

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

129

Crashes

144

Fires

48

Top reported issues — Acura MDX

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Operating state

1,517

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

658

Condition issue

594

Performance issue

557

Reporting mechanism

556

Noise

470

Driver assistance issue

380

Vibration/harshness

368

Engine behavior

344

Braking behavior

239

Safety restraint issue

217

Starting behavior

169

Fluid issue

165

Electrical issue

131

Steering behavior

111

Thermal issue

98

Access/entry issue

79

Safety restraint behavior

77

Infotainment behavior

69

Powering on/off behavior

69

Lighting behavior

68

Recent change

34

Smell

33

Ride/handling behavior

32

HVAC behavior

20

Wiper/washer behavior

14

Communication/network issue

7

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2022 ACURA MDX

Filed Jun 23, 2026


My 2022 Acura AWD MDX with 95795 miles lost the power to the rear wheels. The spline between the transmission and the transfer case stripped. The transmission and transfer case had to be replaced for $14,442.37. I had Assurant for extended warranty, and they reluctantly paid most of the repair. The shop said this was the first non-turbo (sport) model they have heard of breaking. I believe there are several complaints filed about this issue. I'm retired and travel a fair amount in the mountains.

2022 ACURA MDX

Filed Jun 23, 2026


MY VEHICLE 2022 ACURA TYPE S HAS A TRANSMISSION SYSTEM PROBLEM, BLIND SPOT INFO PROBLEM, AND A ALL WHEEL DRIVE PROBLEM THAT ONLY MY FRONT WHEE;S MAY BE POWERED. IT LOOKS LIKE THE TRANSFER CASE MAYBE FAILING. MY VEHICLE ONLY HAS 25,000 MILES ON IT AND IS ABOUT TO BE OUT OF WARRANTY

2014 ACURA MDX

Filed Jun 23, 2026


I discovered my back taillight is foggy and the lights are not seen. Capital City Honda provided an estimate: driver side taillight assembly replacement. Foggy taillight assembly affecting brightness and visibility. Cost $639.99 I then discovered there is a recall for moisture getting into the taillight causing this problem. Honda said my VIN is not included, but suggested I take it back to Capital City Honda to write a diagnosis, which I did and which is attached. Honda advised me today…

2020 ACURA MDX

Filed Jun 23, 2026


Collision Mitigation, Automatic Cruise Control, and Lane Keep Assist features disabled. Safety equipment failure.

2025 ACURA MDX

Filed Jun 23, 2026


Brakes are too soft . Hard to bring the car to a halt without crashing unless you are at very long distance . Brakes engage at a very low level . Dealer says everything is OK and can't do anything about it . Car is dangerous to drive.

2019 ACURA MDX

Filed Jun 22, 2026


On [XXX], while traveling at highway speeds on [XXX], the vehicle suffered a sudden, complete loss of engine propulsion. The vehicle rapidly decelerated, refused to respond to accelerator input, and forced itself into a dangerous Limp Mode in live traffic, creating an immediate highway safety hazard. Multiple warning messages illuminated on the dashboard. The vehicle was towed to Mile High Acura under Repair Order #[XXX]. Diagnostic testing pulled stored Code P0087 for Low Fuel Pressure at the…

2018 ACURA MDX

Filed Jun 22, 2026


ACC and LKAS light come on and blink non-stop in sequence

2022 ACURA MDX

Filed Jun 21, 2026


I accelerated from a complete stop and heard a loud bang from the transmission at 10 mph. No warning lights came on, but car now only operating in front wheel drive mode instead of AWD. Front wheels will spin under hard accelerating confirming loss of power to rear wheels. Local mechanic confirmed issue by putting vehicle on lift and showing rear drive shaft spins freely. This is a know issues for this vehicle and NHTSA has open investigation into splines connecting transmission to transfer…

2025 ACURA MDX

Filed Jun 21, 2026


Randomly when auto/start stop feature engages and shuts down the engine when I let go off the brake the engine doesn't restart and a system problem message show up on the dash. Have to shut down the car and restart for the engine to start running again.

2022 ACURA MDX

Filed Jun 20, 2026


Driveshaft spinning freely no power transfer , vehicle is currently all-wheel-drive condition indicate severe connections between transmission and transfer case . both components are damaged vehicle need replacement of transmission and transfer case . Serviced at McGrath Acura Morton mGrove, Illinois. 06/19/26

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Updated June 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.