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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
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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
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Condition issue
Performance issue
Reporting mechanism
Noise
Driver assistance issue
Vibration/harshness
Engine behavior
Braking behavior
Safety restraint issue
Starting behavior
Fluid issue
Electrical issue
Steering behavior
Thermal issue
Access/entry issue
Safety restraint behavior
Infotainment behavior
Powering on/off behavior
Lighting behavior
Recent change
Smell
Ride/handling behavior
HVAC behavior
Wiper/washer behavior
Communication/network issue
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