Acura MDX problems, recalls & safety data
Complaints, recalls, technical service bulletins and federal investigations for every Acura MDX model year, from official NHTSA data.
3,178
NHTSA complaints
42
recall campaigns
3,186
service bulletins (TSBs)
11
defect investigations
Model years
Best & worst years →| Year | Complaints | Recalls | TSBs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Acura MDX | 6 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Acura MDX | 74 | 3 | 25 |
| 2024 Acura MDX | 36 | 2 | 60 |
| 2023 Acura MDX | 36 | 2 | 127 |
| 2022 Acura MDX | 137 | 2 | 251 |
| 2020 Acura MDX | 210 | 8 | 110 |
| 2019 Acura MDX | 183 | 9 | 132 |
| 2018 Acura MDX | 161 | 10 | 139 |
| 2017 Acura MDX | 247 | 8 | 229 |
| 2016 Acura MDX | 363 | 7 | 334 |
| 2015 Acura MDX | 70 | 8 | 250 |
| 2014 Acura MDX | 169 | 8 | 270 |
| 2013 Acura MDX | 29 | 1 | 88 |
| 2012 Acura MDX | 76 | 1 | 87 |
| 2011 Acura MDX | 70 | 0 | 59 |
| 2010 Acura MDX | 45 | 1 | 77 |
| 2009 Acura MDX | 52 | 0 | 35 |
| 2008 Acura MDX | 49 | 0 | 41 |
| 2007 Acura MDX | 99 | 0 | 38 |
| 2006 Acura MDX | 87 | 9 | 60 |
| 2005 Acura MDX | 180 | 11 | 98 |
| 2004 Acura MDX | 171 | 8 | 138 |
| 2003 Acura MDX | 206 | 11 | 189 |
| 2002 Acura MDX | 204 | 4 | 165 |
| 2001 Acura MDX | 224 | 4 | 184 |
Common problems
- Acura MDX power train problems960
- Acura MDX engine problems623
- Acura MDX electrical system problems490
- Acura MDX air bags problems229
- Acura MDX vehicle speed control problems178
- Acura MDX engine and engine cooling problems177
- Acura MDX service brakes problems171
- Acura MDX fuel/propulsion system problems161
Symptoms owners describe
Federal investigations
- All wheel drive allegationDP26001 · opened Mar 6, 2026 · closed Aug 4, 2026
- Engine failurePE25008 · opened Aug 20, 2025 · open
- No Restart After Auto Start/Stop EngagesEA25004 · opened Mar 26, 2025 · open
- Engine failureRQ24013 · opened Nov 8, 2024 · closed Aug 20, 2025