2019 Acura MDX engine and engine cooling problems
30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2019 Acura MDX — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2019 Acura MDX. The contact stated that while at a stoplight with the Auto START/STOP feature activated, the vehicle failed to restart after releasing the brake pedal. The contact stated that the vehicle was able to be restarted approximately 5 minutes later. The failure had…”
filed Oct 21, 2025
“The contact owns a 2019 Acura MDX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V751000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…”
filed Feb 4, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Due to a manufacturing error, the connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear and…Campaign 23V751000 · Nov 13, 2023
- Timing belt teeth may separate from the beltCampaign 19V298000 · Apr 12, 2019
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other MDX years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 MDX | 16 | 8% |
| 2018 MDX | 18 | 11% |
| 2017 MDX | 18 | 7% |
| 2016 MDX | 9 | 2% |
| 2013 MDX | 1 | 3% |
| 2012 MDX | 2 | 3% |
| 2011 MDX | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 MDX | 3 | 6% |
| 2008 MDX | 2 | 4% |
| 2007 MDX | 4 | 4% |
| 2006 MDX | 2 | 2% |
| 2005 MDX | 9 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 Acura MDX
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.