2015 Acura MDX vs 2016 Acura MDX
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2015 Acura MDX | 2016 Acura MDX |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 70 | 363 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 250 | 334 |
| Investigations | 0 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 10 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–23 | 21–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 24,000 mi | 40,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura MDX | Acura MDX |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 7 | 154 |
| Power Train | 12 | 111 |
| Electrical System | 15 | 37 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 27 |
| Structure | 8 | 20 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 19 |
| Steering | 8 | 12 |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 13 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 5 | 35 |
| Stalling | 0 | 48 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 33 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 33 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 29 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 11 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 8 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 8 |
2015 Acura MDX
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.