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Acura MDX
Data refreshed September 6, 2026
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Complaints
3,291
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
133
Crashes
145
Fires
51
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
Powering on/off behavior
Infotainment 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 Sep 3, 2026
The car was being driven as normal and while at a stop light the car shut off and alerted the driver with a transmission error code. The car would not start for about 30 mins after the incident. When we took it to be looked at by the dealership we were told that it was related to code P07E4. The dealership reset the system and the code and returned the car back to me. They stated that if this happened again they would need to replace the transmission. My concern is that this happens again…
2025 ACURA MDX
Filed Sep 3, 2026
I have a 2025 Acura MDX SH-AWD. Several times while stopped in traffic, the Auto Idle Stop system shut the engine off and the vehicle displayed ‘RESTART ENGINE.’ The vehicle did not restart automatically. I'm concerned that this could cause a safety hazard if it happens in traffic. I want to file a safety complaint.
2022 ACURA MDX
Filed Sep 2, 2026
Lost all wheel drive rear wheels not turning front wheel drive only. Out of warranty
2018 ACURA MDX
Filed Sep 1, 2026
driver seat rocking. Acura stated 2018 recall for this issue was vin number specific and does not include my vehicle however this is the issue with my driver seat. they advise repairs at my expense.
2025 ACURA MDX
Filed Sep 1, 2026
When at a red light the engine cuts off and does not restart when foot comes off the brake. Sometimes it takes several minutes to start. We were stuck in an intersection and almost were rear ended. Took it ti the dealership. had a new battery up in. By the time we got home, it did it again. Took it back to the dealership, they replaced the started. No problems for 4 months. Now it is doing the same thing again, along with the air conditioner not cooling. The first time we took it in for oil…
2017 ACURA MDX
Filed Sep 1, 2026
Moisture accumulating within the driver side headlight is limiting illumination and safe night driving. Photos compare driver side to passenger side.
2022 ACURA MDX
Filed Aug 31, 2026
While driving home on a Sunday afternoon, out of nowhere, a very loud pop sound happened followed by grinding. We were so worried that my husband pulled over thinking we had done major damage to the car somehow. Visual inspection under the car yielded nothing leaving us puzzled. No warning lights came on before, during, or after. We had it taken to the Acura dealership in Fairfield, Ohio. The car was still within warranty at this time, and they found nothing nor could they replicate the sound.…
2025 ACURA MDX
Filed Aug 30, 2026
The auto shutoff and restart system has failed multiple times causing the car to shutoff in the middle of traffic. This has happened in traffic on the interstate, on surface streets and in the drive thru line. Safety was put at risk as had to restart car in middle of traffic multiple times; once car would not restart at stop light. This could have caused an accident as vehicle was at a full stop with cars coming up from behind in the road. Dealer has replaced starter and relay twice. In…
2022 ACURA MDX
Filed Aug 30, 2026
Factory seal allows water to seep into the internal coupling cavity. The water mixes with the factory grease, creating a rusty, muddy brown fluid that eventually washed out and leaks from the casing. Over time, this moisture causes the interfacing splines between the transmission and the transfer case to strip and shear off completely.
2025 ACURA MDX
Filed Aug 29, 2026
My 2025 Acura MDX has 21,000+ miles on it and the START STOP SYSTEM has stalled and failed to restart the engine at RED LIGHTS several times. This is a SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN! Does Honda/Acura have a Technical Service Bulletin for this issue? Reading many other complaints on social media many people are looking for ways to electrically circumvent the Start Stop System but that voids the manufactuers warranty. I need help solving this problem through HONDA/ACURA the right way. Please help?