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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

1,566

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

681

Condition issue

642

Performance issue

578

Reporting mechanism

576

Noise

492

Driver assistance issue

406

Vibration/harshness

372

Engine behavior

368

Braking behavior

240

Safety restraint issue

218

Starting behavior

198

Fluid issue

183

Electrical issue

133

Steering behavior

115

Thermal issue

101

Access/entry issue

79

Safety restraint behavior

78

Powering on/off behavior

76

Infotainment behavior

71

Lighting behavior

71

Recent change

36

Smell

34

Ride/handling behavior

33

HVAC behavior

21

Wiper/washer behavior

14

Communication/network issue

7

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?

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Updated September 6, 2026. Refreshed nightly.