Acura MDX complaints by model year
3,292 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | 107 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 2024 | 40 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | 41 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 | 153 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
| 2020 | 222 | 4 | 0 | 8 |
| 2019 | 188 | 4 | 3 | 9 |
| 2018 | 168 | 3 | 4 | 10 |
| 2017 | 256 | 7 | 4 | 8 |
| 2016 | 374 | 10 | 5 | 7 |
| 2015 | 71 | 5 | 2 | 8 |
| 2014 | 171 | 10 | 3 | 8 |
| 2013 | 30 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 2012 | 76 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| 2011 | 70 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 45 | 6 | 4 | 1 |
| 2009 | 52 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 49 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 99 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | 87 | 10 | 0 | 9 |
| 2005 | 180 | 15 | 1 | 11 |
| 2004 | 171 | 13 | 4 | 8 |
| 2003 | 206 | 11 | 5 | 11 |
| 2002 | 204 | 11 | 2 | 4 |
| 2001 | 224 | 9 | 1 | 4 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2016–2026. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 161 | 78 | 35 | 47 | 83 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 65 | 2 |
| Power train | 111 | 64 | 23 | 31 | 21 | 65 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 37 | 44 | 27 | 41 | 39 | 20 | 8 | 12 | 50 | 3 |
| Unknown or other | 40 | 30 | 20 | 25 | 39 | 22 | 4 | 9 | 26 | 3 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 9 | 34 | 23 | 21 | 37 | 17 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 27 | 18 | 28 | 21 | 15 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 13 | 20 | 8 | 9 | 15 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 10 | 18 | 19 | 30 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Acura MDX recalls (42)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one MDX model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V365000 | Jun 4, 2026 | Rear Suspension Components May Fail | 2014–2020 | — |
| 26V332000 | May 21, 2026 | Air Bags May Deploy Unintentionally During a Crash | 2017–2026 | — |
| 25V391000 | Jun 12, 2025 | Brake Pedal May Shift Out of Position/FMVSS 108 & 135 | 2023, 2024, 2025 | 90.1% |
| 25V259000 | Apr 17, 2025 | Vehicle Lighting Failure | 2014–2020 | 64.1% |
| 25V032000 | Jan 23, 2025 | Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 | 2025 | 96.4% |
| 24V064000 | Feb 1, 2024 | Air Bag May Deploy Unintentionally During a Crash | 2020, 2022 | 53.6% |
| 23V858000 | Dec 18, 2023 | Fuel Pump May Fail | 2013–2020 | 76.7% |
| 23V751000 | Nov 13, 2023 | Engine Damage from Connecting Rod Bearing Wear | 2016–2020 | 77.8% |
| 23V458000 | Jun 29, 2023 | Loose Fastener on Brake Booster Assembly | 2020 | 88.4% |
| 21V215000 | Mar 25, 2021 | Fuel Pump May Fail | 2019, 2020 | 94.7% |
| 20V026000 | Jan 17, 2020 | Air Bag Inflators May Rupture or Underinflate Bag | 2001 | 7.9% |
| 20V027000 | Jan 17, 2020 | Air Bag Inflators May Rupture or Underinflate Bag | 2001, 2002 | 14% |
| 19V499000 | Jun 27, 2019 | Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode | 2003–2006 | 29.5% |
| 19V501000 | Jun 27, 2019 | Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode | 2003–2006 | 47.7% |
| 19V298000 | Apr 12, 2019 | Timing Belt Teeth May Separate | 2018, 2019 | 93.7% |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Crash-test stars by model year
| Model year | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Tested as |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2025 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2024 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2023 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2022 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2020 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2019 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2018 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2017 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2016 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2015 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2014 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Source: NHTSA NCAP, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Where to next
Acura MDX FAQ
How many recalls has the Acura MDX had?
NHTSA lists 42 recall campaigns that cover at least one Acura MDX model year from 2001 to 2026. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Acura MDX year has the most complaints?
Among the last 15 model years with settled counts, the 2016 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (374) and the 2013 the fewest (30). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Acura MDX problems?
Across the 2016–2026 model years, owners most often name the engine, power train, electrical system in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the Acura MDX get?
EPA rates the 2026 Acura MDX at 19 to 22 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.