2022 Acura MDX Type S
Only 23 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 23 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 23 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 0 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Only 23 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
20 of 23 total reports mention: power train.
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Vehicle experienced reduced power and many alarm messages came up. I pulled to the side of the road to get out of traffic. I turned off the engine and attempted to restart, the engine would run for 5 seconds and then shutdown.
NHTSA ODI report, 20230525
2 of 23 total reports mention: service brakes.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
Twice earlier in the year as I was pulling into a parking spot the brakes seemed to have failed, car auto accelerated, but was stopped by a parking block.
NHTSA ODI report, 20231120
Also filed under ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Rear brake gets rocks stuck, a lot of people are complaining for this, Acura is not taking actions to correct this, This can be dangerous if the brakes fails for having a rock stuck in the calipers
NHTSA ODI report, 20230507
2 of 23 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance, most commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.
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While driving and happened multiple times, vehicle senses phantom objects or nothing at all but hard brakes on its own which also causes the seat belt to tug on abdomen (wife was pregnant at the time, unfortunately had a miscarriage at 14 weeks...
NHTSA ODI report, 20230913
1 of 23 total reports mentions: suspension.
1 of 23 total reports mentions: electrical system.
CRASH INJURYSAFETY TIMELINE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Acura MDX Type-S, 2023-2025 Honda Pilot, and 2021-2025 Acura TLX Type-S vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the FI-ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are EL1 and AL0.
Campaign 25V031000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2022 Acura MDX Type S — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for power train issues (20 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (2 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for forward collision avoidance issues (2 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 25V031000 (electrical system, fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 2022 Acura MDX Type S reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Acura MDX Type S?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 87% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2022 Acura MDX Type S have?
1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.