2023 Acura MDX Type S
Only 5 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 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2023
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2023: 5 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 23 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Power train
5 of 5 total reports mention: power train.
Show complaint excerpts
While making a left turn from an on-ramp, I heard a loud crunch from the drivetrain and experienced a momentary loss of power. Immediately afterward, the front tires began spinning under acceleration.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-20
The contact owns a 2023 ACURAÂ MDX.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-15
There was a loud noise from under the car, and the car suddenly started to experience wheel spin. It's AWD and should not be spinning the tires. Suddenly losing AWD is dangerous when you expect the car to perform like an AWD car.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-05-19
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2025-03-17Electrical system, fuel system, gasoline25V031000 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2023 Acura MDX Type S — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 5 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 25V031000 · Electrical system, fuel system, gasoline
FAQ
- Is the 2023 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 2023 Acura MDX Type S?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2023 Acura MDX Type S have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.