2024 Acura MDX Type S
Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2024
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2024: 2 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 23 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Power train
2 of 2 total reports mention: power train.
Show complaint excerpts
Monday, June 30th, 2025, while driving on highway trip out of state, the vehicle made severe explosion noise, and sounded like I was dragging something metal under the vehicle for approx 30 seconds.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-06-27
Also filed under Electrical system
The transfer case on my 2024 Acura MDX Type S failed with under 30,000 miles. I believe there's a public investigation from the NHTSA, I wanted to ensure my case was reported.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-06-17
Electrical system
1 of 2 total reports mentions: electrical system.
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
2024 Acura MDX Type S — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 25V031000 · Electrical system, fuel system, gasoline
FAQ
- Is the 2024 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 2024 Acura MDX Type S?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2024 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.