2015 Acura MDX

▲ Better than typical
2015 Acura MDX
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:40:57.856Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

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.

Complaints
71
Recalls
8

Campaigns on file for 2015

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Electrical system

21% of complaints

Complaints per year

2001: 224 complaints 2001 2002: 205 complaints 2003: 206 complaints 2004: 171 complaints 2005: 180 complaints 2005 2006: 87 complaints 2007: 99 complaints 2008: 49 complaints 2009: 52 complaints 2009 2010: 45 complaints 2011: 70 complaints 2012: 76 complaints 2013: 30 complaints 2014: 170 complaints 2015: 71 complaints 2015 71 2016: 375 complaints 2017: 260 complaints 2018: 168 complaints 2019: 189 complaints 2020: 223 complaints 2021: 0 complaints 2021 2022: 159 complaints 2023: 44 complaints 2024: 40 complaints 2025: 115 complaints 2025 2026: 8 complaints
2001: 224 complaints 2001 2002: 205 complaints 2003: 206 complaints 2003 2004: 171 complaints 2005: 180 complaints 2005 2006: 87 complaints 2007: 99 complaints 2007 2008: 49 complaints 2009: 52 complaints 2009 2010: 45 complaints 2011: 70 complaints 2011 2012: 76 complaints 2013: 30 complaints 2013 2014: 170 complaints 2015: 71 complaints 2015 71 2016: 375 complaints 2017: 260 complaints 2017 2018: 168 complaints 2019: 189 complaints 2019 2020: 223 complaints 2021: 0 complaints 2021 2022: 159 complaints 2023: 44 complaints 2023 2024: 40 complaints 2025: 115 complaints 2025 2026: 8 complaints
2001: 224 complaints 2001 2002: 205 complaints 2003: 206 complaints 2003 2004: 171 complaints 2005: 180 complaints 2005 2006: 87 complaints 2007: 99 complaints 2007 2008: 49 complaints 2009: 52 complaints 2009 2010: 45 complaints 2011: 70 complaints 2011 2012: 76 complaints 2013: 30 complaints 2013 2014: 170 complaints 2015: 71 complaints 2015 71 2016: 375 complaints 2017: 260 complaints 2017 2018: 168 complaints 2019: 189 complaints 2019 2020: 223 complaints 2021: 0 complaints 2021 2022: 159 complaints 2023: 44 complaints 2023 2024: 40 complaints 2025: 115 complaints 2025 2026: 8 complaints

2015: 71 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
2001224
2002205
2003206
2004171
2005180
200687
200799
200849
200952
201045
201170
201276
201330
2014170
201571
2016375
2017260
2018168
2019189
2020223
20210
2022159
202344
202440
2025115
20268

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

21% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing speedometer/odometer.

FIRE
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Vehicle had numerous problems throughout the first two years of ownership, which the dealership was visited for repeatedly.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-09-11

Also filed under Structure

Power train

17% · 12 reports
CRASHINJURY

Steering

11% · 8 reports

Structure

11% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing body and roof and pillars.

FIRE
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See attached letter for complaint

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-03-18

Engine

10% · 7 reports
CRASHFIREINJURY
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The contact owned a 2015 Acura MDX. The contact stated that while exiting the car wash parking lot, the vehicle was in neutral. The contact entered the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-02-13

My 2015 AcuraMDX engine seized while driving creating an unsafe condition as it occurred on a busy roadway. I suspect a rod bearing failure. It has been reported to Honda.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-15

Safety timeline

8 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2014-10-29Seat belts14V639000 American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Acura MDX vehicles manufactured April 23, 2013, to August 25, 2014, and 2014 Acura RLX vehicles manufactured November 5, 2012, to November 25, 2013.

    Remedy: Honda has notified owners, and dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belts, free of charge. The recall began in November 2014. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-800-382-2238.

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    2015-07-06Forward collision avoidance15V301000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Acura MDX 2WD and AWD, RLX and 2014 Acura RLX Hybrid vehicles.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the CMBS software, free of charge. The recall began on July 6, 2015. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-800-382-2238. Honda's numbers for this recall is JQ4, JQ5 and JQ6.

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    2015-08-07Equipment15V417000 American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Acura MDX and MDX AWD vehicles manufactured April 23, 2013, to December 16, 2014.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air conditioning compressor clutch drive bolt and install a new clutch plate if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 7, 2015.

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    2016-07-29Fuel system, gasoline16V417000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2015 Acura MDX 2WD and MDX 4WD vehicles, 2016 Acura MDX 4WD vehicles, 2015-2016 Honda Odyssey vehicles, and 2016 Honda Pilot 2WD and 4WD vehicles.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tanks, free of charge. Owners may contact Honda/Acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138. The recall began on July 29, 2016.

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    2019-05-07Exterior lighting19V256000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Acura MDX and 2017-2019 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid vehicles. Moisture may enter the tailgate lid lights, possibly causing a loss of the tailgate lid lights and the taillights.

    Remedy: Acura will notify owners, and dealers will modify the tailgate lid lights and install updated gaskets and a wiring sub-harness or will replace both tailgate lid lights. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2019.

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    2024-03-29Fuel system, gasoline23V858000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020...

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD.

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    2025-05-28Exterior lighting, interior lighting25V259000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the wiring and install a fuse harness, replace the lid light, and repair the body dust sealer, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 30, 2025.

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    Date not on fileStructure, suspension26V365000 American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023 Ridgeline, 2019-2023 Passport, and 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles that were sold in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa,...

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear subframe and install a rear subframe reinforcement kit and, as necessary, repair or replace the rear subframe components, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 7, 2026.

Buy-smart checklist

2015 Acura MDX — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 15 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 12 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 8 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 26V365000 · Structure, suspension
  • Recall 14V639000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 15V301000 · Forward collision avoidance
  • Recall 15V417000 · Equipment
  • Recall 16V417000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 19V256000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 23V858000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 25V259000 · Exterior lighting, interior lighting

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FAQ

Is the 2015 Acura MDX reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2015 Acura MDX is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Acura MDX?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2015 Acura MDX have?
8 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.