MYRModel Year Report

2016 Acura MDX

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2016 Acura MDX
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had more than double the complaints of 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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Acura MDX Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2016 highlighted. 2001: 224 complaints 2001 2002: 204 complaints 2003: 206 complaints 2004: 171 complaints 2005: 180 complaints 2005 2006: 87 complaints 2007: 99 complaints 2008: 49 complaints 2009: 50 complaints 2009 2010: 45 complaints 2011: 70 complaints 2012: 75 complaints 2013: 29 complaints 2013 2014: 168 complaints 2015: 69 complaints 2016: 357 complaints 2016 2017: 244 complaints 2017 2018: 158 complaints 2019: 182 complaints 2020: 209 complaints 2021: 0 complaints 2021 2022: 128 complaints 2023: 34 complaints 2024: 35 complaints 2025: 66 complaints 2025 2026: 5 complaints 2026
2016: 357 complaints
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YearComplaints
2001224
2002204
2003206
2004171
2005180
200687
200799
200849
200950
201045
201170
201275
201329
2014168
201569
2016357
2017244
2018158
2019182
2020209
20210
2022128
202334
202435
202566
20265

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE 43%

43% of complaints: engine — 152 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2016 ACURA MDX. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, THE CONTACT SMELLED SMOKE WHEN THE HEATER WAS ACTIVATED. THE CONTACT EXITED THE HIGHWAY, PARKED, AND EXITED THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190305

POWER TRAIN 31%

31% of complaints: power train — 111 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9%

9% of complaints: electrical system — 33 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 8%

8% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 27 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 5%

5% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 19 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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FORWARD/FRONT COLLISION MITIGATION BRAKING SYSTEM DIDN'T ENGAGE ENOUGH TO REDUCE OR AVOID IMPACT OF THE COLLISION.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150909

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2016 — complaint volume: 357
R 20160729 — fuel system, gasoline

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.

Campaign 16V417000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20190325 — fuel system, other

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Acura MDX, 2015-2019 Acura TLX and 2015-2017 Honda Accord vehicles, equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the fuel injection engine control unit (FI-ECU) software and, if necessary, replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019.

Campaign 19V060000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20190507 — exterior lighting

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.

Campaign 19V256000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20240328 — engine and engine cooling

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Acura TLX, 2016-2020 Acura MDX, 2016 and 2018-2019 Pilot, 2017 and 2019 Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 Odyssey vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 28, 2024. 2016-2017 Acura MDX owner letters were mailed November 1, 2024.

Campaign 23V751000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20240329 — fuel system, gasoline

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.

Campaign 23V858000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20241108 — RQ (closed 20250820)

Engine failure

I 20250326 — EA (open)

No Restart After Auto Start/Stop Engages

R 20250528 — exterior lighting, interior lighting

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.

Campaign 25V259000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20250820 — PE (open)

Engine failure

R Date not on file — structure, suspension

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.

Campaign 26V365000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2016 Acura MDX — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (152 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (111 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (33 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 26V365000 (structure, suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V417000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V060000 (fuel system, other) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V256000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 23V751000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 23V858000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 25V259000 (exterior lighting, interior lighting) has been completed.
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OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2023 ▲ 2024 ▲ 2010

WORST YEARS

■ 2017 ◆ 2001 ◆ 2020

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FAQ

Is the 2016 Acura MDX reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2016 Acura MDX is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Acura MDX?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2016 Acura MDX have?

7 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.