Is the 2019 Acura MDX reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2019 Acura MDX is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Acura MDX?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2019 Acura MDX have?

9 recalls on file for this model year.

2019 Acura MDX

◆ Worse than typical

2019 Acura MDX
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This year had 30% to 100% more 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.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 189
Recalls: 9
Investigations: 3
Top problem: Engine

Complaints per year

2019: 189 complaints

View as data table

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

Known problem areas

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

Engine

25% · 48 reports

FIRE

Electrical system

22% · 42 reports

Most commonly citing fuel level float/sensor/sending unit and 12v/24v/48v battery.

CRASHFIRE

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Alarm randomly goes off dash lights up on its own and kills the battery Was told itâs the keyless module

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-15

Car shifted on its own from drive to park right after warning lights stating Electrical Parking System then Emissions the Transmission came on while in stop and go traffic.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-22

Forward collision avoidance

18% · 34 reports

Most commonly citing adaptive cruise control and warnings.

CRASHINJURY

Power train

17% · 32 reports

CRASH

Engine and engine cooling

16% · 30 reports

FIRE

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The contact owns a 2019 Acura MDX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V751000 (Engine and Engine Cooling).

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-02-20

Safety timeline

9 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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2018-12-11Service brakes, hydraulic18V777000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Acura MDX, 2017-2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda HR-V and Honda Odyssey, and 2016 Honda HR-V vehicles.

Remedy: Owners will be notified, and Honda or Acura dealers will bleed the brakes, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are C31 and L30.

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2019Complaint volume 189 complaints filed for this model year.
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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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2019-06-07Engine and engine cooling19V298000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura MDX and Honda Pilot vehicles and 2019 Acura RLX, RLX Sport Hybrid, TLX and Honda Odyssey and Ridgeline vehicles. The timing belt teeth may separate from the belt.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any affected timing belt free of charge.

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2021-05-18Fuel system, gasoline21V215000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type...

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.

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2024-03-28Engine and engine cooling23V751000 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.

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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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2024-11-08Recall queryClosed 2025-08-20 Engine failure
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2025-03-26Engineering analysisOpen No Restart After Auto Start/Stop Engages
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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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2025-08-20Preliminary evaluationOpen Engine failure
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2026-07-06Air bags26V332000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021...

Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

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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.

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Buy-smart checklist

2019 Acura MDX — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Engine: 48 reports on file for this year.
Electrical system: 42 reports on file for this year.
Forward collision avoidance: 34 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 26V365000 · Structure, suspension
Recall 18V777000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Recall 19V256000 · Exterior lighting
Recall 19V298000 · Engine and engine cooling
Recall 21V215000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 23V751000 · Engine and engine cooling
Recall 23V858000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 25V259000 · Exterior lighting, interior lighting
Recall 26V332000 · Air bags

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FAQ

Is the 2019 Acura MDX reliable?: Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2019 Acura MDX is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Acura MDX?: The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2019 Acura MDX have?: 9 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.