2022 Acura MDX
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.
- Complaints
- 159
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- Power train
Campaigns on file for 2022
Opened by NHTSA
45% of complaints
Complaints per year
2022: 159 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.
Power train
45% · 71 reportsMost commonly citing transfer case (4-wheel drive) and automatic transmission.
Show complaint excerpts
The splines to the transmission and front transfer case are worn and stripped and that is causing a bad transmission fluid leak. The fix for this unfortunately is to replace the Transmission and the Transfer case assy.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-22
Began to notice a knocking noise from lower engine compartment in late May 2026. No warning lamps, messages, or other symptoms. Dealer (Zimbrick Acura, Middleton WI) confirmed on 06/30/26 that noise was coming from transmission assembly.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-20
Humming noise from drivetrain. Took vehicle to Acura dealer and was diagnosed as: Loss of all wheel drive due to interfacing spline failure between transmission and transfer case resulting in only front wheel drive.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-16
Forward collision avoidance
14% · 22 reportsMost commonly citing automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise control.
Electrical system
13% · 20 reportsSteering
12% · 19 reportsShow complaint excerpts
On feb 9TH 2024 as I was driving to work the steering wheel randomly locked forcing me across th eother lane and into a stone wall. Honda north america took control of the car, removed the parts and I still do not have the car back .
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-07-19
Service brakes
11% · 18 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Show complaint excerpts
The contact owned a 2022 Acura MDX. The contact stated that while her husband was reversing from the driveway, the transmission was being shifted from reverse (R) into Drive (D), the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-05-05
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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2022Complaint volume 159 complaints filed for this model year.
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2024-03-28Air bags24V064000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid,...
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024, October 18, 2024, and August 2025. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
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2025-03-26Engineering analysisOpen No Restart After Auto Start/Stop Engages
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2026-03-06Defect petitionOpen All wheel drive allegation
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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.
Buy-smart checklist
2022 Acura MDX — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 71 reports on file for this year.
- Forward collision avoidance: 22 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 20 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 24V064000 · Air bags
- Recall 26V332000 · Air bags
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2022 Acura MDX reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2022 Acura MDX is rated "worse than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Acura MDX?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 45% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2022 Acura MDX have?
- 2 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.