MYRModel Year Report

2023 Acura MDX

▲ Better than typical
2023 Acura MDX
RENDERED 2026-09-16T16:23:22.488Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Acura MDX Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2023 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: 52 complaints 2009 2010: 45 complaints 2011: 70 complaints 2012: 76 complaints 2013: 29 complaints 2013 2014: 169 complaints 2015: 70 complaints 2016: 370 complaints 2017: 255 complaints 2017 2018: 165 complaints 2019: 183 complaints 2020: 219 complaints 2021: 0 complaints 2021 2022: 148 complaints 2023: 39 complaints 2023 2024: 38 complaints 2025: 101 complaints 2025 2026: 7 complaints 2026
2023: 39 complaints
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YearComplaints
2001224
2002204
2003206
2004171
2005180
200687
200799
200849
200952
201045
201170
201276
201329
2014169
201570
2016370
2017255
2018165
2019183
2020219
20210
2022148
202339
202438
2025101
20267

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

POWER TRAIN 26%

26% of complaints: power train — 10 distinct reports on file.

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2023 ACURA MDX TYPE S. 28k miles. While merging onto highway, I sped up and at 25 mph, I heard a loud metal clunk from underneath the car. Car still drove and functioned as a two wheel drive instead of AWD.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260823

Was driving arround corner and felt a shudder like I had run over something, the felt front tires loosing traction and car jerked into next lane.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260814

My 2023 MDX Type S is currently at Mungenast St Louis Acura. Transfer Case and Transmission are both being replaced at roughly 56,000 miles. I made a turn and heard a loud noise.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260804

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 26%

26% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.

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-Alerts for all safety systems going offline appeared. Also said AWD is not working. Car would turn off with on push of ignition. -tailgate went haywire. When opening it just went up and down and halfway.

NHTSA ODI report, 20221109

Also filed under ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 21%

21% of complaints: electrical system — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing adas.

CRASH INJURY
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1) I was struck by a vehicle that ran the stop sign at 50mph. After the impact my vehicle continued rolling forward and wouldn’t stop.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260219

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES

SERVICE BRAKES 21%

21% of complaints: service brakes — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY
STEERING 10%

10% of complaints: steering — 4 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20250326 — EA (open)

No Restart After Auto Start/Stop Engages

R 20250728 — service brakes, hydraulic

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Acura TLX, 2023-2025 Acura MDX, and 2023-2025 Honda Pilot vehicles. The brake pedal pivot pin was not secured properly, which can cause the pedal to shift out of position.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the brake pedal assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 29, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

Campaign 25V391000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20260306 — DP (open)

All wheel drive allegation

R 20260706 — air bags

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.

Campaign 26V332000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2023 Acura MDX — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for forward collision avoidance issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 25V391000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 26V332000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2024 ▲ 2010 ▲ 2008

WORST YEARS

■ 2016 ■ 2017 ◆ 2001

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FAQ

Is the 2023 Acura MDX reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2023 Acura MDX is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Acura MDX?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2023 Acura MDX have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.