2024 Acura MDX
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
- 40
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 2024
Opened by NHTSA
28% of complaints
Complaints per year
2024: 40 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.
Service brakes
28% · 11 reportsShow complaint excerpts
On more than several occasions the car has slammed on the breaks for no apparent reason. This has happened multiple times and thr dealer canât fix the issue because the computer is showing no error.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-01-16
Also filed under Forward collision avoidance
The vehicle is showing LOW SPEED BRAKING CONTROL and BRAKE SYSTEM PROBLEMS, it is also throwing DTC Codes B2600-97; B2627-96; B2630-96; B2637-11; P2583-76 and P2583-97, as I consider the vehicle unsafe to drive or operate and it is a leased vehicle...
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-11
Electrical system
28% · 11 reportsEngine
15% · 6 reportsShow complaint excerpts
VIN: [XXX]: 2024 Acura MDXComponents: Engine, Electrical System, Powertrain (Auto Idle-Stop)Ref Investigation: NHTSA EA25-004 (Upgraded from PE22-005) Dealer: Acura Carland ([XXX])SAFETY DEFECT SUMMARY:Severe safety hazard involving the Auto...
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-30
Forward collision avoidance
15% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.
Visibility/wiper
10% · 4 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Went to get into my 2024 Acura MDX parked car this morning temperature around 68 degrees and noticed the back window of my 2024 MDX had shattered out.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-03
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2025-03-26Engineering analysisOpen No Restart After Auto Start/Stop Engages
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2025-07-28Service brakes, hydraulic25V391000 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.
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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
2024 Acura MDX — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 11 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 11 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 6 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 25V391000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 26V332000 · Air bags
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- Is the 2024 Acura MDX reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2024 Acura MDX is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2024 Acura MDX?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2024 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.