2025 Acura MDX
This year's complaint volume is within 30% 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.
- Complaints
- 115
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Engine
Campaigns on file for 2025
Opened by NHTSA
61% of complaints
Complaints per year
2025: 115 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
61% · 70 reportsShow complaint excerpts
I had driven 1.5 hours of highway driving. Exited highway and at the first stop light the car stalled on a busy four lane road. I have had the recall software update. Took a minute or 2 to get the car…
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-13
Electrical system
47% · 54 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Auto start-stop system stalled car at a light, could not turn car off after multiple tries following instructions on dash, but ultimately finally turned off, and then struggled to turn back on, all while on a busy road during rush hour.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-10
Fuel/propulsion system
10% · 11 reportsPower train
5% · 6 reportsService brakes
4% · 5 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Hello! I am writing to report an urgent and serious safety failure involving my 2025 Acura MDX A-Spec and to request immediate investigation and action.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-15
Also filed under Forward collision avoidance and steering
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2025-03-03Back over prevention, equipment25V032000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2025 Acura MDX vehicles. The touchscreen in the center console may go blank, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying as intended.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the center information display unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is RKZ.
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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
2025 Acura MDX — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 70 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 54 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 11 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 25V032000 · Back over prevention, equipment
- Recall 25V391000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 26V332000 · Air bags
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- Is the 2025 Acura MDX reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2025 Acura MDX is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2025 Acura MDX?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 61% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2025 Acura MDX have?
- 3 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.