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Acura MDX

2016–2020 only

1,635 classified complaints 14 recalls

2016–2020 Acura MDX models have 1,635 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 14 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting, typically surfacing around 27,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2016–2020 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Acura MDX report for every year combined.

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2022–2025

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2016–2020 only

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 291 complaints

Median onset: 27,000 miles. 0.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

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Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration · Electrical 251 complaints

Median onset: 18,000 miles. 1.2% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

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Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings) · Engine 227 complaints

Median onset: 91,690 miles. 0.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 186 complaints

Median onset: 45,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 175 complaints

Median onset: 20,000 miles. 2.9% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Fuel pump and sending unit · Fuel system 73 complaints

Median onset: 50,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $630–$1,700 nationally.

Transmission control module and sensors · Transmission 62 complaints

Median onset: 39,250 miles.

More common in older model years.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 34 complaints

Median onset: 15,000 miles. 5.9% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2016–2020 model years. See the full Acura MDX report for every year and full specs/safety data.