Electrical System Related Problems of the 2016 Acura MDX

Table 1 shows seven common electrical system related problems of the 2016 Acura MDX. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (27 problems). The second most common problem is related to the battery dead (two problems).


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 2016 Acura MDX

The Electrical System problem

On 9/12/2025 driving on the highway in stop and go traffic, the idle stop feature engaged, but the engine would not restart upon taking foot off break. Put vehicle into park and held start/stop button for couple seconds to turn off, then was able to restart vehicle by pushing start button.   Read details...

The Battery Dead problem

Car electrical activated when start button was pushed but it wasn't clear if engine was running. Car would not "turn off" or lock. Many error messages came across dash and car was not properly recognizing fobs.   Read details...

The Ignition Coils Failure problem

Very similar to NHTSA id number: 10762375. After 3-4 days of driving the check engine light came on along with transmission system u0401, vsa problem, hill start assist problem etc etc etc. The SUV would not speed above 35-40 miles and shake.   Read details...


Electrical System related problems in other Acura MDX model year vehicles:



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