Automatic Emergency Braking problems of the 2022 Acura MDX

Seven problems related to automatic emergency braking have been reported for the 2022 Acura MDX. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2022 Acura MDX based on all problems reported for the 2022 MDX.

1 Automatic Emergency Braking problem

Failure Date: 06/04/2025

I have experienced several incidents where I am driving on open road with no obstructions in front of my vehicle and the collision braking feature suddenly engages. This has led to vehicles behind me almost rear ending my car due to the unexpected, strong, and abrupt nature of the braking on open road.

2 Automatic Emergency Braking problem

Failure Date: 01/08/2025

The last 3 times we had very insignificant snow accumulation, my vehicle dashboard lit up with 6 different warnings, some audible. When you look up the info on them it says the car cannot steer, break, will roll on a hill etc. One warning advises to remove all flammables from the car. I was very nervous and almost towed the car but since I was a mile from home I drove it and brought it to the dealer at 0730 next day. They said nothing was wrong. Snow or dirt probably got behind sensor. It has happened two more times in the next 10 days. I keep taking off work and nothing is wrong. The issue is when this happens you cannot change the vehicle to snow mode to drive. This is a safety feature as well as the flashing "brake" warning and audible alarm. I have a [xxx] and [xxx] driver and they do not want to operate this vehicle. Both times it happened again, I took it to the car wash and cleaned every visible camera and sensor to no avail. I am taking it back to the dealer again this Friday but if nothing is wrong with any of these systems then there is something wrong with the cameras because how can someone operate awd and snow mode when there are these false warnings and how do you know if they aren't false. I don't want to assume each time it's not but 3 times in 10 days and missing work, etc. Plus I am very nervous driving it like this. I reported it to Acura- they said there were no recalls. Would not provide info if they have prior complaints. On google, I have found numerous complaints about this. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

3 Automatic Emergency Braking problem

Failure Date: 10/17/2024

Airbags: I was driving on interstate five when traffic had come to a slow stop. The vehicle far behind me not paying attention and hit me going at a very fast speed that forced my car into a box truck in front of me. My car was found to be a total loss. Zero airbags were deployed with either impact. The hood completely crunched and dash broke open inside vehicle.

4 Automatic Emergency Braking problem

Failure Date: 06/22/2023

On at least 5 occasions my automatic braking system has engaged when there were no obstacles in front of the vehicle. This has happened when driving at higher speeds (approx. 50 mph) on lake shore drive in the city of chicago as well at speeds below 30 mph along residential streets in my neighborhood. When I mentioned this to the dealership, I was told that perhaps there was interference from metal guardrails during the higher speed triggering of the brakes. The residential area incidents have occurred when there was no cars or pedestrians anywhere on the street. I am worried that I will be rear ended because the braking is occurring unexpectedly with clear roads ahead.

5 Automatic Emergency Braking problem

Failure Date: 06/10/2023

As I was approaching an intersection the car engaged the brakes without reason and I was unable to drive the car. It forced the car to stop in the middle of a busy intersection. Thankfully no one else was around or behind my car, but this could have resulted in a very bad accident resulting in my being rear ended at high speeds. The car had 4 passengers, including 2 children in car seats. I am open to the car being inspected. I plan to take it to the dealership for this reason.

6 Automatic Emergency Braking problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2023

The collision mitigation braking engages independently with no objects in front of vehicle. I was going through a green light with no car in front of me. The car momentarily started to brake on its own.

7 Automatic Emergency Braking problem

Failure Date: 02/07/2022

All warning lights came on dashboard. Car wouldn't turn off.


Other Forward Collision Avoidance related problems of the 2022 Acura MDX

Automatic Emergency Braking problems
7
Adaptive Cruise Control problems
4
Warnings problems
2


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