Electrical System Problems of Acura MDX

Acura MDX owners have reported 519 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 25 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (434 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's battery dead (8 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Electrical System problems of Acura MDX

The Electrical System problem

Faulty and auto-stop/start system glitch where the engine fails to turn back on. This issue frequently occurs while driving in traffic or at a stop light. This issue happens daily become extremely dangerous as car unexpected turns off and fails to turn back on a busy road.   Read details...

The Battery Dead problem

Over the past two years have had to inexplicably jump Mdx when it fails to start, usually after sitting over night. (confirmed no auxiliary power left on. ) will be fine for a period of time, and symptoms reappear. Have now changed battery twice in past year.   Read details...

The Instrument Panel Speedometer/odometer problem

Odometer fraud. The contact purchased a 2018 Acura Mdx on August 26, 2026. While registering the vehicle, the contact was informed that the previous title indicated that the odometer was reported at 277,000. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 77,000.   Read details...

The Ignition problem

Ignition can be turned off in any gear and key removed. This should only be possible while in park for safety considerations. Vehicle will coast if on a grade.   Read details...

The Software problem

The automatic collision mitigation system had a complete 100% lock up of my brakes during a cross of an intersection . Although I was wearing my seatbelt the force of the stop threw my head into the steering wheel. It is a complete miracle that the car behind me did not rear-end me.   Read details...




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