Acura MDX owners have reported 466 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 24 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (384 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.
Car engine turns off at a red light, by turn off I mean completely turned off, not just silent. And takes a couple of attempts to restart the car before the engine turns on again. This has happened over 5 or 6 times over the last 3 months, however yesterday (may 9, 2026) it happened twice within Read details...
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...
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 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...
Odometer fraud. The contact purchased a 2018 Acura Mdx. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 85,000. The contact stated that on the day of the purchase; after refueling the vehicle and then attempting to pull Read details...