Electrical System Problems of Acura MDX

Acura MDX owners have reported 450 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 (369 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

The contact owns a 2025 Acura Mdx. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle bucked for approximately 3-seconds before the vehicle stalled. The hazards were activated, the vehicle was turned off, and the contact waited before restarting the vehicle.   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 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...

The Starter problem

The contact owns a 2020 Acura Mdx. The contact stated that while at a stoplight, the vehicle shut off and failed to immediately restart after releasing the brake pedal. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on several occasions.   Read details...




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