Forward Collision Avoidance Problems of Acura MDX

Acura MDX owners have reported 148 forward collision avoidance related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common forward collision avoidance problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's adaptive cruise control (63 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic emergency braking (48 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Forward Collision Avoidance related problems of Acura MDX


Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of Acura MDX

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

My cruise control, automatic lane changing indicator light indicator, brake indicator light, high beam light indicator lights all keep coming off and on. Researching it on youtube states that it’s the camera on my windshield getting too hot and it’s a known issue.   Read details...

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

While driving on the interstate over 2 hours from home the car put itself into neutral and almost caused us to get into a collision. While accelerating after a construction zone, the lights on the dash of the vehicle lit up with transmission, emissions, electronic parking brake, and more codes.   Read details...

The Warnings problem

Faulty forward facing camera affixed internally on windshield. Adaptive cruise control will not function. Lane keeping assist will not function. Collision mitigation braking may be unavailable. Vehicle detects oncoming traffic in opposing lane as a potential collision, causing braking system to   Read details...

The Sensing System Camera problem

The contact owns a 2020 Acura Mdx. The contact stated that the front windshield camera became inoperable. There were unknown warning lights illuminated. Additionally, the control arms failed. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.   Read details...

The Forward Collision Avoidance problem

The contact owned a 2019 Acura Mdx. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle experienced a sudden jolt. The contact immediately depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle erroneously accelerated to a high rate of speed.   Read details...




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