Forward Collision Avoidance Problems of Acura MDX

Acura MDX owners have reported 98 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 automatic emergency braking (41 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's adaptive cruise control (36 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 Automatic Emergency Braking problem

As slowing down to park in parking space, the automatic braking applies hard and throws you forward. All three times, the vehicle was just entering the parking space and automatically slammed on brakes causing all passengers to lunge forward and seat belt to apply hard, hurting passengers chest.   Read details...

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

The front camera failure. Needs replacement. Camera apparently is used for the acc , lane departure assistance.   Read details...

The Warnings problem

Monocular windshield camera failed for no apparent reason on five-year-old car with less than 50k miles. Dealer cost to fix $2k. My concern is there are an many individuals on the Acura Mdx forums complaining of the same problem.   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...

The Sensing System Camera problem

I can't drive the vehicle safe with the entire gauge cluster indicators are all on. Cluster making loud beeps and noises not being able to shut or clear the code indicators. The Acura dealership is saying the camera is overheating and not safe to drive.   Read details...




MDX Service Bulletins
MDX Safety Recalls
MDX Defect Investigations