2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other MDX Sport Hybrid years
- Not enough data 4th of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid. That ranks 4th out of 4 MDX Sport Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is visibility/wiper (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 25 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 1owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 100% | 25 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting; exterior lighting:tail lights
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Acura MDX and 2017-2019 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid vehicles. Moisture may enter the tailgate lid lights, possibly causing a loss of the tailgate lid lights and the taillights.
Risk: Loss of the taillights reduces the vehicle's visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
Fix: Acura will notify owners, and dealers will modify the tailgate lid lights and install updated gaskets and a wiring sub-harness or will replace both tailgate lid lights. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2019. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is M49.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Acura MDX, 2017-2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda HR-V and Honda Odyssey, and 2016 Honda HR-V vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating, causing gas pockets to form, reducing brake performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Risk: A reduction of braking performance increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Owners will be notified, and Honda or Acura dealers will bleed the brakes, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are C31 and L30.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I purchased the vehicle new, in late march 2018; i believe we took delivery on march 29, 2018. We have had an ongoing issue with the memory positioning of the steering wheel. Our vehicle has the advanced package. Intermittently, the seat will go to the memorized position, but the steering wheel…
Other Acura MDX Sport Hybrid years
← 2017 MDX Sport Hybrid · 2019 MDX Sport Hybrid →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 MDX Sport Hybrid | 5 | 1 |
| 2019 MDX Sport Hybrid | 8 | 2 |
| 2018 | 1 | 2 |
| 2017 MDX Sport Hybrid | 8 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid?
Owners most often report visibility/wiper problems. The top one, visibility/wiper, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other MDX Sport Hybrid model years, the 2018 has too little data to compare, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.