2024 Acura MDX Type S Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other MDX Type S years
- Not enough data 3rd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Acura MDX Type S. That ranks 3rd out of 4 MDX Type S model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (2 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2024 Acura MDX Type S 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2024 Acura MDX Type S recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system; electrical system:software
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Acura MDX Type-S, 2023-2025 Honda Pilot, and 2021-2025 Acura TLX Type-S vehicles. A software error in the fuel injection electronic control unit (FI-ECU) may cause an engine stall or a loss of power.
Risk: An engine stall or loss of power can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will reprogram the FI-ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are EL1 and AL0.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Monday, June 30th, 2025, while driving on highway trip out of state, the vehicle made severe explosion noise, and sounded like I was dragging something metal under the vehicle for approx 30 seconds. After slowing the vehicle, I confirmed there was nothing under the car and the car seemed to be…
The transfer case on my 2024 Acura MDX Type S failed with under 30,000 miles. I believe there's a public investigation from the NHTSA, I wanted to ensure my case was reported.
Other Acura MDX Type S years
← 2023 MDX Type S · 2025 MDX Type S →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 MDX Type S | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 MDX Type S | 5 | 1 |
| 2022 MDX Type S | 23 | 1 |
See all Acura MDX Type S problems by year, every Acura model, or the Acura VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Acura MDX Type S?
Owners most often report power train, electrical system problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2024 Acura MDX Type S?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2024 Acura MDX Type S a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other MDX Type S model years, the 2024 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.