2008 Acura MDX Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other MDX years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 20th of 26 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 49 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Acura MDX. That ranks 20th out of 26 MDX model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (8 complaints, 16%), typically at around 117,500 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 49owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Acura MDX 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 8 | 16% | 117,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 8 | 16% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 6 | 12% | 82,136 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 5 | 10% | 87,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 4 | 8% | 29,140 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 6% | 133,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 6% | 53,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 6% | 31,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 6% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 6% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 6% | 14,576 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 4% | 20,788 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 4% | 87,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 4% | 43,625 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 4% | 63,350 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 2% | 23,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 2% | 22,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 2% | 32,580 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Acura MDX recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 Acura MDX.
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.
My car exterior paint has poor quality. It has been for years. It clear coat peeling and bubbling due to poor factory adhesion between paint layers, Fading & Chalking. This happens for so many years ago but I donât know this happened because the manufacturers problem until recently a friend told…
About maybe 2 months ago my tailgate open light comes on. When the exterior light is left on when I get in the car. .. it will go out but the tailgate light open will come on while driving and you will a ding then the light comes on while drive ng. As a result the car alarm.goes.off several times…
The clock in the 2008 Acura MDX stopped working over 18 months ago. This occurred after an Acura Day-light-Savings time update. In order to check the time now you have to take your eyes off the road. There are thousands of Acura vehicles with this problem. ACURA REFUSES TO HELP. They state there is…
I was at stoplight waiting to make a right turn and the Check Air Bag System turned on. No accident, just the error came on for no reason. This is safety issue and it should have lifetime warranty! I called the dealer and they told me that its will cost me $295 just to diagnose the error. I feel…
Had front collision with another vehicle and hit their passenger side of the vehicle and their Airbags Deployed on that side but my Airbags didnât Deploy in the Front. I suffered injuries because it didnât work.
Other Acura MDX years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 MDX | 9 | 1 |
| 2025 MDX | 111 | 3 |
| 2024 MDX | 41 | 2 |
| 2023 MDX | 42 | 2 |
| 2022 MDX | 157 | 2 |
| 2021 MDX | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 MDX | 223 | 8 |
| 2019 MDX | 190 | 9 |
| 2018 MDX | 169 | 10 |
| 2017 MDX | 260 | 8 |
| 2016 MDX | 376 | 7 |
| 2015 MDX | 71 | 8 |
| 2014 MDX | 172 | 8 |
| 2013 MDX | 30 | 1 |
| 2012 MDX | 76 | 1 |
| 2011 MDX | 70 | 0 |
| 2010 MDX | 45 | 1 |
| 2009 MDX | 52 | 0 |
| 2008 | 49 | 0 |
| 2007 MDX | 99 | 0 |
| 2006 MDX | 87 | 9 |
| 2005 MDX | 180 | 11 |
| 2004 MDX | 171 | 8 |
| 2003 MDX | 206 | 11 |
| 2002 MDX | 205 | 4 |
| 2001 MDX | 224 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Acura MDX?
Owners most often report electrical system, structure, suspension problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Acura MDX?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 Acura MDX a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other MDX model years, the 2008 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.