2009 Acura MDX Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other MDX years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 19th of 26 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 52 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Acura MDX. That ranks 19th out of 26 MDX model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (18 complaints, 35%), typically at around 72,500 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 1 fire, 6 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 52owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 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 | 18 | 35% | 72,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 8 | 15% | 74,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 8 | 15% | 51,415 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 12% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 10% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 4 | 8% | 21,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 6% | 3,450 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 6% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 6% | 33,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 4% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 4% | 24,600 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 4% | 4,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 4% | 4,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 4% | 4,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 2% | 92,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 2% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 2% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 2% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 2% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 2% | 14,808 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 2% | 90,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Acura MDX recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 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.
No major incidents, hits, or bumps no off roading only drove on city roads and highways. Tread and all rubber on the outside half of the tire has completely seperated from the inner tire on a section.
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2009 Acura MDX. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of the purchase, the mileage was 117,500. At the time of the vehicle registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 140,223.
On Jan 21, 2025 the drivers side air bag deployed as I was driving. I did not hit or get hit by anyone or anything, I did not run over anything either the airbag deployed on drivers side from the front to the back of my Acura MDX it was sudden it was random Nd damn scary. I was injured from the…
I just got this car in September and it is now throwing all kinds of different codes to the point where I canât drive it sh-awd /check charging station / emission light etc
While driving vehicle, all power shut off after all lights(airbag, tire, engine, etc. came on the dashboard) not able to start vehicle now at all. Has power but will not run, turn over, stay running, etc. has brand new battery so thatâs not the problem no problems until today.
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 | 52 | 0 |
| 2008 MDX | 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 2009 Acura MDX?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 18 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Acura MDX?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2009 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 2009 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.