Acura MDX Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 526 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the Acura MDX across 25 model years. The 2025 model year has the most (52). The words owners use most often: “idle stop” (5% of reports).
- 526electrical system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 14mention a crash
- 10mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 29%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Idle stop: mentioned in 27 of 526 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 274 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 526 complaints, 14 mention a crash, 25 a fire, 10 an injury.
Acura MDX electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 MDX | 3 | 33% | — |
| 2025 MDX | 52 | 47% | 15,700 |
| 2024 MDX | 12 | 29% | 9,810 |
| 2023 MDX | 8 | 19% | 14,907 |
| 2022 MDX | 20 | 13% | 42,579 |
| 2020 MDX | 40 | 18% | 25,000 |
| 2019 MDX | 41 | 22% | 19,000 |
| 2018 MDX | 28 | 17% | 28,500 |
| 2017 MDX | 46 | 18% | 35,825 |
| 2016 MDX | 37 | 10% | 20,500 |
| 2015 MDX | 15 | 21% | 25,000 |
| 2014 MDX | 27 | 16% | 13,000 |
| 2013 MDX | 8 | 27% | 77,543 |
| 2012 MDX | 13 | 17% | 40,950 |
| 2011 MDX | 7 | 10% | 101,700 |
| 2010 MDX | 9 | 20% | 54,750 |
| 2009 MDX | 18 | 35% | 72,500 |
| 2008 MDX | 8 | 16% | 117,500 |
| 2007 MDX | 51 | 52% | 100,000 |
| 2006 MDX | 8 | 9% | 22,820 |
| 2005 MDX | 18 | 10% | 100,000 |
| 2004 MDX | 21 | 12% | 120,000 |
| 2003 MDX | 18 | 9% | 120,098 |
| 2002 MDX | 12 | 6% | 140,000 |
| 2001 MDX | 6 | 3% | 125,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Electrical system:ignition:switch
Model years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Problem: Honda is recalling certain model year 2003 and 2004 Pilot and Odyssey and 2003 through 2006 Acura MDX passenger vehicles manufactured from November 26, 2001, through August 30, 2006. The interlock lever of the ignition switch may deform, which can allow the interlock function of a vehicle with an automatic transmission to be defeated.
Risk: Removal of the ignition key when the gear selector of a vehicle with an automatic transmission has not been shifted to the park position can allow the vehicle to roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Honda will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicle to a Honda or Acura dealer. The dealer will install an updated shift interlock lever and, if necessary, replace any necessary part of the ignition switch, free of charge. The recall began on February 22, 2013. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Faulty and auto-stop/start system glitch where the engine fails to turn back on. This issue frequently occurs while driving in traffic or at a stop light. This issue happens daily become extremely dangerous as car unexpected turns off and fails to turn back on a busy road. There is no option to…
Brake system, Cruise control, lane keeping system get malfunction erratically (ever since 2022, and has been like this), and one of the two sets of brakes never wears off (More than 100 K mileage now (Oct. 2026) , one set of brake pads still is still have sufficient life and does not seem to…
Car is not staying on during traffic. Afraid to go in highway now.
On two occasions my vehicle stalled out when the idle stop feature failed to restart the engine in traffic. I could not restart my vehicle initially and it took several attempts to restart. Because I was at a stop in an intersection waiting to turn this could have resulted in a serious accident…
The contact owns a 2017 Acura MDX. The contact stated that while driving, the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), brake, and Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) warning lights were intermittently illuminated. The contact associated the failure with the brake pads, which had not been replaced since the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Acura MDXs have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 526 owner complaints about electrical system for the Acura MDX. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Acura MDX electrical system?
Yes: 1 safety recall list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the Acura MDX?
The most frequent phrase is “idle stop”, in 27 of 526 complaints.
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