Acura MDX Structure Problems
Owners have filed 130 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the Acura MDX across 23 model years. The 2016 model year has the most (21). The words owners use most often: “service bulletin” (8% of reports).
- 130structure complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 12mention a crash
- 8mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 32%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.
- Service bulletin: mentioned in 10 of 130 complaints (8%)
- Paint roof: mentioned in 7 of 130 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do structure problems happen?
Based on 68 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 130 complaints, 12 mention a crash, 7 a fire, 8 an injury.
Acura MDX structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 MDX | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2024 MDX | 2 | 5% | — |
| 2023 MDX | 2 | 5% | 50,000 |
| 2022 MDX | 7 | 4% | — |
| 2020 MDX | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2019 MDX | 2 | 1% | 11,000 |
| 2018 MDX | 3 | 2% | 20,000 |
| 2017 MDX | 10 | 4% | 14,000 |
| 2016 MDX | 21 | 6% | 22,500 |
| 2015 MDX | 8 | 11% | 4,000 |
| 2014 MDX | 14 | 8% | 12,300 |
| 2012 MDX | 5 | 7% | 45,300 |
| 2011 MDX | 3 | 4% | 86,200 |
| 2010 MDX | 6 | 13% | 56,000 |
| 2009 MDX | 1 | 2% | 150,000 |
| 2008 MDX | 8 | 16% | 68,000 |
| 2007 MDX | 1 | 1% | 63,000 |
| 2006 MDX | 3 | 3% | 156,300 |
| 2005 MDX | 4 | 2% | 67,426 |
| 2004 MDX | 8 | 5% | 90,000 |
| 2003 MDX | 3 | 1% | 114,000 |
| 2002 MDX | 7 | 3% | 50,000 |
| 2001 MDX | 10 | 4% | 70,710 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Suspension:rear; structure:frame and members
Model years: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
Problem: American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023 Ridgeline, 2019-2023 Passport, and 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles that were sold in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. The rear subframe may corrode at the suspension mounting points, which can result in rear suspension component failure.
Risk: Failure of rear suspension components, such as the rear control arm, can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the rear subframe and install a rear subframe reinforcement kit and, as necessary, repair or replace the rear subframe components, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in the fall of 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are AOU and AOT. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 10, 2026.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
As I was driving in a stop and go traffic jam, the vehicle would not go forward although I was pressing on the gas pedal, the engine stall and when it finally reacted after pressing it for the second time it went too fast that I couldnât stop in time to avoid rear ending the other vehicle, the…
The contact owns a 2022 Acura MDX. The contact noticed quite a bit of water leaking into the trunk of the vehicle. The contact stated she was able to find a smell of mildew. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where a leak coming from the trunk was…
The paint on my roof at the sunroof is peeling in the same exact manner the the already existing Warranty Extension: White Diamond Pearl Paint in Service Bulletin 19-029 or Models 2014-2016, I am aware that this Acura MDX is a 2017 02/17 to be exact and from the same MFG of Alabama that these…
The contact owns a 2016 Acura MDX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V365000 (Structure, Suspension) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list. The vehicle was taken to a local authorized dealer, and recall repairs were performed. The vehicle was…
I am reporting a potential safety defect involving the rear windshield glass on my Acura MDX. The rear windshield unexpectedly shattered while the vehicle was stationary, with no known impact or contact with an outside object. I was present when the glass shattered and immediately took multiple…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Acura MDXs have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 130 owner complaints about structure 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 structure?
Yes: 1 safety recall list structure. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about structure problems on the Acura MDX?
The most frequent phrase is “service bulletin”, in 10 of 130 complaints, followed by “paint roof” (7).
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