Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 2016. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
New York safety inspections
Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 2025.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 MDX | 9 | 1 |
| 2025 MDX | 112 | 3 |
| 2024 MDX | 41 | 2 |
| 2023 MDX | 43 | 2 |
| 2022 MDX | 157 | 2 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 MDX | 224 | 8 |
| 2019 MDX | 190 | 9 |
| 2018 MDX | 169 | 10 |
| 2017 MDX | 260 | 8 |
| 2016 MDXMost complaints | 377 | 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 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 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Power train990
- Engine669
- Electrical system527
- Unknown or other329
- Air bags230
- Engine and engine cooling182
- Vehicle speed control181
- Service brakes175
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 391 MDX vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died, and 163 people died inside them. These are counts, not crash rates: a model with more cars on the road shows up more often, and people killed outside the vehicle are not counted here.
| Model year | Vehicles in fatal crashes | Deaths in the vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | 6 | 2 |
| 2022 | 6 | 5 |
| 2020 | 13 | 4 |
| 2019 | 16 | 3 |
| 2018 | 11 | 3 |
| 2017 | 18 | 8 |
| 2016 | 21 | 6 |
| 2015 | 13 | 5 |
| 2014 | 26 | 8 |
| 2013 | 7 | 3 |
| 2012 | 19 | 7 |
| 2011 | 19 | 6 |
| 2010 | 11 | 2 |
| 2009 | 13 | 7 |
| 2008 | 25 | 7 |
| 2007 | 29 | 9 |
| 2006 | 19 | 11 |
| 2005 | 24 | 8 |
| 2004 | 19 | 9 |
| 2003 | 29 | 19 |
| 2002 | 27 | 17 |
| 2001 | 19 | 13 |
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain) · how we count
Crash-test ratings by year
NHTSA 5-star results for 16 model-year variants; 14 of 16 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Year | Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 2027 ACURA MDX SUV ICE AWD | ★★★★★ | 14.0 % |
| 2026 | 2026 ACURA MDX SUV N/A AWD | ★★★★★ | 14.0 % |
| 2025 | 2025 Acura MDX SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | 15.1 % |
| 2024 | 2024 Acura MDX SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | 15.1 % |
| 2023 | 2023 Acura MDX SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | 15.1 % |
| 2022 | 2022 Acura MDX SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | 15.1 % |
| 2020 | 2020 Acura MDX SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 16.4 % |
| 2019 | 2019 Acura MDX SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 16.4 % |
| 2018 | 2018 Acura MDX SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 16.4 % |
| 2017 | 2017 Acura MDX SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 16.4 % |
| 2016 | 2016 Acura MDX SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 16.4 % |
| 2015 | 2015 Acura MDX SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 16.4 % |
| 2014 | 2014 Acura MDX SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 15.5 % |
| 2013 | 2013 Acura MDX SUV 4WD | ★★★★☆ | 14.0 % |
| 2012 | 2012 Acura MDX SUV 4WD | ★★★★☆ | 14.0 % |
| 2011 | 2011 Acura MDX SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 14.0 % |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption by year
Official Canadian test results for 25 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 10.7–13.8 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | MDX SH-AWD · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 12.6 | 9.4 | 11.2 |
| 2025 | MDX SH-AWD · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 12.6 | 9.4 | 11.2 |
| 2024 | MDX SH-AWD · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 12.6 | 9.4 | 11.2 |
| 2023 | MDX SH-AWD · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 12.6 | 9.4 | 11.2 |
| 2022 | MDX SH-AWD · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 12.6 | 9.4 | 11.2 |
| 2020 | MDX SH-AWD · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 12.3 | 9.2 | 10.9 |
| 2019 | MDX SH-AWD · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 12.2 | 9.0 | 10.8 |
| 2018 | MDX SH-AWD Elite · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 12.2 | 9.0 | 10.7 |
| 2017 | MDX SH-AWD Elite · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 12.2 | 9.0 | 10.7 |
| 2016 | MDX SH-AWD Elite · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 12.2 | 9.1 | 10.7 |
| 2015 | MDX SH-AWD · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 12.7 | 9.1 | 11.1 |
| 2014 | MDX 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 12.7 | 9.1 | 11.1 |
| 2013 | MDX AWD · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 14.8 | 11.3 | 13.2 |
| 2012 | MDX AWD · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline | 14.8 | 11.3 | 13.2 |
| 2011 | MDX AWD · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline | 14.8 | 11.3 | 13.2 |
| 2010 | MDX AWD · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline | 14.8 | 11.3 | 13.2 |
| 2009 | MDX AWD · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline | 15.4 | 11.8 | 13.8 |
| 2008 | MDX AWD · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline | 15.4 | 11.8 | 13.8 |
| 2007 | MDX AWD · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline | 15.4 | 11.8 | 13.8 |
| 2006 | MDX 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline | 15.9 | 11.1 | 13.7 |
| 2005 | MDX AWD · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline | 15.9 | 11.1 | 13.7 |
| 2004 | MDX · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline | 15.7 | 11.1 | 13.6 |
| 2003 | MDX · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline | 15.7 | 11.1 | 13.6 |
| 2002 | MDX · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline | 15.5 | 11.1 | 13.5 |
| 2001 | MDX · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline | 15.5 | 11.1 | 13.5 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
In the United Kingdom
8 MDX cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.
| Built | Licensed | Off the road (SORN) |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | — |
| 2019 | 1 | — |
| 2018 | 1 | — |
| 2017 | 1 | — |
| 2016 | 1 | — |
| 2015 | 2 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 | — |
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0
New registrations in Europe
4 new Acura MDX cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2011 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Spain (3).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 | 185 (WLTP) |
| 2011 | 1 | — |
Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Recalls
42 campaigns cover the MDX; the latest 12 are below.
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.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Acura TLX, 2023-2025 Acura MDX, and 2023-2025 Honda Pilot vehicles. The brake pedal pivot pin was not secured properly, which can cause the pedal to shift out of position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles. Moisture may enter the tailgate lid light assembly and wiring harness, which can cause the interior and exterior lights to fail, including the lid lights, position lights, license plate lights and taillights.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2025 Acura MDX vehicles. The touchscreen in the center console may go blank, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Acura TLX, 2016-2020 Acura MDX, 2016 and 2018-2019 Pilot, 2017 and 2019 Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 Odyssey vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear and seize, damaging the engine.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Civic, 2020-2023 Ridgeline, 2021-2023 Passport, 2021-2022 Pilot, and 2020 Acura MDX vehicles. The tie rod fastener that connects the brake booster and the brake master cylinder may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake master cylinder to separate from the booster assembly.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2001-2002 Acura 3.2CL, 2000-2003 Acura 3.5RL, 2000-2001 Acura 3.2TL, Honda CR-V and Honda Odyssey, 2001-2002 Acura MDX and 2000 Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Coupe, and Civic Sedan vehicles. These vehicles may have received a replacement driver frontal air bag module as part of a vehicle repair. Due to a manufacturing issue, the replacement NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 1998 Acura 2.2CL, 1998-1999 Acura 2.3CL, 1998-1999 Acura 3.0CL, 2001 Acura 3.2CL and Acura MDX, 1998-2000 Honda Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Sedan, Odyssey and Acura 3.5RL, 1999-2000 Acura 3.2TL, 1996-2000 Civic Coupe, 1997-2000 CR-V, 1997-1998 EV Plus, and 1998-1999 Isuzu Oasis vehicles. These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
NHTSA recalls