2015 Acura MDX problems and complaints
Owners have filed 70 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Acura MDX. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (15), Unknown Or Other (14), Power Train (12).
Key takeaways
- 70 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 5 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 9 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 15 | 21% |
| Unknown Or Other | 14 | 20% |
| Power Train | 12 | 17% |
| Structure | 8 | 11% |
| Steering | 8 | 11% |
| Engine | 7 | 10% |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 9% |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 9% |
| Air Bags | 4 | 6% |
| Suspension | 3 | 4% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 3% |
| Visibility | 2 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Acura MDX SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2015 Acura MDX SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-07-15
My 2015 AcuraMDX engine seized while driving creating an unsafe condition as it occurred on a busy roadway. I suspect a rod bearing failure. It has been reported to Honda. The same parts listed in the 2015 RDX recall are used in my MDX but the 2015 is not part of the recall. My engine had a knock and had taken it for i...
Exterior Lighting - filed 2026-03-31
I saw previous warning when I pulled my credit report on Experian, but I am not seeing any recalls currently. My driver side taillight is malfunctioning. It appears there is a problem with the seal which is allowing water to get inside the assembly, causing it to short out. I realize this vehicle is a 2015 but though...
Electrical System - filed 2026-02-23
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2015 Acura MDX. It was later discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 82,000 and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 167,000.
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.