2016 Acura MDX problems and complaints
Owners have filed 374 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Acura MDX. The most-reported areas: Engine (161), Power Train (111), Unknown Or Other (40).
Key takeaways
- 374 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 10 involve a crash, 5 a fire, 5 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 161 | 43% |
| Power Train | 111 | 30% |
| Unknown Or Other | 40 | 11% |
| Electrical System | 37 | 10% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 27 | 7% |
| Structure | 21 | 6% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 19 | 5% |
| Lane Departure | 14 | 4% |
| Service Brakes | 13 | 3% |
| Steering | 12 | 3% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 10 | 3% |
| Exterior Lighting | 10 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Acura MDX SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2016 Acura MDX SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Suspension - filed 2026-09-21
My 2016 Acura MDX (VIN [XXX]) is covered by Acura safety campaign 4170A8. The campaign covers rear subframe corrosion at the suspension mounting points that can cause the rear wheels to become misaligned or inadequately retained, affecting handling, stability, and braking. On XXX, I brought the vehicle to Sunnyside Ac...
Engine - filed 2026-09-15
Heard a knocking noise in the engine, had it serviced at an independent mechanic (towed as to not create more damage and the knocking noise was louder). Mechanic told me that the rod bearing/engine had failed and would need to be replaced. $7000-$10000 for replacement. He also indicated that this was under recall fo...
Engine And Engine Cooling,engine - filed 2026-09-15
The contact owns a 2016 Acura MDX. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle suddenly lost motive power and failed to accelerate while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure posed a potential safety risk in daily...
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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.