2016 Acura MDX problems and complaints
Owners have filed 378 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Acura MDX. The most-reported areas: Engine (163), Power Train (113), Unknown Or Other (40).
Key takeaways
- 378 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 | 163 | 43% |
| Power Train | 113 | 30% |
| Unknown Or Other | 40 | 11% |
| Electrical System | 38 | 10% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 28 | 7% |
| Structure | 21 | 6% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 19 | 5% |
| Lane Departure | 14 | 4% |
| Service Brakes | 13 | 3% |
| Steering | 12 | 3% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 11 | 3% |
| Exterior Lighting | 11 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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| 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.
Engine And Engine Cooling - filed 2026-10-29
The contact owns a 2016 Acura MDX. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power and the vehicle decelerated. During the failure, several warning lights illuminated and unknown messages were displayed. The vehicle was driven to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the en...
Power Train,electrical System,engine - filed 2026-10-20
There is a reaccuring safety defect issue where the engine completely shutts off and stalls without warning when the car comes to a stop. This can be at a stop sign, stop lights, or just stopping the car when in traffic, even on the highway. This is due to the IDS (Auto Idle Stop system). A couple exteme safetyhazards ...
Exterior Lighting - filed 2026-10-15
Water leakage into the right tailgate lid light assembly caused it to malfunction. In the photo you can see water pooled in the right lower corner. There is a recall for this specific issue for the year/make/model of my vehicle (NHTSA ID 25V259000). However my VIN is not included. I took my vehicle to the dealership an...
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More for the 2016 Acura MDX
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.