2018 Acura MDX problems and complaints
Owners have filed 165 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Acura MDX. The most-reported areas: Engine (35), Fuel/Propulsion System (28), Electrical System (27).
Key takeaways
- 165 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 3 involve a crash, 4 a fire, 3 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 35 | 21% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 28 | 17% |
| Electrical System | 27 | 16% |
| Power Train | 23 | 14% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 22 | 13% |
| Fuel System | 22 | 13% |
| Gasoline | 22 | 13% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 19 | 12% |
| Unknown Or Other | 19 | 12% |
| Lane Departure | 17 | 10% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 | 8% |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 5% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Acura MDX SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2018 Acura MDX SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Forward Collision Avoidance,lane Departure - filed 2026-09-14
The vehicle was being driven and the dashboard was lit up with all the systems in error related to ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control)
Seats - filed 2026-09-01
driver seat rocking. Acura stated 2018 recall for this issue was vin number specific and does not include my vehicle however this is the issue with my driver seat. they advise repairs at my expense.
Engine And Engine Cooling - filed 2026-08-24
The contact owns a 2018 Acura MDX. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode and failed to exceed 35-60 MPH. The check engine warning light was flashing. The driver pulled over to the side of the road. The vehicle was restarted, reset, and operated as intended. The vehicle...
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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.