2019 Acura MDX problems and complaints

Owners have filed 188 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Acura MDX. The most-reported areas: Engine (47), Electrical System (41), Power Train (31).

Key takeaways

  • 188 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 4 involve a crash, 3 a fire, 3 reported injuries.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine4725%
Electrical System4122%
Power Train3116%
Engine And Engine Cooling3016%
Unknown Or Other2513%
Fuel System2212%
Gasoline2212%
Forward Collision Avoidance2111%
Fuel/Propulsion System2111%
Lane Departure137%
Vehicle Speed Control105%
Service Brakes95%

One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2019 Acura MDX SUV AWD5/55/55/54/5
2019 Acura MDX SUV FWD5/55/55/54/5

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Electrical System,forward Collision Avoidance,lane Departure - filed 2026-09-17

the camera system located above the rear view mirror failed and caused a warning light for the lkas system. adaptive cruise control, lane keeping did not work because of it. the unit had to be replaced. this seems to be a fairly common issue with this mdx version, based on forums

Engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-09-17

issue occurring with automatic start/stop function. car stalls on occasion trying to restart, goes into neutral, even though battery is new and in good condition. hard to replicate and occurs randomly. car has to be turned off and on again. this is the 4th time this has happened over the course of 3 years. seems to be ...

Electrical System - filed 2026-09-15

Alarm randomly goes off dash lights up on its own and kills the battery Was told it’s the keyless module

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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.