2019 Acura MDX problems and complaints

Owners have filed 193 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Acura MDX. The most-reported areas: Engine (48), Electrical System (42), Power Train (32).

Key takeaways

  • 193 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
Engine4825%
Electrical System4222%
Power Train3217%
Engine And Engine Cooling3116%
Unknown Or Other2513%
Forward Collision Avoidance2211%
Fuel System2211%
Gasoline2211%
Fuel/Propulsion System2111%
Lane Departure147%
Vehicle Speed Control105%
Service Brakes95%

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

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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.

Suspension,structure - filed 2026-11-04

The contact owns a 2019 Acura MDX. The contact stated that while the dealer was performing a State Inspection on the vehicle, it was discovered that the front sub frame and control arms were severely corroded and were fractured. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V365000 (Structure, Suspensio...

Engine And Engine Cooling - filed 2026-10-27

The contact owns a 2019 Acura MDX. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the engine failed to restart after the Auto START/STOP was engaged. The contact stated that while at a stop light, the engine failed to automatically restart after releasing the brake pedal. The contact shifted to park(P) and restar...

Power Train,electrical System - filed 2026-10-26

On Saturday 10/24/26 at approximately 6:45 PM I pulled into my garage and pressed the engine button to shutdown the car after parking in my home garage. I was about to open the door and exit when the engine started again. I shutdown the engine once again and safely exited the car with my 13year old daughter. I retur...

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More for the 2019 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.