2022 Acura MDX problems and complaints
Owners have filed 162 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Acura MDX. The most-reported areas: Power Train (74), Unknown Or Other (22), Electrical System (20).
Key takeaways
- 162 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 6 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 4 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 74 | 46% |
| Unknown Or Other | 22 | 14% |
| Electrical System | 20 | 12% |
| Steering | 19 | 12% |
| Service Brakes | 18 | 11% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 17 | 10% |
| Engine | 9 | 6% |
| Suspension | 9 | 6% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 4% |
| Structure | 7 | 4% |
| Lane Departure | 7 | 4% |
| Air Bags | 5 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Engine air filter
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Acura MDX SUV AWD | Not rated | 4/5 | 5/5 | Not rated |
| 2022 Acura MDX SUV FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train - filed 2026-11-01
front differential leaking oil/transmission fluid. only front wheels are driving car. no warning lights from car. Independent repair shop diagnosed as a failed front differential due to stripped internal splines inside the differential leading to a leak.
Power Train - filed 2026-10-31
AWD system failed. Vehicle is only working in front wheel drive.
Power Train - filed 2026-10-30
We purchased our 2022 Acura MDX with 7K miles on it. The transmission failed 2 years after it was purchased and required a full replacement. We knew there was an issue due to transmission fluid leaking from the vehicle. This was completed under warranty. It has been exactly 2 years since the full transmission replaceme...
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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.