2022 Acura MDX problems and complaints
Owners have filed 149 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Acura MDX. The most-reported areas: Power Train (63), Unknown Or Other (21), Electrical System (20).
Key takeaways
- 149 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 | 63 | 42% |
| Unknown Or Other | 21 | 14% |
| Electrical System | 20 | 13% |
| Steering | 19 | 13% |
| Service Brakes | 18 | 12% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 17 | 11% |
| Engine | 9 | 6% |
| Suspension | 9 | 6% |
| Lane Departure | 7 | 5% |
| Structure | 6 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 4% |
| Air Bags | 5 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| 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 2026-09-16
Discovered leaking fluid on 9/12/2026. Scheduled service with local Acura dealer on 9/15/2026 and found that the leak is AFT from unserviceable seal between the transmission and transfer case. The recommended repair from dealer is to replace both transmission and transfer case for $15,000. This is a significant issu...
Power Train - filed 2026-09-08
Heard a loud clunk followed by several small clunks when accelerating. Dealer confirmed the transmission & PTU are damaged and the car is no longer AWD. This issue is becoming more widespread with Acura MDXs and is a very expensive repair. From dealer: “FOUND DRIVESHAFT CAN TURN IN PARK WITHOUT TURNING FRONT WHEELS. T...
Power Train - filed 2026-09-03
The car was being driven as normal and while at a stop light the car shut off and alerted the driver with a transmission error code. The car would not start for about 30 mins after the incident. When we took it to be looked at by the dealership we were told that it was related to code P07E4. The dealership reset the...
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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.