2023 Acura MDX problems and complaints
Owners have filed 44 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Acura MDX. The most-reported areas: Power Train (12), Service Brakes (8), Electrical System (8).
Key takeaways
- 44 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 2 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 2 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 12 | 27% |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 18% |
| Electrical System | 8 | 18% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 7 | 16% |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 | 11% |
| Steering | 4 | 9% |
| Suspension | 3 | 7% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 7% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 | 5% |
| Structure | 2 | 5% |
| Hydraulic | 2 | 5% |
| Equipment | 2 | 5% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Acura MDX SUV AWD | Not rated | 4/5 | 5/5 | Not rated |
| 2023 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 2026-10-29
splines between transmission and power take off unit(transfer case) striped and loss AWD function making vehicle FWD only
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-10-16
We purchased this 2023 Acura MDX less than a year ago and are under the 4 year 48,000 mile extended warranty, but also purchased warrantees to cover both the interior and exterior of the vehicle to have a worry-free experience for the entire life of the loan on the vehicle at the strong recommendation by the GM of the ...
Power Train - filed 2026-10-12
My vehicle developed a leak at the seal between the transfer case and transmission. I was informed that, due to the original design, this seal cannot be replaced independently. The leak can result in the loss of gear oil and transmission fluid, further transmission damage, and a loss of power to the rear wheels. Repair...
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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.