2013 Acura MDX problems and complaints
Owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Acura MDX. The most-reported areas: Engine (9), Electrical System (8), Unknown Or Other (5).
Key takeaways
- 30 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 0 involve a crash, 3 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 9 | 30% |
| Electrical System | 8 | 27% |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 | 17% |
| Power Train | 4 | 13% |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 10% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 10% |
| Steering | 3 | 10% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 7% |
| Fuel System | 1 | 3% |
| Gasoline | 1 | 3% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | 3% |
| Air Bags | 1 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Acura MDX SUV 4WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Fuel System, Gasoline - filed 2026-09-28
The contact owns a 2013 Acura MDX. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power, and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact was able to steer the vehicle to the side of the road. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated during the failure. The contact disconnected...
Exterior Lighting,forward Collision Avoidance - filed 2026-06-14
The car is giving external right head light issue. The light turns off suddenly at night which we need to turn on again after 2 minutes. This happens frequently and we have to turn on the lights very often. The dealer examined the issue and he expressed regret in repairing the vehicle and estimated price of $2.500.The ...
Engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2025-06-20
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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.