2018 Acura MDX problems and complaints
Owners have filed 169 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Acura MDX. The most-reported areas: Engine (35), Electrical System (28), Fuel/Propulsion System (28).
Key takeaways
- 169 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 3 involve a crash, 4 a fire, 3 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 35 | 21% |
| Electrical System | 28 | 17% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 28 | 17% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 23 | 14% |
| Fuel System | 23 | 14% |
| Gasoline | 23 | 14% |
| Power Train | 23 | 14% |
| Unknown Or Other | 20 | 12% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 19 | 11% |
| Lane Departure | 18 | 11% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 | 8% |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 5% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Acura MDX SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2018 Acura MDX SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System - filed 2026-10-06
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2018 Acura MDX on August 26, 2026. While registering the vehicle, the contact was informed that the previous title indicated that the odometer was reported at 277,000. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 77,000.
Forward Collision Avoidance,lane Departure - filed 2026-09-30
All the light light up
Fuel System, Gasoline - filed 2026-09-29
The contact owns a 2018 Acura MDX. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power but was able to restart. On another occasion, while the contact's husband was driving 10 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power in the middle of the highway. The vehicle was unable to restart, and...
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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.