2023 Acura MDX problems and complaints
Owners have filed 42 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Acura MDX. The most-reported areas: Power Train (11), Service Brakes (8), Electrical System (8).
Key takeaways
- 42 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 | 11 | 26% |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 19% |
| Electrical System | 8 | 19% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 7 | 17% |
| Steering | 4 | 10% |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 | 10% |
| 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%.
| 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 2026-10-12
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...
Visibility/Wiper - filed 2026-10-03
My 2023 Acura MDX has developed a windshield washer system failure affecting both the front and rear washers. The system is clogged and is no longer able to spray washer fluid properly. I found a documented case involving 2022-and-newer Acura MDX vehicles showing what appears to be the same failure mode: coating on th...
Tires - filed 2026-10-03
These are OE tires on my 2023 Acura MDX. At 22,000 miles a rotating thumping sound was heard and also felt in the steering wheel. The tires were inspected by my Acura dealer on three separate service calls to diagnose. On the 3rd visit the problem was confirmed and determined to be severe flat spots on all 4 tires. Du...
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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.