AI Damage2025 Acura MDX: common problems
Owners of the 2025 Acura MDX filed 112 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and electrical system. The maker issued 25 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 112
- involving a crash
- 2
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 25
What fails most often
- 1 Engine 62% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 46% of all complaints
- 3 Fuel/propulsion system 10% of all complaints
- 4 Forward collision avoidance 4% of all complaints
- 5 Powertrain 4% of all complaints
- 6 Service brakes 4% of all complaints
- 7 Steering 3% of all complaints
- 8 Suspension 2% of all complaints
- Engine: 69 complaints (62% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 7.
- Electrical system: 52 complaints (46% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 5.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 11 complaints (10% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 1.
- Forward collision avoidance: 5 complaints (4% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Powertrain: 5 complaints (4% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 3 L · petrol · turbo · 6 cyl
- 3.5 L · petrol · 6 cylnamed in 1 complaints
- automatic, 10-speed
Drive: AWD, FWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 112 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 69 | 0 | 7 |
| Electrical system | 52 | 0 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Backover prevention | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The vehicle’s driver-assist systems - specifically the lane departure warning and forward collision warning - failed to operate. In addition, both the steering wheel and the accelerator became stuck, causing my vehicle to collide head‑on with oncoming traffic.
(1) My airbag's did not deploy when an another car drove into the front of my car causing extensive damage. It has been deemed a total loss by Liberty Mutual (claim #[XXX]) and will be towed in a day or two to their salvage yard from the auto body shop.
While at a stop light 2 different times and at a stop sign 1 time the car engine shut off as it should. Upon letting off the brake and pressing the gas the car would not go. It stayed in Park and I could not get it to go. The engine would not turn back on.
On two occasions my vehicle stalled out when the idle stop feature failed to restart the engine in traffic. I could not restart my vehicle initially and it took several attempts to restart. Because I was at a stop in an intersection waiting to turn this could have resulted in a serious accident.
The Auto Idle Stop has activated normally at traffic lights, but on two occasions the engine shut off and then failed to automatically restart when I released the brake. A yellow warning light with an exclamation mark also appeared on the dashboard. The most recent incident happened yesterday, 09/25/2026.
20 minutes after parking my car, it would not start. Several different codes came up on the gauges - BRAKE issue; hill issue;stabilization issue - multiple icons and warnings. I ended up having to be jumped off.
No warning messages or other symptoms before occurring. When the engine would not restart at intersection, warning message of "transmission system problem, apply parking brake when parked. See your dealer" Could not restart engine.
The vehicle was restarted and the battery warning light illuminated. The contact continued to drive the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that no cause for the failure was found.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 528 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (top 25% most complained about).
On average one model year of the MDX has 143 complaints (11 years in the data). This year has 112, below average.
What to check before buying
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Forward collision avoidance. Radar and camera: calibration after bumper or windshield replacement.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Tech Line Summary Article - Customers are complaining of a clicking noise from front of vehicle while…
Tech Line Summary Article - Customers are complaining of a clicking noise from front of vehicle while turning at low speeds. This is a temporary solution to address the issue.
- Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
(AHM) is searching for certain 2024-2026 MDXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P0441 (EVAP System Purge Flow Malfunction) stored. To better understand the cause of this…
- Tech Line Summary - The vehicle's infotainment system displays previously viewed SMS messages upon each…
Tech Line Summary - The vehicle's infotainment system displays previously viewed SMS messages upon each ignition cycle, when the customer's Android phone is connected via Bluetooth.
- Over The Air System Updates - Vehicles equipped with the System Updates application are capable of…
Over The Air System Updates - Vehicles equipped with the System Updates application are capable of downloading and installing Over the Air System updates (OTA). A connection to a Wi-Fi network is needed to perform the…
- Over the Air System Update - System updates contain upgrades that fix operational errors and/or provide a…
Over the Air System Update - System updates contain upgrades that fix operational errors and/or provide a variety of enhancements, which adds new functionality. Information about the various software releases can be…
- Tech Line - Customers may experience error code S001 with their audio unit
The vehicle may also have DTC B2B05-92 CAN Gateway error stored due to the dealership’s wi-fi settings.
- Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
(AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2025 MDXs with a client complaint of a no auto re-start condition after going into an auto idle stop. The push button ignition may or may not restart the engine. To better understand…
- Tech Line Summary - Customers are complaining of a clicking noise from front of vehicle while turning at…
Tech Line Summary - Customers are complaining of a clicking noise from front of vehicle while turning at low speeds. This is a temporary solution to address the issue.
- Service Bulletin - Customers are experiencing screeching, squeaking, rubbing, or scraping from the rear…
Service Bulletin - Customers are experiencing screeching, squeaking, rubbing, or scraping from the rear wheel area due to rocks are getting caught between the rear brake disk and splash guard.
- Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
(AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2025 MDX with a client complaint of a no auto re-start condition after going into an auto idle stop. The push button ignition may or may not restart the engine. To better understand…
- Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
(AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2025 MDXs with a client complaint of a front suspension noise while turning left and/or right. The noise can be described as a clicking. To better understand the cause of this…
- Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
(AHM) is searching for certain 2025 MDX’s with a client complaint of no sound while making Android Auto or Bluetooth phone calls. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect information…
NHTSA lists 25 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Acura MDX?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: engine, electrical system, fuel/propulsion system. Total complaints: 112. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: stalls while driving (23%), warning lights, check engine (17%), won't start (13%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2025 Acura MDX?
NHTSA lists 25 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2025 Acura MDX from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2025 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.