Engine
3.5L 6-cyl
How to read this file. Complaint records are unverified owner submissions to the federal safety agency. Counts are raw, not adjusted for sales volume or vehicle age. Recall campaigns apply to the model; only a VIN check shows whether this car is affected or repaired. Parts shown are named by an editorial note or listed as a search directory; none is a diagnosis. Full methodology.
Fault profile
Complaint-component records on this vehicle, grouped by family. A complaint naming two systems counts once in each.
Complaints are owner-reported and not verified by the agency.
When it fails
The timing of this vehicle's reported failures, from the complaint file itself. A cluster tells you what to expect and when; it is shaped by reporting behavior as well as by the vehicle.
Vehicle age when the failure occurred
Years between the model year and the owner's reported failure date. Based on 171 of 172 complaints with a usable failure date.
Odometer when the failure occurred
Owner-reported mileage at failure, in 20,000-mile bands. Based on 105 of 172 complaints reporting a plausible odometer (500 to 500,000 miles; unverified).
Known issues
The component families with the most complaint records against this vehicle. Counts, crash and fire figures belong to the whole family, not to any single named issue. Parts listed are related system parts, not a diagnosis.
Steering
39 complaint records1 crash report
"PLACED VEHICLE IN "PARK", AND THE EPS LIGHT CAME ON INDICATING POWER STEERING PROBLEM. DROVE VEHICLE HOME AND STEERING WAS VERY HARD...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse steering parts in the directory →
Power train
27 complaint records3 crash reports
"VEHICLE HAS HESITATION/STUTTER WHEN ACCELERATING FROM 0 TO AROUND 20MPH. THIS IS A CONSTANT PROBLEM, NOT A ONE TIME OCCURRENCE...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse power train parts in the directory →
Electrical system
27 complaint records2 fire reports1 crash report
"CAR BATTERIES RUN OUT POWER WELL WITHIN THEIR WARRANTY PERIOD TO THE POINT WHERE THE VEHICLE STALLS WITHOUT ANY ADVANCE NOTIFICATION / ALERT..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse electrical system parts in the directory →
Recall campaigns
Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN. Each campaign number links to the federal record.
| Campaign | Component | Summary | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V365000 | Suspension | American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023 Ridgeline, 2019-2023 Passport, and 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles that were sold in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia,... | Normally free |
| 25V259000 | Interior Lighting | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles. Moisture may enter the tailgate lid light assembly and wiring harness, which can cause the interior and exterior lights to fail,... | Normally free |
| 23V858000 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022... | Normally free |
| 19V256000 | Exterior Lighting | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Acura MDX and 2017-2019 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid vehicles. | Normally free |
| 15V417000 | Equipment | American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Acura MDX and MDX AWD vehicles manufactured April 23, 2013, to December 16, 2014. | Normally free |
| 15V301000 | Forward Collision Avoidance | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Acura MDX 2WD and AWD, RLX and 2014 Acura RLX Hybrid vehicles. | Normally free |
| 14V639000 | Seat Belts | American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Acura MDX vehicles manufactured April 23, 2013, to August 25, 2014, and 2014 Acura RLX vehicles manufactured November 5, 2012, to November... | Normally free |
| 13V571000 | Power Train | American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Acura MDX AWD vehicles manufactured May 6, 2013, through October 14, 2013. | Normally free |
Transport Canada recalls
Recalls issued under Canadian law for this model year, from Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database. Matched by model name, so a Canadian-market variant may appear here that was sold under another name in the US. Units are Canadian vehicles affected.
| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026275 2026-06-04 | Structure | 136,434 | Issue: On certain vehicles, the suspension mounting points on the rear subframe could rust. As a result, rear suspension components could fail. This could lead to poor handling and a loss of vehicle control. |
| 2025212 2025-04-17 | Lights And Instruments | 40,454 | Issue: On certain vehicles, the recall repairs completed by a Honda or Acura dealer during recall AL65/AL66 (Transport Canada recall no. 2019-159) may not have been effective. As a result, a second repair is required. |
| 2019159 2019-03-28 | Lights And Instruments | 32,880 | This recall was replaced by Transport Canada recall no. 2025-212. Issue: On certain vehicles, water could enter the tail lamps located on the tailgate. This could cause the tail lamps not to work properly. |
| 2015281 2015-06-25 | Engine | 10,220 | On certain vehicles, some lots of A/C compressor clutch drive bolts may be defective. If the A/C clutch drive falls off the vehicle during operation while the vehicle is underway, the clutch drive could strike another vehicle, stationary... |
| 2015201 2015-05-14 | Brakes | 3,387 | On certain vehicles, the Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) could unexpectedly activate while operating the vehicle. |
Show 3 more Canadian recalls
| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014453 2014-10-15 | Seats And Restraints | 4,010 | On certain vehicles, in temperatures below minus 20° Celsius, the ability of the driver's and front passenger's seatbelt to extend and/or retract may be affected. |
| 2013406 2013-11-15 | Powertrain | 3,074 | On certain vehicles equipped with all wheel drive, drive shaft bolts may have been insufficiently tightened at time of assembly and could loosen over time. |
| 2013250 2013-07-22 | Electrical | 2 | Certain trailer hitch accessory wiring kits may have been manufactured incorrectly and could cause a trailer brake controller malfunction. |
Service bulletins and warranty extensions
Manufacturer communications to dealers on file with the federal agency: repair instructions, service campaigns, and warranty extensions. A warranty extension means the manufacturer may pay for a repair the recall table does not cover.
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| B25-003 Sep 2025 | Visibility/Wiper | Service Bulletin - An uneven sealing surface allows moisture to enter the inner taillight(s), causing one or both of the inner taillights not to work. | |
| B25-003 Jul 2025 | Visibility/Wiper | Service Bulletin - An uneven sealing surface allows moisture to enter the inner taillight(s), causing one or both of the inner taillights not to work. | |
| B25-026 Jul 2025 | Visibility/Wiper | Service Bulletin - An uneven sealing surface allows moisture to enter the inner taillight(s), causing one or both of the inner taillights not to work. | |
| ONL6L806042025 Letter Jun 2025 | Exterior Lighting | Owner Notification Letter - An uneven sealing surface allows moisture to enter the inner taillight(s), causing one or both of the inner taillights not to work. | |
| ONL6L806042025 Form Jun 2025 | Exterior Lighting | Owner Notification Letter - An uneven sealing surface allows moisture to enter the inner taillight(s), causing one or both of the inner taillights not to work. |
Show 55 more bulletins
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| ONL6M606032025 Letter Jun 2025 | Exterior Lighting | Owner Notification Letter - An uneven sealing surface allows moisture to enter the inner taillight(s), causing one or both of the inner taillights not to work. | |
| ONL6M606032025 Form Jun 2025 | Exterior Lighting | Owner Notification Letter - An uneven sealing surface allows moisture to enter the inner taillight(s), causing one or both of the inner taillights not to work. | |
| B25-003 Apr 2025 | Visibility/Wiper | Service Bulletin - An uneven sealing surface allows moisture to enter the inner taillight(s), causing one or both of the inner taillights not to work. | |
| B25-026 Apr 2025 | Visibility/Wiper | Service Bulletin - An uneven sealing surface allows moisture to enter the inner taillight(s), causing one or both of the inner taillights not to work. | |
| B16-008 Sep 2024 | Engine | Service Bulletin - Drivers may experience a chirping sound coming from the engine area with the engine warmed up due to the high pressure fuel pump is making a chirp. | |
| B19-019 Mar 2023 | Exterior Lighting | Service Bulletin - Recall update for 2014 - 2019 MDX and 2017 - 2019 MDX Hybrid Sport models. An uneven sealing surface allows moisture to enter the inner taillight(s), causing one or all of the taillights not to work. | |
| B14-025 Sep 2020 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Service Bulletin - The timing belt area chirps after the engine warms up. | |
| B14-025 Aug 2020 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Service Bulletin - The timing belt area makes a chirping noise after the engine warms up. | |
| BPaS06152020 Jun 2020 | Fuel System | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2019 MDXs & 2015-2019 TLX with a client complaint of a fuel leak at the fuel joint pipe. | |
| BPaS05292020 May 2020 | Fuel System | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2019 MDXs & 2015-2019 TLX with a client complaint of a fuel leak at the fuel joint pipe. | |
| B20-022 Apr 2020 | Seats | Service Bulletin - The bolt holes for the replacement second row seat frames are not threaded and require special self-tapping bolts to secure the seat cushion and seat-back frame to the seat frame. | |
| BPaS03032020901 Mar 2020 | Electrical System | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. | |
| BPaS02202020901 Feb 2020 | Equipment | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2019 MDXs & 2015-2019 TLX with a client complaint of a fuel leak at the fuel joint pipe. | |
| BPaS02132020901 Feb 2020 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. | |
| BPaS02052020 Feb 2020 | Fuel System | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2019 MDXs & 2015-2019 TLX with a client complaint of a fuel leak at the fuel joint pipe. | |
| BPaS01242020901 Jan 2020 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. | |
| BPaS01072020905 Jan 2020 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. | |
| BPaS12022019902 Dec 2019 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. | |
| B19-017 Nov 2019 | Seats | Service Bulletin - There is a loud buzzing or whining when adjusting the driver's or front passenger's seat forward and backward. The flex cable in the seat adjustment mechanism is not correctly lubricated. | |
| BPaS11142019901 Nov 2019 | Structure | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. | |
| BPaS11142019907 Nov 2019 | Electrical System | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is requesting instrument panel bracket inspections of ALL 2014-2016 MDXs that fit the criteria listed below. | |
| BPaS10282019901 Oct 2019 | Structure | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. | |
| BPaS10282019906 Oct 2019 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is requesting instrument panel bracket inspections of ALL 2014-2016 MDXs that fit the criteria listed below. | |
| BAW10212019 Oct 2019 | Visibility | Dealer Message - On August 29, 2019, American Honda launched one revised, and one new Warranty Extension paint bulletin. Please review the following summary of requirements within these bulletins and share with the appropriate staff to ensure proper claim submission. | |
| BPaS10092019901 Oct 2019 | Structure | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. | |
| BPaS10092019907 Oct 2019 | Electrical System | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is requesting instrument panel bracket inspections of ALL 2014-2016 MDXs that fit the criteria listed below. | |
| BPaS09252019906 Sep 2019 | Electrical System | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is requesting instrument panel bracket inspections of ALL 2014-2016 MDXs that fit the criteria listed below. | |
| BPaS09252019901 Sep 2019 | Electrical System | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. | |
| BPaS09092019906 Sep 2019 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. | |
| BPaS09092019907 Sep 2019 | Electrical System | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is requesting instrument panel bracket inspections of ALL 2014-2016 MDXs that fit the criteria listed below. | |
| B19-029 Aug 2019 | Structure | Service Bulletin - This warranty extension only applies to 2014-16 MDX vehicles that are painted NH-603P White Diamond Pearl. The exterior paint on the roof and/or tailgate may peel off. | |
| BPaS08142019901 Aug 2019 | Structure | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. | |
| BPaS08142019907 Aug 2019 | Electrical System | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is requesting instrument panel bracket inspections of ALL 2014-2016 MDXs that fit the criteria listed below. | |
| BAW08072019 Aug 2019 | Structure | Dealer Message - In the last few weeks, American Honda has issued a paint warranty extension service bulletins on the MDX model due to paint defects under S/B# 19-029. | |
| ONL6R408072019 Aug 2019 | Structure | Owner Notification Letter - On some 2014-16 MDX models, the exterior paint on the roof and tailgate may peel off. To ensure your confidence in your vehicle, American Honda is extending the warranty on the paint in these areas to 8 years from the original date of purchase. | |
| BPaS07302019 Jul 2019 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. | |
| BPaS07082019 Jul 2019 | Structure | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. | |
| BPaS06102019901 Jun 2019 | Structure | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. | |
| B19-029 Jun 2019 | Structure | Service Bulletin - The exterior paint on the roof and/or tailgate may peel off. American Honda is extending the warranty on the paint of the affected vehicles to 8 years from the original date of purchase with no mileage limit. | |
| BBOM06012019 Jun 2019 | Structure | Dealer Message - Today, June 1, 2019, Acura is announcing a warranty extension for certain 2014-16 MDX vehicles with White Diamond Pearl paint to address client concerns with peeling paint. | |
| BPaS05292019 May 2019 | Structure | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. | |
| BPaS05242019903 May 2019 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. | |
| BPaS05212019 May 2019 | Structure | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. | |
| B19050B May 2019 | Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | ServiceNews Article - When removing and installing a cable reel, you need to keep both the cable reel and the steering angle sensor in position. If you don't, the VSA indicator may come on along with one or more VSA DTCs. | |
| BPaS05072019903 May 2019 | Electrical System | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. | |
| BPaS04302019 Apr 2019 | Electrical System | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. | |
| BPaS04182019901 Apr 2019 | Electrical System | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. | |
| BPaS04102019 Apr 2019 | Electrical System | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. | |
| BPaS04042019 Apr 2019 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. | |
| BPaS03282019 Mar 2019 | Structure | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. | |
| BPaS03272019 Mar 2019 | Structure | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. | |
| BPaS03212019901 Mar 2019 | Structure | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. | |
| BPaS02252019901 Feb 2019 | Electrical System | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. | |
| B18-033 Feb 2019 | Steering | Service Bulletin - In high ambient temperatures, the steering column screeches or squeals when it is adjusted in or out. | |
| BPaS02112019901 Feb 2019 | Structure | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. |
Showing 60 of 238 distinct bulletins on file for this vehicle.
Before you buy this vehicle
A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.
- Drive one straight highway stretch and one slow parking lot.Wander or a shimmy over bumps at speed, and heavy or dropped assist at low speed, are the two faces of this vehicle's steering cluster. A clunk on turn-in points at the linkage.
- Drive it from a dead stop, twice, on a hill if you can.Shudder, hesitation, or a lurch under light throttle is how this vehicle's largest complaint cluster shows itself. Then ask for the transmission service history in writing; repeat repairs are a pattern, not a fluke.
- Sit in it with the engine off and test everything that has a switch.Windows, locks, lights, the cluster, the radio. Electrical faults are this vehicle's story and the hardest to see on a drive: an intermittent no-start waits for the second week of ownership. Ask for the battery's age and whether any control module has been replaced.
- Run the VIN against open recalls before you negotiate.This vehicle has 8 recall campaigns on file. An open recall needs VIN-specific confirmation. Many are quick, no-charge fixes and worth negotiating over; an unresolved do-not-drive advisory, or a remedy the manufacturer has not yet made available, should stop the purchase until it is resolved.
- Ask for the service history in writing, then read it against this page.The complaint families above are where owners of this vehicle report trouble. Repairs in exactly those systems are evidence the car had the problem; no such repairs could mean it never developed it, or that it was never fixed. The test-drive items above are how you tell those apart.
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