2016 Acura MDX reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2016 Acura MDX — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 503
- 262 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ENGINE
- 146 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 7
- see below
- Reported harm
- 17 reported crashes · 11 injuries · 3 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#1,031
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Acura median
+289
median 215 across 48 Acura records
Vs 2014-2018
+206
median 298 complaints in 596 records
Top component share
29%
Engine: 146 complaints
What owners report fails — 2016 Acura MDX
- ENGINE 146
- POWER TRAIN 110
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 39
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 33
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 27
7 recalls on record for the 2016 Acura MDX
- NHTSA 26V365000 · 2026 · SUSPENSION:REAR Failure of rear suspension components, such as the rear control arm, can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, i
- NHTSA 25V259000 · 2025 · INTERIOR LIGHTING Vehicle lights that fail to illuminate can decrease visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 23V858000 · 2024 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 23V751000 · 2024 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PA A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.
- NHTSA 19V256000 · 2019 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING Loss of the taillights reduces the vehicle's visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2016 Acura MDX
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2016 Acura MDX units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2016 Acura MDX reliable?
NHTSA has 503 consumer complaints on record for the 2016 Acura MDX and 7 recalls. The most-reported problem area is engine (146 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2016 Acura MDX units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Acura MDX?
Owners most often report problems with: engine (146), power train (110), unknown or other (39), electrical system (33). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2016 Acura MDX?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.