2022 Acura MDX reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2022 Acura MDX — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 181
- 178 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- POWER TRAIN
- 35 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 2
- see below
- Reported harm
- 11 reported crashes · 7 injuries · 4 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#2,796
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Acura median
-33
median 215 across 48 Acura records
Vs 2020-2024
-31
median 212 complaints in 401 records
Top component share
19%
Power Train: 35 complaints
What owners report fails — 2022 Acura MDX
- POWER TRAIN 35
- STEERING 18
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 18
- SERVICE BRAKES 17
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 17
2 recalls on record for the 2022 Acura MDX
- NHTSA 26V332000 · 2026 · AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
- NHTSA 24V064000 · 2024 · AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION: An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
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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 2022 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 2022 Acura MDX reliable?
NHTSA has 181 consumer complaints on record for the 2022 Acura MDX and 2 recalls. The most-reported problem area is power train (35 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2022 Acura MDX units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Acura MDX?
Owners most often report problems with: power train (35), steering (18), electrical system (18), service brakes (17). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2022 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.