2025 Acura MDX reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2025 Acura MDX — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 103
- 103 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ENGINE
- 37 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 3
- see below
- Reported harm
- 2 reported crashes · 1 injury
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#4,084
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Acura median
-111
median 215 across 48 Acura records
Vs 2023-2027
-73
median 176 complaints in 175 records
Top component share
36%
Engine: 37 complaints
What owners report fails — 2025 Acura MDX
- ENGINE 37
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 27
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 14
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 7
- SERVICE BRAKES 2
3 recalls on record for the 2025 Acura MDX
- NHTSA 26V332000 · 2026 · AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
- NHTSA 25V032000 · 2025 · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 25V391000 · 2025 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LIN A brake pedal that shifts out of position can prevent the driver from applying the brakes as intended, increasing the ri
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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 2025 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 2025 Acura MDX reliable?
NHTSA has 103 consumer complaints on record for the 2025 Acura MDX and 3 recalls. The most-reported problem area is engine (37 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2025 Acura MDX units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Acura MDX?
Owners most often report problems with: engine (37), electrical system (27), unknown or other (14), fuel/propulsion system (7). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2025 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.