2018 Acura Mdx
Common Problems
Ranked from 64 federal NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
12 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
- 1
Engine Stall During Acceleration
22complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine stalls during acceleration from a stop, causing the vehicle to lurch forward unexpectedly.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 19V298000, 23V751000
- 2
Electrical System Failures Causing Dashboard Warnings
13complaintsMedium severityElectricalMultiple dashboard warnings and malfunctions occur due to electrical system failures, such as the front camera and multipurpose camera issues.
- 3
Engine and Engine Cooling Issues
9complaintsHigh severityEngineIssues with the engine and engine cooling systems, including engine hesitation and engine cooling failures.
Related recalls: 19V298000, 23V751000
- 4
Transmission Issues Leading to Acceleration Delays
9complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe transmission experiences delays in acceleration, especially from a complete stop, leading to a noticeable lag in response.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Vehicle Not Accelerating Properly
9complaintsMedium severityFuel systemThe vehicle does not accelerate as needed, often resulting in the vehicle pausing and then lurching forward.
Related recalls: 19V060000, 23V858000
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Forward Collision Avoidance and Lane Departure Systems Malfunction
7complaintsHigh severityElectricalForward collision avoidance and lane departure systems frequently malfunction, causing safety-critical features to fail or become unavailable.
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Recall Repair Delays
6complaintsLow severityOtherRecall repairs for known issues are delayed beyond a reasonable timeframe, causing frustration and inconvenience.
Related recall: 19V060000
- 8
Tailgate Sunroof Shattering
5complaintsMedium severityOtherThe sunroof shatters while driving, posing a safety risk and requiring immediate attention.
Related recall: 19V060000
- 9
Throttle Response Delays and Stalling
5complaintsMedium severityEngineThe vehicle experiences significant delays in throttle response and occasional stalling, especially when starting from a complete stop.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 19V298000, 23V751000
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Unresponsive Accelerator Pedal
3complaintsHigh severityFuel systemThe accelerator pedal becomes unresponsive when pushed down, causing the vehicle to decelerate rapidly and lose power.
Related recalls: 19V060000, 23V858000
- 11
Automatic Braking System Malfunction
2complaintsSafety riskBrakesThe automatic braking system engages unexpectedly when there is no oncoming traffic, causing the vehicle to stop abruptly.
Related recall: 18V777000
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Seat Base Rivet Failure
2complaintsMedium severityOtherSeat base rivets fail due to improper installation, potentially causing the seat to detach during driving.
Related recall: 19V060000
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.