2019 Acura Mdx
Common Problems
Ranked from 106 federal NHTSA complaints and 4 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.
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Engine stalling and power loss
44complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine frequently stalls or loses power, especially at highway speeds, posing a significant safety risk.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 19V298000, 23V751000
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Recall repairs delayed beyond reasonable time
25complaintsMedium severityOtherManufacturers have delayed providing parts for recall repairs beyond a reasonable time frame, causing frustration among owners.
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Engine Stall at Idle Due to Stop-Start System Failure
15complaintsSafety riskEngineThe engine unexpectedly shuts off during idle stop, requiring the driver to restart the vehicle, posing a safety risk.
$150–$900est. stop-start system diagnosis · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 19V298000, 23V751000
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Forward Collision Avoidance System Malfunction
13complaintsSafety riskElectricalThe front camera system malfunctions, leading to the failure of safety features such as adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, and collision mitigation.
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Auto Idle Stop Feature Fails to Restart Engine
8complaintsSafety riskElectricalThe auto idle stop feature fails to restart the engine when the brake is released, leaving the vehicle in neutral and unable to move.
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Transmission Jerking and Lagging
8complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe transmission experiences jerking and lagging issues, especially during acceleration and shifting, affecting vehicle performance.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 8
Vehicle Speed Control Malfunctions
8complaintsMedium severityOtherThe vehicle accelerates uncontrollably, especially at low speeds, posing a safety risk.
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Lane Departure Assistance System Malfunction
6complaintsSafety riskElectricalThe lane departure assistance system malfunctions, causing the vehicle to drift out of its lane without proper warning or intervention.
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Power Train Malfunctions
5complaintsHigh severityTransmissionPower train malfunctions, including transmission failures and loss of propulsion, leading to vehicle stalling and reduced performance.
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Windshield Distortion
5complaintsLow severityOtherThe front windshield distorts, causing visual disturbances and disorientation, especially around curves.
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Fuel Pump Malfunction
2complaintsMedium severityFuel systemThe fuel pump malfunctions, leading to engine stalling during operation.
$500–$1,100est. fuel pump replacement · 2–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 21V215000, 23V858000
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.