2022 Acura MDX reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2022 Acura MDX holds 152 complaints after 5 years, a rate of 17 per year. That is more complaints per year than most MDX years here — over the median of the other years, which is 10. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Front passenger seat weight sensor.

2012 Acura MDX — Photo by Navigator84, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 3.0

Complaints

152

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (64 of 152), then Electrical system (20) and Steering (19). The most filings arrived in 2026 (76 of 152). Those filings include 6 that report a crash, 2 that report a fire, and 4 that report an injury.

Next to 2021 and 2023

The 2021 MDX has 0 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2023 has 39 complaints, 8 per year. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2021. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2023.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2022 Acura MDX. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (2)

Recall Front passenger seat weight sensor 2026-05-21 · NHTSA campaign 26V332000

Summary Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.

Remedy Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.

Recall Front passenger seat weight sensor 2024-02-01 · NHTSA campaign 24V064000

Summary Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.

Remedy Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.

Complaints by component (152 total)

Powertrain

Electrical system

Steering

Forward collision avoidance

Service brakes

Engine

Suspension

Lane departure

Structure

Speed control

Air bags

Fuel and propulsion system

Visibility

Visibility and wipers

Wheels

Exterior lighting

Hydraulic brakes

Tires

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Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"The splints that control the SH-AWD have stripped out and I'm being told tge transmission and transfer case need to be replaced. I've had all the services done on-time with the dealership I purchased it from."
Powertrain · filed 2026-09-24
"The contact owns a 2022 Acura MDX. The contact noticed quite a bit of water leaking into the trunk of the vehicle. The contact stated she was able to find a smell of mildew. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.…"
Structure · filed 2026-09-24
"Engine compartment started emitting smoke and hot air coming out of the vents instead of cold air while driving. Smoke partially obstructed my view. I had to stop on the side and look where smoke is coming from. Smoke…"
Unknown or other · filed 2026-09-23
"Discovered leaking fluid on 9/12/2026. Scheduled service with local Acura dealer on 9/15/2026 and found that the leak is AFT from unserviceable seal between the transmission and transfer case. The recommended repair…"
Powertrain · filed 2026-09-16
"Heard a loud clunk followed by several small clunks when accelerating. Dealer confirmed the transmission & PTU are damaged and the car is no longer AWD. This issue is becoming more widespread with Acura MDXs and is a…"
Powertrain · filed 2026-09-08

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2022 Acura MDX SUV AWD	Not rated	4 stars	5 stars	Not rated
2022 Acura MDX SUV FWD	5 stars	4 stars	5 stars	4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City	Hwy	Combined	Annual fuel cost
MDX all-wheel drive	3.5L, 6-cyl	Automatic (10-speed)	All-wheel drive	19	25	21 MPG	$3800
MDX all-wheel drive Type-S	3L, 6-cyl	Automatic (10-speed)	All-wheel drive	17	21	19 MPG	$4200
MDX front-wheel drive	3.5L, 6-cyl	Automatic (10-speed)	Front-wheel drive	19	26	22 MPG	$3650

Specs and fitment

4th generation (YD4), 2021–present

Body styles SUV

Oil 0W-20 (3.5L V6) , 4.5 qt capacity

Tire size 255/50R20

Towing capacity 5,000 lbs

Known issues for this generation

NHTSA safety recall 25V391000 covers affected vehicles after the agency found that honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Acura TLX, 2023-2025 Acura MDX, and 2023-2025 Honda Pilot vehicles. The brake pedal pivot pin was not secured properly, which can cause the pedal to shift out of position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems.". A brake pedal that shifts out of position can prevent the driver from applying the brakes as intended, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the brake pedal assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 29, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are FLX and XLY.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Acura MDX reliable?

What are common problems with a 2022 Acura MDX?

Is the 2022 Acura MDX more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2021 MDX has 0 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2023 has 39 complaints, 8 per year. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2021. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2023.

Has the 2022 Acura MDX been recalled?

The 2022 Acura MDX has 2 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Acura MDX?

Owners have filed 152 complaints about the 2022 Acura MDX with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2022 Acura MDX get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2022 Acura MDX is 20.7 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What engine oil does a Acura MDX use?

US MDX manuals specify 0W-20 for recent V6 engines unless another grade is listed for your model year.

What generation is the 2019 Acura MDX?

3rd generation / YD3 (2014-2020).

What tire sizes does an Acura MDX use?

Sizes vary by generation and trim; examples include 255/55R18, 245/60R18, and 255/50R20.