2025 Acura MDX reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2025 Acura MDX holds 105 complaints after 2 years, a rate of 53 per year. It is too early to rank against other MDX years: a year is compared here only after 3 years on the road. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Front passenger seat weight sensor, Pedals and linkages, and Back-over prevention, software.

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

Complaints

105

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (63 of 105), then Electrical system (48) and Fuel and propulsion system (11). The most filings arrived in 2026 (78 of 105). Those filings include 2 that report a crash and 2 that report an injury.

Next to 2024 and 2026

The 2024 MDX has 39 complaints, 13 per year, and the 2026 has 0 complaints, 0 per year.

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 2025 Acura MDX. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (3)

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 hydraulic brakes, pedals and linkages 2025-06-12 · NHTSA campaign 25V391000

Summary 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."

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.

Recall back-over prevention, software 2025-01-23 · NHTSA campaign 25V032000

Summary Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2025 Acura MDX vehicles. The touchscreen in the center console may go blank, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Remedy Dealers will replace the center information display unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is RKZ.

Complaints by component (105 total)

Engine

Electrical system

Fuel and propulsion system

Forward collision avoidance

Service brakes

Powertrain

Steering

Back-over prevention

Fuel system, gasoline

Suspension

Air bags

Equipment

Lane departure

Structure

Tires

Wheels

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Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"Car engine went into idle mode while the Idle Stop was engaged while stopped on an expressway off ramp. Car engine did not turn back on and entire car shut down. It took about 1 minute to re-start the car and engine.…"
Engine · filed 2026-09-20
"The engine shut off at a red light via Auto-Stop and failed to restart, leaving the vehicle stranded in active rush hour traffic until a manual restart of the engine was performed. This issue has occurred multiple times…"
Unknown or other · filed 2026-09-16
"I own a 2025 Acura MDX A-Spec purchased in XXX from John Eagle Acura in [XXX]. The vehicle has less than 10,000 miles. Component/system: The Auto Idle Stop/start system has malfunctioned. During the past week, the…"
Electrical system, Engine · filed 2026-09-16
"Auto Start/Stop At stop light car wouldn’t start after engaging Auto Start/Stop, had to turn on hazards, turn car off and restart with cars bearing down on me Monday 9/14, before entering traffic I stopped and Auto…"
Electrical system · filed 2026-09-15
"Battery keeps dying. Faulty starter leaving car stranded."
Electrical system · filed 2026-09-12

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2025 Acura MDX SUV AWD	Not rated	4 stars	5 stars	Not rated
2025 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 2025 Acura MDX reliable?

What are common problems with a 2025 Acura MDX?

Is the 2025 Acura MDX more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2024 MDX has 39 complaints, 13 per year, and the 2026 has 0 complaints, 0 per year.

Has the 2025 Acura MDX been recalled?

The 2025 Acura MDX has 3 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 2025 Acura MDX?

Owners have filed 105 complaints about the 2025 Acura MDX with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2025 Acura MDX get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2025 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.