2009 Acura MDXProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 52 owner complaints about the 2009 Acura MDX, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 30, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: EurovisionNim, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where the 2009 Acura MDX has problems
52 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 18 | 0 |
| Power train | 8 | 0 |
| Engine | 8 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 6 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 3 |
| Air bags | 4 | 1 |
| Wheels | 3 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 1 |
| 11 other systems | 15 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2009 Acura MDX recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2009 vs. every other MDX year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the MDX median. How we score
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- Caution
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- Not rated
2009 Acura MDX safety ratings
2009 Acura MDX 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 4 stars (14.0% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
What MDX owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2009 Acura MDX. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of the purchase, the mileage was 117,500. At the time of the vehicle registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 140,223.
I just got this car in September and it is now throwing all kinds of different codes to the point where I can’t drive it sh-awd /check charging station / emission light etc
While driving vehicle, all power shut off after all lights(airbag, tire, engine, etc. came on the dashboard) not able to start vehicle now at all. Has power but will not run, turn over, stay running, etc. has brand new battery so that’s not the problem no problems until today.
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