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Risk. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
2013 Acura MDXProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 30 owner complaints about the 2013 Acura MDX, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 23V-858 the manufacturer reports only 75% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 28, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: BuickCentury04, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2013 Acura MDX has problems
30 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
9Engine1 crash/fire/injury
8Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
4Power train
3Exterior lighting
3Steering
3Vehicle speed control
2Forward collision avoidance
1Air bags
1Visibility/wiper
77 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 9 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 8 | 3 |
| Power train | 4 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
| 7 other systems | 7 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2013 Acura MDX recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Acura.
Best & worst years
2013 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
'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2013 Acura MDX safety ratings
2013 Acura MDX SUV 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (14.0% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What MDX owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The 2013 Acura MDX has a problem with the pistons in the engine which causes excessive oil consumption. This was the subject matter of a class action suit described in the website entitled Acura Oil Consumption Settlement. This defect should be subject to a recall and American Honda should be…
I changed the oil in my car with synthetic 4k miles ago. About 1k miles ago I started getting an error that said low oil level. I went back into the lube shop to see what was going on, they said there was no leakage or issues there but there was hardly any oil in my car and that it was probably…
I have a 2013 Acura MDX with an estimated 87k miles. Over the past 3 months, the engine will cut off while I'm driving and the steering wheel and brakes lock up. This has happened about 5 times in a three-month period. There are no warning lamps on my dashboard and no codes appeared during the…
Own a 2013 MDX?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.