no report yet
Structure: frame and members
NewRisk. Failure of rear suspension components, such as the rear control arm, can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
2019 Acura MDXProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 193 owner complaints about the 2019 Acura MDX, most often about the engine. It is covered by 9 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-259 the manufacturer reports only 65% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 4, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Acura MDX has problems
193 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
48Engine1 crash/fire/injury
42Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
32Power train1 crash/fire/injury
31Engine and engine cooling1 crash/fire/injury
22Forward collision avoidance1 crash/fire/injury
22Fuel system, gasoline
21Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
14Lane departure
10Vehicle speed control
4211 other systems4 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 48 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 42 | 2 |
| Power train | 32 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 31 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 22 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 22 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 21 | 1 |
| Lane departure | 14 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 10 | 2 |
| 11 other systems | 42 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
9 recalls
2019 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.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Occupant classification: front passenger
NewRisk. Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Exterior lighting
Risk. Vehicle lights that fail to illuminate can decrease visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2025 Q4
Engine: hard parts internal/mechanical
Risk. A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.
repaired · 2023 Q1
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q3
Gasoline: belts and associated pulleys
Risk. Teeth separation from the timing belt may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
repaired · 2020 Q3
Exterior lighting
Risk. Loss of the taillights reduces the vehicle's visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Disc: caliper
Risk. A reduction of braking performance increases the risk of a crash.
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
2019 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
2019 Acura MDX safety ratings
2019 Acura MDX SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (16.4% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
3 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2019 Acura MDX, and the recalls they led to.
- No Restart After Auto Start/Stop EngagesOpen
- Engine failureOpen
- Engine failureNo recall
In owners' words
What MDX owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Dec. 16, 2025, took Acura into the dealership because Check Engine light kept coming on. They did a full inspection and said I needed to have the purge valve replaced and that it was nearing time to have other services: transmission service, front transfer case, rear differential, brake fluid,…
issue occurring with automatic start/stop function. car stalls on occasion trying to restart, goes into neutral, even though battery is new and in good condition. hard to replicate and occurs randomly. car has to be turned off and on again. this is the 4th time this has happened over the course of…
I am reporting a recurring safety issue following the Acura rod bearing recall repair on my 2019 Acura MDX SH-AWD. The original recall resulted in catastrophic engine failure and Acura replaced the long block assembly. Since that repair, the vehicle has repeatedly failed and returned to the…
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