no report yet
Steering: electric power assist system
NewRisk. A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
2023 Acura MDXProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 44 owner complaints about the 2023 Acura MDX, most often about the power train. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-391 the manufacturer reports only 92% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 29, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 Acura MDX has problems
44 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
12Power train
8Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
7Forward collision avoidance
6Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
4Steering
3Suspension
3Vehicle speed control
2Equipment
2Service brakes, hydraulic
108 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 12 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 8 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 7 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 6 | 1 |
| Steering | 4 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 0 |
| Equipment | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 | 0 |
| 8 other systems | 10 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2023 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
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
Risk. 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.
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
2023 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
2023 Acura MDX safety ratings
2023 Acura MDX SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2023 Acura MDX, and the recalls they led to.
- All wheel drive allegationNo recall
- No Restart After Auto Start/Stop EngagesOpen
In owners' words
What MDX owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
splines between transmission and power take off unit(transfer case) striped and loss AWD function making vehicle FWD only
My vehicle developed a leak at the seal between the transfer case and transmission. I was informed that, due to the original design, this seal cannot be replaced independently. The leak can result in the loss of gear oil and transmission fluid, further transmission damage, and a loss of power to…
2023 ACURA MDX TYPE S. 28k miles. While merging onto highway, I sped up and at 25 mph, I heard a loud metal clunk from underneath the car. Car still drove and functioned as a two wheel drive instead of AWD. Went in for service and was told that the transmission and Power train Unit would need to be…
Own a 2023 MDX?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.