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Steering: electric power assist system
NewRisk. A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
2024 Acura MDXProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 42 owner complaints about the 2024 Acura MDX, most often about the electrical system. 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 November 10, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2024 Acura MDX has problems
42 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
12Electrical system
11Service brakes2 crash/fire/injury
7Forward collision avoidance1 crash/fire/injury
6Engine
4Vehicle speed control
4Visibility/wiper
4Steering
3Visibility
2Lane departure
107 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 12 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 11 | 2 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 7 | 1 |
| Engine | 6 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 0 |
| Visibility | 3 | 1 |
| Lane departure | 2 | 0 |
| 7 other systems | 10 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2024 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
2024 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
2024 Acura MDX safety ratings
2024 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
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2024 Acura MDX, and the recalls they led to.
- No Restart After Auto Start/Stop EngagesOpen
In owners' words
What MDX owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
VIN: [XXX]: 2024 Acura MDXComponents: Engine, Electrical System, Powertrain (Auto Idle-Stop)Ref Investigation: NHTSA EA25-004 (Upgraded from PE22-005) Dealer: Acura Carland ([XXX])SAFETY DEFECT SUMMARY:Severe safety hazard involving the Auto Idle-Stop system. The vehicle repeatedly shuts off at…
The contact owns a 2024 Acura MDX. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH and driving over construction steel plates on the roadway, the brakes independently engaged while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact stated that the failure could have caused a rear-end crash…
Our infotainment system stopped working and when we took it one of Acura’s authorized dealers they told us that back half of the car is flooded and that has shot down all the electronics including the infotainment system. They also gave me a bill of $10K USD to fix the leak and replaced damaged…
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