2016 Model Year

Acura MDX

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
336
Recalls
0
Crashes
10
Severe
18

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Engine
Dec 2026

The engine failed and acura tech said it was connecting rod failure. There is a Safety recall from Acura 23-036 and an investigation by NHTSA # RQ2401...

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,LANE DEPARTURE
Sep 2026

Front camera not working triggered multiple warning lights on

Engine
Aug 2026

NHTSA Incident Report Vehicle: 2016 Acura MDX Date of Incident: [XXX] Location: Oregon (Oregon Coast to Portland) Mileage: 110, XXX Incident: During...

Exterior Lighting
Jun 2026

I have a 2016 MDX. The big red light on my tailgate on the passenger side stopped working. I had been driving at night and only found out when a frien...

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jan 2026

Hi, Vehicle experienced sudden loss of power and inability to accelerate while driving. Engine entered limp mode and would not rev beyond approximatel...

STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 2026

Two issues: 1. The paint on my rooftop in front of the sunroof began peeling off three months ago. I’ve read and MANY owners of the same model within...

Electrical System
Jan 2026

As I was driving under the freeway stopped preparing to make a u-turn my car put itself in neutral and I could not change gears. I had to turn the car...

Engine
Jan 2026

We have a 2016 Acura MDX. The connecting rod bearing caused the engine to be damaged, resulting in a knocking noise, and decreased engine output. T...

Engine
Jan 2026

I was driving my Acura MDX(2016 7900 miles) on a multi-lane highway, the vehicle experienced a sudden and significant loss of engine power without pri...

Engine
Dec 2025

While my teenage son was driving on busy interstate highway the engine began making extremely loud noises and smoking while losing power. Driver was...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2016 Acura MDX has 336 complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Engine. 10 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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