2018 Model Year

Acura MDX

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
145
Recalls
0
Crashes
3
Severe
9

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Structure
Sep 2026

The paint on the tailgate chipped off

Engine
Jun 2026

The contact owns a 2018 Acura MDX. The contact received a notification from Lyft regarding NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V751000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING...

LANE DEPARTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Feb 2026

Front multipurpose camera is starting to fail intermittently. Multiple warnings pop up (LKAS, Auto High Beam, Forward Collision Warning)

SUSPENSION,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jan 2026

I had a recall done by local Acura dealer, Miami Doral Acura, where they replaced parts that connected the engine to the car, they are like rods. I re...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 2026

factory paint chipping off at multiple locations at rear of car

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
Jan 2026

The Electric Parking brake system continuously fails (every 3-4 months)

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Dec 2025

Vehicle experiences dangerous throttle delay from a stop. When making left-hand turns across traffic, pressing the accelerator results in no response...

LANE DEPARTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Dec 2025

Got multiple warnings, systems don't work: Collision Mitigation System, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keeping Asist, Road Departure Mitigation System...

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Dec 2025

When at a complete stop at a stop light or stop sign and ready to press the gas to accelerate, there’s a delay for the car to even start moving. It d...

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Nov 2025

I want to say that the engine or transmission is faulty. Sometimes while at a complete stop, the car will not advance and tries to stall or lose power...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2018 Acura MDX has 145 complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Engine. 3 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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