7.2

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
7,639 miles

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problem #10

Mar 062023

MDX

  • miles
My car was purchased with 12,000 miles and supposedly worn tires. Because of that, I went to the dealership to get new tires and an alignment since the car was always pulling to the right. My car has been at the dealership four times for the same problem, and they still haven't fixed it. My car continues to constantly pull to the right, and when I use the cruise control, it stays above the other cars to the right, causing it to suddenly pull to the left, deactivating the speed control and losing control. The dealership's recommendation is to stop using the speed control."

- Hialeah , FL, USA

problem #9

Apr 152023

MDX

  • miles
I pulled up to a stop light at a busy intersection/highway exit and, after depressing the brake, the vehicle abruptly turned off and shifted to neutral. The brake became very difficult to depress and the parking brake enabled on its own. The entire dashboard lit up and the car would not shift or respond to any input. The vehicle would not turn off, turn back on, or shift for approximately 15 minutes. After this, I tried to turn the car off and it finally did, I started it again and was able to pull off the roadway. We just recently (within the past 2 weeks) had a recall done to update the auto-stop system. This occurred 1x prior to the recall and now this has happened again. My young children were in the car both times and this put us all in danger.

- Florida, NY, USA

problem #8

Feb 232023

MDX

  • miles
Vehicle was stopped at a traffic light (transmission in Drive) and the automatic idle shutoff engaged, turning off the engine. When the traffic light turned green, the brake was released and we found that the transmission had shifted to neutral and would not shift back into Drive. We had to restart the car. Being stalled at a green light is a serious safety hazard as approaching vehicles would not anticipate my vehicle being stalled.

- Brandon, MS, USA

problem #7

Oct 242022

MDX

  • miles
During Idle stop at red light car stops and goes into neutral and engine stalls. 2019 MDX won't move unless completely restart the car in the middle of busy intersection. High risk for accident and injury. There is few recall mention in Acura site for 2019 MDX, but when input vin number its claims no recall to this vehicle. Need urgent help.

- W Hempstead, NY, USA

problem #6

Mar 042022

MDX

  • miles
Acceleration has a very slow response after pressing gas pedel, transmission is very jerky only 12000 miles on car. It can lead into accidents at traffic or other

- Brookfield, CT, USA

problem #5

Oct 252021

MDX

  • miles
I think this recall needs to be expanded: Honda and Acura have recalled 2019 and 2020 vehicles including the CR-V and Accord for fuel pumps which can malfunction and cause the engine to lose power. My wife recently had her 2019 MDX stall on her in an intersection and she had to turn off the car and turn it back on so it would work. It sounds exactly like the below: -€œWhile driving, the vehicle shifts into Neutral, the transmission indicator comes and DTC P0657 (actuator supply voltage circuit/open) is stored. The driver will not be able to select any other gear until the vehicle is turned off and restarted. Update the PGM-FI [programmed fuel injection] software and the TCM software, clear any DTCs [diagnostic trouble codes], and do the PCM [powertrain control module] idle learn procedure.-€ - TSB 15-034 Additionally, May 23, 2021 we had an experience where the same MDX decelerated as we merged into traffic at I-30 and I-820 in Ft. Worth. I let off the accelerator going 60-70 MPH and then stepped on the accelerator to complete my merge and there was no power. Speed dropped to around 20 almost instantly. I had to completely let off the accelerator and depress it again to get going. Very scary situation considering how fast people drive on Texas freeways. These are two big issues Honda/Acura needs to address ASAP as both put consumers at risk of injury and possibly death.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #4

Sep 232020

MDX

  • 23,040 miles
Vehicle goes into 'go limp' when I accelerate or change lanes. Very dangerous situation when passing on a two lane country road (happened twice) and merging onto a highway with a short entrance ramp. This could potentially lead to a major accident and we don't feel comfortable driving this vehicle in these situations.

- Sea Cliff, NY, USA

problem #3

Sep 052020

MDX

  • 30,000 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Acura MDX. The contact stated while her husband was driving at 75 mph, the vehicle went into limp mode. The vehicle failed to accelerate. The contact stated that several seconds later the jerked and accelerated without warning. The contact stated that on one occasion, there was a popping sound coming from the dashboard. The contact called harper Acura (9739 kingston pike, knoxville, tn 37922) and informed the dealer of the failure and scheduled an appointment. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided a case number. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

- Kingston, TN, USA

problem #2

Jul 102020

MDX

  • 13,353 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Acura MDX. The contact stated that while her husband was driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle loss motive power and stalled with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was restarted and was driven to the residence in limp mode. The vehicle was then towed to pohanka Acura located at 13911 lee jackson memorial hwy, chantilly, va 20151 however, the cause of the failure was not yet determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 13,353.

- Ashburn, VA, USA

problem #1

Jan 012020

MDX

  • 10,000 miles
Transmission is constantly slamming into 4th gear and has been to the dealership 3 times. Corporate has even evaluated in and has deemed it to be "within specification". the transmission is going to break down while driving and pose a safety hazard. It feels as if the mounts are going to break off when it does it.

- Plainfield, IL, USA