9.3

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
1,489 miles

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problem #9

Jun 242024

MDX

  • miles
upon turning right, the car lost power, degraded acceleration as if someone is holding and pulling the car to move forward. The traffic behind me expected me to cathup with the speed on the road but due to loss of power and engine hesitation i got honked and was luck to avoid a crash from behind on a busy road. Acura dealership in Dallas dont have parts since a very long time. They have pleant of new cars to sell but not repair.

- Frisco, TX, USA

problem #8

Mar 262024

MDX

  • miles
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? - Periodically After Auto Start Stop System activates (vehichle shuts down after stop). When the brake pedal is released and vehicle attempts to restart the engine stalls and is shifted into neutral. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk" - UNK Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center" - No, this is an intermittent issue, this has occurred a few times (6). Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others" - No, email sent to service department. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear" - Parking light, Brake system light, Oil pressure light, battery light.

- Quincy, MA, USA

problem #7

Mar 182024

MDX

  • miles
NHTSA Recall Number 23V-858. Honda/Acura still have NOT fix my car supposedly due to they are short on the fuel pump part.

- Oakland, CA, USA

problem #6

Jan 252024

MDX

  • miles
While driving on the highway, at highway speeds, all dash lights came on and the vehicle immediately lost power coming to an abrupt stop. We were able to limp the car to the side of the road. It was ultimately determined that the car-??s fuel pump had gone out. The fuel pump was replaced by Acura, and covered under the initial manufactures warranty. However, it-??s rather suspicious that our car is not included in the recall given that the fuel pump failure is identical to the open recall for our same make and model.

- Madison, WI, USA

problem #5

Aug 192023

MDX

  • miles
When putting the vehicle in "Drive" it unexpectantly rapidly accelerated causing me to aggressively brake the vehicle. It's happened twice and could easily have crashed into surrounding property or pedestrians. I brought the vehicle to the Dealership but considering it is an intermittent problem they couldn't duplicate the situation. Acura said they have no record of anything like this happening. There were no electronic lights or indicators that warned me of a malfunction. The first occurrence was several months ago, and the latest occurrence happened two days ago

- Swansea, MA, USA

problem #4

Jun 122023

MDX

  • miles
While driving, in the middle of the high way, the car shuts off and stops and when restarted it wouldn-??t go. Stopped, twice this month and three time total this year, on the Highway thank god no accident.

- Woodbridge , VA, USA

problem #3

Apr 072023

MDX

  • miles
Periodically when accelerating the car (2020 Acura MDX) looses power. The car does not stall it just looses power. There have been times when we have had to pull over to avoid causing an accident. When it does occur there are no warning or signal displayed on the dash boards pre or post the incident. We have reported the issue to Acura but there has be no resolution to the issue.

- North Attleboro, MA, USA

problem #2

Jan 262021

MDX

  • 13,400 miles
I have experienced sudden acceleration problem numerous times( 5 to six times. The latest one was March 1,2021. The vehicle would accelerate (RPM rapidly ) suddenly when driving at low speeds(around 10 to 15mph to a quick almost 30mph without pressing the gas pedal) that always require me to break immediately to avoid any accidents. I had the vehicle checked thoroughly by a company sent expert last year(sometime Nov,2020) and they can't replicate the problem. Acura relations can't help me anymore. It made me google unintended acceleration MDX. The problem is for real. Had I known this problem, I wouldn't have leased this vehicle last Oct.31, 2019. Please help. Many thanks

- Winter Garden, FL, USA

problem #1

Nov 182020

MDX

  • miles
The car does have smooth accelerating from a stop; it feels as if its searching through gears. In addition, while driving a humming noise is present as if the battery or electric parking bake is being engaged or disengaged. The car idles when at a complete stop instead of engaging auto shut off feature.

- York, PA, USA