Complaints
74
per 10K Sold
23.7
US Sales
31,178
Crashes
6
Fires
1
Injuries
7
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2009 Acura MDX Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#117 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:65,219 mi
#28 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:77,571 mi
Fires:1
#38 complaints
Transmission / Drivetrain
Avg mileage:64,223 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Acura MDX.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 17 | — | — | 65,219 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 8 | — | 1 | 77,571 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 8 | — | — | 64,223 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 6 | — | — | 37,500 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 5 | 3 | — | 64,172 mi | |
| Airbags | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 1 | — | — | — |
Electrical Faults
17
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65,219
Engine Problems
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
77,571
Transmission / Drivetrain
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
64,223
Headlight/Taillight Failures
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
37,500
Unintended Acceleration
5
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
64,172
Airbags
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches / Locks
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Interior Lighting
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2009 Acura MDX — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2009 Acura MDX reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2009 Acura MDX has 74 NHTSA complaints, 6 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 17 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2009 Acura MDX?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (17 complaints, avg 65,219 mi); Engine Problems (8 complaints, avg 77,571 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (8 complaints, avg 64,223 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2009 Acura MDX?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 63,385 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2009 Acura MDX?
NHTSA complaints for the 2009 Acura MDX include 6 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 7 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2009 Acura MDX have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2009 Acura MDX as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2009 Acura MDX?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Acura MDX reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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