2013 Acura MDX Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2013 Acura MDX. Part of Generation 2 — 2007–2013.

20122014
Complaints
43
per 10K Sold
8.1
US Sales
53,040
Crashes
0
Fires
6
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
1

Worst 2013 Acura MDX Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#19 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:16,300 mi
Fires:1
#28 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:81,226 mi
Fires:3
#34 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Acura MDX.

Engine Problems
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
16,300
Electrical Faults
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
3
Avg Miles
81,226
Transmission / Drivetrain
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment:Electrical
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2013 Acura MDX

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~2,490,460 vehicles.

23V858000Fuel Pump
~2,490,460 affected

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

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2013 Acura MDX — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2013 Acura MDX reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2013 Acura MDX has 43 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 9 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2013 Acura MDX?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (9 complaints, avg 16,300 mi); Electrical Faults (8 complaints, avg 81,226 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (4 complaints). 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 2013 Acura MDX?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 46,853 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
Does the 2013 Acura MDX have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 2,490,460 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2013 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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