Worst 2016 Acura Mdx Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
POWER TRAIN
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Acura Mdx.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 140 | 2 | 1 | 59,694 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 109 | 1 | — | 35,491 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 38 | — | 1 | 25,705 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 33 | — | — | 25,845 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 27 | 1 | — | 42,096 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 19 | 2 | — | 28,896 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 17 | 1 | — | 28,704 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 12 | 3 | — | 27,478 mi | |
| STEERING | 10 | 1 | — | 46,145 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 8 | — | — | 17,624 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 8 | — | — | 80,139 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 7 | 3 | 1 | 36,229 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 7 | — | — | 90,638 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 7 | — | — | 75,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 6 | — | — | 80,000 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST | 5 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 4 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 4 | — | — | 18,984 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 4 | — | — | 10,063 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING | 3 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 2 | — | — | 105,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 2 | 1 | — | 2,762 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 2 | — | — | 65,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | 107,256 mi | |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | — | — | 120,108 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| SEATS | 2 | — | — | 169,000 mi | |
| WHEELS | 2 | — | — | 20,000 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2016 Acura Mdx
44 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~86,867,703 vehicles.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles. Moisture may enter the tailgate lid light assembly and wiring harness, which can cause the interior and exterior lights to fail, including the lid lights, position lights, license plate lights and taillights.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles. Moisture may enter the tailgate lid light assembly and wiring harness, which can cause the interior and exterior lights to fail, including the lid lights, position lights, license plate lights and taillights.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles. Moisture may enter the tailgate lid light assembly and wiring harness, which can cause the interior and exterior lights to fail, including the lid lights, position lights, license plate lights and taillights.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles. Moisture may enter the tailgate lid light assembly and wiring harness, which can cause the interior and exterior lights to fail, including the lid lights, position lights, license plate lights and taillights.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
+ 34 more recalls
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