Worst 2016 Acura MDX Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Transmission / Drivetrain
Electrical Faults
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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 Problems | 140 | 2 | 1 | 59,694 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 109 | 1 | — | 35,491 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 33 | — | — | 25,845 mi | |
| Fuel System | 27 | 1 | — | 42,096 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 19 | 2 | — | 28,896 mi | |
| Body Structure | 18 | 1 | — | 28,704 mi | |
| Brakes | 12 | 3 | — | 27,478 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 10 | 1 | — | 46,145 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 8 | — | — | 17,624 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 8 | — | — | 80,139 mi | |
| Airbags | 7 | 3 | 1 | 36,229 mi | |
| 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 Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Software | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2016 Acura MDX
6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~3,652,227 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 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 2015-2020 Acura TLX, 2016-2020 Acura MDX, 2016 and 2018-2019 Pilot, 2017 and 2019 Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 Odyssey vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear and seize, damaging the engine.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Acura MDX and 2017-2019 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid vehicles. Moisture may enter the tailgate lid lights, possibly causing a loss of the tailgate lid lights and the taillights.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Acura MDX, 2015-2019 Acura TLX and 2015-2017 Honda Accord vehicles, equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine. Particulates in fuel may adhere to the internal components of the fuel pump, reducing its performance.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2015 Acura MDX 2WD and MDX 4WD vehicles, 2016 Acura MDX 4WD vehicles, 2015-2016 Honda Odyssey vehicles, and 2016 Honda Pilot 2WD and 4WD vehicles. The affected vehicles have fuel tanks that were manufactured with insufficient welds which may separate and allow fuel to leak out.
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2016 Acura MDX — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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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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