Worst 2018 Acura Mdx Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Acura Mdx.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 33 | 1 | 2 | 50,249 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 28 | 1 | 2 | 32,500 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 25 | 1 | 2 | 20,683 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 22 | — | — | 54,722 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 20 | — | — | 46,342 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 19 | — | 1 | 6,858 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 18 | 1 | — | 76,976 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 14 | — | — | 23,500 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST | 10 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 8 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 8 | 1 | — | 13,133 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 6 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 5 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING | 5 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 5 | — | — | 7,353 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 4 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 3 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 3 | — | — | 24,750 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 | — | 1 | 20,000 mi | |
| WHEELS | 3 | — | — | 7,750 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 2 | 1 | — | 98,031 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 2 | — | — | 13,400 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | — | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER | 1 | — | — | 225,802 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 1 | — | — | — | |
| PARKING BRAKE | 1 | — | — | 225,802 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 40,000 mi |
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Recalls for 2018 Acura Mdx
46 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~87,032,205 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.
+ 36 more recalls
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