NHTSA has received 40 owner complaints about the 2024 Acura MDX, or 15.0 per year on the road — far fewer complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.36, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 89 model-year 2024 vehicles we track, it ranks #28 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Acura models its rate is 46% lower; against other Luxury SUVs it is about the same.
Counts are normalized by time on the road, not by sales volume: a popular model generates more reports than a rare one, and complaints are not verified individually. How we count
Complaints filed between 2023-12-29 and 2026-08-25. Median delay from incident to filing: 17 days.
40Complaints
15.0Complaints per year on the road
0.36Complaint index vs. all tracked vehicles
3Recalls
2.5%Share involving a crash or fire
19Last 12 months
Analysis
The previous model year (2023) drew 11.7 complaints per year, fewer than this one. The following model year (2025) drew 55.6 per year, more than this one. In its first two years on the road the 2024 model collected 29 complaints, 59% lower than the average vehicle of the same model year.
The most common problem area is Electrical (17.5% of complaints), followed by Brakes (17.5%) and Body & structure (15.0%). 1 reports (2.5%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 4 injuries and 0 deaths.
Half of the reported incidents happened within 16 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was the first year (40% of incidents). In the last 12 months 19 new complaints were filed, versus 18 in the 12 months before — a steady pace.
NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for this model year. 20% of the complaints fall in component areas that a recall addresses. 1 NHTSA defect investigation covers this model year; the most recent is “No Restart After Auto Start/Stop Engages” (opened 2025-03-26, still open).
Complaint index
vs. all tracked vehicles0.36
vs. other Acura models0.54
vs. other 2024 models0.39
vs. other Luxury SUVs0.99
Complaints in first 2 years on the road · vs. same-year average (29)0.41
on [XXX], I was trying to park under the shade of a tree when the vehicle suddenly surged forward, ran through the back of a big concrete dumpster retaining wall, pushed the dumpster at least 3 to 4 feet forward.
Brakes · 2025-09-08 · ODI 11685790 · Crash
Acura MDX Sunroof Explosion striking my wife face and glass going into my kids 5 and 3 car seats. The dealer nor American Honda are not taking accountability for it.
Interior & equipment · 2025-07-05 · ODI 11671388
The windshield on this 2024 MDX must be replaced because of the rear view mirror coming loose from the windshield. Acura is dragging their feet on correcting this dangerous situation of preventing the ability to see or use the rear view mirror.
Body & structure · 2026-08-25 · ODI 11759431
I am reporting a potential safety defect involving the rear windshield glass on my Acura MDX. The rear windshield unexpectedly shattered while the vehicle was stationary, with no known impact or contact with an outside object.
Body & structure · 2026-08-10 · ODI 11756025
Monday, June 30th, 2025, while driving on highway trip out of state, the vehicle made severe explosion noise, and sounded like I was dragging something metal under the vehicle for approx 30 seconds.
Transmission / powertrain · 2026-06-27 · ODI 11746956
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER Campaign 26V332000 · 2026-05-21
Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES Campaign 25V391000 · 2025-06-12
Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Acura TLX, 2023-2025 Acura MDX, and 2023-2025 Honda Pilot vehicles. The brake pedal pivot pin was not secured properly, which can cause the pedal to shift out of position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Risk: A brake pedal that shifts out of position can prevent the driver from applying the brakes as intended, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the brake pedal assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 29, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are FLX and XLY.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM Campaign 25V031000 · 2025-01-23
Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Acura MDX Type-S, 2023-2025 Honda Pilot, and 2021-2025 Acura TLX Type-S vehicles. A software error in the fuel injection electronic control unit (FI-ECU) may cause an engine stall or a loss of power.
Risk: An engine stall or loss of power can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the FI-ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are EL1 and AL0.
EA25004 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · Opened 2025-03-26 · Model years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
On June 3, 2022, the Oï¬ce of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE22005 after the agency received VOQs and several ï¬eld reports concerning the Auto Idle Stop (AIS) feature on 2016-2019MY Honda Pilot vehicles. The complaints allege that the engine fails to restart on its own from a complete stop at a traï¬c light or road intersection with the AIS function engaged. The su…
Frequently asked questions
How many complaints were filed for the 2024 Acura MDX?
40 complaints were filed with NHTSA for the 2024 Acura MDX, or about 15.0 per year on the road.
What is the most common problem reported for the 2024 Acura MDX?
The most common category is Electrical, accounting for 17.5% of complaints.
Does the 2024 Acura MDX have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall(s) for this model year. 1 NHTSA defect investigation covers this model year; the most recent is “No Restart After Auto Start/Stop Engages” (opened 2025-03-26, still open).
Is the 2024 Acura MDX still generating complaints?
In the last 12 months 19 new complaints were filed, versus 18 in the 12 months before — a steady pace.
How does the 2024 Acura MDX compare with similar vehicles?
NHTSA has received 40 owner complaints about the 2024 Acura MDX, or 15.0 per year on the road — far fewer complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.36, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 89 model-year 2024 vehicles we track, it ranks #28 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Acura models its rate is 46% lower; against other Luxury SUVs it is about the same.