46 of the 923 complaints about the Acura MDX (5.0%) concern Brakes, making it the model's #7 problem area. That share is 0.8× the Brakes share across all tracked vehicles.
46Complaints · Brakes
5.0%Share of complaints
0.82×vs. all vehicles
14Last 12 months
17.4%Share involving a crash or fire
3Related recalls
Analysis
By model year, Brakes complaints peak with the 2022 model (14, 8% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2025 model (3). 14 Brakes complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 12 in the 12 months before — a steady pace.
Owners most often describe: “brake”, “rotors”, “pedal”, “pads” and “braking”. 8 of these reports (17.4%) describe a crash or fire, with 11 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
3 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 25V391000 (2025-06-12, model years 2023, 2024 and 2025).
Hello! I am writing to report an urgent and serious safety failure involving my 2025 Acura MDX A-Spec and to request immediate investigation and action.
Brakes · 2026-08-15 · ODI 11757146 · Crash
While sitting stopped at a red light, the brake pedal suddenly became soft and the vehicle began moving. As I rushed to depress the pedal further (all the way to the floorboard - which did not stop the car) the car rolled forward and collided with the car in…
Brakes · 2026-05-28 · ODI 11740691 · Crash
Brakes are too soft . Hard to bring the car to a halt without crashing unless you are at very long distance . Brakes engage at a very low level . Dealer says everything is OK and can't do anything about it . Car is dangerous to drive.
Brakes · 2026-06-23 · ODI 11746076
Iam having numerous problems with the start stop function of my 2022 MDX. See attached letter and documentation for full details. I also attached the documentation from my dealership for the repair order history.
Brakes · 2026-04-29 · ODI 11734615
Air suspension/vehicle height Brake systems were taken away (adaptive cruise, anti collision and lane mitigation) Yes confirmed by dealer Yes Yes warning lights
Brakes · 2026-04-06 · ODI 11729385
Asymmetrical wear on the front brakes. The outer pad wears out completely while the inner pad( with the brake wear sensor) shows almost no wear.
Brakes · 2026-04-02 · ODI 11728752
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES Campaign 25V391000 · 2025-06-12 · Model years: 2023, 2024, 2025
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."
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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER Campaign 23V458000 · 2023-06-29 · Model years: 2020
Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Civic, 2020-2023 Ridgeline, 2021-2023 Passport, 2021-2022 Pilot, and 2020 Acura MDX vehicles. The tie rod fastener that connects the brake booster and the brake master cylinder may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake master cylinder to separate from the booster assembly.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the brake booster assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are VEU, AEV, and ZET.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER Campaign 18V777000 · 2018-11-01 · Model years: 2018, 2019
Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Acura MDX, 2017-2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda HR-V and Honda Odyssey, and 2016 Honda HR-V vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating, causing gas pockets to form, reducing brake performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Remedy: Owners will be notified, and Honda or Acura dealers will bleed the brakes, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are C31 and L30.
46 of the 923 complaints about the Acura MDX (5.0%) concern Brakes, making it the model's #7 problem area. That share is 0.8× the Brakes share across all tracked vehicles.
Which Acura MDX model years have the most Brakes complaints?
By model year, Brakes complaints peak with the 2022 model (14, 8% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2025 model (3).
Is there a recall for Acura MDX Brakes problems?
3 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 25V391000 (2025-06-12, model years 2023, 2024 and 2025).