0.5 vs. all vehicles Too few recent reports to judge
42 of the 923 complaints about the Acura MDX (4.6%) concern Body & structure, making it the model's #8 problem area. That share is 0.5× the Body & structure share across all tracked vehicles.
42Complaints · Body & structure
4.6%Share of complaints
0.5×vs. all vehicles
12Last 12 months
0.0%Share involving a crash or fire
1Related recalls
Analysis
By model year, Body & structure complaints peak with the 2018 model (10, 6% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2023 model (2). 12 Body & structure complaints were filed in the last 12 months.
Owners most often describe: “windshield”, “distorted”, “nausea”, “sunroof” and “distortions”. None of these reports describes a crash or fire.
1 recall campaign relates to this area, most recently campaign 26V365000 (2026-06-04, model years 2018, 2019 and 2020).
The contact owns a 2024 Acura MDX. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH a loud booming noise occurred as the glass sunroof exploded without impact.
Body & structure · 2024-09-24 · ODI 11616212
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
Went to get into my 2024 Acura MDX parked car this morning temperature around 68 degrees and noticed the back window of my 2024 MDX had shattered out. There was a large section of glass missing and the glass looks as if it was pushed from the inside out.
Body & structure · 2026-08-03 · ODI 11754436
MDX back sunroof drains cracked causing the car to flood. The water came into the back hatch and also damaged the amp to the speaker system. All of the Carpet had to be pulled out of the car. This car is only four years old.
Body & structure · 2026-06-08 · ODI 11742717
The contact owns 2018 Acura MDX. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, there was a loud banging noise coming from the sunroof. The contact mention she pulled to the right side of the road and discovered it was shattered.
Body & structure · 2026-05-27 · ODI 11740457
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Campaign 26V365000 · 2026-06-04 · Model years: 2018, 2019, 2020
Summary: American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023 Ridgeline, 2019-2023 Passport, and 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles that were sold in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. The rear subframe may corrode at the suspension mounting points, which can result in rear suspension component failure.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear subframe and install a rear subframe reinforcement kit and, as necessary, repair or replace the rear subframe components, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in the fall of 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are AOU and AOT. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 10, 2026.
How common are Body & structure problems on the Acura MDX?
42 of the 923 complaints about the Acura MDX (4.6%) concern Body & structure, making it the model's #8 problem area. That share is 0.5× the Body & structure share across all tracked vehicles.
Which Acura MDX model years have the most Body & structure complaints?
By model year, Body & structure complaints peak with the 2018 model (10, 6% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2023 model (2).
Is there a recall for Acura MDX Body & structure problems?
1 recall campaign relates to this area, most recently campaign 26V365000 (2026-06-04, model years 2018, 2019 and 2020).