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2013 Acura MDX Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 1 NHTSA recall and 28 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is one of the better years for the Acura MDX

The 2013 model year shows below-average complaints compared to other years of this model — a good sign for reliability.

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79/100

Good Choice — 2013 Acura MDX

The 2013 Acura MDX has an acceptable safety and complaint profile with some areas to monitor. Review the open recalls and known problems below before buying.

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NHTSA Recalls
1 recall on record
28
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
0
Crashes + Injuries
3 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2013 Acura MDX (1)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Acura dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V858000
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Most Common Problems — 2013 Acura MDX

Based on 28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System
8
Engine
4
Power Train
4
Unknown Or Other
3
Steering
3
Exterior Lighting
2
Air Bags
1
Vehicle Speed Control
1
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Acura MDX — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2013 model year is highlighted.

2010 45 complaints 2011 70 complaints 2012 73 complaints 2013 28 complaints 2014 166 complaints 2015 69 complaints 2016 350 complaints 2017 235 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2016, 2017 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2010, 2013 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2013 Acura MDX

Is the 2013 Acura MDX reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2013 Acura MDX has 1 recall and 28 owner complaints. This is generally considered a reliable model year.
How many recalls does the 2013 Acura MDX have?
The 2013 Acura MDX has 1 NHTSA recall. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Acura MDX?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2013 Acura MDX are: Electrical System, Engine, Power Train, Unknown Or Other. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2013 Acura MDX safe to buy?
The 2013 Acura MDX has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 1 recallis completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Acura MDX should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Acura MDX are: 2010, 2013. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2016, 2017.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.