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2018 Acura MDX Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 10 NHTSA recalls and 154 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Avoid This Year — 2018 Acura MDX

The 2018 Acura MDX is among the worst-performing model years for this vehicle. NHTSA data shows high complaint and recall activity. Strongly consider a different model year.

10
NHTSA Recalls
10 recalls on record
154
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
3
Crashes + Injuries
4 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2018 Acura MDX (10)

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

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V060000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V256000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V298000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V777000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V221000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V751000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V858000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #25V259000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #26V332000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #26V365000
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Most Common Problems — 2018 Acura MDX

Based on 154 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System
23
Power Train
20
Engine And Engine Cooling
16
Unknown Or Other
14
Engine
13
Vehicle Speed Control
11
Fuel System
11
Forward Collision Avoidance
9
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Acura MDX — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2018 model year is highlighted.

2012 73 complaints 2013 28 complaints 2014 166 complaints 2015 69 complaints 2016 350 complaints 2017 235 complaints 2018 154 complaints 2019 177 complaints 2020 205 complaints 2021 0 complaints 2022 117 complaints

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

✅ Best model years: 2013, 2015, 2021 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2018 Acura MDX

Is the 2018 Acura MDX reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2018 Acura MDX has 10 recalls and 154 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2018 Acura MDX have?
The 2018 Acura MDX has 10 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Acura MDX?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2018 Acura MDX are: Electrical System, Power Train, Engine And Engine Cooling, Unknown Or Other. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2018 Acura MDX safe to buy?
The 2018 Acura MDX has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 10 recalls are 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: 2013, 2015, 2021. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2016.
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.