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2020 Acura MDX Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 8 NHTSA recalls and 205 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Buyer Beware — 2020 Acura MDX

The 2020 Acura MDX shows a notably poor reliability profile for this model year. Consider an alternative year or have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

8
NHTSA Recalls
8 recalls on record
205
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
3
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2020 Acura MDX (8)

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

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V215000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V458000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V751000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V858000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #24V064000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #25V259000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #26V332000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #26V365000
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Most Common Problems — 2020 Acura MDX

Based on 205 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Engine
44
Electrical System
32
Unknown Or Other
30
Power Train
18
Forward Collision Avoidance
17
Engine And Engine Cooling
14
Vehicle Speed Control
9
Service Brakes
7
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Acura MDX — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2020 model year is highlighted.

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 2023 35 complaints 2024 35 complaints

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

✅ Best model years: 2015, 2021, 2023 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2020 Acura MDX

Is the 2020 Acura MDX reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2020 Acura MDX has 8 recalls and 205 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2020 Acura MDX have?
The 2020 Acura MDX has 8 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 2020 Acura MDX?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2020 Acura MDX are: Engine, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Power Train. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2020 Acura MDX safe to buy?
The 2020 Acura MDX has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 8 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: 2015, 2021, 2023. 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.