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2016 Acura MDX Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 7 NHTSA recalls and 376 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This model year has more owner complaints than most other years of the Acura MDX

The 2016 model year has more NHTSA owner complaints than the average of the years compared below. Review the recalls and common complaints, and have any vehicle inspected.

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20/100

Very High Reported Activity — 2016 Acura MDX

The 2016 Acura MDX shows very high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Counts are raw and are higher for popular models, so see how we score this below. Review the issues and recalls carefully, and have the vehicle inspected before buying.

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7
NHTSA Recalls
7 recalls on record
376
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
10
Crash Reports
5 fire reports
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NHTSA Recalls — 2016 Acura MDX (7)

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

🔧 Fuel System, Other: Delivery: Fuel Pump
Reduced fuel pump performance can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the fuel injection engine control unit (FI-ECU) software and, if necessary, replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March…
NHTSA #19V060000
🔧 Exterior Lighting: Tail Lights
Loss of the taillights reduces the vehicle's visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Acura will notify owners, and dealers will modify the tailgate lid lights and install updated gaskets and a wiring sub-harness or will replace both tailgate lid lights. The repairs will…
NHTSA #19V256000
🔧 Fuel System, Gasoline: Storage: Tank Assembly
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tanks, free of charge. Owners may contact Honda/Acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138. The recall began on July 29, 2016. Honda's…
NHTSA #16V417000
🔧 Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical
A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 28, 2024. 2016-2017 Acura MDX owner letters were mailed November 1,…
NHTSA #23V751000
🔧 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall…
NHTSA #23V858000
🔧 Exterior Lighting
Vehicle lights that fail to illuminate can decrease visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the wiring and install a fuse harness, replace the lid light, and repair the body dust sealer, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed…
NHTSA #25V259000
🔧 Structure: Frame And Members
Failure of rear suspension components, such as the rear control arm, can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
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…
NHTSA #26V365000
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Most Common Problems — 2016 Acura MDX

Based on 376 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Engine
116
Power Train
110
Electrical System
23
Unknown Or Other
22
Structure
17
Steering
12
Engine And Engine Cooling
10
Vehicle Speed Control
10
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Acura MDX — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2016 model year is highlighted.

2010 45 complaints 2011 70 complaints 2012 76 complaints 2013 30 complaints 2014 172 complaints 2015 71 complaints 2016 376 complaints 2017 260 complaints 2018 169 complaints 2019 190 complaints 2020 224 complaints

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2016 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2010, 2011, 2012 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2016 Acura MDX

Is the 2016 Acura MDX reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2016 Acura MDX has 7 recall campaigns and 376 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2016 Acura MDX have?
The 2016 Acura MDX has 7 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 2016 Acura MDX?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2016 Acura MDX are: Engine, Power Train, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2016 Acura MDX safe to buy?
The 2016 Acura MDX has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 7 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: 2010, 2011, 2012. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2016.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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.