2018 Acura MDX Reliability & Recall Report
Based on 10 NHTSA recalls and 169 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.
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Very High Reported Activity — 2018 Acura MDX
The 2018 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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10
NHTSA Recalls
10 recalls on record
169
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
3
Crash Reports
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.
🔧 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…
🔧 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…
🔧 Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Gasoline: Belts And Associated Pulleys
Teeth separation from the timing belt may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any affected timing belt free of charge. Vehicles receiving a replacement timing belt will also have the engine…
🔧 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Disc: Caliper
A reduction of braking performance increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners will be notified, and Honda or Acura dealers will bleed the brakes, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138….
🔧 Seats
In the event of a crash, if the seat does not remain secured to the floor, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver seat frame assembly in Acura MDX vehicles, and replace the driver and front passenger seat slide rail frames in Honda…
🔧 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,…
🔧 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…
🔧 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…
🔧 Air Bags: Sensor: Occupant Classification: Front Passenger
Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this…
🔧 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…
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Most Common Problems — 2018 Acura MDX
Based on 169 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.
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Acura MDX — Complaints by Year
A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2018 model year is highlighted.
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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: 2012, 2013, 2015 — 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 recall campaigns and 169 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 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, Forward Collision Avoidance. 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: 2012, 2013, 2015. 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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
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For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit
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