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2023 Acura MDX Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 2 NHTSA recalls and 43 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 2023 model year shows below-average complaints compared to other years of this model — a good sign for reliability.

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85/100

Low Reported Activity — 2023 Acura MDX

The 2023 Acura MDX shows low recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the details below and check any specific vehicle's VIN for open recalls.

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2
NHTSA Recalls
2 recalls on record
43
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
2
Crash Reports
In NHTSA complaints
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NHTSA Recalls — 2023 Acura MDX (2)

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

🔧 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Pedals And Linkages
A brake pedal that shifts out of position can prevent the driver from applying the brakes as intended, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the brake pedal assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 29, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138….
NHTSA #25V391000
🔧 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…
NHTSA #26V332000
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Most Common Problems — 2023 Acura MDX

Based on 43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Power Train
10
Electrical System
6
Unknown Or Other
5
Service Brakes
5
Steering
4
Forward Collision Avoidance
3
Visibility/wiper
2
Suspension
2
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Acura MDX — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2023 model year is highlighted.

2017 260 complaints 2018 169 complaints 2019 190 complaints 2020 226 complaints 2022 158 complaints 2023 43 complaints 2024 41 complaints 2025 112 complaints 2026 9 complaints 2021 Data unavailable

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2017 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2023, 2024, 2026 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2023 Acura MDX

Is the 2023 Acura MDX reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2023 Acura MDX has 2 recall campaigns and 43 owner complaints. This model year shows relatively low recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data.
How many recalls does the 2023 Acura MDX have?
The 2023 Acura MDX has 2 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 2023 Acura MDX?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2023 Acura MDX are: Power Train, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Service Brakes. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2023 Acura MDX safe to buy?
The 2023 Acura MDX has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 2 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: 2023, 2024, 2026. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2017.
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.