Acura MDX Type S Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 28 consumer complaints across the 2 model years of the Acura MDX Type S (2022–2023) that have at least 5 complaints. 2022 has the most, with 23. Across all years, the part named most often is transmission and drivetrain (25 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All MDX Type S model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | 50,000 | 1 | 6 | — | Too new |
| 2022 | 23 | 41,143 | 1 | 6 | — | Rising |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Transmission and drivetrain25 83%
- Brakes2 6.7%
- Suspension1 3.3%
- Forward collision avoidance1 3.3%
- Electrical system1 3.3%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2022: “driving on highway car suddenly lost power check engine light came on. was able to coast off to an exit on the highway. car eventually unable to move. the car was towed to the dealer. the transmission and power take off unit was replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #11659888, filed 2025-05, 41,143 miles2023: “While making a left turn from an on-ramp, I heard a loud crunch from the drivetrain and experienced a momentary loss of power. Immediately afterward, the front tires began spinning under acceleration. I realized the vehicle was no longer sending power to the rear wheels and had effectively lost its all-wheel-drive capability. The instrument display continued to indicate that power was being sent to the rear wheels even though the rear wheels were not receiving power. This gave an inaccurate indication of the vehicle’s operating condition. …”
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology