2022 Acura MDX Type S Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 87%of 23 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 41,143miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2022 Acura MDX Type S, 87% of the 23 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,143 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 miles“When about to make a left turn since oncoming traffic on to highway I hit the gas quickly after stopping and heard a loud bang. Drove till I got off the highway at a red light I hit the gas and noticed the front wheels was spinning and realized it wasn't a awd. Took it the dealer and they realzied the driveshaft was spinning by hand.”
NHTSA complaint #11739430, filed 2026-05“Vehicle experienced reduced power and many alarm messages came up. I pulled to the side of the road to get out of traffic. I turned off the engine and attempted to restart, the engine would run for 5 seconds and then shutdown. I learned later that the turbo outlet hose had become detached from the hose fitting. It was under the motor and only accessible when the vehicle was on a hoist. …”
NHTSA complaint #11523907, filed 2023-05“Under medium acceleration vehicle shuddered a lot. Currently it’s only driven by the front wheels and it will torque steer a lot. I’m assuming my splines are stripped to transfer case. Thankfully, I am under warranty and I’m going to get this repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #11741153, filed 2026-05“My transfer case went out at an unknown mileage with no indication on my dash that there was a failure. It converted the vehicle to front wheel drive while indicating it was still having the back wheel spinning on the all-wheel drive indicator on the dash. During a recent snowstorm, there were multiple instances when I pulled out from an intersection thinking I had good traction I'm pulled out and then my wheels started spinning almost causing an accident. …”
NHTSA complaint #11647519, filed 2025-03Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | 100% |
| 2022 | 20 | 87% |
Other parts of the 2022 Acura MDX Type S
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2022 Acura MDX Type S
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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