2005 Acura MDX Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 8%of 180 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 107,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the brakes of the 2005 Acura MDX, 8% of the 180 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 107,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The driver side front brake randomly applies even if you don't touch the brakes. It pulls into oncoming traffic. The vsa! Light comes on every time signaling an issue with the traffic control. There was recall that was supposed to fix the issue however it did not. It can occur at 70 MPH or 5 MPH, there is no rhyme to why it occurs however I fear for my wife and my children when it is driven.”
NHTSA complaint #10648306, filed 2014-10, 106,000 miles“Well when I did a sudden emergency stop because a car in front of me slammed their brakes I noticed that my brakes didn't lock up to cause the ABS system to trigger in case I had to do some maneuvering. Honda evidently recalled brake boosters in some of their other model cars but not this one. This maybe the problem not sure. But it's awfully dangerous. I am on a Acura MDX forum and there are others who've complained about it.”
NHTSA complaint #10521001, filed 2013-06, 123,000 miles“Driving on city street 1 block from entering freeway I felt a strange grabbing and vibration type sensation from my 2005 MDX. A few feet further the car felt like I had stepped on brakes and gas at the same time and literally stopped in the middle of the street. The car behind swerved and barely missed me. I managed to get the vehicle to the side of the road and called Acura roadside assistance. …”
NHTSA complaint #10339174, filed 2010-06, 70,311 miles“The brake will apply on its own and the brake lights will not come on because you don't press the pedal which would trigger the brake switch to turn the brake lights on. This is a very serious issue as it has happened to me numerous times at high speed. Note I sent to Acura during the uncommanded brake issue, it describes the issue etc.. This is <my name>, I had brought my 2005 MDX which I bought new from you back in 2005 in for the uncommanded brake application issue on feb 10th 2010. …”
NHTSA complaint #10479885, filed 2012-10, 44,000 miles“I, along with my wife, pulled out of the parking slot with seat belts securely fastened and started driving. After a few seconds the car went into sudden acceleration. I had no control on brakes or accelerator. I had to find a way to stop the car. I steer the car on to middle curb of the parking lot. First I hit the gate, which was flexible and did not stop the car. Next thing I hit was a light pole. The car stopped with both air bags deployed, lot of damage to car (completely totaled) and causing personal injury to me and my wife who was in the passenger seat. …”
NHTSA complaint #10715460, filed 2015-05, 120,374 milesRelated recalls
- 13V092000Mar 14, 2013Honda is recalling certain model year 2005 Pilot vehicles manufactured July 29, 2004, through August 29, 2005; model year 2005-2006 Acura MDX vehicles…Covers: Acura MDX 2005–2006, RL 2005, Honda Pilot 2005
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 4% |
| 2024 | 11 | 27% |
| 2023 | 8 | 18% |
| 2022 | 18 | 11% |
| 2020 | 15 | 7% |
| 2019 | 9 | 5% |
| 2018 | 9 | 5% |
| 2017 | 23 | 9% |
| 2016 | 13 | 3% |
| 2015 | 6 | 8% |
| 2014 | 26 | 15% |
| 2012 | 2 | 3% |
| 2011 | 2 | 3% |
| 2010 | 3 | 7% |
| 2008 | 6 | 12% |
| 2006 | 9 | 10% |
| 2005 | 14 | 8% |
| 2004 | 11 | 6% |
| 2003 | 10 | 5% |
| 2002 | 6 | 3% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2005 Acura MDX
87 complaintsAir bags
39 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsElectronic stability control
11 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Acura MDX
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology