2005 Acura MDX Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 5%of 180 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 108,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the steering of the 2005 Acura MDX, 5% of the 180 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 108,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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“The issue at hand regarding the vsa (vehicle stability) for which a recall had already been issued. My vehicle was taken in and received the recall. This however did not resolve the issue which is a serious issue many others I have spoken with face. The yaw rate sensor malfunctions causing similar but more dangerous situations than the wiring harness Acura claims to have resolved the vsa issue. There is a loud grinding noise, the left front tire seems to brake very hard pulling my vehicle into oncoming traffic and nearly flipping the vehicle the on 7/28/15 at 65 MPH. …”
NHTSA complaint #10744513, filed 2015-07, 108,000 miles“Takata recall, my air bags has been malfunctioning turning off and on. I check if my vehicle is being recall but my vehicle is not in the database ? My Acura MDX 2005 needs a recall”
NHTSA complaint #11046030, filed 2017-11“The contact owns a 2005 Acura MDX. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 20 MPH, the steering wheel seized and the vehicle stalled without warning. As a result, the contact crashed into another vehicle. A police report was not filed. The driver sustained a head injury that did not require medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 186,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10668339, filed 2014-12, 186,000 miles“When making a sharp turn on hot days the car makes a grinding noise like something is grabbing the tire. It slows the car, hands the steering wheel and then the VSA hazard light comes on. It is a recurring issue and mechanics have not been able to diagnose.”
NHTSA complaint #11427469, filed 2021-08Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 3% |
| 2024 | 4 | 10% |
| 2023 | 4 | 9% |
| 2022 | 19 | 12% |
| 2020 | 4 | 2% |
| 2019 | 5 | 3% |
| 2018 | 3 | 2% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 12 | 3% |
| 2015 | 8 | 11% |
| 2014 | 38 | 22% |
| 2013 | 3 | 10% |
| 2012 | 2 | 3% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 6 | 13% |
| 2009 | 2 | 4% |
| 2008 | 4 | 8% |
| 2007 | 10 | 10% |
| 2006 | 2 | 2% |
| 2005 | 9 | 5% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 | 5 | 2% |
| 2001 | 6 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2005 Acura MDX
87 complaintsAir bags
39 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsElectronic stability control
11 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsEngine cooling
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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