2005 Acura MDX Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 5%of 180 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,311miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2005 Acura MDX, 5% of the 180 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,311 miles. 3 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“2005 Acura MDX: leaving my neighborhood I took a right turn onto the main thoroughfare. After some acceleration (1st gear), I heard a loud squeal/blow. Immediately had no power to maneuver forward and off to side of road in busy traffic. Ironically, MDX was taken for maintenance at dealership. Mdx seemingly tested with flying colors 43 days earlier. No cautionary comments from mechanics at dealership.”
NHTSA complaint #10478276, filed 2012-10, 124,000 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“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 miles“My accident is still under investigation, but I am going to tell you about this so anyone who has an Acura MDX will be aware. On the day of my daughters wedding, I was in a terrible accident in a parking garage. There were 4 passengers in the car. My transmission surged as I was in reverse hitting a cement pole, within a second, the car surged forward hitting another cement pole. The airbags thankfully deployed. I was burned, badly bruised and have neck and back injuries as does the passenger in the front seat. This car was totally out of control. …”
NHTSA complaint #10204287, filed 2007-09, 32,000 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 11% |
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 4 | 10% |
| 2023 | 3 | 7% |
| 2022 | 7 | 4% |
| 2020 | 14 | 6% |
| 2019 | 10 | 5% |
| 2018 | 14 | 8% |
| 2017 | 21 | 8% |
| 2016 | 19 | 5% |
| 2015 | 2 | 3% |
| 2014 | 19 | 11% |
| 2013 | 3 | 10% |
| 2012 | 2 | 3% |
| 2011 | 4 | 6% |
| 2009 | 5 | 10% |
| 2008 | 3 | 6% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 5 | 6% |
| 2005 | 9 | 5% |
| 2004 | 4 | 2% |
| 2003 | 7 | 3% |
| 2002 | 12 | 6% |
| 2001 | 12 | 5% |
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 complaintsSteering
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.
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