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2006 Acura MDX Electronic stability control Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
8%of 87 total for the year
Median mileage
98,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2006 Acura MDX, 8% of the 87 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 98,000 miles.

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.

“As I was driving in a parking lot, I went to apply my brakes as I am turning my car. The brakes felt hard all of a sudden even though I barely applied pressure. The break petal had a grinding sound and applied extreme pressure to break my car by itself. It felt as if my car was being thrown from side to side. This happened several times in parking lots. This has also happened about 3 times on the highway. While driving and going down a small hill on the highway I barely applied the break but the car break felt hard and weird as I barely pressed it. …”

NHTSA complaint #11230957, filed 2019-07, 98,000 miles

“Had vehicle in Acura of wichita ks ignition switch recall and the also said they did recall on vsa ecu malfunction recall13v-092 id 589. Problem came back shortly after visit too dealership ,called them and told them about warning lights still on. They said already done recall. Not a satisfied customer at all.iwonder if they even changed out wire harness or may of even installed used parts. I live 150 miles from the closest Acura dealer you would think they would of at least offered to check recall part?”

NHTSA complaint #10790631, filed 2015-11, 88,000 miles

“When cruising 20-30 miles, the transmission would shutter or make loud grinding noises and vehicle would shake. Dealer couldn't duplicate noise and nothing was done until 2014. Transmission oil was changed and if problems comes back, they would change it. Problem came back and now makes trembling noise and feel it when reaching speed of 49 exactly and 1500rpm, during shifting gears and could get stuck. Dealer stated is normal sound. Now I have check engine light with code p0706, which is open in transmission range switch circuit probable cause. …”

NHTSA complaint #10671104, filed 2015-01, 86,000 miles

“My MDX vsa randomly came on while driving down interstate 65 in nashville causing me to have to pull off to the side of the road. While researching this issue only certain vehicles have been included in a vsa recall and unfortunately mine is not one of them. The entire vsa system in these vehicles needs to be recalled to make these vehicles safe.”

NHTSA complaint #10979798, filed 2017-04

“The contact owns a 2006 Acura MDX. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and became stiff. In addition, the vehicle stalled, and the brake lights failed to illuminate. The contact stated that the instrument panel warning lights illuminate on and off. The gear stick would not shift gear as needed. In addition, the vehicle stability assist (VSA) warning light was the only warning light that remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 281,800.”

NHTSA complaint #11499490, filed 2022-12, 281,800 miles

Electronic stability control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201821%
201710%
201682%
201453%
201313%
201211%
201111%
201012%
200912%
200812%
200711%
200678%
2005116%
200474%
200310%
200221%
200152%

Other parts of the 2006 Acura MDX

Transmission and drivetrain
38 complaints
Air bags
15 complaints
Brakes
9 complaints
Engine
9 complaints
Electrical system
8 complaints
Other or unknown
8 complaints
Vehicle speed control
5 complaints
Body and structure
3 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Seat belts
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2006 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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