2006 Acura MDX Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 10%of 87 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 101,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the engine of the 2006 Acura MDX, 10% of the 87 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 101,000 miles. 1 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.
“Like others with the 06 MDX I had to have the motor mounts replaced. It is very possible the judder as honda calls them from the torque converter caused this even though I had the computer software fix. This became an issue as the vibrations from the bad motor mounts damaged the front right half shaft/axial and I was told I was very lucky it did not break while I was driving on the highway.”
NHTSA complaint #10640535, filed 2014-10, 95,000 miles“The vehicle was in motion when I heard a loud pooping sound. A diagnosis was done at pep boys, raleigh nc and I was told the number one spark plug exploded and therefore messed up the coil. I was turning on a city street.”
NHTSA complaint #11057828, filed 2018-01, 143,194 miles“On january 14, 2014 my daughter took our 2006 MDX to the dealer for mechanical evaluation. The car has been hesitating while driving, trying to stop the car while driving. The diagnose came back with the following: transmission needs to be replaced and engine mounts have to be replaced as well for the total of around $7,200. In october 2008 (mileage 55k) the original transmission has been replaced with a re-manufactured part. December 2009 original symptoms (whining noise, shutter at 40-50 MPH) have recurred and have been reported to dealer's mechanics. They could not see any problems. …”
NHTSA complaint #10563805, filed 2014-02, 164,000 miles“Vehicle stopped on the road because transmission failure, battery was replaced twice because of bluetooth board failure, always have random missfire codes on engine, check engine light on.”
NHTSA complaint #11052694, filed 2017-12, 15 miles“Transmission has problem shifting and down shifts without notice even when applying pressure on gas - causing car to slow. Dangerous for cars following behind - almost rear ended.”
NHTSA complaint #10609928, filed 2014-07, 75,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10084265Apr 25, 2016Engineering request for investigation of the handsfreelink (hfl) not working or the battery being too low to start the engine.
- 10083835Apr 13, 2016Dealer message - request for parts to investigatethe handsfreelink (hfl) not working or the battery being too low to start the engine.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 22% |
| 2025 | 69 | 62% |
| 2024 | 6 | 15% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 9 | 6% |
| 2020 | 86 | 38% |
| 2019 | 48 | 25% |
| 2018 | 35 | 21% |
| 2017 | 79 | 30% |
| 2016 | 163 | 43% |
| 2015 | 7 | 10% |
| 2014 | 26 | 15% |
| 2013 | 9 | 30% |
| 2012 | 23 | 30% |
| 2011 | 28 | 40% |
| 2010 | 11 | 24% |
| 2009 | 8 | 15% |
| 2008 | 3 | 6% |
| 2007 | 11 | 11% |
| 2006 | 9 | 10% |
| 2005 | 7 | 4% |
| 2004 | 13 | 8% |
| 2003 | 10 | 5% |
| 2002 | 5 | 2% |
| 2001 | 3 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2006 Acura MDX
38 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsElectronic stability control
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Acura MDX
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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