2007 Acura MDX Problems
- Complaints
- 99filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 92,500miles, 90 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 17 mpgcombined, 3.7L 6-cyl 4WD/AWD · 15 city / 20 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2007 Acura MDX (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
What owners report
Owners of this model year most often describe electrical faults: batteries that go dead overnight, radios and navigation units that reset, and occasionally the engine cutting out or restarting while driving. Many complaints point to the hands-free (Bluetooth) module in the center console draining the battery, and a smaller group describe clunking suspension noise and hard-to-turn steering at low speed.
- Electrical system
Battery drains overnight / hands-free module draws power
- 26 complaints (26%)
- median 102,500 mi at 9.3 yrs old (26 state mileage)
- 1 mention a crash, fire or injury
- filed 2008–2019
Owners describe finding the battery completely dead after the vehicle sat overnight, sometimes repeatedly even after a new battery was installed. Several complaints identify the hands-free link (Bluetooth) module in the center console as the source, noting it stays warm to the touch with the ignition off; some report the dealer replaced the module, and others say disconnecting it stopped the drain. A few mention an air conditioning relay or XM radio contributing to the same problem. Reported from roughly 50,000 to 170,000 miles, with many clustered around 60,000 to 120,000 miles.
What to check: Ask whether the hands-free module has been replaced or disconnected, and check that the battery holds charge after sitting overnight. Feel the console between the front seats after the car has been parked a while for unusual warmth.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“Battery keeps draining due to hfl module. Replaced battery and still keeps on draining. Hfl unit hot enough to melt plastic and possible fire hazard. This issue has been reported by hundreds if not thousands of MDX drivers and Acura says they never heard about it. Yea right! For the price of the vehicle that we all pay for we expect great results. Acura you need to recall and replace the hfl modules before this causes a car fire and possible house fire.”
NHTSA complaint #10875366, filed 2016-06, 165,000 miles“The hands free link unit has an issue where it stops working and drains the battery of the car. I've gone through 3 batteries in the last 6 months and when I finally disconnected the hfl unit, the car has been working properly.”
NHTSA complaint #10918843, filed 2016-10, 100,000 miles - Electrical system
Electrical resets, stalling or loss of power while driving
- 26 complaints (26%)
- median 115,000 mi at 10.5 yrs old (25 state mileage)
- 2 mention a crash, fire or injury
- filed 2010–2022
Complaints describe the radio and navigation shutting off and resetting while driving, dashboard lights flashing, and sometimes the engine quitting and restarting at speed, with a brief loss of steering assist and power. Several owners report the car would not accelerate normally after a reset, feeling stuck in a low gear before engaging abruptly. Dealers often could not reproduce the fault or found no stored codes; some replaced battery cables, the alternator or the battery. Mostly reported between about 85,000 and 175,000 miles, though a few appear at much lower mileage.
What to check: Ask for any service history on battery cables, alternator and battery replacements, and test-drive long enough to watch for dash lights or radio resets. Note whether the navigation clock and date read correctly, since a related bulletin covers clock rollover.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“While driving, the car will frequently lose electrical power. Dash indicator lights come on, the radio shuts off and sometime I'll have to reset the radio and navigation codes. While at a stop light, sometimes depressing the gas pedal does nothing and then suddenly it will begin to move. I'm very concern the unpredictable nature of the problem will cause a wreck if I lose engine power, especially in a curve.”
NHTSA complaint #11243441, filed 2019-08, 131,000 miles“The radio and navigation intermittently go on and off while driving.my ABS,check emission system,shaw-d will go off. Car will shut down while im driving and I lose all power. I lose power to locks, windows and back hatch. Some days when starting the car it wont turn over and start up. Somedays after driving and I turn the car off, I lose all power. While driving the car will jump into gear as I am accelerating.”
NHTSA complaint #11320917, filed 2020-04, 133,000 miles - Suspension
Clunking or banging from front/rear suspension
- 11 complaints (11%)
- median 75,000 mi at 7.7 yrs old (9 state mileage, few)
- owner-quoted repair $1,325 (median of 6 quotes)
- filed 2013–2017
Owners describe clunking, banging or rattling from the front and rear suspension over rough roads and speed bumps, and some report leaking dampers found at the dealer. Several mention receiving a customer notice about the active dampers and being told repairs were not covered, or being quoted high per-strut costs. A separate bulletin describes a humming, moaning or droning noise with vibration traced to the front wheel bearing. Typically reported between about 50,000 and 170,000 miles, often on rough roads or in cold areas.
What to check: Drive over speed bumps and rough pavement listening for clunks, and have the vehicle inspected for damper leakage, especially if it has spent time in cold climates. Ask whether any damper or wheel-bearing work has been done.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“Driver side strut broke, took to dealer multiple times to diagnose. Independent frame shop diagnosed within 10 minutes of being there. Come to find out from new service advisor that previous advisor did document issue I was complaining about in their system. Smells like a cover up to me. Been chasing this problem for the better part of 2 years now with the dealer. Many other documented situations similar to mine online as well. Please look into this issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #10575143, filed 2014-03, 50,000 miles“I have a multiple clunking sounds that occur on every bump or when driving on irough surfaces!!!! I have taken the MDX in several times and the bushings are good on the tie rods etc..I am now replacing the tires again due to excessive wear in a short period of time!! I just read about a strut recall to day on the internet.. I never recieved any notice... This problem has been ongoing for a year!! I thought it was just the front undercarriage guard that has a crack in it flexing, making the noise😬.”
NHTSA complaint #10967029, filed 2017-03, 170,000 miles - Steering
Power steering hard to turn or assistance lost
- 6 complaints (6%)
- median 55,000 mi at 5.2 yrs old (6 state mileage, few)
- filed 2010–2020
Complaints describe the steering becoming very hard to turn at low speed or after driving through shallow water, sometimes with a check charging system warning. Some owners report a leaking steering rack or a failing power steering pump, and one describes the crank pulley coming loose and the serpentine belt stopping. A bulletin for this model describes hard steering at slow speeds in certain areas due to the pump not providing correct assist, and Acura offered a warranty extension for the pump. Reported from roughly 34,000 to 195,000 miles, with several cases in the 35,000 to 105,000 mile range.
What to check: Test steering effort at parking-lot speeds and look for fluid leaks around the rack and pump. Ask whether the power steering pump warranty extension or any pump replacement was performed.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“My Acura MDX 2007 loses power steering every time it goes through a puddle, puddles as shallow as can be. A beep sounds, an alert stating check your charging system, and the power steering stops functioning. I almost ran into an object at the side of the road a few times as I was turning and this happened.”
NHTSA complaint #10327896, filed 2010-04, 37,170 miles“My 2007 Acura MDX is experiencing a common problem with the power steering pump. Acura issued an extension on the warranty for this issue, but that extension only lasted seven years. As someone who acquired the car after 2014 I was automatically not qualified in this common problem. Acura has issued a recall for other model cars built in this same year using the same power steering pump. Yet the recall NHTSA campaign id: 12v222000 does not include model MDX. …”
NHTSA complaint #11349871, filed 2020-08, 105,000 miles - Air bags
Airbag warning light and airbag deployments while parked
- 7 complaints (7%)
- median 101,500 mi at 10.2 yrs old (6 state mileage, few)
- filed 2011–2026
Some owners report the check airbag system light staying on, while others describe side or front airbags inflating unexpectedly while the vehicle was parked overnight with the keys removed. Several complaints reference the Takata airbag settlement notice received after purchase. A bulletin describes an airbag light with a stored code traced to an open circuit in the driver's seat wire harness. Reported from about 55,000 to 130,000 miles, with several filings tied to a parked vehicle.
What to check: Ask whether the Takata inflator recall and any airbag warranty extension work were completed, and confirm the airbag light is off with the ignition on. Check the driver's seat wiring for prior repairs.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“Takata recall: I recently purchased my vehicle from a used car dealership. Shortly afterwards, I was mailed a hard copy of an airbag settlement class action lawsuit involving honda motors and takata. I have the notice in my possession, citing my vehicle as one of the declared recipients within the settled class action lawsuit. I am simply conducting my due diligence in reporting my vehicle as it has become my property and hence, my new problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11053842, filed 2017-12, 55,072 miles“Constantly having electrical problems. We went on a vacation and came back to find the battery completely dead. Took it in and they diagnosed the problem as a bad hands free unit which was replaced. Now we are having all kinds of electrical problems. Each time we turn the car on the auto setting toggle between driver 1 and driver 2 settings. Occasionally you hear a pop on the speakers when you start the engine. Now we have the check airbag system light come on and won't go off. …”
NHTSA complaint #10790575, filed 2015-11, 78,000 miles
Buying note. This model year draws a lot of electrical complaints, so a pre-purchase inspection that includes a battery drain test and a check of the hands-free module is worthwhile. Also budget for suspension and steering wear items, and confirm which open recalls or warranty extensions have already been applied.
Summary written with AI from a sample of 60 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.
NHTSA recorded 99 consumer complaints for the 2007 Acura MDX. 90 of the complaints include a mileage, and 20% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 92,500 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 2 a fire, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 38 technical service bulletins for this model year.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Electrical system51 52%
- Suspension12 12%
- Engine11 11%
- Steering10 10%
- Air bags8 8.1%
- Other or unknown7 7.1%
- Engine cooling4 4.0%
- Exterior lighting3 3.0%
- Seat belts2 2.0%
Also reported: Seats (2), Electronic stability control (1), Equipment (1), Fuel system (1), Body and structure (1), Tires (1), Vehicle speed control (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1), Wheels (1).
Example complaints
Electrical system: “I own a 2007 Acura MDX which has had a number of intermittent electrical problems over the years. I had to replace the handsfree link module a few years ago at the dealer. The yellow check oil level light has come on for no reason for years. It goes on for a second then off. A few months ago the entire electrical system 'fried' and I had to buy a new battery and new alternator. Recently I hear a buzzing sound when I use the turn signals and the hazards do not work at all. …”
NHTSA complaint #11171901, filed 2019-01, 130,000 milesSuspension: “I purchased a 07 Acura MDX 1 month ago with 115,500 miles and got the extended power train warranty. Hall nissan pulled the vehicle off hall Acura's lot. They printed out a receipt from all the work Acura did before I bought the car, and ensured me nothing was wrong with it that it went through a 150 point inspection. I took it to Acura 2.5 weeks after I bought it because the check engine light came on and a tranny code popped up. They diagnosed the car and found $7,000 worth of malfunctioning equipment. …”
NHTSA complaint #10837170, filed 2016-02, 115,700 milesEngine: “Engine shuts off in the middle of drive on the road regardless of the speed. When this happens car lost total electrical power resulting in blackout, not able to turn on hazard light also, steering wheel is tight unable to turn the vehicle.. Need to reset navigation code, and audio codes to restart GPS navigation respectively. I was”
NHTSA complaint #11281663, filed 2019-11, 115,000 milesSteering: “I turned the steering wheel fully clockwise with the car off while it was in my garage. As I was straightening the wheel, it became completely loose as if something in the steering shaft or a connection had broken. The steering wheel spun freely in both directions without turning the wheels. The lower u-joint that couples the shaft to the gear box broke. I understand there is greater force on that part while the car is off (no power steering), but the strength of that joint should have sufficient safety margin to withstand this. …”
NHTSA complaint #11210301, filed 2019-05, 195,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
20% of the 90 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 59,951 and 122,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2007 Acura MDX. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDX · sedan AWD | not rated | 5 / 5 | — | — | 4 · 14.0% risk |
Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2007 Acura MDX version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDX 4WD | 3.7L 6-cyl | 5-speed automatic | 15 | 20 | 17 | $4,850 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2007 Acura MDX in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 38 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10237044May 17, 2023Electrical system. Service News - The navigation clock and date are incorrect. This is due to a limited GPS receiver capacity resulting in rollover of internal chip memory. The rollover occurred on January 1, 2022 at…
- 10207004Jan 25, 2022Electrical system. ServiceNews Article - The clock shows the incorrect time. This issue is due to a limited GPS receiver capacity resulting in "rollover" of the internal chip memory; the "rollover" will occur on…
- 10177598Jun 3, 2020Engine cooling. These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of CARB certification. These SKUs can no longer be sold as…
- 10139576May 24, 2018Air bags, Equipment. Dealer message - Today, May 24, 2018, Acura is announcing a warranty extension for 2002-17 Acura vehicles. This warranty extension applies in cases where any of the replacement driver?s and/or front…
- 10100462Nov 23, 2016Equipment. Service bulletin - navigation system information.
- 10100505Nov 21, 2016Suspension. "reimbursement form - on some 200713 mdx and 201012 zdx vehicles located in cold areas, the front and rear active dampers may leak. While leaks on the rear active suspension are visible, the front…
- 10100504Nov 21, 2016Suspension. "customer letter - on some 200713 mdx and 201012 zdx vehicles located in cold areas, the front and rear active dampers may leak. While leaks on the rear active suspension are visible, the front…
- 10099141Nov 17, 2016Suspension. Service bulletin - in cold areas, the rear active dampers may be susceptible to leaking. If an excessive amount of damper oil has leaked, the active dampers may make a clunk or a bang when driving…
- 10099129Nov 17, 2016Suspension. "service bulletin - in cold areas, the front active dampers may be susceptible to leaking. Since these dampers are mounted in an inverted position, the leak is not visible on the exterior of the…
- 10116783Nov 8, 2016Equipment. Dealer message - Today, November 8, 2016 Acura is announcing four warranty extensions for model years 2007-2013 Acura MDX and model years 2010-2012 Acura ZDX vehicles to address Active Damper…
Other model years of the Acura MDX
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 1,800 | 1 | 5 | 22 | — | Too new |
| 2025 | 114 | 13,000 | 3 | 5 | 22 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2024 | 41 | 9,810 | 2 | 5 | 22 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2023 | 43 | 32,454 | 2 | 5 | 22 | 13 · Fewer | Too new |
| 2022 | 158 | 60,000 | 2 | 5 | 22 | 51 · Typical | Rising |
| 2020 | 226 | 44,500 | 8 | 5 | 23 | 69 · More | Rising |
| 2019 | 191 | 21,114 | 9 | 5 | 23 | 73 · More | Rising |
| 2018 | 169 | 40,000 | 10 | 5 | 23 | 50 · Typical | Rising |
| 2017 | 260 | 37,000 | 8 | 5 | 23 | 75 · More | Rising |
| 2016 | 377 | 37,884 | 7 | 5 | 23 | 94 · More | Rising |
| 2015 | 71 | 23,000 | 8 | 5 | 23 | 52 · Typical | Rising |
| 2014 | 172 | 23,412 | 8 | 5 | 23 | 86 · More | Stable |
| 2013 | 30 | 50,000 | 1 | 4 | 18 | 0 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2012 | 76 | 62,500 | 1 | 4 | 18 | 0 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2011 | 70 | 66,000 | 0 | 5 | 18 | 0 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2010 | 45 | 67,000 | 1 | — | 18 | 0 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2009 | 52 | 55,000 | 0 | — | 17 | 0 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2008 | 49 | 40,000 | 0 | — | 17 | 0 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2007 | 99 | 92,500 | 0 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2006 | 87 | 76,000 | 9 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2005 | 180 | 82,197 | 11 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2004 | 171 | 94,000 | 8 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2003 | 206 | 108,000 | 11 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2002 | 205 | 98,000 | 4 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2001 | 224 | 100,000 | 4 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
All Acura MDX model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Acura MDX?
Owners of this model year most often describe electrical faults: batteries that go dead overnight, radios and navigation units that reset, and occasionally the engine cutting out or restarting while driving. The issues reported most often: Battery drains overnight / hands-free module draws power; Electrical resets, stalling or loss of power while driving; Clunking or banging from front/rear suspension.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2007 Acura MDX have?
NHTSA recorded 99 consumer complaints for the 2007 Acura MDX as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2007 Acura MDX is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 51 complaints (52% of the total), followed by suspension with 12.
Has the 2007 Acura MDX been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2007 Acura MDX get?
The EPA rates the 2007 Acura MDX (MDX 4WD, 3.7L 6-cyl) at 17 mpg combined, 15 city and 20 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,850 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2007 Acura MDX reported?
Among the 90 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 92,500 miles and the middle half falls between 59,951 and 122,000 miles; 20% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.