2008 Acura MDX Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 12%of 49 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 17,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the brakes of the 2008 Acura MDX, 12% of the 49 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,000 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.
“The brakes began to have an awful squeaking sound at 28,000 miles. I called Acura's customer representative. The rep on the phone said that the warranty did not cover brake pads since it was considered normal wear and tear. The front brakes were in good shape, still has 75%, but rear brakes pad only has 30% left. The same case with my honda accord 2008, rear brake wears out more than the front one.”
NHTSA complaint #10498410, filed 2013-02, 31,500 miles“My brakes have been spongy. The brake pedal has a lot of travel and on a few occasions, it actually when all the way down. The car stops but I feel uncomfortable. It feels like that hydraulic fluid compressed way too much. Brought back to the dealer and they said it was ok. Can I get the Acura to do something about this?”
NHTSA complaint #10334522, filed 2010-06, 10,000 miles“2008 Acura MDX should be included in the honda brake recall. I have been experiencing very spongy brake and takes more pressure to stop the vehicle. I quickly had my brake flushed after seeing recalls on other honda vehicle. We discovered lots of air had entered the brake system and spongy brake freeing was gone after the system flush. My concern is this problem will continue to occur on this model unless the honda recall get updated to include this model.”
NHTSA complaint #10321434, filed 2010-03, 24,000 miles“I was driving my car going about 40 MPH when suddenly I lost the ability to steer the car, stop the car, accelerate and cut on my blinkers. Nothing in the car worked. I was desperate to get out of the traffic flow when the car suddenly jerked back on. It did this off and on as I took it to the dealership. Once there they stated that the battery was the issue. Battery was replaced. Various internal components of the car started to fall apart (seat belts, airbags, car lights, car key, window sensors, door locks, alarm, navigation). For a time the car drove but with very stiff handling. …”
NHTSA complaint #10712285, filed 2015-04, 67,567 miles“This vehicle is having electrical issue in which is affect various parts, including the deceleration of the vehicle. There are times in which the brake is pressed and instead of the vehicle does not respond to start to slow down. The brakes on the truck have replaced along with tires and yet the problem does continues. This a daily thing that happens it is more noticible when the vehicle reached above 65 and above miles. I have almost got into an accident due to this.”
NHTSA complaint #11210328, filed 2019-05, 20 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10038668Jun 17, 2011Honda acura: vehicle stability or trailer assist light is on with four possible trouble codes stored. The shift lever may not move from park. A brake pedal position switch…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 4% |
| 2024 | 11 | 27% |
| 2023 | 8 | 18% |
| 2022 | 18 | 11% |
| 2020 | 15 | 7% |
| 2019 | 9 | 5% |
| 2018 | 9 | 5% |
| 2017 | 23 | 9% |
| 2016 | 13 | 3% |
| 2015 | 6 | 8% |
| 2014 | 26 | 15% |
| 2012 | 2 | 3% |
| 2011 | 2 | 3% |
| 2010 | 3 | 7% |
| 2008 | 6 | 12% |
| 2006 | 9 | 10% |
| 2005 | 14 | 8% |
| 2004 | 11 | 6% |
| 2003 | 10 | 5% |
| 2002 | 6 | 3% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2008 Acura MDX
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsTires
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 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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