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2008 Acura MDX Engine Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
6%of 49 total for the year
Median mileage
133,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine of the 2008 Acura MDX, 6% of the 49 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 133,000 miles. 1 a fire, 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.

“On saturday, june 2, 2018, I was driving north on interstate 95 and my console lights started blinking and the car just turned off. Luckily, I was able to coast over to the shoulder and watched as the console lights blinked--vsa, brake, information light navigation system screen turned on and off repeatedly, and speedometer and rmp gauges went crazy. I sat on the shoulder and the console lights and navigation system lights continued to blink on and off, and then I saw that the system reset as if the battery had been disconnected. …”

NHTSA complaint #11099315, filed 2018-06, 125,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2008 Acura MDX. While driving at 60 MPH, the contact noticed that the hood was vibrating. In addition, the vehicle lost power. The accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle hesitated before accelerating. The vehicle stability assist, tcs, ABS and vtm may not operate was displayed across the message board. The vehicle was taken to multiple independent mechanics, who diagnosed that the hood needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 133,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10724949, filed 2015-06, 133,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026222%
20256962%
2024615%
202312%
202296%
20208638%
20194825%
20183521%
20177930%
201616343%
2015710%
20142615%
2013930%
20122330%
20112840%
20101124%
2009815%
200836%
20071111%
2006910%
200574%
2004138%
2003105%
200252%
200131%

Other parts of the 2008 Acura MDX

Electrical system
8 complaints
Body and structure
8 complaints
Brakes
6 complaints
Suspension
6 complaints
Air bags
5 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Other or unknown
3 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2008 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology