2008 Acura MDX Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 49 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 22,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the equipment of the 2008 Acura MDX, 2% of the 49 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,000 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 contact owns a 2008 Acura MDX. While the contact was driving approximately 15 to 65 MPH, a loud banging noise was in the rear of the vehicle. When the contact inspected the vehicle the spare tire cable weld was hanging underneath the rear end of the vehicle. The contact tightened the weld cable to temporarily secure the tire. The contact was in the process of taking the vehicle to an authorized dealer to be repaired. The failure mileage was 22,000. Updated 10/15/10 updated 10/21/10”
NHTSA complaint #10346343, filed 2010-07, 22,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10139576May 24, 2018Dealer 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…
- 10100462Nov 23, 2016Service bulletin - navigation system information.
- 10116783Nov 8, 2016Dealer 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…
- 10116777Nov 8, 2016Service bulletin - Warranty Extension: 2007?13 MDX and 2010?12 ZDX Rear Active Damper - In cold areas, the rear active dampers may be susceptible to leaking. If an excessive…
- 10116776Nov 8, 2016Service bulletin - Warranty Extension: 2007?09 MDX and 2010 ZDX Rear Active Damper - In cold areas, the rear active dampers may be susceptible to leaking. If an excessive amount…
- 10116775Nov 8, 2016Service bulletin - Warranty Extension: 2007?13 MDX and 2010?12 ZDX Front Active Damper - cold areas, the front active dampers may be susceptible to leaking. Since these dampers…
- 10116774Nov 8, 2016Service bulletin - Warranty Extension: 2007?09 MDX and 2010 ZDX Front Active Damper - This bulletin will expire May 8, 2017. In cold areas, the front active dampers may be…
- 10204257Mar 30, 2016The HandsFreeLink (HFL) system doesn?t work, and/or the battery sometimes won?t start the vehicle.
- 10191130Mar 30, 2016SYMPTOM The HandsFreeLink (HFL) system doesnt work, and/or the battery sometimes wont start the vehicle. PROBABLE CAUSE The HFL control unit has an internal problem, which…
- 10211608Mar 18, 2016Special Tool Loan Program: Under TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR LOAN, the list has been updated.
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 2 | 5% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 2 | 3% |
| 2014 | 5 | 3% |
| 2013 | 1 | 3% |
| 2012 | 2 | 3% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 5 | 3% |
| 2004 | 4 | 2% |
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
| 2001 | 5 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2008 Acura MDX
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsBrakes
6 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 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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