2012 Acura MDX Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 14%of 76 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 81,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2012 Acura MDX, 14% of the 76 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,500 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.
“Humming, moaning or droning like noise coming from the front of the vehicle while driving. The noise increase as you increase speed. The vehicle drive normal no shaking or jerking.”
NHTSA complaint #11192716, filed 2019-03, 48,630 miles“I bought a 2012 silver Acura MDX on March 3rd in 2022 from our local Acura dealership. Exterior paint was great, hardly any dings, scratches anywhere. I spent over $20,000 for this USED CAR and as of the past two years, the clear coat has worn out in various places on front hood, near the moon roof, near the rear side door windows, near the rack on top, near the back hatch window. It's absolutely embarrassing and I find it interesting/maddening that I have seen two others MDX's around town that have the same issues with paint. WHY IS THERE NOT A RECALL? …”
NHTSA complaint #11749224, filed 2026-07“11/17/2020 Acura battery of our 2012 Acura MDX failed & was replaced under manufacturer warranty, via comp was provided. 6/29/2021 Acura battery failed again. Dealership did not honor warranty claiming manufacturer Acura would not pay for replacement. Dealership said I needed to contact Acura Client Relationship which I did. ACR initially said dealership was at fault & the battery should be replaced under warranty. I asked for a client number & was placed on 10 minute hold. …”
NHTSA complaint #11428239, filed 2021-08Related service bulletins
- 10129454Apr 29, 2014Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2012-2013 MDXs with a complaint of MIL on with the DTC P2101 (Throttle Control System Malfunction) stored.
- 10129446Apr 29, 2014Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2012-2013 MDXs with a complaint of MIL on with the DTC P2101 (Throttle Control System Malfunction) stored.
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 33% |
| 2025 | 27 | 23% |
| 2024 | 9 | 22% |
| 2023 | 5 | 12% |
| 2022 | 22 | 14% |
| 2020 | 39 | 17% |
| 2019 | 25 | 13% |
| 2018 | 21 | 12% |
| 2017 | 30 | 12% |
| 2016 | 40 | 11% |
| 2015 | 14 | 20% |
| 2014 | 13 | 8% |
| 2013 | 5 | 17% |
| 2012 | 11 | 14% |
| 2011 | 7 | 10% |
| 2010 | 5 | 11% |
| 2009 | 3 | 6% |
| 2008 | 3 | 6% |
| 2007 | 7 | 7% |
| 2006 | 8 | 9% |
| 2005 | 10 | 6% |
| 2004 | 12 | 7% |
| 2003 | 11 | 5% |
| 2002 | 5 | 2% |
| 2001 | 4 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2012 Acura MDX
23 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Acura MDX
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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