2013 Acura MDX Forward collision avoidance Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 7%of 30 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2013 Acura MDX, 7% of the 30 complaints for this model year.
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.
“During driving, Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) will activate and BRAKE light will blink, indicating that you should apply brakes. This happened multiple times. Finally the CMBS warning light came on permanently. I took my car to Acura Dealership for repairs. They informed me that it was a software issue and update of the software should resolve this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11475781, filed 2022-07“The car is giving external right head light issue. The light turns off suddenly at night which we need to turn on again after 2 minutes. This happens frequently and we have to turn on the lights very often. The dealer examined the issue and he expressed regret in repairing the vehicle and estimated price of $2.500.The Service Manager though stated that the issue is same as it pertains to the rear lighting issue for Acura 2014 to 2020 Models. We paid $100 just to examine the lighting issue to the dealer. …”
NHTSA complaint #11744051, filed 2026-06Forward collision avoidance: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 11% |
| 2025 | 5 | 4% |
| 2024 | 7 | 17% |
| 2023 | 7 | 16% |
| 2022 | 17 | 11% |
| 2020 | 37 | 16% |
| 2019 | 22 | 11% |
| 2018 | 23 | 14% |
| 2017 | 38 | 15% |
| 2016 | 9 | 2% |
| 2015 | 2 | 3% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 7% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2013 Acura MDX
9 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Acura MDX
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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