2013 Acura MDX Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 10%of 30 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 4,800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 2013 Acura MDX, 10% of the 30 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,800 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 vehicle shows all trouble codes, vsa stability, trailer stability, all wheel drive, engine system. Error. Once code comes on loss of power and stability control.”
NHTSA complaint #10515905, filed 2013-06, 124 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Acura MDX. While driving at various speeds, the steering wheel moved upwards independently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 68,200.”
NHTSA complaint #10693695, filed 2015-03, 68,200 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10118180Nov 11, 2014Service bulletin - The vehicle?s body and steering wheel vibrates while it?s at idle or very low speed when turning the steering wheel. The high pressure demand from the steering…
- 10118035Oct 16, 2014Service bulletin - The steering wheel vibrates or there is a moan from under the hood while turning at slow speeds. The increase in steering pump torque causes the belt to slip…
- 10129489Mar 14, 2014Engineering request for investigation - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2010 & 2013 MDXs & TSXs with a complaint of the steering wheel vibration and the…
- 10129493Mar 13, 2014Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2010 & 2013 MDXs & TSXs with a complaint of the steering wheel vibration and the pulsation/vibration in the front…
- 10129523Feb 27, 2014Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2010 & 2013 MDXs & TSXs with a complaint of the steering wheel vibration and the pulsation/vibration in the front…
- 10129817Feb 12, 2014Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2010 & 2013 MDXs & TSXs with a complaint of the steering wheel vibration and the pulsation/vibration in the front…
- 10141153Jan 29, 2014Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2010 & 2013 MDXs & TSXs with a complaint of the steering wheel vibration and the pulsation/vibration in the front…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 3% |
| 2024 | 4 | 10% |
| 2023 | 4 | 9% |
| 2022 | 19 | 12% |
| 2020 | 4 | 2% |
| 2019 | 5 | 3% |
| 2018 | 3 | 2% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 12 | 3% |
| 2015 | 8 | 11% |
| 2014 | 38 | 22% |
| 2013 | 3 | 10% |
| 2012 | 2 | 3% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 6 | 13% |
| 2009 | 2 | 4% |
| 2008 | 4 | 8% |
| 2007 | 10 | 10% |
| 2006 | 2 | 2% |
| 2005 | 9 | 5% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 | 5 | 2% |
| 2001 | 6 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2013 Acura MDX
9 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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