2015 Acura MDX Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 8%of 71 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 8,530miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the brakes of the 2015 Acura MDX, 8% of the 71 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,530 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“Upon entering a t-intersection with a stop sign at the end of our street the brakes of a 2015 Acura MDX sh awd with only 2000 miles would not engage. We were traveling at 50mph and decreased our speed to 30mph as we were coasting, but could not get the vehicle to stop. The brakes were pumped twice as we decelerated (so rest assured the gas pedal was not being pressed by mistake), but to no avail and with no where to go and not enough time to do much more we collided with a semi truck. …”
NHTSA complaint #10678942, filed 2015-01, 2,000 miles“Our 2015 Acura MDX has been at the dealership 8 times. Our vehicle has been out of service for approximately 64 days total. It has been at the dealer for electrical glitches starting with seats, steering wheel, GPS and for rautomatic braking issues. Steering wheel and power seats repeatedly not setting to appropriate key fob settings. Car has been to dealer for this issue 4 times. Dealer unable to reproduce issue or show trouble codes until 4th time in shop. The next glitch moved into the GPS system and controls on GPS screen. The screen remained bright at night. …”
NHTSA complaint #10980532, filed 2017-04, 24,000 miles“After the recall of collison migration braking system (cmbs). With the new recall software. The MDX stops or apply the braking on the freeway. This is a continues to this day. The dealership had the vehicle for about one week. They said that it could not find a problem. The dealership put over 250 miles on the vehicle. I still have the problem of the braking system appling the brakes going from concreate to asphalt with speeds over 50 miles per hour. I have to react to each braking quickly. It also happens if their is a small bump in the road like a very small speed bump. …”
NHTSA complaint #10763775, filed 2015-09, 7,900 miles“Our MDX has had numerous infotainment issues. The tailgate will open without being present on several occasions. Doors will not unlock on occasion on drivers side with key fob. Wipers will come on without any moisture on various times. Brake warning light will come on while driving without any traffic in front of the vehicle. Rear brakes will hang up and then release while moving slowly.”
NHTSA complaint #10945870, filed 2017-01, 25,000 miles“The contact owns a 2015 Acura MDX. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced unintended movement and the brakes did not function while idled. The vehicle then lunged forward. The contact stated the failure occurred during cold weather. The failure occurred approximately three times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the failure could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 2,000. Updated 03/09/16 ; updated 05/10/18”
NHTSA complaint #10809940, filed 2015-12, 2,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10146075Oct 17, 2018Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2018 MDXs with a client complaint of vibration in the steering wheel while braking. To fully…
- 10108912Jun 23, 2017Tech line summary article - Are you feeling a vibration in the steering wheel while braking? We?re aware of this issue and are currently looking for a solution.
- 10106937Feb 1, 2017Techline summary article - are you feeling a vibration in the steering wheel while braking? Were aware of this issue and are currently looking for a solution.
- 10087444Oct 19, 2016Techline summary article - are you feeling a vibration in the steering wheel while braking? Were aware of this issue and are currently looking for a solution. In the meantime…
- 10211600Mar 23, 2016The high pressure fuel pump area chirps after the engine is warm.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 4% |
| 2024 | 11 | 27% |
| 2023 | 8 | 18% |
| 2022 | 18 | 11% |
| 2020 | 15 | 7% |
| 2019 | 9 | 5% |
| 2018 | 9 | 5% |
| 2017 | 23 | 9% |
| 2016 | 13 | 3% |
| 2015 | 6 | 8% |
| 2014 | 26 | 15% |
| 2012 | 2 | 3% |
| 2011 | 2 | 3% |
| 2010 | 3 | 7% |
| 2008 | 6 | 12% |
| 2006 | 9 | 10% |
| 2005 | 14 | 8% |
| 2004 | 11 | 6% |
| 2003 | 10 | 5% |
| 2002 | 6 | 3% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2015 Acura MDX
15 complaintsOther or unknown
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 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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