2015 Acura MDX Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 11%of 71 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 16,639miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the steering of the 2015 Acura MDX, 11% of the 71 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,639 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.
“1. Engine emmision problem indiactor - Acura maintanance personal told me that the warning is because of the catalyst system efficiency is below threshold numbers and they going adjust the software to increase the threshold and I should pay for the update. 2. Steering column screeches or squeals when it is adjusted.”
NHTSA complaint #11165618, filed 2019-01, 65,000 miles“Bought our 2015 Acura MDX less then 6 months ago from a certified used Acura dealer. Last week, the ems, power steering and transmission light came on. Car stays in first gear and jerks while driving. Speedometer is weird. Brought to Acura dealer, of course the lights were off by then. Was told we need to do special transmission flush. A week later lights are lol back on! I drive my kids to and from school and don't feel safe anymore with my car”
NHTSA complaint #11166773, filed 2019-01, 1 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“When turning slowly (ie parking lots), there is knocking/creaking sound heard on the driver's side. Dealer confirmed noise but not able to say exactly what is wrong or why other than to say that it needs fronts axles on both sides replaced at cost of $1200+. In my opinion, they didn't properly diagnose it (and really are just guessing at problem). They only test drove it and that is not only way to diagnose problem with vehicle. It appears to be a product quality issue in manufacturing. The car is 5 years old and has 70,000 miles. …”
NHTSA complaint #11331362, filed 2020-06, 70,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10153885Feb 20, 2019Service Bulletin - In high ambient temperatures, the steering column screeches or squeals when it is adjusted in or out.
- 10145424Sep 25, 2018Engineering request for investigation - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2018 MDXs with a client complaint of vibration in the steering wheel…
- 10145408Sep 21, 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…
- 10142675Jul 3, 2018Service bulletin - In high ambient temperatures, the steering column screeches or squeals when it is adjusted in or out. The steering column gearbox components are prematurely…
- 10115767Aug 3, 2017Service news article - To prevent damage during shipping, leather-wrapped steering wheels come with a protective plastic covering. The easiest way to remove it during PDI is to…
- 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.
- 10108806Jun 1, 2017Service bulletin - In high ambient temperatures, the steering column screeches or squeals when it moves in or out. Premature wear of the steering column gearbox components.
- 10108708Feb 17, 2017Techline summary article - We?re currently looking at an issue concerning a disruption of AM reception when sharply turning the steering wheel. Some clients report that while…
- 10086962Oct 5, 2016Service bulletin - in high ambient temperatures, the steering column screeches or squeals when it moves in or out, potentially caused by premature wear of the steering column…
- 10084501Jul 16, 2016Techline summary article - if the eps system indicator is on and the steering is stiff, the cause could be related to a poor connection. To properly troubleshoot this concern…
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 2015 Acura MDX
15 complaintsOther or unknown
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsBrakes
6 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology