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2015 Acura MDX Body and structure Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
11%of 71 total for the year
Median mileage
4,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the body and structure of the 2015 Acura MDX, 11% of the 71 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

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.

“My new 2015 MDX has an improperly installed roof panel or improperly placed mounting points that are part of the roof panel. I found the problem because of a gaps between the front and rear roof moldings, the windshield and front molding and the rear molding was unsecured, flapping and hanging over towards the tailgate door. …”

NHTSA complaint #10654617, filed 2014-11, 48 miles

“1.tail gate issue: after purchasing the brand new Acura MDX, next morning I saw tail gate was open by itself. I assumed I might have unknowingly pushed the wrong button. Few weeks later, my wife saw the tail gate open in her garage. We again thought something on our end. Few weeks later, my wife's co worker sends her text showing the tail gate being open , while my wife was not present in the building. In one occasion when I was at target, I came out saw my tailgate open. At least 8 occurrences had taken place in last 8 months. And Acura has been unable to locate the issue. …”

NHTSA complaint #10747690, filed 2015-08, 50 miles

“I own a 2015 Acura MDX that is three months old and it has 4000 miles on it. I was driving this car early in the morning when I pressed the button to open the moonroof, it violently exploded causing glass to shower upon me. I have suffered cuts on my hand and on my head as a result of this. I have contacted two different houston Acura dealers only to find out that they are not willing to fix the repair as Acura will not approve the repair cost. One dealer even admitted that Acura is aware of the issue. I wish that Acura would stand behind their product and resolve the issue promptly. …”

NHTSA complaint #10722449, filed 2015-05, 4,000 miles

“Vehicle had numerous problems throughout the first two years of ownership, which the dealership was visited for repeatedly. These problems occurred when the weather was very cold, usually below zero (f), and involved multiple disfunctional sensors all displaying inoperative. When these sensors displayed errors, that component of the car would not function correctly. …”

NHTSA complaint #11128827, filed 2018-09, 85,000 miles

“I was driving 80 MPH on the highway when the passenger side windshield garnish flew off the car. After inspection, it appears the clips that hold the garnish on were broken.”

NHTSA complaint #11320641, filed 2020-04, 92,000 miles

Related recalls

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202511%
202425%
202325%
202274%
202010%
201921%
201832%
2017104%
2016216%
2015811%
2014148%
201257%
201134%
2010613%
200912%
2008816%
200711%
200633%
200542%
200485%
200331%
200273%
2001104%

Other parts of the 2015 Acura MDX

Electrical system
15 complaintsOther or unknown
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsSteering
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 28, 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