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2016 Acura MDX Electrical system Problems

Complaints
38about this part
Share
10%of 377 total for the year
Median mileage
20,500miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 38 complaints about the electrical system of the 2016 Acura MDX, 10% of the 377 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,500 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“My 2016 Acura MDX. Stalled twice. Both times in start and stop traffic when stopped the cylinder deactivation engaged, however then the power went out completely without warning, it took about 5-10 min then the push to start worked and the car restarted. After the first stall we took it Acura, however they said there was nothing wrong. I am writing this report after the second stall today.”

NHTSA complaint #11233636, filed 2019-07, 38,000 miles

“While driving all warning and hazard lights com on has happened 3 times now in dealer shop for over a month I do not fell safe in car the dealer can not tell me weather safe or not and does not seem to be able to fix problem”

NHTSA complaint #11064367, filed 2018-01, 24,000 miles

“On 9/3/15, I was pulling into my garage when all the warning lights on the dashboard went off - transmission, check engine, lane detection light etc. Since I was going out of town the next morning, I put it in reverse and drove directly to the dealer. The car was in limp mode and I could only drive 35-40 MPH. I showed the tech in the service dept. All the warning lights going off, and he said he had never seen anything like this before. …”

NHTSA complaint #10762375, filed 2015-09, 368 miles

“Two days after getting our first oil change. The car wouldn't start in our garage. The system flashed on and off rapidly. A tech came out and jump started the engine manually because the computer wouldn't start it. I drove it to a second Acura dealership and they stated that the onboard computer randomly sought out a system update so it impacted the engine. I asked what caused this on a new 2016 MDX and they couldn't explain it nor could they promise it wouldn't happen again. …”

NHTSA complaint #10822236, filed 2016-01, 8,264 miles

“Car electrical activated when start button was pushed but it wasn't clear if engine was running. Car would not turn off or lock. Many error messages came across dash and car was not properly recognizing fobs. An Acura service center was called and we were told our only option was to disconnect battery leads or let the car run until the battery died. Many hours later the battery died. When the Acura service truck came to get us they couldn't even get the car into neutral after charging the battery and wheel truck had to be called. …”

NHTSA complaint #11186341, filed 2019-03, 17,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026333%
20255346%
20241229%
2023819%
20222013%
20204118%
20194222%
20182817%
20174618%
20163810%
20151521%
20142716%
2013827%
20121317%
2011710%
2010920%
20091835%
2008816%
20075152%
200689%
20051810%
20042112%
2003189%
2002126%
200163%

Other parts of the 2016 Acura MDX

Engine
163 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
113 complaintsOther or unknown
40 complaintsFuel system
32 complaintsBody and structure
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaintsLane departure
14 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsExterior lighting
11 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsForward collision avoidance
9 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2016 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.

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