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Fuel systemPart report

2016 Acura MDX Fuel system Problems

Complaints
32about this part
Share
8%of 377 total for the year
Median mileage
51,000miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 32 complaints about the fuel system of the 2016 Acura MDX, 8% of the 377 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

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 on local road all of a sudden the 3 errors came on the dash board transmission system problem, emission system problem, and blind spot system problem, engine light came on. When this happens the transmission doesn't shift right and grinding of the gear is heard, car quickly slow down. After stopping and start up again, errors still there but transmission could not shift into higher gears and car tops out at 30mph. This has happened 4 times in the last few days and we are now scared to drive the car local roads, highway would be bad until we get it fixed at the dealership. …”

NHTSA complaint #11384979, filed 2020-12, 75,000 miles

“In the last 6 months, my SUV has stalled either at a stop light or when parked. It would sputter on trying to restart. Battery was not an issue. Thought it was a starter issue and got a new starter. But it happened again today and the tow truck guy powered with jump start (even though it was not a battery issue) and it started.”

NHTSA complaint #11373683, filed 2020-11, 77,000 miles

“Engine does not start and all the warning lights come up on dashboard. After a few seconds, each of the system comes up as failed. Dashboard shows as acc failed, lane warning failed, emission failed, engine check failed. This is a second failure in last 45 days. First failed on nov 20 and car was in service till dec 21. Again the engine failed on jan 02, not allowing to start at all.”

NHTSA complaint #10939081, filed 2017-01, 16,000 miles

“Car began to stall while driving. Would not accelerate while pressing gas pedal and suddenly turned off. Tried to turn it back on. Which it did turn on but it did so with a lot of effort from the car. Engine light has now came on along with 3 more lights.”

NHTSA complaint #11363602, filed 2020-10, 1 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20251311%
202412%
202312%
202243%
20202310%
20194322%
20185130%
2017197%
2016328%
201523%
2014116%
201327%
201245%
201134%
201024%
200711%
200611%
200521%
20041911%
200352%
200231%
200163%

Other parts of the 2016 Acura MDX

Engine
163 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
113 complaintsOther or unknown
40 complaintsElectrical system
38 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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