2016 Acura MDX Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 6%of 377 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 22,500miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the body and structure of the 2016 Acura MDX, 6% of the 377 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was approaching a stop light on a busy street on a very bright day and did not see that the stop light I was approaching had turned red. When I realized it was red, I braked rapidly of course but still going at a pretty good speed I hit the stopped car in front of me. The collision was between drivers side of my MDX and right rear of a medium-sized white jeep. My 17 yr old son was in the front passenger seat and his air bag deployed, however my driver bag did not deploy. Both seat belts locked up. The impact was very strong on driver side given that is where we hit. …”
NHTSA complaint #11271252, filed 2019-10, 50,000 miles“Dear sir/madam - I was heading to my office from home on the highway ca-84. While driving today on the highway at around 50mph I hear sudden loud pop up sound from the roof, I felt like an earthquake and vehicle starting to shake. As I slowed down I felt something wrong with sunroof. Since highway leads to the bridge and has no exit I continued to drive. Highway becomes internal road after 5 miles. As I got an opportunity I parked the vehicle and get above to check what really happened. I was amazed to see sunroof glass is broken, but most importantly the entire casing is caving in. …”
NHTSA complaint #10991219, filed 2017-05, 25,000 miles“Our 2016 MDX starting peeling paint off the roof. Acura said they extended the warranty for this known defect for an 8 year period. Since this problem just happened we are outside the 8 year extension. The internet is full of similar stories of people like us who have the paint peeling after the bogus 8 year extension. Acura said they aren't responsible. This isn't right.”
NHTSA complaint #11629839, filed 2024-12“My MDX exhibits the same paint defect in Acuras 19-029 Service Bulletin. I have paint chipping away between the windshield and the sun roof. However, Acura refuses to fix the issue because they say my VIN is not covered even though my cars year and paint fall under the description. 2016 MDX w Pearl Whit Paint. I need them to fix the issue by repainting my roof.”
NHTSA complaint #11555902, filed 2023-11“Paint is peeling and coming off of my roof, good and tail end of my suv. This can be a safety hazard if it continues to peel because that removes a layer of cover from the top which could lead to danger. The color is a pearl white. This has not been confirmed by a local dealer but it has been inspected by an insurance adjuster.”
NHTSA complaint #11533889, filed 2023-07Related service bulletins
- 11011046Nov 22, 2024Service Bulletin - The AWD warning light is on potentially due to water intrusion into the rear differential pump motor connector area that corrodes the terminals.
- 10172419Mar 3, 2020Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. The failure modes include the…
- 10171549Feb 13, 2020Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. The failure modes include the…
- 10170201Jan 7, 2020Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. The failure modes include the…
- 10168085Nov 14, 2019Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. The failure modes include the…
- 10167165Oct 28, 2019Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. The failure modes include the…
- 10166795Oct 21, 2019Dealer Message - On August 29, 2019, American Honda launched one revised, and one new Warranty Extension paint bulletin. Please review the following summary of requirements…
- 10166517Oct 9, 2019Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. The failure modes include the…
- 10165021Sep 9, 2019Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. The failure modes include the…
- 10164472Aug 29, 2019Service Bulletin - This warranty extension only applies to 2014-16 MDX vehicles that are painted NH-603P White Diamond Pearl. The exterior paint on the roof and/or tailgate may…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 2 | 5% |
| 2023 | 2 | 5% |
| 2022 | 7 | 4% |
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 3 | 2% |
| 2017 | 10 | 4% |
| 2016 | 21 | 6% |
| 2015 | 8 | 11% |
| 2014 | 14 | 8% |
| 2012 | 5 | 7% |
| 2011 | 3 | 4% |
| 2010 | 6 | 13% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 8 | 16% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 3 | 3% |
| 2005 | 4 | 2% |
| 2004 | 8 | 5% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 | 7 | 3% |
| 2001 | 10 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2016 Acura MDX
163 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
113 complaintsOther or unknown
40 complaintsElectrical system
38 complaintsFuel system
32 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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