2016 Acura MDX Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 377 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the visibility of the 2016 Acura MDX, 1% of the 377 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,000 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.
“Spare tire ,as mounted in rear under vehicle, is showing excessive wear on side wall the wear marks as rubbing through the sidewall which is the weakest part on the tire and I am afraid to use it. The tire has never been used. I have checked the pressure 3 times since I purchased the vehicle new and there are three wear marks from the storage area where the tire is kept. Also when I purchased the vehicle the salesman made a big deal about the rearview mirrors automatically aiming down as the car is put in reverse. …”
NHTSA complaint #11197332, filed 2019-04, 20,000 miles“While driving on jan. 7, 2017 in snow my windshield washer was not operating. Due to sale accumulation this was a very dangerous situation. I took my car to the dealer and was told that my washer fluid froze. The temperature that day was 19 degrees. The windshield washer fluid is not supposed to freeze at that temperature. The dealer refused to take any further action other than adding a concentrate to the washer fluid. Since the fluid was original either Acura used the wrong fluid or there is an equipment problem that freezes at 19 degree temperature. …”
NHTSA complaint #10943825, filed 2017-01, 10,000 miles“Brand new Acura MDX 2016 was purchased from weir canyon Acura honda in anaheim, california on march 18th 3/18/2016. It has 40k bumper to bumper warranty per paperwork and dealer plus purchased extended 100,000 8-year warranty for any defects, etc. Again bumper to bumper. Within one week on 3/25/2016 within only 190 miles on the odometer on this brand new $60k vehicle glass windshield defect was noticed with cracking despite not seeing or hearing anything hit the windshield. …”
NHTSA complaint #10854355, filed 2016-04, 190 miles“Received 6 replacement front windshields, all of which were distorted adjacent to the driver and passenger a pillars. Acura admits that there is a flaw in the mold for this windshield and has deemed it 'acceptable'. They will not certify calibration of their safety electronics with an aftermarket windshield. This distortion is a distraction and a safety issue not to mention slightly nauseating. It is noticeable specifically during turns.”
NHTSA complaint #11394502, filed 2021-02Related service bulletins
- 11023136Sep 4, 2025Service Bulletin - An uneven sealing surface allows moisture to enter the inner taillight(s), causing one or both of the inner taillights not to work.
- 11020861Jul 9, 2025Service Bulletin - An uneven sealing surface allows moisture to enter the inner taillight(s), causing one or both of the inner taillights not to work.
- 11020860Jul 9, 2025Service Bulletin - An uneven sealing surface allows moisture to enter the inner taillight(s), causing one or both of the inner taillights not to work.
- 11017331Apr 18, 2025Service Bulletin - An uneven sealing surface allows moisture to enter the inner taillight(s), causing one or both of the inner taillights not to work.
- 11017330Apr 18, 2025Service Bulletin - An uneven sealing surface allows moisture to enter the inner taillight(s), causing one or both of the inner taillights not to work.
- 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…
- 10153884Feb 19, 2019"Service Bulletin - The vehicle may exhibit several of the following symptoms: - Multiple indicators are on. - The option fuse E21 (7.5 A) is blown. - It is hard to shut off the…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 11% |
| 2024 | 7 | 17% |
| 2023 | 2 | 5% |
| 2022 | 4 | 3% |
| 2020 | 4 | 2% |
| 2019 | 9 | 5% |
| 2018 | 8 | 5% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 4 | 1% |
| 2015 | 4 | 6% |
| 2014 | 5 | 3% |
| 2013 | 1 | 3% |
| 2012 | 3 | 4% |
| 2011 | 3 | 4% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 2 | 4% |
| 2008 | 2 | 4% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 3 | 3% |
| 2005 | 4 | 2% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
| 2001 | 4 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2016 Acura MDX
163 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
113 complaintsOther or unknown
40 complaintsElectrical system
38 complaintsFuel system
32 complaintsBody and structure
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaintsLane departure
14 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsExterior lighting
11 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 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.
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