2018 Acura MDX Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 5%of 169 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 12,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the visibility of the 2018 Acura MDX, 5% of the 169 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,000 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.
“There is a problem with the passenger front windshield. It's blurry along the edge and hard to look out especially to check for on coming traffic from the right side. It is a hazard to drive and see properly out that window.”
NHTSA complaint #11256980, filed 2019-09, 500 miles“The 2018 Acura MDX has windshield distortions affecting visibility and can lead to dizziness resulting from visual vertigo. Images seen through the outer edge of the windshield are distorted. Straight lines (road barriers, lines on the street, fences, curbs, etc) appear bent/curved. Objects also quickly magnify and then revert to normal size causing blurryiness as well as affecting the ability to determine accuracy of object placement around you when driving. The windshield is a dangerous safety hazard putting drivers at risk for accidents. …”
NHTSA complaint #11053511, filed 2017-12, 60 miles“The front windshield is distorted on the right and left side. The distortion makes it hard to see things clearly and makes me feel dizzy when driving. It's like looking through an hourglass. There have been several times I have had difficulty parking because of this issue. I almost hit a car in a parking lot because of it.”
NHTSA complaint #11228314, filed 2019-06“Acura & the service center ripped me . The issue in the car started on aroud start of septmber 2022 . They did some front glass replacement which is not under warranty . When I purchased the car from Acura it was an Acura certified car and had a 7 year warranty on it.But your service center is saying it is not under warranty . The issue caused the leak is not from any of my mistakes , I only fixed the car at the same service center which also concerns me about Acura brand reliability . The Carpet was covered under my insurance and the 30 days I didn't get a loaner car from your dealership . …”
NHTSA complaint #11513733, filed 2023-03“The contact owns 2018 Acura MDX. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, there was a loud banging noise coming from the sunroof. The contact mention she pulled to the right side of the road and discovered it was shattered. An Independent mechanic or A dealer were not contacted. The contact mention she called her insurance company, and they working with a company through Safe lite. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and they opened a case . The approximate failure mileage was 109,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11740457, filed 2026-05, 109,000 milesRelated 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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…
- 10139590May 31, 2018Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2017-2018 MDXs with a client complaint of the power-folding side view mirror inoperative or slow to…
- 10142626May 7, 2018Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2017-2018 MDXs with a client complaint of the power-folding side view mirror inoperative or slow to…
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 2018 Acura MDX
51 complaintsEngine
35 complaintsElectrical system
28 complaintsForward collision avoidance
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
23 complaintsOther or unknown
21 complaintsEngine cooling
19 complaintsLane departure
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsSeats
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 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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