2019 Acura MDX Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 192 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 4,088miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 2019 Acura MDX, 3% of the 192 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,088 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.
“Since taking delivery of my 2019 Acura MDX I started to notice a clicking noise when accelerating and braking. The issue can be heard also while making a turn. I took the vehicle to the dealership, they replaced the left strut but the issue did not get fixed. This is a brand new vehicle and should not have any issues. This clicking noise is annoying and embarrassing to be driving a new vehicle that makes clicking noises.”
NHTSA complaint #11254766, filed 2019-09, 1,500 miles“While driving approx. 40 MPH and slowing to turn into gas station, the car completely turned off. I was unable to put car in neutral or get off of road. Tow truck called and had to be drug onto flatbed. Garage replaced battery and still unable to start. Needed to replace timing belt, tensioner pulley, water pump, engine short block and heads. Car with only 4088 miles, no s/s of issue prior to incident, etc. Garage not sure what caused issue, best guess is manufacture defect in timing belt. I asked to end lease or for new vehicle, but Acura denied. …”
NHTSA complaint #11182028, filed 2019-02, 4,088 miles“The contact owns a 2019 Acura MDX. The contact stated that occasionally while accelerating, at a stop, or while driving, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. While driving at approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated to 80 MPH. Additionally, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brakes activated independently. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon returning the vehicle, the warning lights were flashing or beeping without a light. …”
NHTSA complaint #11557192, filed 2023-11, 36,000 milesSteering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 3% |
| 2024 | 4 | 10% |
| 2023 | 4 | 9% |
| 2022 | 19 | 12% |
| 2020 | 4 | 2% |
| 2019 | 5 | 3% |
| 2018 | 3 | 2% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 12 | 3% |
| 2015 | 8 | 11% |
| 2014 | 38 | 22% |
| 2013 | 3 | 10% |
| 2012 | 2 | 3% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 6 | 13% |
| 2009 | 2 | 4% |
| 2008 | 4 | 8% |
| 2007 | 10 | 10% |
| 2006 | 2 | 2% |
| 2005 | 9 | 5% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 | 5 | 2% |
| 2001 | 6 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2019 Acura MDX
48 complaintsFuel system
43 complaintsElectrical system
42 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
32 complaintsEngine cooling
31 complaintsOther or unknown
25 complaintsForward collision avoidance
22 complaintsLane departure
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 Acura MDX
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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