2020 Acura MDX Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 226 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 2020 Acura MDX, 1% of the 226 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“I brought my 2020 Acura MDX with 61,086 miles on it for a routine service and was informed that the front suspension control arms were failing and needed to be replaced within weeks otherwise it could break causing a safety issue while driving. I have never had a car including prior MDX's that required this to be replaced and when I asked about it, I was told by the dealer and other dealers that I spoke to that is was unusal for this to happen with this many miles but it can. I feel that this is a manufacturer flaw and could be an issue in other MDX's. …”
NHTSA complaint #11624640, filed 2024-11“The contact owns a 2020 Acura MDX. The contact stated that the front windshield camera became inoperable. There were unknown warning lights illuminated. Additionally, the control arms failed. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The windshield was replaced with an aftermarket part at an auto body shop. The control arm was replaced at the local dealer. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11718591, filed 2026-02, 45,000 miles“A federal safety recall was performed on the vehicle to install a rear subframe reinforcement kit. Before the recall repair, the vehicle operated normally and had no vibration at highway speeds. Immediately after the recall repair, a new vibration developed above approximately 60 mph. The vibration is felt primarily from the rear of the vehicle, occurs only while accelerating, becomes most noticeable between 60 and 80 mph, and disappears immediately when the accelerator is released while maintaining the same speed. The condition is repeatable and remains unresolved. …”
NHTSA complaint #11750239, filed 2026-07Related recalls
- 26V365000Jun 4, 2026American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023 Ridgeline, 2019-2023 Passport, and 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles…Covers: Acura MDX 2014–2020, Honda Pilot 2016–2022, Ridgeline 2017–2023 +1 more
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 2% |
| 2024 | 2 | 5% |
| 2023 | 3 | 7% |
| 2022 | 9 | 6% |
| 2020 | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 8 | 2% |
| 2015 | 4 | 6% |
| 2014 | 6 | 3% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 3 | 4% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 2 | 4% |
| 2008 | 6 | 12% |
| 2007 | 12 | 12% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 5 | 2% |
| 2001 | 19 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2020 Acura MDX
86 complaintsElectrical system
41 complaintsOther or unknown
39 complaintsForward collision avoidance
37 complaintsFuel system
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsEngine cooling
19 complaintsLane departure
19 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsAir bags
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology