2022 Acura MDX Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 13%of 158 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,579miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the electrical system of the 2022 Acura MDX, 13% of the 158 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,579 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My vehicle has a battery issue, we replaced the battery twice in two years still the issue might happened again and again. Once the battery start draining energy, everything start blinking and car stops all of a sudden in the middle of the road because of brake assistance problem. All the system errors come up. It is very scary to drive the vehicle with my kids inside. All system in car works with battery. service center told me that this kind of cars needs bigger battery and company only put small batteries in the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #11633182, filed 2024-12, 42,579 miles“My vehicle 2022 Acura type s has a transmission system problem, blind spot info problem, and a all wheel drive problem that only my front whee;s may be powered. It looks like the transfer case maybe failing. My vehicle only has 25,000 miles on it and is about to be out of warranty”
NHTSA complaint #11745883, filed 2026-06“I've recently been in touch with an Acura dealership about my vehicle's wireless charger not working. So shortly after purchase I made my complaint that the wireless charger pad is not charging my phone. They've replaced the pad but still not charging my Samsung ultra 22+ unless the car is parked and sitting still. They've asked me to allow time for researching the issue and taken all the make model details from my phone. …”
NHTSA complaint #11563544, filed 2024-01“The brakes are not working warning light has flashed several times. In numerous calls and dealer visits Acura has no resolution the say it’s under investigation. There is a service bulletin from May of 2021 but I was never advised of this issue and I am very uncomfortable driving the car with a brake problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11441158, filed 2021-11“The rear passenger door actuators have both failed. The rear hatch will not unlock using the touch button. We just received notice that our transmission/transfer case needs replacing. $13K for this.”
NHTSA complaint #11724740, filed 2026-03Related service bulletins
- 11012817Dec 18, 2024Service Bulletin - A coaxial cable terminal was not manufactured to proper specifications. An improperly manufactured terminal may lead to poor communication in the…
- 11012818Dec 17, 2024Service Bulletin - Under certain circumstances when reversing near a chain-link fence or highly reflective surfaces, a parking and back-up sensor system abnormal message may be…
- 11008048Sep 18, 2024Owner Notification Letter - A coaxial cable terminal was not manufactured to proper specifications. An improperly manufactured terminal may lead to poor communication in the…
- 11005526Jul 30, 2024Service Bulletin - A coaxial cable terminal was not manufactured to proper specifications. An improperly manufactured terminal may lead to poor communication in the…
- 11005521Jul 30, 2024Dealer Message - A coaxial cable terminal was not manufactured to proper specifications. An improperly manufactured terminal may lead to poor communication in the Media Oriented…
- 11004272Jul 9, 2024Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022-2024 MDXs that have failed the battery test. To better understand the cause of this condition…
- 11000718May 31, 2024Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022-2024 MDXs that have failed the battery test. To better understand the cause of this condition…
- 11000283May 18, 2024Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022-2024 MDXs that have failed the battery test. To better understand the cause of this condition…
- 11000145May 3, 2024Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022-2024 MDXs that have failed the battery test. To better understand the cause of this condition…
- 10253300Apr 8, 2024Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022-2024 MDXs that have failed the battery test. To better understand the cause of this condition…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 33% |
| 2025 | 54 | 47% |
| 2024 | 12 | 29% |
| 2023 | 8 | 19% |
| 2022 | 20 | 13% |
| 2020 | 41 | 18% |
| 2019 | 42 | 22% |
| 2018 | 28 | 17% |
| 2017 | 46 | 18% |
| 2016 | 38 | 10% |
| 2015 | 15 | 21% |
| 2014 | 27 | 16% |
| 2013 | 8 | 27% |
| 2012 | 13 | 17% |
| 2011 | 7 | 10% |
| 2010 | 9 | 20% |
| 2009 | 18 | 35% |
| 2008 | 8 | 16% |
| 2007 | 51 | 52% |
| 2006 | 8 | 9% |
| 2005 | 18 | 10% |
| 2004 | 21 | 12% |
| 2003 | 18 | 9% |
| 2002 | 12 | 6% |
| 2001 | 6 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2022 Acura MDX
70 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsSteering
19 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsForward collision avoidance
17 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsLane departure
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2022 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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