2022 Acura MDX Forward collision avoidance Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 11%of 158 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2022 Acura MDX, 11% of the 158 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Airbags: I was driving on interstate five when traffic had come to a slow stop. The vehicle far behind me not paying attention and hit me going at a very fast speed that forced my car into a box truck in front of me. My car was found to be a total loss. Zero airbags were deployed with either impact. The hood completely crunched and dash broke open inside vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11633527, filed 2025-01“I have experienced several incidents where I am driving on open road with no obstructions in front of my vehicle and the collision braking feature suddenly engages. This has led to vehicles behind me almost rear ending my car due to the unexpected, strong, and abrupt nature of the braking on open road.”
NHTSA complaint #11678638, filed 2025-08“On April 17 2026 while driving my 2022 Acura MDX at very low speed in a parking lot, the vehicle suddenly accelerated forward without warning and surged into bushes before I could stop it. I did not mistake the gas for the brake pedal. This felt like a sudden unintended acceleration event. I was preparing to park in a stall and the vehicle lunged forward unexpectedly. I applied the brake, but the braking did not immediately stop the forward surge. …”
NHTSA complaint #11733361, filed 2026-04“As I was approaching an intersection the car engaged the brakes without reason and I was unable to drive the car. It forced the car to stop in the middle of a busy intersection. Thankfully no one else was around or behind my car, but this could have resulted in a very bad accident resulting in my being rear ended at high speeds. The car had 4 passengers, including 2 children in car seats. I am open to the car being inspected. I plan to take it to the dealership for this reason.”
NHTSA complaint #11526348, filed 2023-06“The collision mitigation braking engages independently with no objects in front of vehicle. I was going through a green light with no car in front of me. The car momentarily started to brake on its own.”
NHTSA complaint #11524935, filed 2023-06Forward collision avoidance: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 11% |
| 2025 | 5 | 4% |
| 2024 | 7 | 17% |
| 2023 | 7 | 16% |
| 2022 | 17 | 11% |
| 2020 | 37 | 16% |
| 2019 | 22 | 11% |
| 2018 | 23 | 14% |
| 2017 | 38 | 15% |
| 2016 | 9 | 2% |
| 2015 | 2 | 3% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 7% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2022 Acura MDX
70 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsSteering
19 complaintsBrakes
18 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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