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Acura MDXModel year report

2023 Acura MDX Problems

Compared with other Acura MDX years

Fewer complaints than typical for this model

13/100 0.4× a typical year · 50 = typical

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
43filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
32,454miles, 6 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA crash rating
5 / 5stars overall
EPA fuel economy
22 mpgcombined, 3.5L 6-cyl FWD · 19 city / 26 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2023 Acura MDX (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 43 consumer complaints for the 2023 Acura MDX. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 11 complaints (26% of the total), followed by brakes (8) and electrical system (8). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 32,454 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 127 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 6 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 14 Acura MDX model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 13 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (fewer complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (2), Back-over prevention (rear camera) (1), Engine (1), Fuel system (1), Seats (1), Tires (1), Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Transmission and drivetrain: “The automatic transmission on the vehicle failed without warning. Vehicle was driven on the highway without issues; exited highway to a city street, stopped at a stop light, and turned onto another street. Upon turn onto another street, transmission did not upshift as it should; it was noticed the engine was revving high, but transmission did not shift. Tried to manually shift, with no luck. There were no warning lights or messages present at any time. Vehicle was stopped in a safe area and turned off, restarted, and tried again. …”

NHTSA complaint #11633824, filed 2025-01, 65,183 miles

Brakes: “LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKING ASSIST REDUCED. My spouse was driving our 2023 MDX approximately 45mph when she ran over a recessed manhole cover which created a bump. The MDX lossed power steering and brake performance reduced. The vehicle was very difficult to turn at that point. …”

NHTSA complaint #11685722, filed 2025-09

Electrical system: “When driving to town with family, drove over train tracks and all warning lights on dash came on and power steering was lost. I was going about 30 mpg and barely able to steer the vehicle to shoulder of road in a populated neighborhood. My wife and kids were really scared and i was glad this didn't happen in a much busier area. The warning lights were: Adaptive Cruise Control, parking brake, Lane keep assist, All Wheel Drive, electric power steering, collision mitigation, trailer stability assist, and low speed breaking. …”

NHTSA complaint #11542462, filed 2023-09

Forward collision avoidance: “I have taken my vehicle to the Acura service department three times for this issue. Each time, they were unable to find a fault code or permanent fix. They have repositioned the front camera and removed an Acura sticker from the windshield, but the problem continues to occur at random. The service department said diagnostic tests show no error, yet the system still triggers false collision warnings. I’m concerned about the safety of driving a vehicle whose collision avoidance system malfunctions without warning. …”

NHTSA complaint #11696233, filed 2025-10

Mileage when problems were reported

50% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 4,000 and 65,183 miles.

33%0–1017%10–250%25–5050%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (6 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 32,454 miles.

Complaints by year filed

This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

2022202320242025202618
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2023 Acura MDX. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
MDX · SUV FWD★★★★★4 / 4554 · 15.1% risk
MDX · SUV AWDnot rated4 / 455—

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2023 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard.

Neighbouring years: 2022: same overall rating; 2024: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2023 Acura MDX version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
MDX AWD3.5L 6-cyl10-speed automatic192521$3,900
MDX AWD Type-S3.0L 6-cyl10-speed automatic172119$4,350
MDX FWD3.5L 6-cyl10-speed automatic192622$3,750

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2023 Acura MDX → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 127 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 127 bulletins →

Other model years of the Acura MDX

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
202691,8001522—Too new
202511514,0003522Too new to compareToo new
2024419,8102522Too new to compareToo new
20234332,454252213 · FewerToo new
202215860,000252251 · TypicalRising
202022644,500852369 · MoreRising
201919121,114952373 · MoreRising
201816940,0001052350 · TypicalRising
201726037,000852375 · MoreRising
201637737,884752394 · MoreRising
20157123,000852352 · TypicalRising
201417223,412852386 · MoreStable
20133050,00014180 · FewerFalling
20127662,50014180 · FewerFalling
20117066,00005180 · FewerFalling
20104567,0001—180 · FewerRising
20095255,0000—170 · FewerFalling
20084940,0000—170 · FewerFalling
20079992,5000—17Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20068776,0009—17Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200518082,19711—17Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200417194,0008—17Not compared (before 2008)Stable
2003206108,00011—17Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200220598,0004—17Not compared (before 2008)Falling
2001224100,0004—17Not compared (before 2008)Falling

All Acura MDX model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2023 Acura MDX have?

NHTSA recorded 43 consumer complaints for the 2023 Acura MDX as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2023 Acura MDX is reported most often?

Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 11 complaints (26% of the total), followed by brakes with 8.

Has the 2023 Acura MDX been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2023 Acura MDX do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2023 Acura MDX 5 out of 5 stars overall. Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2023 Acura MDX get?

The EPA rates the 2023 Acura MDX (MDX FWD, 3.5L 6-cyl) at 22 mpg combined, 19 city and 26 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,750 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2023 Acura MDX reported?

Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 32,454 miles and the middle half falls between 4,000 and 65,183 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.