2023 Acura MDX Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 19%of 43 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 14,907miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the electrical system of the 2023 Acura MDX, 19% of the 43 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 14,907 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“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“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“1) I was struck by a vehicle that ran the stop sign at 50mph. After the impact my vehicle continued rolling forward and wouldn’t stop. I ended up a block away from the accident and my emergency brake, brake pedal and center console brake would not engage. My vehicle was stopped after a car pulled up infront of me for me to rear end it to stop. Vehicle is a total loss and sitting in a tow yard. 2) I was in the vehicle with my 3 children under 7 years of age. Our safety was put at risk because If the accident would’ve happened on a main street I could’ve rolled into on coming traffic. …”
NHTSA complaint #11718987, filed 2026-02“Within a month of buying our 2023 mdx the rear parking sensor stopped working. When we took it to the dealer (10/23) they were unable to get the part. Car sat at dealer waiting on part but we finally decided to just get car back. Within a week of getting it back (12/23) I turned the car on one day and on the screen every system that could fail was flashing on the screen- brake system, power steering, parking assist, etc. The car was not draining correctly as all these alerts flashing. We finally had to get it towed to dealer (could not even get car in neutral to get onto tow truck). …”
NHTSA complaint #11574305, filed 2024-02“Safety systems failure . Awd lane keeping adaptive cruise automatic emergency brake tailgate can’t open . Est about 8 to 10 failure. And that is 2nd in a week . On march 4 same problem . Dealer said is a cable not plug tight . Got it back on Monday than happen again . Feel not safe when I driving it . Lucky was on local rd when happens .if high way might be a big diff .”
NHTSA complaint #11511388, filed 2023-03Related 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 2023 Acura MDX
11 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsForward collision avoidance
7 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2023 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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