2025 Acura MDX Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 115 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,027miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 2025 Acura MDX, 3% of the 115 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,027 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.
“The contact owns a 2025 Acura MDX. The contact stated that while having routine maintenance, the power steering was making an unknown abnormal noise. The steering was turning on and off. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The failure mileage was approximately 15,027.”
NHTSA complaint #11735169, filed 2026-05, 15,027 miles“The vehicle developed repeated front‑end structural and steering problems shortly after purchase. During normal driving, it produced loud popping, creaking, and clunking noises when turning, entering driveways, or driving over small inclines. Steering felt inconsistent and the front suspension felt unstable. These symptoms created a serious risk of loss of control. A dealer confirmed the problem multiple times and replaced several major components, including the left front strut, the left front lower control arm, and the front shock absorber fork. …”
NHTSA complaint #11751959, filed 2026-07Related service bulletins
- 11035226Jul 18, 2026Tech Line Summary Article - Customers are complaining of a clicking noise from front of vehicle while turning at low speeds. This is a temporary solution to address the issue.
- 11020862Jul 17, 2025Tech Line Summary - Customers are complaining of a clicking noise from front of vehicle while turning at low speeds. This is a temporary solution to address the issue.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 3% |
| 2024 | 4 | 10% |
| 2023 | 4 | 9% |
| 2022 | 19 | 12% |
| 2020 | 4 | 2% |
| 2019 | 5 | 3% |
| 2018 | 3 | 2% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 12 | 3% |
| 2015 | 8 | 11% |
| 2014 | 38 | 22% |
| 2013 | 3 | 10% |
| 2012 | 2 | 3% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 6 | 13% |
| 2009 | 2 | 4% |
| 2008 | 4 | 8% |
| 2007 | 10 | 10% |
| 2006 | 2 | 2% |
| 2005 | 9 | 5% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 | 5 | 2% |
| 2001 | 6 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2025 Acura MDX
70 complaintsElectrical system
54 complaintsOther or unknown
27 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsForward collision avoidance
5 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2025 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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