2015 Acura MDX

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Below Average

Quick Summary

The 2015 Acura MDX has 97 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.2x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is other problems (16% of all complaints), specifically: tl* the contact owns a 2015 acura mdx. the contact stated that the vehicle was equipped with a lane assist camera, a feature that alerted the driver with "lane departure and lane assist keeping warnings" whenever the driver veered from the lane. the contact stated that the feature failed while drivi. ⚠️ 4 fire reports filed.

4 fire reports 3 crash reports 5 injuries

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

1.2x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

OTHER

16 complaints

16%

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH A LANE ASSIST CAMERA, A FEATURE THAT ALERTED THE DRIVER WITH "LANE DEPARTURE AND LANE ASSIST KEEPING WARNINGS" WHENEVER THE DRIVER VEERED FROM THE LANE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FEATURE FAILED WHILE DRIVI
• 1.TAIL GATE ISSUE: AFTER PURCHASING THE BRAND NEW ACURA MDX, NEXT MORNING I SAW TAIL GATE WAS OPEN BY ITSELF. I ASSUMED I MIGHT HAVE UNKNOWINGLY PUSHED THE WRONG BUTTON. FEW WEEKS LATER, MY WIFE SAW THE TAIL GATE OPEN IN HER GARAGE. WE AGAIN THOUGHT SOMETHING ON OUR END. FEW WEEKS LATER, MY WIFE
• I RECEIVE A RECALL NOTICE FOR MY ACURA AND IT'S BEEN PAST 60 DAYS AND THEY HAVE NOT DONE ANYTHING ABOUT IT/ WHEN I CALLED THE LAST TIME THEY SAID THEY DONT HAVE THE PARTS YET AND WILL CALL ME IF THEY GOT IT/ NEVER HEARD FROM THEM

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH A LANE ASSIST CAMERA, A FEATURE THAT ALERTED THE DRIVER WITH "LANE DEPARTURE AND LANE ASSIST KEEPING WARNINGS" WHENEVER THE DRIVER VEERED FROM THE LANE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FEATURE FAILED WHILE DRIVI”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

15 complaints

15%

• THE OWNER'S GUIDE OF THE VEHICLE SAYS: "TO LOCK: PRESS THE DOOR LOCK BUTTON ON ANY FRONT (OR REAR) DOOR HANDLE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OFF. IF THE REMOTE TRANSMITTER IS INSIDE THE VEHICLE, THE DOORS WILL NOT LOCK." BUT ON 5/20/15, AFTER MY SISTER PLACED HER 6 MONTH OLD BABY IN THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT IN T
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM FAILED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO UNLOCK THE DOORS IF THE CELL PHONE AND KEYLESS FOB WERE IN THE SAME LOCATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES. THE TECHNICIAN EXPLAINED THAT SOME CELL PHONES MI
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 ACURA MDX. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR REPAIR THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE MANUFACT

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports

“THE OWNER'S GUIDE OF THE VEHICLE SAYS: "TO LOCK: PRESS THE DOOR LOCK BUTTON ON ANY FRONT (OR REAR) DOOR HANDLE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OFF. IF THE REMOTE TRANSMITTER IS INSIDE THE VEHICLE, THE DOORS WILL NOT LOCK." BUT ON 5/20/15, AFTER MY SISTER PLACED HER 6 MONTH OLD BABY IN THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT IN T”

— NHTSA complaint filing

TRANSMISSION

12 complaints

12%

• THE ACURA MDX 2015 CAN BE TURNED OFF WHILE IN DRIVE AND THE CAR ROLLS BACKWARDS AS IF IN THE NEUTRAL POSITION. PULL INTO A PARKING SPACE AND FORGET TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK, BUT PUSH THE ENGINE START BUTTON TO TURN OFF THE CAR. THE CAR WILL ROLL BACKWARDS. THE CAR DOES NOT LOCK INTO PLACE. THIS IS A
• TRANSMISSION JERKS (BADLY) AROUND 3RD GEAR, IN LOW SPEED.
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 ACURA MDX. AFTER PARKING ON AN INCLINE, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO ROLL FORWARD AND CRASHED INTO A GARAGE WALL. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED TWO FRACTURED RIBS AND CONTUSIONS THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TEC

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“THE ACURA MDX 2015 CAN BE TURNED OFF WHILE IN DRIVE AND THE CAR ROLLS BACKWARDS AS IF IN THE NEUTRAL POSITION. PULL INTO A PARKING SPACE AND FORGET TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK, BUT PUSH THE ENGINE START BUTTON TO TURN OFF THE CAR. THE CAR WILL ROLL BACKWARDS. THE CAR DOES NOT LOCK INTO PLACE. THIS IS A”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BODY/STRUCTURE

8 complaints

• MY NEW 2015 MDX HAS AN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED ROOF PANEL OR IMPROPERLY PLACED MOUNTING POINTS THAT ARE PART OF THE ROOF PANEL. I FOUND THE PROBLEM BECAUSE OF A GAPS BETWEEN THE FRONT AND REAR ROOF MOLDINGS, THE WINDSHIELD AND FRONT MOLDING AND THE REAR MOLDING WAS UNSECURED, FLAPPING AND HANGING OVER
• I OWN A 2015 ACURA MDX THAT IS THREE MONTHS OLD AND IT HAS 4000 MILES ON IT. I WAS DRIVING THIS CAR EARLY IN THE MORNING WHEN I PRESSED THE BUTTON TO OPEN THE MOONROOF, IT VIOLENTLY EXPLODED CAUSING GLASS TO SHOWER UPON ME. I HAVE SUFFERED CUTS ON MY HAND AND ON MY HEAD AS A RESULT OF THIS. I HAVE C
• 1.TAIL GATE ISSUE: AFTER PURCHASING THE BRAND NEW ACURA MDX, NEXT MORNING I SAW TAIL GATE WAS OPEN BY ITSELF. I ASSUMED I MIGHT HAVE UNKNOWINGLY PUSHED THE WRONG BUTTON. FEW WEEKS LATER, MY WIFE SAW THE TAIL GATE OPEN IN HER GARAGE. WE AGAIN THOUGHT SOMETHING ON OUR END. FEW WEEKS LATER, MY WIFE

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports

“MY NEW 2015 MDX HAS AN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED ROOF PANEL OR IMPROPERLY PLACED MOUNTING POINTS THAT ARE PART OF THE ROOF PANEL. I FOUND THE PROBLEM BECAUSE OF A GAPS BETWEEN THE FRONT AND REAR ROOF MOLDINGS, THE WINDSHIELD AND FRONT MOLDING AND THE REAR MOLDING WAS UNSECURED, FLAPPING AND HANGING OVER”

— NHTSA complaint filing

STEERING

8 complaints

• AFTER THE RECALL OF COLLISON MIGRATION BRAKING SYSTEM (CMBS). WITH THE NEW RECALL SOFTWARE. THE MDX STOPS OR APPLY THE BRAKING ON THE FREEWAY. THIS IS A CONTINUES TO THIS DAY. THE DEALERSHIP HAD THE VEHICLE FOR ABOUT ONE WEEK. THEY SAID THAT IT COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM. THE DEALERSHIP PUT OVER
• OUR 2015 ACURA MDX HAS BEEN AT THE DEALERSHIP 8 TIMES. OUR VEHICLE HAS BEEN OUT OF SERVICE FOR APPROXIMATELY 64 DAYS TOTAL. IT HAS BEEN AT THE DEALER FOR ELECTRICAL GLITCHES STARTING WITH SEATS, STEERING WHEEL, GPS AND FOR RAUTOMATIC BRAKING ISSUES. STEERING WHEEL AND POWER SEATS REPEATEDLY NOT
• POWER STEERING SYSTEM (EPS) PROBLEM. STEERING JAMMED. VERY HARD TO STEER.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“AFTER THE RECALL OF COLLISON MIGRATION BRAKING SYSTEM (CMBS). WITH THE NEW RECALL SOFTWARE. THE MDX STOPS OR APPLY THE BRAKING ON THE FREEWAY. THIS IS A CONTINUES TO THIS DAY. THE DEALERSHIP HAD THE VEHICLE FOR ABOUT ONE WEEK. THEY SAID THAT IT COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM. THE DEALERSHIP PUT OVER ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

BODY/STRUCTURE(~50K mi)

$500

STEERING(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 97 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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OTHER: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH A LANE ASSIST CAMERA, A FEATURE THAT ALERTED THE DRIVER WITH "LANE DEPARTURE AND LANE ASSIST KEEPING WARNINGS" WHENEVER THE DRIVER VEERED FROM THE LANE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FEATURE FAILED WHILE DRIVI
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: THE OWNER'S GUIDE OF THE VEHICLE SAYS: "TO LOCK: PRESS THE DOOR LOCK BUTTON ON ANY FRONT (OR REAR) DOOR HANDLE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OFF. IF THE REMOTE TRANSMITTER IS INSIDE THE VEHICLE, THE DOORS WILL NOT LOCK." BUT ON 5/20/15, AFTER MY SISTER PLACED HER 6 MONTH OLD BABY IN THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT IN T
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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TRANSMISSION: THE ACURA MDX 2015 CAN BE TURNED OFF WHILE IN DRIVE AND THE CAR ROLLS BACKWARDS AS IF IN THE NEUTRAL POSITION. PULL INTO A PARKING SPACE AND FORGET TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK, BUT PUSH THE ENGINE START BUTTON TO TURN OFF THE CAR. THE CAR WILL ROLL BACKWARDS. THE CAR DOES NOT LOCK INTO PLACE. THIS IS A
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BODY/STRUCTURE: MY NEW 2015 MDX HAS AN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED ROOF PANEL OR IMPROPERLY PLACED MOUNTING POINTS THAT ARE PART OF THE ROOF PANEL. I FOUND THE PROBLEM BECAUSE OF A GAPS BETWEEN THE FRONT AND REAR ROOF MOLDINGS, THE WINDSHIELD AND FRONT MOLDING AND THE REAR MOLDING WAS UNSECURED, FLAPPING AND HANGING OVER
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)