MULTI-YEAR DEFECT AUDIT (2014–2025)12 Model Years Audited
Acura MDX Common Problems & Year-by-Year Reliability Guide
Comprehensive historical defect intelligence across 1,715 total NHTSA owner complaints and 68 federal recall campaigns for the Acura MDX.
Best MDX Years to Buy (Highest Reliability)
Years with Highest Defect Reports (Inspect Closely)
Year-over-Year Matrix
All MDX Model Years (2014–2025)
| Model Year | Reliability Index | NHTSA Complaints | Recalls | Safety Severity | Detailed Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 MDX | 5.6 / 10 | 85(18.9/10k) | 3 | Elevated Risk | Audit 2025 |
| 2024 MDX | 7.1 / 10 | 37(8.2/10k) | 2 | Elevated Risk | Audit 2024 |
| 2023 MDX | 7.2 / 10 | 37(8.2/10k) | 2 | Elevated Risk | Audit 2023 |
| 2022 MDX | 5.4 / 10 | 142(31.6/10k) | 2 | Critical Risk | Audit 2022 |
| 2021 MDX | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2021 |
| 2020 MDX | 4 / 10 | 214(47.6/10k) | 8 | Critical Risk | Audit 2020 |
| 2019 MDX | 3.6 / 10 | 184(40.9/10k) | 9 | Critical Risk | Audit 2019 |
| 2018 MDX | 4.2 / 10 | 162(36/10k) | 10 | Critical Risk | Audit 2018 |
| 2017 MDX | 3.8 / 10 | 251(55.8/10k) | 8 | Critical Risk | Audit 2017 |
| 2016 MDX | 3.9 / 10 | 364(80.9/10k) | 7 | Critical Risk | Audit 2016 |
| 2015 MDX | 4.7 / 10 | 70(15.6/10k) | 8 | Critical Risk | Audit 2015 |
| 2014 MDX | 2.9 / 10 | 169(37.6/10k) | 9 | Critical Risk | Audit 2014 |