2005 Acura MDX engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 16 complaints for the 2005 Acura MDX, 7% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 16 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 82,000 miles 14 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 14 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 82,000 miles, and 36% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 acura mdx. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 20 MPH, the steering wheel seized and the vehicle stalled without warning. As a result, the contact crashed into another vehicle. A police report was not filed. The driver sustained a head injury that did not require medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 186,000.
Grinding noise on acura mdx 2005 model. Had the car for two years when problem started. The dealer could never identify the problem. Only when the car was out of warranty did they finally say that the transmission had to be replaced. I am the original owner and my car has 75k plus, but this problem started way before. This repair will cost me at least $5000. I'm sure honda knew about this problem and decided to ignore it. I feel cheated!
Other problems reported for the 2005 Acura MDX
- Transmission 44 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 43 complaints
- Air bags 40 complaints
- Electrical system 18 complaints
- Brakes 15 complaints