2016 Acura MDX problems
The 2016 Acura MDX has 541 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (32%) concerns engine. After that come drivetrain & axles (21%) and electrical system (7%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 541 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Engine 32% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 17 and 5
- Injuries and deaths
- 11 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 35,000 miles 257 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 91 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 59 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 32 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 30 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 18 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 6 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 7 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 13 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Among the 257 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 35,000 miles. For engine specifically, the median reported mileage is about 65,000 miles (53 complaints with mileage).
Safety-related details: 17 complaints mention a crash; 5 complaints mention a fire; 11 injuries reported. Its complaints are less severe on average than those of 80% of model years in our database.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 2016 ranks 2nd most-complained-about out of 24 model years of the Acura MDX with enough data (261 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 7 safety recall campaigns.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
The contact's daughter owned a 2016 Acura MDX. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving approximately 70 MPH on an interstate, another driver crashed into the rear passenger's side and the front passenger's side of the vehicle, causing the vehicle to spin clockwise. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The driver hit her shoulder and lower back against the driver's side door. The driver later received medical assistance and was being treated for lower back and shoulder injuries.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 acura mdx. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, when driving over a speed bump the vehicle accelerated independently and impacted the vehicle in front. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. Air bags did not deploy. The contact stated she was not injured. The contact stated the driver of the other vehicle sustained unknown injuries but was not aware if medical attention was required. A police report was filed.
The letters on the shifting controls are wearing off with normal use creating an unsafe condition as it is becoming unclear which shift buttons put the vehicle in park. This has occurred on both my 2016 honda vehicles. Honda has acknowledged this issue but only offers to pay one half of the cost of correcting this dangerous issue.
The contact owns a 2016 Acura MDX. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. In addition, the contact stated that the engine and low oil pressure warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated the vehicle was shaking abnormally, and the vehicle failed to exceed 30 MPH. The vehicle was driven to a nearby parking lot. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic to be inspected.