Major Problems with 2016 Acura MDX Derived from Complaints & Recalls


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Worst 3 complaints of 2016 Acura MDX

2016 Acura MDX AIR BAGS Victims: 1 Mileage: 50000 miles

2016 Acura MDX BODY Mileage: 11111 miles

2016 Acura MDX POWER TRAIN

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Problems with POWER TRAIN, ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER and ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Acura MDX owners.

Problem Category Number of Problems
POWER TRAIN
the 9 speed zf transmission has unpredictable behavior including: delayed shifting leading to pauses in power delayed down shift during...
59
~ 20847 miles
ENGINE
on 9/3/15 i was pulling into my garage when all the warning lights on the dashboard went off - transmission...
23
~ 30815 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
very similar to nhtsa id number: 10762375. after 3-4 days of driving the check engine light came on along with...
20
~ 21061 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
on 9/3/15 i was pulling into my garage when all the warning lights on the dashboard went off - transmission...
18
~ 21045 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
forward/front collision mitigation braking system didn't engage enough to reduce or avoid impact of the collision. my vehicle took a...
12
~ 22456 miles
SERVICE BRAKES
forward/front collision mitigation braking system didn't engage enough to reduce or avoid impact of the collision. my vehicle took a...
12
~ 27478 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
nothing but trouble since i bought it. purchased jan 2016. has replaced --- navigation amplifier & fuel pump!!! owned 2016...
8
~ 28091 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
this is almost brand new 2016 acura mdx awd (with tech and entertainment packages). when accelerating on a freeway/road suddenly...
8
~ 17624 miles
STEERING
on 9/3/15 i was pulling into my garage when all the warning lights on the dashboard went off - transmission...
6
~ 22812 miles
AIR BAGS
went for a car wash and when they vacuumed or removed the weather tech floor mats the sensor was damaged....
4
~ 22062 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE
un intended non acceleration. due to severe lag delay and sluggish transmission response. acura has replaced my transmission under warranty...
3
~ 28704 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER
brand new acura mdx 2016 was purchased from weir canyon acura honda in anaheim california on march 18th 3/18/2016. it...
3
~ 10063 miles
SUSPENSION
the front driver side suspension is making a clunking sound when driving over a speedbump or potholes or when turning.
2
~ 18984 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
when driving at night on country roads up and down hills a dark line appears across the top half of...
2
~ 100 miles
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
the acura lane keep assist system (lkas) mis-reads some intersections and jerks the wheel toward a side street only to...
2
~ 2763 miles
SEATS
tl* the contact owns a 2016 acura mdx. the contact stated that the driver's seat moved back and forth on...
1
~ 169000 miles
TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE > TIRES
tl* the contact owns a 2016 acura mdx. the contact stated that sidewalls of the spare tire which was stored...
1
~ 20000 miles
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE
tl* the contact owns a 2016 acura mdx. the contact stated that sidewalls of the spare tire which was stored...
1
~ 20000 miles
SOFTWARE > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 2016 acura mdx. while driving 72 mph with the cruise control activated the vehicle lurched...
1
WHEELS
spare tire as mounted in rear under vehicle is showing excessive wear on side wall the wear marks as rubbing...
1
~ 20000 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
while driving the mdx shifts into neutral and cannot be shifted out of neutral. this has occurred on the highway...
1

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Tool box

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