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2016 Acura MDX Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Engine — runs 3.4× the fleet median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
359Complaints
7Recalls
10Crashes
4Fires
5Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Engine (42.6% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.

Engine complaints here are 3.4× the median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.

3 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 3 rest on owner reports alone.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Engine153 · 42.6%RecalledRecall 23V751000
Power Train111 · 30.9%No official action
Electrical System34 · 9.5%No official action
Fuel/propulsion System27 · 7.5%RecalledRecall 19V060000 · Recall 16V417000 · Recall 23V858000
Vehicle Speed Control19 · 5.3%No official action
Structure:body18 · 5%RecalledRecall 26V365000

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

ENGINE153 · 42.6%
POWER TRAIN111 · 30.9%
Unspecified / other39 · 10.9%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL19 · 5.3%
STRUCTURE:BODY18 · 5%
SERVICE BRAKES13 · 3.6%
STEERING12 · 3.3%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING8 · 2.2%

Percentages are the share of the 359 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 7 campaigns

Fuel System, Other:delivery:fuel Pump

NHTSA campaign 19V060000 · 2019 · reported 01/29/2019

Reduced fuel pump performance can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Exterior Lighting:tail Lights

NHTSA campaign 19V256000 · 2019 · reported 03/28/2019

Loss of the taillights reduces the vehicle's visibility, increasing the risk of crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly

NHTSA campaign 16V417000 · 2016 · reported 06/09/2016

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:hard Parts Internal/mechanical

NHTSA campaign 23V751000 · 2023 · reported 11/13/2023

A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump

NHTSA campaign 23V858000 · 2023 · reported 12/18/2023

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Exterior Lighting

NHTSA campaign 25V259000 · 2025 · reported 04/17/2025

Vehicle lights that fail to illuminate can decrease visibility and increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Structure:frame And Members

NHTSA campaign 26V365000 · 2026 · reported 06/04/2026

Failure of rear suspension components, such as the rear control arm, can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“ALL DASH DISPLAY WARNING LIGHTS WILL COME ON SPORADICALLY WHILE STANDING OR IN MOTION, LAST FROM A FEW HOURS TO A FEW DAYS OR SO…”NHTSA complaint 11203300 — filed 04/24/2019 · ENGINE
“WHEN SLOWING DOWN AT A YIELD OR A RIGHT TURN ON A GREEN LIGHT TO ABOUT 5-10 MPH AND THEN WHEN PUSHING ON THE GAS…”NHTSA complaint 11196079 — filed 04/14/2019 · ENGINE
“WHEN DRIVING THE SUV AFTER THE SECOND GEAR KICKS IN THE TRANSMISSION HAS A JOLT AND IT FEELS LIKE A LAG IN THE SHIFT BUT…”NHTSA complaint 11194846 — filed 04/09/2019 · ENGINE

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Acura MDX?

Engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 153 of 359 NHTSA complaints (42.6%), followed by power train (111), unspecified/other issues (39), electrical system (34). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2016 Acura MDX have?

359 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 10 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, and 5 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2016 Acura MDX have any recalls?

Yes — 7 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 19V060000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2016 Acura MDX's reported problems?

3 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.