2019 Acura MDX Transmission & Power Train Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How power train ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 182 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2019 Acura MDX overview page.
What owners report
“After driving for an extended timeframe (approximately 3 hours, trip was traveling between Des Moines, Iowa and Kansas City, Missouri) at Highway/interstate speeds, upon slowing…”NHTSA complaint 11585666 — filed 04/28/2024
“2 Issues: Transmission shifts hard between 35-50mph and 50-60mph. Dealership accused me of utilizing improper gas which is not factual; this car has only received…”NHTSA complaint 11582108 — filed 04/10/2024
“Transmission is very laggy when stepping on gas pedal causing late takeoffs. It may damage internals. Also very hard shifting at certain speeds”NHTSA complaint 11561435 — filed 12/22/2023
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2019 Acura MDX have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2019 Acura MDX: 31 of 182 complaints on file (17%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2019 Acura MDX have in total?
182 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 4 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 3 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's power train category include?
NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.
