2020 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 210 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2020 Acura MDX overview page.
What owners report
“I was in a stop and go traffic on the highway. When at a complete stop car shifted into neutral, I know that I didnât…”NHTSA complaint 11619175 — filed 10/10/2024
“Hello, so far 4 to 5 times my MDX automatically shifted to Neutral gear at traffic signals. THen vehicle stops and not moves, i wouldn't…”NHTSA complaint 11618244 — filed 10/05/2024
“I was in traffic and we slowed down to a stop. Suddenly my car went to neutral and it didnât want to go to Drive…”NHTSA complaint 11604815 — filed 07/26/2024
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2020 Acura MDX have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2020 Acura MDX: 20 of 210 complaints on file (9.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2020 Acura MDX have in total?
210 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 3 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 2 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.
