2022 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 129 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2022 Acura MDX overview page.
What owners report
“I was at a stop light, when the lights turned green, I accelerated and heard a loud bang underneath the vehicle. The sound was so…”NHTSA complaint 11730677 — filed 04/12/2026
“Experienced loss of all wheel drive with no notification, warning lights, etc. Vehicle is only in front wheel drive. Issue caused the vehicle to perform…”NHTSA complaint 11729954 — filed 04/08/2026
“In January of 2026, when driving under normal conditions, the 2022 Acura MDX made a loud clunking noise and power was temporarily disrupted. The vehicle…”NHTSA complaint 11725532 — filed 03/19/2026
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2022 Acura MDX have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the most-reported problem area on the 2022 Acura MDX: 44 of 129 complaints on file (34.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2022 Acura MDX have in total?
129 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 6 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 4 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.
