2007 Acura MDX: common problems and reliability

The 2007 Acura MDX has 99 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and suspension. Owners most often flag transmission failure (high mileage), slipping gears, delayed engagement, complete failure typically 180,000-250,000 miles (290,000-402,000 km) if maintenance neglected, fluid changes every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) critical prevention, rebuild cost $3,000-$4,500, recurrent (high mileage, poor maintenance).

Safety record for the 2007 model year

99
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
2
Crash reports
2
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2007 Acura MDX vehicles (US, public record).

Is 2007 a good year for the MDX?

Across the 8 MDX model years we track, complaint volume runs from 29 (2013) to 356 (2016). With 99 complaints, the 2007 MDX sits belowthe model's median of 212.

These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.

Where owners report problems

electrical system
51
suspension
12
engine
11
steering
10
air bags
8

Recalls affecting the 2007 MDX

equipment:mechanical:carrier/rack

Campaign 08E013000

HONDA IS RECALLING 2,032 HITCH STYLE BIKE RACKS SOLD AS AFTERMARKET FOR USE ON MY 2003-2007 AND SOME MY 2008 HONDA PILOT, RIDGELINE, AND ACURA MDX VEHICLES. A PINCH BOLT EXISTS BETWEEN THE BIKE ARM BRACKET AND THE UPRIGH

What owners say across generations

Overwhelmingly positive sentiment for first-generation model, widely regarded as groundbreaking luxury three-row SUV establishing segment template and Honda reliability reputation.

  • Transmission failure (high mileage), slipping gears, delayed engagement, complete failure typically 180,000-250,000 miles (290,000-402,000 km) if maintenance neglected, fluid changes every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) critical prevention, rebuild cost $3,000-$4,500, recurrent (high mileage, poor maintenance)
  • Timing belt replacement requirement, interference engine causes catastrophic damage if belt fails, service required every 105,000 miles (169,000 km), includes water pump replacement, cost $800-$1,400, neglect common causing expensive failures, recurrent

Owner insights cover all generations of the MDX. See the full MDX owner picture and every model year.

Typical used price

Used MDX listings typically run $19,332–$48,370 across 2008 to 2026 model years.

Other MDX model years

Compare every MDX year side by side to see how 2007 ranks against the rest.

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