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).
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. Praised extensively for exceptional longevity with examples routinely exceeding
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
Third-row power seat motor failure, motors burn out preventing seat folding/raising, affects cargo access, common beyond 150,000 miles (241,000 km), replacement cost $400-$700 per motor, recurrent
Fuel consumption, 16-19 MPG combined typical, premium fuel (91+ octane) recommended though accepts regular 87, annual fuel costs $2,500-$3,500 at current pricing, very frequent
VTM-4 (AWD) system issues, transfer case fluid leaks, rear differential wear, shuddering during turns, service interval 30,000 miles often neglected, fluid change cost $200-$400, rebuild $1,500-$2,500, isolated (high mileage, poor maintenance)
Owner insights cover all generations of the MDX.
Typical used price
Used MDX listings typically run $19,332–$48,370 across 2008 to 2026 model years.