The 2013 Acura MDX has 29 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are engine and electrical system. 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).
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2013 Acura MDX vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 8 MDX model years we track, complaint volume runs from 29 (2013) to 356 (2016). With 29 complaints, the 2013 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.
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Campaign 23V858000Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 …
Overwhelmingly positive sentiment for first-generation model, widely regarded as groundbreaking luxury three-row SUV establishing segment template and Honda reliability reputation.
Owner insights cover all generations of the MDX. See the full MDX owner picture and every model year.
Used MDX listings typically run $19,332–$48,370 across 2008 to 2026 model years.
Compare every MDX year side by side to see how 2013 ranks against the rest.