2022 Acura MDX: common problems and reliability

The 2022 Acura MDX has 149 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are power train 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).

Safety record for the 2022 model year

149
Owner complaints
3
Recalls
7
Crash reports
2
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2022 Acura MDX vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

power train
62
electrical system
20
service brakes
20
steering
18
forward collision avoidance
18

Recalls affecting the 2022 MDX

air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger

Campaign 24V064000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passpo…

air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger

Campaign 26V332000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 201…

fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system

Campaign 25V031000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Acura MDX Type-S, 2023-2025 Honda Pilot, and 2021-2025 Acura TLX Type-S vehicles. A software error in the fuel injection electronic control unit (FI-ECU) ma…

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.

Other MDX model years

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