Acura MDX Type S Problems by Year

We compared every Acura MDX Type S model year from 2022–2023 using 28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 1 recall and federal defect investigations. No MDX Type S year stands out with an unusual number of complaints.

2model years
28complaints
1recalls
—worst years
—best years

Complaints by model year

20222023235
Owner complaints per model year, Acura MDX Type S. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
20235—1TransmissionFew
202223—1TransmissionLimited data

* Complaints compared with the median MDX Type S year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Acura MDX Type S problems

  • Transmission & drivetrainworst: 2022
    2589%
  • Brakesworst: 2022
    27%
  • Driver assistanceworst: 2022
    14%
  • Electrical systemworst: 2022
    14%
  • Suspensionworst: 2022
    14%

Latest Acura MDX Type S recalls

Electrical system › Software

NHTSA recall 25V-031 · Jan 23, 2025 · 294,612 vehicles

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) may cause an engine stall or a loss of power.

Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the FI-ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Acura MDX Type S should you avoid?

None of the Acura MDX Type S years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

What are the most common Acura MDX Type S problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the transmission & drivetrain (25), brakes (2) and driver assistance (1). Transmission complaints peak in the 2022 model year.

How many recalls has the Acura MDX Type S had?

1 recall across 2022–2023. The model year with the most is 2022.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.