Electrical complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 33% | — |
| 2025 | 52 | 47% | 17,000 miles |
| 2024 | 12 | 29% | 10,000 miles |
| 2023 | 8 | 19% | 15,000 miles |
| 2022 | 20 | 13% | 43,000 miles |
| 2020 | 40 | 18% | 25,000 miles |
| 2019 | 41 | 22% | 20,000 miles |
| 2018 | 28 | 17% | 45,000 miles |
| 2017 | 46 | 18% | 36,000 miles |
| 2016 | 38 | 10% | 24,000 miles |
| 2015 | 15 | 21% | 25,000 miles |
| 2014 | 27 | 16% | 13,000 miles |
| 2013 | 8 | 27% | 80,000 miles |
| 2012 | 13 | 17% | 49,000 miles |
| 2011 | 7 | 10% | 102,000 miles |
| 2010 | 9 | 20% | 75,000 miles |
| 2009 | 18 | 35% | 75,000 miles |
| 2008 | 8 | 16% | 125,000 miles |
| 2007 | 51 | 52% | 100,000 miles |
| 2006 | 8 | 9% | 34,000 miles |
| 2005 | 18 | 10% | 100,000 miles |
| 2004 | 21 | 12% | 120,000 miles |
| 2003 | 18 | 9% | 121,000 miles |
| 2002 | 12 | 6% | 140,000 miles |
| 2001 | 6 | 3% | 135,000 miles |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (battery, alternator, wiring, ignition, instrument cluster, infotainment).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
The blind spot monitor becomes inoperable when you leave the car in an open area with sun and warm weather on the car. If you take the car and place it in a garage or during nighttime the monitors will come back on. This problem was brought to the dealer, Gettel Acura, [redacted] in [redacted]. They replaced a Chip and told me it was fixed. It has not been fixed and the inoperable monitor makes it dangerous, especially on the interstate highway.
Google on-board gives a persistent error that the MMI and car driving technology firmware cannot be completed. Service center says it's known and they can't do anything. The car is supposed to have voice control over vehicle temperature and functionality - it does not. It frequently will not automatically connect to a wireless Apple Car Play or Google Auto connection. Firmware is also supposed to communicate w car speed, etc. to make Acura Assist driving more safe.
The contact owns a 2025 Acura MDX. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle bucked for approximately 3-seconds before the vehicle stalled. The hazards were activated, the vehicle was turned off, and the contact waited before restarting the vehicle. While restarting the vehicle, several warning lights quickly flashed, and the vehicle failed to exceed 4 MPH while driving to the nearest parking lot. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact became aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V031000 (Fuel System, Gasoline, Electrical System); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 24,000. The VIN was not available.
The contact owns a 2025 Acura MDX. The contact stated that while the vehicle was stopped at a stoplight, the START/STOP system failed to operate as designed and the vehicle turned off unintendedly. The vehicle was restarted to continue driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who replaced the starter and battery, and other unknown parts were also replaced. The failure reoccurred once while idling in stop-and-go traffic on the highway. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 11,000.
The contact owns a 2024 Acura MDX. The contact stated that when the vehicle was cold started, the rearview camera delayed in showing an image after the transmission was shifted into reverse(R). Additionally, the contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the instrument cluster indicated that the Navigational System and Driving Modes were not engaged. The contact stated that the 360-degree camera and the Suspension Mode control were inoperable. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer who diagnosed that several electrical wiring harnesses needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the failures reoccurred, and that there was a warning with a yellow dot indicating that the "Bin/WiFi/NavSys" was inoperable. The contact took the vehicle back to the same dealer and the contact was informed that the wiring harness needed to be ordered. …
The contact owns a 2024 Acura MDX. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10-15 MPH and coming off an off-ramp, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact noticed that the instrument panel had flashed red. The contact called for AAA Roadside Assistance. The contact stated that AAA Roadside Assistance arrived on the scene and inspected the vehicle, and became aware of corrosion on the copper wire terminal connected to the battery. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 9,000.
The contact owns a 2023 Acura MDX. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, on a rough road, the "Brake" warning light illuminated, then several warning lights illuminated. In addition, the contact stated the vehicle went into LIMP Mode and failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the steering wheel failed to function as intended. The contact was able to pull into a parking lot. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, and was diagnosed that the wheel sensor had failed, and the calibration was not fully completed by the manufacturer. The vehicle was calibrated, and test driven with a 67-mile drive, and an unknown sensor was replaced. The contact picked up the vehicle and became aware that the "Lane Departure Warning / Drift Lane Assistance" sensor was deactivated. …
1) I was struck by a vehicle that ran the stop sign at 50mph. After the impact my vehicle continued rolling forward and wouldn't stop. I ended up a block away from the accident and my emergency brake, brake pedal and center console brake would not engage. My vehicle was stopped after a car pulled up infront of me for me to rear end it to stop. Vehicle is a total loss and sitting in a tow yard. 2) I was in the vehicle with my 3 children under 7 years of age. Our safety was put at risk because If the accident would've happened on a main street I could've rolled into on coming traffic. 3) Not yet, they have declared the car a total loss and have no interest in inspecting for damage repair. 4) No 5) No failures were detected nor happening prior to accident.
Related recalls (1)
Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Honda is recalling certain model year 2003 and 2004 Pilot and Odyssey and 2003 through 2006 Acura MDX passenger vehicles manufactured from November 26, 2001, through August 30, 2006. The interlock lever of the ignition switch may deform, which can allow the interlock function of a vehicle with an automatic transmission to be…
Remedy: Honda will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicle to a Honda or Acura dealer. The dealer will install an updated shift interlock lever and, if necessary, replace any necessary part of the ignition switch,…
NHTSA investigations
Ignition Interlock Failure - Rollaway
On December 10, 2012, Honda Motor Company submitted a defect information report to NHTSA regarding ignition interlocks in approximately 576,117 model year MY) 2003 through 2004 Honda Pilot and Odyssey vehicles that are the subject of this investigation and 231,044 MY 2003 through 2006 Acura MDX vehicles (Recall No.
Frequently asked questions
Which Acura MDX years have electrical problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2025 (52), 2007 (51), 2017 (46), 2019 (41) and 2020 (40) model years. Electrical complaints make up 47% of all complaints for the 2025.
Is there a recall for Acura MDX electrical problems?
Yes — 1 recall, including 12V-573 (switch, Dec 11, 2012). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Acura MDX electrical problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 68,000 miles; 44% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the instrument panel › speedometer/odometer (8 mentions), followed by the ignition (7).
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.