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2006 Acura MDX Engine Problems

NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2006 Acura MDX, 17% of all 87 complaints for this model year. That is #13 highest engine complaint count among 20 MDX model years. These complaints report 2 crashes and 3 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 86,000 miles.

Engine complaints
15
17% of 87
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
3
Median mileage
86,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Acura MDX engine complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 15, 2006, latest Feb 16, 2024.

2006 Acura MDX engine complaints: complaints filed per month1Sep 2006Jan 2011Mar 2013Jul 2014Jan 2015Dec 2017Nov 2022Feb 2024
15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2006 to Feb 2024; peak Sep 2006 (1).

Engine recalls for the 2006 Acura MDX

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by MDX model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200525 (14%)
  2. 200615 (17%)
  3. 200716 (16%)
  4. 20087 (14%)
  5. 200916 (31%)
  6. 201011 (24%)
  7. 201133 (47%)
  8. 201227 (36%)
  9. 201313 (45%)
  10. 201441 (24%)
  11. 20159 (13%)
  12. 2016182 (49%)
  13. 2017112 (44%)
  14. 201864 (39%)
  15. 201982 (44%)
  16. 2020111 (50%)
  17. 202215 (10%)
  18. 20234 (10%)
  19. 20247 (18%)
  20. 202563 (60%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Acura MDX have engine problems?
NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about the engine in the 2006 Acura MDX, 17% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 86,000 miles.
Which Acura MDX year has the most engine complaints?
The 2016 Acura MDX has the most engine complaints (182), compared with 15 for the 2006.
Is there a engine recall for the 2006 Acura MDX?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Acura MDX is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.