2006 Acura MDX Engine Problems
Engine complaints make up 17% of all 87 complaints filed for the 2006 Acura MDX, with 15 total reports and a median failure mileage of 86,000. NHTSA lists no recall tied to this engine issue.
- Engine complaints
- 15
- 17% of 87 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 87
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 86,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners describe sudden unintended acceleration or stalling that led to loss of control and crashes while parking or at low speed.
- Several report a shuddering, grinding, or judder sensation from the transmission/torque converter area that owners link to engine vibration, sometimes fixed temporarily with a software update or fluid change.
- Some describe loud popping or banging noises from the engine, in one case tied to a spark plug failure that damaged the ignition coil.
- Multiple owners report the check engine light coming on along with stalling, misfire codes, or the vehicle losing power unexpectedly.
- A few describe vibration from failed motor mounts that they believe was caused by the same torque converter judder, in one case damaging a front axle shaft.
- One owner reported the vehicle stalling along with dashboard warning lights, a stiff brake pedal, and gear shift problems at the same time.
When 2006 Acura MDX engine complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 15, 2006, latest Feb 16, 2024.
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.
Frequently asked questions
- How many engine complaints does the 2006 Acura MDX have?
- NHTSA lists 15 engine-related complaints for the 2006 MDX, which is 17% of the 87 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2006 Acura MDX engine?
- No. NHTSA does not list any recall tied to this engine problem area for the 2006 MDX.
- At what mileage do engine problems usually show up on the 2006 MDX?
- The median mileage at failure among reported engine complaints is 86,000 miles.
- What engine symptoms do 2006 MDX owners report most?
- Owners describe sudden stalling or unintended acceleration, shuddering from the transmission/torque converter area, loud popping noises, and check engine light warnings with misfires.
- Did the 2006 MDX engine issues cause crashes?
- NHTSA records show 2 crashes and 3 injuries among the reported engine complaints for the 2006 MDX.