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2007 Acura MDX Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

11/100

#18 most-complained of 20 MDX years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2007 Acura MDX has 99 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 11 out of 100 — #18 highest of 20 MDX model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is electrical system (53 complaints, 54% of the total). Complaints report 2 crashes, 2 fires, and 2 injuries.

Complaints
99
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
2 / 2
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
17
15 city / 20 hwy

Top 2007 Acura MDX problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System53 (54%)
  2. Engine16 (16%)
  3. Suspension, Wheels & Tires14 (14%)
  4. Steering10 (10%)
  5. Airbags8 (8%)
  6. Other8 (8%)
  7. Transmission & Powertrain8 (8%)
  8. Structure & Body3 (3%)
  9. Seat Belts2 (2%)
  10. Brakes1 (1%)
2007 Acura MDX complaints: complaints filed per quarter82007 Q32010 Q12012 Q12014 Q12015 Q42017 Q32019 Q32026 Q2
125 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2007 Q3 to 2026 Q2; peak 2015 Q4 (8).

2007 Acura MDX recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2007 Acura MDX fuel economy and fuel cost

City
15 MPG
Highway
20 MPG
Combined
17 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$4,700
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Premium
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2007 compared with other MDX years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2005Caution581801117
2006Best1687917
2007Best1199017
2008Best549017
2009Good3752017

All Acura MDX years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2007 Acura MDX a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2007 Acura MDX ranks #18 of 20 among MDX model years (Complaint Index 11/100, verdict: Best). It has 99 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Acura MDX?
The most reported problem areas are electrical system (53 complaints), engine (16 complaints), and suspension, wheels & tires (14 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 92,500 miles.
Does the 2007 Acura MDX have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2007 Acura MDX in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2007 Acura MDX?
EPA rates the 2007 Acura MDX at 17 MPG combined (15 city / 20 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,700. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

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.