2007 Acura MDX Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2007 Acura MDX has a complaint index of 11, ranked 18th worst out of 20 model years, with a Good verdict capped due to less complete records for 2005-2009. Electrical System issues dominate, making up 54% of its 99 complaints.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 11/100
- #18 of 20 MDX years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 99
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 2
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 2
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 17
- 15 city / 20 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
Top 2007 Acura MDX problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System53 (54%)
- Engine16 (16%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires14 (14%)
- Steering10 (10%)
- Airbags8 (8%)
- Other8 (8%)
- Transmission & Powertrain8 (8%)
- Structure & Body3 (3%)
- Seat Belts2 (2%)
- Brakes1 (1%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report electrical system failures involving drained batteries after the vehicle sat unused, disabling GPS, exterior lighting, and radio.
- Headlights reportedly fail due to xenon bulb, igniter, and control unit problems, sometimes recurring on both sides.
- Some owners describe the automatic transmission downshifting on its own at highway speed and refusing to go above 30 mph.
- A driver reported smoke and flames coming from the engine area while driving, with electrical systems shutting down beforehand.
- Owners describe a rear power window that scrolls down on ignition and will not go back up, recurring after repairs.
- One owner reported a seat belt shoulder strap that would not retract or lock after a low-speed crash.
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
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 Acura MDX a good year?
- NHTSA data gives the 2007 MDX a complaint index of 11, the 18th worst (meaning near the best) of 20 model years tracked, with a Good verdict.
- Why isn't the 2007 MDX rated Best if its complaint index is so low?
- Its verdict is capped at Good because NHTSA complaint records for 2005-2009 Acura MDX model years are considered less complete, not because of complaint volume.
- What is the most common problem on the 2007 Acura MDX?
- The Electrical System is the top problem area, accounting for 53 of 99 complaints (54%), including battery drain, headlight failures, and reported fires.
- Are there recalls on the 2007 Acura MDX?
- NHTSA lists 0 recalls for the 2007 Acura MDX.
- How does the 2007 MDX compare to other years like 2016 or 2017?
- The 2007 model's complaint index of 11 is far lower than the 2016 MDX (95, Avoid) and 2017 MDX (79, Avoid), making 2007 a relatively better year within the model line.