2007 Acura MDX Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 16 engine-related complaints for the 2007 Acura MDX, 16% of all complaints filed for that model year, with a median failure mileage of 75,350. No related recall exists for this engine issue.
- Engine complaints
- 16
- 16% of 99 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 99
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 75,350 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Vehicles suddenly stall or shut down completely while in motion, including on freeways at highway speed, with all lights and electrical systems going dead before power returns.
- Owners report oil leaking from the PCV valve onto the exhaust pipe, producing a burning oil smell inside the cabin.
- Some vehicles fail to start repeatedly, with dealers replacing the battery multiple times without resolving the underlying issue.
- Check engine lights appear along with momentary stalling or hesitation during acceleration, sometimes shortly after routine maintenance.
- One vehicle reportedly caught fire after smoke was seen coming from the engine area while driving, forcing the driver to pull over.
- Intermittent electrical faults are described alongside engine symptoms, including dash lights flickering, GPS shutting off, and loss of acceleration for a few seconds.
When 2007 Acura MDX engine complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 13, 2010, latest Apr 12, 2020.
Engine recalls for the 2007 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 2007 Acura MDX have?
- NHTSA lists 16 engine-related complaints for the 2007 MDX, which is 16% of all 99 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2007 Acura MDX engine problems?
- No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this engine issue.
- At what mileage do 2007 MDX engine problems usually show up?
- The median mileage at failure for engine complaints on the 2007 MDX is 75,350 miles.
- What kind of engine failures do owners report on the 2007 MDX?
- Owners describe sudden stalling while driving, oil leaks from the PCV valve, repeated no-start conditions, and in one case a fire linked to smoke from the engine area.
- Did any 2007 MDX engine complaints involve crashes or fires?
- Yes, NHTSA data for this engine issue shows 1 crash and 1 fire reported among the 16 complaints.