2008 Acura MDX Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2008 Acura MDX has a complaint index of 5 and ranks 19th of 20 model years, earning a Good verdict with no recalls filed. Structure & Body issues are the top complaint area at 22% of reports.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 5/100
- #19 of 20 MDX years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 49
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 2
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Structure & Body
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 17
- 15 city / 20 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
Top 2008 Acura MDX problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Structure & Body11 (22%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires9 (18%)
- Electrical System8 (16%)
- Brakes7 (14%)
- Engine7 (14%)
- Airbags5 (10%)
- Other4 (8%)
- Steering4 (8%)
- Transmission & Powertrain3 (6%)
- Visibility & Wipers2 (4%)
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 the rear tailgate's manual closing mode is hard to control and may not clear obstructions before shutting.
- Some describe brake fluid contamination shortly after delivery, leading to full brake system replacement at very low mileage.
- Steering linkage on the front passenger side has reportedly failed, causing the tire to angle outward.
- Owners report the A/C condenser developing a hole that vents refrigerant at highway speed.
- The auto damper suspension system has reportedly failed due to sensor problems, defaulting to an unintended shock sensitivity.
- One owner reported the engine catching fire while the vehicle was parked and not running.
2008 Acura MDX recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2008 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.
2008 compared with other MDX years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2008 Acura MDX reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2008 MDX a complaint index of 5, the second-lowest of all 20 model years covered, with a Good verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 Acura MDX?
- Structure & Body complaints lead at 22% of reports, followed by Suspension, Wheels & Tires at 18% and Electrical System at 16%.
- Does the 2008 Acura MDX have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists zero recalls for the 2008 MDX.
- How does the 2008 MDX compare to other MDX years?
- It ranks 19th worst out of 20 years by complaint index, better than most other MDX model years, though its Good verdict is capped because complaint records for 2005-2009 are less complete.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2008 Acura MDX?
- EPA rates it at 17 mpg combined (15 city / 20 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,700.