YearToAvoid

2009 Acura MDX Electrical System Problems

NHTSA has 21 owner complaints about electrical problems in the 2009 Acura MDX, 40% of all 52 complaints for this model year. That is #9 highest electrical complaint count among 20 MDX model years. Median mileage at failure: 70,000 miles.

Electrical System complaints
21
40% of 52
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
70,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2009 Acura MDX electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 18, 2009, latest Jul 21, 2026.

2009 Acura MDX electrical system complaints: complaints filed per month3Mar 2009Nov 2013Feb 2016May 2019Feb 2020Aug 2021Jul 2026
21 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2009 to Jul 2026; peak Apr 2015 (3).

Electrical System recalls for the 2009 Acura MDX

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by MDX model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200518 (10%)
  2. 20069 (10%)
  3. 200753 (54%)
  4. 20088 (16%)
  5. 200921 (40%)
  6. 201011 (24%)
  7. 20119 (13%)
  8. 201213 (17%)
  9. 201311 (38%)
  10. 201439 (23%)
  11. 201519 (27%)
  12. 201646 (12%)
  13. 201750 (20%)
  14. 201829 (18%)
  15. 201945 (24%)
  16. 202045 (20%)
  17. 202220 (13%)
  18. 20238 (21%)
  19. 202411 (28%)
  20. 202548 (46%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Acura MDX have electrical problems?
NHTSA has 21 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2009 Acura MDX, 40% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 70,000 miles.
Which Acura MDX year has the most electrical complaints?
The 2007 Acura MDX has the most electrical complaints (53), compared with 21 for the 2009.
Is there a electrical recall for the 2009 Acura MDX?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Acura MDX is classified under electrical system. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

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.