How common are transmission and powertrain complaints on the 2019 Acura MDX?

NHTSA records 31 complaints in this area for the 2019 model year, which is 16% of all 188 complaints filed for that year.

At what mileage do 2019 MDX transmission problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this area is 26,520 miles.

Is there a recall for the 2019 Acura MDX transmission?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2019 MDX.

Have any crashes or injuries been linked to these complaints?

NHTSA data shows one crash and zero fires or injuries associated with the 31 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2019 MDX.

2019 Acura MDX Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 31 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2019 Acura MDX, 16% of its 188 total complaints for the year. Median mileage at failure is 26,520 miles, with one crash and no fires or injuries reported. No related recalls are listed for this area.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 31; 16% of 188
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 26,520 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners report the idle stop-start system shutting the engine off at a stop, then the transmission drops into neutral and will not shift back into Drive without a full restart.
Several drivers describe the vehicle entering 'limp mode' at highway speed, losing power or failing to accelerate when merging, passing, or changing lanes.
Some complaints describe the transmission slamming or jerking hard into gear, particularly around 4th gear, even after dealership visits.
Others report sudden stalling at intersections or traffic lights with warning lights on the dash illuminating at the same time.
A few owners noted slow or jerky throttle response when pressing the gas pedal at low mileage.

When 2019 Acura MDX transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 30, 2020, latest Jun 24, 2026.

31 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2020 to Jun 2026; peak Nov 2024 (3).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2019 Acura MDX

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by MDX model year

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

20105 (11%)
20118 (11%)
201213 (17%)
20134 (14%)
201426 (15%)
201512 (17%)
2016111 (30%)
201764 (25%)
201823 (14%)
201931 (16%)
202021 (10%)
202264 (42%)
202310 (26%)
20242 (5%)
20254 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are transmission and powertrain complaints on the 2019 Acura MDX?: NHTSA records 31 complaints in this area for the 2019 model year, which is 16% of all 188 complaints filed for that year.
At what mileage do 2019 MDX transmission problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this area is 26,520 miles.
Is there a recall for the 2019 Acura MDX transmission?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2019 MDX.
Have any crashes or injuries been linked to these complaints?: NHTSA data shows one crash and zero fires or injuries associated with the 31 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2019 MDX.