2022 Acura MDX Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 18 brake complaints for the 2022 Acura MDX, 12% of its 152 total complaints, with 2 crashes and 2 injuries reported. Median mileage at failure was 41,000 miles, and there are no related brake recalls on file.
- Brakes complaints
- 18
- 12% of 152
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 41,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners report the vehicle failing to stop or brakes becoming stuck/jammed even while the brake pedal was fully depressed, in one case leading to a crash.
- Several complaints describe brakes applying on their own at highway speed, with the brake warning light illuminating and the vehicle unexpectedly decelerating before re-accelerating.
- Owners describe grinding or screeching noises from the rotors along with a brake warning light, with dealers reportedly telling them this was normal.
- Multiple reports mention premature wear requiring pad and rotor replacement at very low mileage.
- Some owners report phantom braking events tied to a brake warning light, later linked by a dealer to a side air bag sensor software issue.
- One owner described the Low Speed Braking Control system engaging for no reason and slamming the brakes hard during a slow parking-lot turn.
When 2022 Acura MDX brake complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 11, 2021, latest Apr 29, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2022 Acura MDX
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes 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 brake complaints does the 2022 Acura MDX have?
- NHTSA lists 18 brake complaints for the 2022 Acura MDX, which is 12% of the 152 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2022 Acura MDX?
- No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to the brake complaints for the 2022 Acura MDX.
- At what mileage do 2022 MDX brake problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for brake complaints on the 2022 MDX is 41,000 miles.
- Have the 2022 MDX brake issues caused crashes or injuries?
- Yes. NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 2 injuries among the 18 brake complaints for the 2022 Acura MDX.
- How does the 2022 MDX compare to other years for brake complaints?
- The 2022 MDX's brake complaints make up 12% of its total complaints, lower than the 21% and 26% shares seen in the 2023 and 2024 MDX, but higher than most years between 2015 and 2020.