YearToAvoid

2022 Acura MDX Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 15 engine complaints for the 2022 Acura MDX, 10% of its 152 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 26,000 miles. There is no related recall on file for this engine issue.

Engine complaints
15
10% of 152
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
26,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Engine stalls or shuts off unexpectedly while stopped in traffic, sometimes tied to the idle-stop feature failing to restart.
  • One vehicle emitted white smoke from the wheel well and caught fire while idling at a stop.
  • Owners report sudden loss of acceleration on the highway paired with an illuminated engine warning light and inability to restart.
  • Emissions system warnings appear alongside power-shifting messages and reduced AWD power notices, prompting a dealer visit.

When 2022 Acura MDX engine complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 24, 2021, latest Jun 23, 2026.

2022 Acura MDX engine complaints: complaints filed per month2Sep 2021Jun 2023Sep 2023Apr 2024Aug 2025Nov 2025Apr 2026
15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2021 to Jun 2026; peak Apr 2026 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2022 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.

  1. 201011 (24%)
  2. 201133 (47%)
  3. 201227 (36%)
  4. 201313 (45%)
  5. 201441 (24%)
  6. 20159 (13%)
  7. 2016182 (49%)
  8. 2017112 (44%)
  9. 201864 (39%)
  10. 201982 (44%)
  11. 2020111 (50%)
  12. 202215 (10%)
  13. 20234 (10%)
  14. 20247 (18%)
  15. 202563 (60%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2022 Acura MDX have?
NHTSA lists 15 engine complaints for the 2022 MDX, which is 10% of its 152 total complaints for the year.
Is there a recall for the 2022 Acura MDX engine?
No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the engine complaints on the 2022 Acura MDX.
At what mileage do engine problems occur on the 2022 Acura MDX?
The median mileage at failure for engine complaints on the 2022 MDX is 26,000 miles.
Did any 2022 Acura MDX engine complaints involve fires or crashes?
Yes, NHTSA data shows 1 fire and 1 crash among the complaints filed in the engine and related areas for the 2022 MDX.

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.