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2022 Acura MDX Steering Problems

NHTSA has logged 19 steering complaints for the 2022 Acura MDX, 13% of that year's 152 total complaints. One crash was linked to a steering failure, and no related recalls have been filed for this issue.

Steering complaints
19
13% of 152
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
—
Related recalls
0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

  • Electric power steering suddenly fails or cuts out at low or highway speeds, sometimes with every dashboard warning light illuminating at once.
  • Multiple safety systems (power steering, brakes, lane assist, adaptive cruise) drop out together while driving, forcing the vehicle to slow or stop in traffic.
  • Steering wheel locks up completely while the vehicle is in motion, in one case leading to a crash into a stone wall.
  • Steering column vibrates loudly when retracting, with owners reporting the issue persists even after a steering column replacement.
  • Vehicle pulls to one side despite repeated dealer alignments, later traced to caster and camber settings only Acura could adjust.
  • Electric power steering warning light appears intermittently along with a no-start condition that resolves itself after several minutes.

When 2022 Acura MDX steering complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 11, 2021, latest Aug 12, 2026.

2022 Acura MDX steering complaints: complaints filed per month2Jul 2021Jan 2023Apr 2024Aug 2024Oct 2024Jun 2025Sep 2025Aug 2026
19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2021 to Aug 2026; peak Jul 2024 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2022 Acura MDX

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by MDX model year

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

  1. 20106 (13%)
  2. 20111 (1%)
  3. 20122 (3%)
  4. 20133 (10%)
  5. 201438 (22%)
  6. 20158 (11%)
  7. 201612 (3%)
  8. 20171 (0%)
  9. 20183 (2%)
  10. 20195 (3%)
  11. 20204 (2%)
  12. 202219 (13%)
  13. 20234 (10%)
  14. 20244 (10%)
  15. 20253 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does the 2022 Acura MDX have?
NHTSA lists 19 steering-related complaints for the 2022 Acura MDX, which is 13% of the 152 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2022 Acura MDX steering system?
No. NHTSA data shows no related recalls tied to the steering complaints on this model year.
Did the steering problems cause any crashes?
Yes, one crash among the steering complaints was reported, including a case where the steering wheel locked while driving and the vehicle hit a stone wall. No fires or injuries were reported.
What steering symptoms do 2022 MDX owners report most?
Owners describe electric power steering suddenly cutting out, multiple safety systems failing together, steering wheel locking mid-drive, steering column vibration, and persistent pulling to one side.

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.