2022 Acura MDX Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA lists 64 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2022 Acura MDX, making up 42% of all 152 complaints filed for the year. That share is the highest of any MDX model year listed. No related recalls are on file, and the median mileage at failure is 97,000 miles.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 64
- 42% of 152
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 97,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Vehicle suddenly stops accelerating or loses power while driving at highway speed, sometimes with a transmission warning on the dash.
- Transmission fails or jerks and revs high without gaining speed shortly after purchase, in some cases right after leaving the dealer lot.
- All-wheel-drive or rear-axle faults cause the vehicle to drop into front-wheel-drive-only or a low-speed creep mode, with one case leading to a crash.
- Whining or whistling noise develops from the drivetrain between 40 and 65 mph.
- Owners report grinding, popping, or metal chunks found in the transmission and transfer case, sometimes requiring full replacement.
- Vehicle lurches or jerks forward just before coming to a complete stop despite repeated dealership visits.
When 2022 Acura MDX transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 3, 2021, latest Sep 24, 2026.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2022 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.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are transmission problems on the 2022 Acura MDX?
- NHTSA lists 64 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2022 MDX, which is 42% of all 152 complaints filed for that model year, the highest share of any MDX year on record.
- Is there a recall for the 2022 Acura MDX transmission?
- No. NHTSA shows no related recalls for the 2022 MDX Transmission & Powertrain complaints.
- At what mileage do 2022 MDX transmission problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure among reported complaints is 97,000 miles.
- Did any 2022 MDX transmission complaints involve a crash?
- Yes, one crash was reported among the 64 Transmission & Powertrain complaints, with no fires or injuries listed.