2024 Acura MDX Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
43/100
#9 most-complained of 15 MDX years
The 2024 Acura MDX has 39 NHTSA complaints, 2 recalls, and a Complaint Index of 43, ranking 9th out of 15 model years. NHTSA labels it 'Good' relative to other MDX years, with electrical system and brake issues most reported.
- Complaints
- 39
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes / fires
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 4 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 21
- 19 city / 25 hwy
Top 2024 Acura MDX problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System11 (28%)
- Brakes10 (26%)
- Other9 (23%)
- Engine7 (18%)
- Visibility & Wipers7 (18%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras6 (15%)
- Steering4 (10%)
- Lane Departure2 (5%)
- Structure & Body2 (5%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (5%)
What owners report
- Owners report unexpected hard automatic braking with no obstacle present, sometimes producing smoke and burning smell from the brakes.
- Rearview camera image delays after a cold start, and the instrument cluster shows navigation and driving mode errors while driving.
- Some owners describe sudden loss of power steering assist, with the wheel becoming very difficult to turn at low speed.
- A dashboard warning cascade appears while merging, including road departure mitigation, low speed braking, and steering assist failure messages telling the driver not to drive.
- Cruise control fails to hold set speed on rolling terrain, slowing several mph on downhill-to-uphill transitions and prompting other drivers to react.
- Windshields and sunroofs have cracked or shattered without impact, in one case scattering glass into the cabin and causing injury.
2024 Acura MDX recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V332000May 21, 2026Airbags98,892 vehicles
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
- NHTSA 25V391000Jun 12, 2025Brakes259,033 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Acura TLX, 2023-2025 Acura MDX, and 2023-2025 Honda Pilot vehicles. The brake pedal pivot pin was not secured properly, which can cause the pedal to shift out of position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Risk: A brake pedal that shifts out of position can prevent the driver from applying the brakes as intended, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the brake pedal assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 29, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are FLX and XLY.
2024 Acura MDX fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 19 MPG
- Highway
- 25 MPG
- Combined
- 21 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,800
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2024 compared with other MDX years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2024 Acura MDX reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, the 2024 MDX has a Complaint Index of 43 and ranks 9th out of 15 MDX model years, earning a 'Good' verdict relative to other years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2024 Acura MDX?
- NHTSA data shows the top problem areas are the Electrical System (11 complaints, 28% share) and Brakes (10 complaints, 26% share), followed by Engine and Visibility & Wipers issues (7 complaints each, 18% share).
- Does the 2024 Acura MDX have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2024 MDX: one covering airbag seat weight sensors and one for a brake pedal pivot pin that was not secured properly. Neither is marked do-not-drive.
- How does the 2024 MDX compare to other bad MDX years?
- The 2024 MDX (Complaint Index 43) reports far fewer complaints than the worst years, such as 2016 (374 complaints, index 93, 'Avoid') and 2025 (105 complaints, index 100, 'Avoid').
- What is the fuel economy of the 2024 Acura MDX?
- EPA rates the 2024 MDX at 21 mpg combined (19 city / 25 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,800.