2024 Acura MDX Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2024 Acura MDX has a Complaint Index of 53 and ranks 10th worst out of 20 model years, earning a Caution verdict. NHTSA lists 39 complaints, 2 recalls, 1 crash, and 4 injuries, with Electrical System issues topping the list at 28% of complaints.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 53/100
- #10 of 20 MDX years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 39
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 4
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 21
- 19 city / 25 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 4 / 0
Top 2024 Acura MDX problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA 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%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Rearview camera delays showing an image after cold starts when shifting into reverse, and the instrument cluster sometimes shows Navigation and Driving Modes as disengaged while driving.
- The panoramic sunroof glass has shattered without impact while driving at highway speed, sending shards into the cabin.
- Power steering has suddenly failed, leaving the wheel very difficult to turn even at low speed.
- The automatic emergency braking system has triggered hard stops for no obstacle present, sometimes with dashboard warnings about the steering assist, road departure, and collision mitigation systems failing at the same time.
- Brakes have overheated and produced smoke and odor after unexpected automatic braking events, and rotors have squeaked again shortly after replacement.
- The windshield has cracked without any impact after only a few thousand miles.
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 owner complaints and recalls, the 2024 MDX has a Complaint Index of 53 and a Caution verdict, ranking 10th worst among 20 model years of the MDX.
- What are the most common problems with the 2024 Acura MDX?
- NHTSA data shows Electrical System complaints lead at 28% of reports, followed by Brakes at 26%, and Engine and Visibility & Wipers each at 18%.
- Does the 2024 Acura MDX have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2024 MDX: one for airbag seat weight sensors and one for a brake pedal pivot pin that was not secured properly.
- How does the 2024 MDX compare to other MDX years?
- With a Complaint Index of 53, the 2024 MDX is worse than years like 2023 (Good, index 42) and 2013 (Best, index 0), but far better than 2025 (Avoid, index 100) or 2016 (Avoid, index 95).
- At what mileage do 2024 MDX problems tend to show up?
- Electrical System complaints show a median mileage at failure of 9,810 miles, while Visibility & Wipers complaints show a higher median of 29,112 miles.