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2025 Acura MDX Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 48 Electrical System complaints for the 2025 Acura MDX, 46% of its 105 total complaints — the highest share of any MDX model year. No related recall has been filed as of the latest data update.

Electrical System complaints
48
46% of 105
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
15,700 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

  • Vehicle shuts off completely at stops when the auto idle stop/start-stop system engages and then fails to restart, sometimes requiring the driver to power down and restart the whole car.
  • Some owners report the stall happens on busy highways or at red lights in traffic, raising the risk of being hit from behind.
  • Restarting after auto idle stop sometimes triggers dashboard warning messages or diagnostic codes instead of restarting the engine.
  • One owner reports the moonroof and sunshade motor failed multiple times within the first year of ownership.
  • A few owners describe the issue recurring even when auto start/stop was not active, including failures to restart after the vehicle sat briefly with the engine off.
  • One owner was told by a dealer that the shutdown and no-restart pattern was linked to a battery problem.

When 2025 Acura MDX electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 22, 2025, latest Sep 16, 2026.

2025 Acura MDX electrical system complaints: complaints filed per month9Jul 2025Nov 2025Jan 2026Mar 2026May 2026Jul 2026Sep 2026
48 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2025 to Sep 2026; peak Sep 2026 (9).

Electrical System recalls for the 2025 Acura MDX

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by MDX model year

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

  1. 200518 (10%)
  2. 20069 (10%)
  3. 200753 (54%)
  4. 20088 (16%)
  5. 200921 (40%)
  6. 201011 (24%)
  7. 20119 (13%)
  8. 201213 (17%)
  9. 201311 (38%)
  10. 201439 (23%)
  11. 201519 (27%)
  12. 201646 (12%)
  13. 201750 (20%)
  14. 201829 (18%)
  15. 201945 (24%)
  16. 202045 (20%)
  17. 202220 (13%)
  18. 20238 (21%)
  19. 202411 (28%)
  20. 202548 (46%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical problems on the 2025 Acura MDX?
NHTSA lists 48 Electrical System complaints out of 105 total complaints for the 2025 MDX, a 46% share — the highest share among all MDX model years in the data.
Is there a recall for the 2025 Acura MDX electrical system?
No. NHTSA lists no related recalls for this issue as of the latest data update.
What is the main electrical symptom owners report?
The most common pattern is the auto idle stop/start-stop system shutting the engine off at a stop and then failing to restart, sometimes on highways in traffic.
At what mileage do these electrical failures happen?
NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 15,700 miles for Electrical System complaints on the 2025 MDX.
Have these electrical issues caused crashes or injuries?
NHTSA records zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries linked to these complaints as of the latest data update.

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.