2015 Acura MDX power train problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2015 Acura MDX — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Transmission slips,and hesitates to shift normally and then goes normal again. Vehicle is in motion when this occured ,it happened while crusing at 35 mph, and at 50 mph, street ,and highway. I have taken it into the dealer multiple times to find the issue and anyways end up with no answers, I have…”
filed May 12, 2022
“Torque converter shutter at speeds of 30mph - 45mph causing erratic acceleration fluctuations. I addressed the concern with the dealership at around 72,000 miles (just out of manufacturers warranty). I told there was a fluid recall. They changed the fluid which remedies the issue. The transmission…”
filed Dec 1, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other MDX years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 MDX | 2 | 3% |
| 2024 MDX | 2 | 6% |
| 2023 MDX | 8 | 22% |
| 2022 MDX | 52 | 38% |
| 2020 MDX | 20 | 10% |
| 2019 MDX | 31 | 17% |
| 2018 MDX | 23 | 14% |
| 2017 MDX | 63 | 26% |
| 2016 MDX | 111 | 31% |
| 2014 MDX | 26 | 15% |
| 2013 MDX | 4 | 14% |
| 2012 MDX | 13 | 17% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2015 Acura MDX
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.