2016 Acura MDX engine and engine cooling problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2016 Acura MDX — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2016 Acura MDX. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle suddenly lost motive power and failed to accelerate while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure posed a potential…”
filed Sep 15, 2026
“The contact called on behalf of the owner of a 2016 Acura MDX. The contact stated that the owner reported an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine while starting the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the independent mechanic, where the timing belt…”
filed Aug 3, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Due to a manufacturing error, the connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear and…Campaign 23V751000 · Nov 13, 2023
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other MDX years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 MDX | 18 | 8% |
| 2019 MDX | 30 | 16% |
| 2018 MDX | 19 | 12% |
| 2017 MDX | 18 | 7% |
| 2013 MDX | 1 | 3% |
| 2012 MDX | 2 | 3% |
| 2011 MDX | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 MDX | 3 | 6% |
| 2008 MDX | 2 | 4% |
| 2007 MDX | 4 | 4% |
| 2006 MDX | 2 | 2% |
| 2005 MDX | 9 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 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.