2016 Acura MDX structure problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2016 Acura MDX — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The factory‑applied exterior paint on the roof panel of my 2016 Acura MDX has experienced clear‑coat and base‑coat delamination, resulting in complete separation of paint layers and exposure of bare metal. This is not a cosmetic blemish or paint discoloration. The failure involves loss of adhesion…”
filed Apr 12, 2026
“Two issues: 1. The paint on my rooftop in front of the sunroof began peeling off three months ago. I’ve read and MANY owners of the same model within a two year timeframe have had the exact same issue and we realized it’s a manufacturer’s problem. The manufacturer however, is saying it’s out of…”
filed Jan 28, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other MDX years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 MDX | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 MDX | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 MDX | 2 | 6% |
| 2022 MDX | 6 | 4% |
| 2020 MDX | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 MDX | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 MDX | 3 | 2% |
| 2017 MDX | 8 | 3% |
| 2015 MDX | 8 | 11% |
| 2014 MDX | 14 | 8% |
| 2012 MDX | 5 | 7% |
| 2011 MDX | 3 | 4% |
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.