2016 Acura MDX structure problems
21 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 contact owns a 2016 Acura MDX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V365000 (Structure, Suspension) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list. The vehicle was taken to a local authorized dealer, and recall repairs were performed. The vehicle was…”
filed Sep 4, 2026
“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
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Rear subframe may corrode at the suspension mounting points, which can result in rear…Campaign 26V365000 · Jun 4, 2026
Structure problems in other MDX years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 MDX | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 MDX | 2 | 5% |
| 2023 MDX | 2 | 5% |
| 2022 MDX | 6 | 4% |
| 2020 MDX | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 MDX | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 MDX | 3 | 2% |
| 2017 MDX | 9 | 4% |
| 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.