2016 Acura MDX vehicle speed control problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle speed control on the 2016 Acura MDX — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The vehicle frequently experiences problems while idling at red lights or stop signs. Specifically, the engine suddenly shuts off after displaying a message that "Idle Mode is unavailable." This has occurred multiple times, and on five separate occasions, the vehicle became completely immobile…”
filed Oct 28, 2025
“My Acura mdx 2016 is well maintained, only 42500 miles,bought brand new from dealer, problem started 6 months ago, accelerator, rpm goes up even on 20 miles driving, and car just stops and gear goes to park mode..dealer inspected, they said transmission needs to be replaced, contacted NCDS, their…”
filed Feb 9, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Vehicle Speed Control problems in other MDX years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 MDX | 4 | 11% |
| 2023 MDX | 3 | 8% |
| 2022 MDX | 6 | 4% |
| 2020 MDX | 13 | 6% |
| 2019 MDX | 10 | 5% |
| 2018 MDX | 14 | 9% |
| 2017 MDX | 21 | 9% |
| 2015 MDX | 2 | 3% |
| 2014 MDX | 19 | 11% |
| 2013 MDX | 3 | 10% |
| 2012 MDX | 2 | 3% |
| 2011 MDX | 4 | 6% |
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.