2019 Acura MDX forward collision avoidance problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the forward collision avoidance on the 2019 Acura MDX — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“the camera system located above the rear view mirror failed and caused a warning light for the lkas system. adaptive cruise control, lane keeping did not work because of it. the unit had to be replaced. this seems to be a fairly common issue with this mdx version, based on forums”
filed Sep 17, 2026
“The subject 2019 Acura MDX model includes the tech package which adds several safety features that function through a windshield mounted camara/radar. The system has malfunctioned and none of the safety features are working. The dash displays the following messages: Collision Mitigation System…”
filed Jun 26, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Forward Collision Avoidance problems in other MDX years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 MDX | 5 | 5% |
| 2024 MDX | 6 | 15% |
| 2023 MDX | 7 | 18% |
| 2022 MDX | 17 | 11% |
| 2020 MDX | 37 | 17% |
| 2018 MDX | 22 | 13% |
| 2017 MDX | 33 | 13% |
| 2016 MDX | 9 | 2% |
| 2015 MDX | 2 | 3% |
| 2014 MDX | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 MDX | 2 | 7% |
| 2004 MDX | 1 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 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.