2019 Acura MDX power train problems
31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2019 Acura MDX — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving, the vehicle experienced a sudden internal mechanical and electronic transmission failure. Without warning, the vehicle shifted itself directly into Park while navigating the busy intersection of [XXX] and [XXX]. This caused a complete loss of propulsion and left the vehicle entirely…”
filed Jun 24, 2026
“The contact owns a 2019 Acura MDX. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended and to exceed 5 MPH. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the roadway. The contact stated that several unknown warning…”
filed Apr 9, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other MDX years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 MDX | 4 | 4% |
| 2024 MDX | 2 | 5% |
| 2023 MDX | 10 | 26% |
| 2022 MDX | 63 | 42% |
| 2020 MDX | 21 | 10% |
| 2018 MDX | 23 | 14% |
| 2017 MDX | 64 | 25% |
| 2016 MDX | 111 | 30% |
| 2015 MDX | 12 | 17% |
| 2014 MDX | 26 | 15% |
| 2013 MDX | 4 | 14% |
| 2012 MDX | 13 | 17% |
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.