2022 Acura MDX forward collision avoidance problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the forward collision avoidance on the 2022 Acura MDX — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“—The floor harness has failed due to poor design & location of the harness as it creates a trap for moisture. —Yes, this component is available for inspection upon request. —The safety of myself was in moderate jeopardy due to the air struts malfunctioning. —Yes, the problem has been reproduced by…”
filed Apr 28, 2026
“On April 17 2026 while driving my 2022 Acura MDX at very low speed in a parking lot, the vehicle suddenly accelerated forward without warning and surged into bushes before I could stop it. I did not mistake the gas for the brake pedal. This felt like a sudden unintended acceleration event. I was…”
filed Apr 23, 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 | 4 | 5% |
| 2024 MDX | 5 | 14% |
| 2023 MDX | 6 | 17% |
| 2020 MDX | 35 | 17% |
| 2019 MDX | 20 | 11% |
| 2018 MDX | 20 | 12% |
| 2017 MDX | 31 | 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 2022 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.