2022 Acura MDX power train problems
63 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2022 Acura MDX — 42% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Discovered leaking fluid on 9/12/2026. Scheduled service with local Acura dealer on 9/15/2026 and found that the leak is AFT from unserviceable seal between the transmission and transfer case. The recommended repair from dealer is to replace both transmission and transfer case for $15,000. This is…”
filed Sep 16, 2026
“Heard a loud clunk followed by several small clunks when accelerating. Dealer confirmed the transmission & PTU are damaged and the car is no longer AWD. This issue is becoming more widespread with Acura MDXs and is a very expensive repair. From dealer: “FOUND DRIVESHAFT CAN TURN IN PARK WITHOUT…”
filed Sep 8, 2026
“The car was being driven as normal and while at a stop light the car shut off and alerted the driver with a transmission error code. The car would not start for about 30 mins after the incident. When we took it to be looked at by the dealership we were told that it was related to code P07E4. The dealership reset the…”
filed Sep 3, 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% |
| 2020 MDX | 21 | 10% |
| 2019 MDX | 31 | 16% |
| 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 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.