2005 Acura MDX vs 2006 Acura MDX
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2005 Acura MDX | 2006 Acura MDX |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 180 | 87 |
| Recall campaigns | 11 | 9 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 98 | 60 |
| Investigations | 5 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 15 | 10 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17 | 17 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 83,350 mi | 77,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura MDX | Acura MDX |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 87 | 38 |
| Air Bags | 39 | 15 |
| Electrical System | 18 | 8 |
| Service Brakes | 11 | 8 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 11 | 7 |
| Engine | 7 | 9 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 5 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 29 | 14 |
| Stalling | 11 | 8 |
| Hesitation / surging | 8 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 5 | 0 |
2005 Acura MDX
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.