2005 Acura MDX vs 2007 Acura MDX
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2005 Acura MDX | 2007 Acura MDX |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 180 | 99 |
| Recall campaigns | 11 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 98 | 38 |
| Investigations | 5 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 15 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17 | 17 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 83,350 mi | 93,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura MDX | Acura MDX |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 87 | 8 |
| Electrical System | 18 | 51 |
| Air Bags | 39 | 8 |
| Steering | 9 | 10 |
| Engine | 7 | 11 |
| Suspension | 2 | 12 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | 4 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 11 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 29 | 0 |
| Stalling | 11 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 8 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 5 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 6 |
| Battery drain | 0 | 6 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 6 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 6 |
2005 Acura MDX
2007 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.