2016 Acura MDX vs 2017 Acura MDX
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Acura MDX | 2017 Acura MDX |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 373 | 255 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 334 | 229 |
| Investigations | 3 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 10 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–23 | 21–27 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 42,000 mi | 40,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura MDX | Acura MDX |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 161 | 78 |
| Power Train | 111 | 64 |
| Electrical System | 37 | 44 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 27 | 18 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 9 | 33 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 19 | 21 |
| Lane Departure | 14 | 19 |
| Service Brakes | 13 | 20 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 49 | 26 |
| Check engine light | 37 | 15 |
| Loss of power | 33 | 18 |
| Hesitation / surging | 33 | 17 |
| Clunking / rattling | 32 | 27 |
| Rust / corrosion | 11 | 7 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 9 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 8 | 0 |
2016 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.