#1
Power Steering System
Reported across 12 Acura Mdx model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
Issue Pattern Analysis
Acura Mdx Common Problems
We analyzed every Acura Mdx reliability report across 25 model years (avg score 84/100) — here are the issues that keep showing up.
Most-Reported Mdx Issues
Ranked by how often this issue appears in our Acura Mdx year-by-year reports.
Affects 48% of years
#2
Automatic Transmission
Reported across 6 Acura Mdx model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
#3
Electrical/Infotainment System
Reported across 4 Acura Mdx model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
#4
HVAC System
Reported across 3 Acura Mdx model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
#5
Transmission
Reported across 3 Acura Mdx model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
#6
Air Conditioning System
Reported across 3 Acura Mdx model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
#7
Infotainment System
Reported across 3 Acura Mdx model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
#8
Catalytic Converters
Reported across 2 Acura Mdx model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
Problems by Model Year
2001 Acura Mdx68/100
A comfortable and capable SUV severely hampered by a widespread and costly transmission defect.
2002 Acura Mdx75/100
A comfortable, capable SUV hampered by a potentially catastrophic transmission weakness.
2003 Acura Mdx82/100
A premium SUV for its time, but its Achilles' heel is a potentially costly transmission issue.
2004 Acura Mdx78/100
A comfortable and capable SUV whose inherent value is tempered by a significant, costly transmission weakness.
2005 Acura Mdx85/100
A premium mid-size SUV offering exceptional value, provided the critical transmission service history is impeccable and you're prepared for common power steering and A/C wear items.
2006 Acura Mdx82/100
A superb value luxury SUV, but critical driveline components demand a thorough inspection and proactive maintenance to ensure longevity.
2007 Acura Mdx82/100
A premium SUV offering great value, but budget for specific preventative maintenance and potential repairs on a few known problem areas.
2008 Acura Mdx83/100
A premium SUV offering dependable performance, provided you address its predictable suspension and steering wear items.
2009 Acura Mdx82/100
A premium SUV offering great value, but inspect thoroughly for common system failures to avoid costly surprises.
2010 Acura Mdx83/100
A premium SUV offering strong value, but diligent pre-purchase inspection and ongoing maintenance are crucial to avoid specific, costly weaknesses.
2011 Acura Mdx87/100
A premium SUV that offers excellent value and reliability, provided you address its few well-documented Achilles' heels.
2012 Acura Mdx82/100
A well-built luxury SUV that requires proactive maintenance to avoid a few significant, yet well-documented, mechanical vulnerabilities.
Don't buy on guesswork
Get the full Acura Mdx risk report
Common-problem patterns above are aggregate. For the specific year you're shopping, the paid report breaks down: exact mileage failure windows, repair-cost ranges, recall status, and a buy/avoid verdict.
OwnerKeep Passport
Your car. Documented. Forever.
OwnerKeep Passport turns every receipt, photo, and service into a luxury digital ownership vault — with an OwnerScore that pays you back at resale.
- AI receipt OCR — snap and log
- Fuel & mileage tracker
- Tri-Score OwnerScore
- One-tap resale dossier PDF