Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2013 Acura MDX has 1 recall, 28 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
1
Recalls
28
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
23V858000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Rid...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2013 Acura MDX SUV 4WD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 17, 2025 | AIR BAGS | Warning message appeared 1/17/25. Inspected by Price Acura service department 1/20/25. Checked onlin... |
| Aug 27, 2024 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Unknown |
| Nov 4, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2013 Acura MDX. The contact stated that he was about to drive the vehicle when he... |
| Nov 7, 2022 | ENGINE | I changed the oil in my car with synthetic 4k miles ago. About 1k miles ago I started getting an err... |
| Jul 14, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | During driving, Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) will activate and "BRAKE" light will blin... |
| Jan 12, 2022 | ENGINE | It is having oil consumption issues . |
| Nov 4, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Internal vehicle fire started around front passenger seat and burned for an unknown amount time befo... |
| Jul 9, 2021 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | I have a 2013 Acura MDX with an estimated 87k miles. Over the past 3 months, the engine will cut off... |
| Mar 28, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | BATTERY HAS HAD TO BE REPLACE THREE TIMES DURING OWNERSHIP OF CAR. ALSO CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING FOR T... |
| Jan 20, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | PER THE MECHANIC MANY ACURA'S HAVING ISSUES WITH HANDSFREELINK BLUETOOTH WHICH DOESN'T TURN OFF RESU... |
| Oct 12, 2020 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | PROBLEM WITH JUDDER FROM THE TORQUE CONVERTER LOCK-UP CLUTCH/UPDATE THE PGM-FI ORA/T SOFTWARE AND FL... |
| Dec 9, 2019 | ENGINE | I RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION AFFECTING MY VEHICLE FROM ACURA (2013 MDX) I TO... |
| Mar 8, 2019 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The 2013 Acura MDX has a problem with the pistons in the engine which causes excessive oil consumpti... |
| Oct 1, 2018 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPER | BACKUP CAMERA HAS EXTREMELY POOR PERFORMANCE IN LOW LIGHT OR NIGHT TIME SETTINGS IF THERE IS NO OTHE... |
| Mar 25, 2017 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | AS I PULLED THE CAR INTO THE PARKING LOT SLOWLY AND WAS ABOUT TO PUT IT IN PARK I REALISED THE CAR ... |
| Jul 1, 2016 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I PURCHASED A 2013 ACURA MDX FROM HONDA OF BOWIE ON JULY 1, 2O16. THAT SAME DAY I HAD TO BRING IT B... |
| Feb 19, 2016 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | TORQUE CONVERTER PROBLEM...... I BOUGHT A USED 2012 MDX WITH 4300 MILES 5 MONTHS LATER I HAD THIS IS... |
| Feb 5, 2016 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | PURCHASED THIS A AT A USED CAR FROM ACURA OF LOS GATOS AN PICKED THE CAR UP LATE ON JAN 27TH 2016. A... |
| Jan 5, 2016 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | HAVING PROBLEMS WITH DELAYED ACCELERATION MAINLY WHEN I ACCELERATE INTO TRAFFIC. WHILE DRIVING MAINL... |
| Jun 26, 2015 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | EMERGENCY FLASHERS WERE STUCK IN THE ON POSITION. WE HAD PULLED OVER BRIEFLY ON THE FREEWAY AND TU... |