Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2018 Acura MDX has 23 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
23
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated May 16, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | The Electric Parking brake system continuously fails (every 3-4 months) |
| Feb 1, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I was merging into traffic on interstate. The car lagged as if it wasn't getting gas. I pulled ove... |
| Oct 12, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,LANE DEPARTURE | The front camera failure. Needs replacement. Camera apparently is used for the ACC , lane departure ... |
| Sep 1, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES | Hello, My 2018 Acura MDX has moisture and water inside the inner tailgate (trunk) tail light assemb... |
| Aug 8, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2018 Acura MDX. The contact stated that the vehicle was designed with the engine ... |
| Jun 15, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The car alarm started going off randomly after the car was locked and armed. This would happen peri... |
| Apr 25, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Lane Keep assist, adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning all stopped working and receive... |
| Oct 12, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE | We experienced multiple/many warning lights all at the same time. Systems not working. Repeated eve... |
| Aug 16, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 1.) I have had repeated, on-going issues with the fuel propulsion system since the day I bought the ... |
| Feb 7, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | On February 7 at 2:30 I came home, and my car was unable to turn off. I’ll try several times to tur... |
| Nov 22, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Passenger rear, right inner tail light is not working. Was under recall but Acura is not replacing i... |
| Nov 21, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | While preparing to enter the expressway my 2018 MDX stalled and various dashboard lights came on. M... |
| Aug 21, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Fire under the hood of my 2018 MDX - caused by weak battery and overloaded starter. My car was parke... |
| May 6, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The car attempts to start on its own, light come on and at times the alarm goes off. The car does no... |
| Mar 8, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Keyless Access/TPMS Control Unit is failing. Vehicle randomly behaves where all dash lights blink o... |
| Oct 6, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The car was bought in November, 2018, and is still under warranty. In the morning of October 3, 2022... |
| Feb 1, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Brake light is not working properly, I was pulled over with a warning |
| Nov 15, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | In San Diego on 11/15/2021, my daughter side swiped a parked vehicle in residential area driving abo... |
| Jan 27, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | MULTIPLE TIMES I HAVE BEEN TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND MY CAR WOULD SUDDENLY DECREASE IN SPEED AND ... |
| Jan 4, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | NINE DIFFERENT ELECTRICAL FAILURES IN TWENTY SEVEN WEEKS ON A NEW 2018 ACURA MDX TECHNOLOGY PACKAGE.... |