Used Acura MDX: Inspection checklist

Pick the model year you are going to see. Each sheet lists the checks for the problems owners reported on that year, in the order you would do them at the car. Owners filed 692 complaints across these 8 years; the 2020 drew the most.

Choose a model year

Problems that follow the MDX from year to year

Each of these is a top-three complaint area in at least two model years. Darker cells mean more complaints that year. Whatever year you are looking at, give these extra time.

Area	2018	2019	2020	2022	2023	2024	2025	Total
Electrical	20	28	31	8	5	6	11	109
Transmission	20	28	17	22	5	2		94
Engine	28	43	51	2			5	129
Brakes	2	5	6	5	4	6		28
Steering				17	4	4		25

MDX generations and updates

First years of a new generation and mid-cycle updates are marked. Each year links to its checklist.

Fourth generation
2022–2023
- 2022first year
- 2023
2025 update: Updated exterior styling; New infotainment system; Improved audio system
Third generation
2014–2020
2017 update: Diamond pentagon front grille introduced; Front fenders switched to aluminum panel; Standardization of AcuraWatch™ technologies

Mileages where MDX problems start

From owner reports for each model year, lowest mileage first. Compare these with the odometer of the car you are seeing.

Typical mileage	Problem	Year
1,000–2,000 miles	Engine failures	2026
2,500–7,000 miles	Unexpected jerking or deceleration	2024
12,000–44,318 miles	Jerky shifting and gear slipping	2019
20,000–46,000 miles	Auto Idle Stop restart failure	2020
25,000–50,000 miles	Front camera safety system failure	2020
42,000–67,150 miles	Power loss or limp mode	2019
60,000–84,000 miles	Stripped transmission/transfer case splines	2022
88,000–90,000 miles	Stalling with fuel recall issues	2019