The 2016 Acura MDX has a elevated safety risk profile with 3 recall campaigns and 364 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

Recalls

364

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

19V2560002019-28-03

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Acura MDX and 2017-2019 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid vehicles. Moisture may enter the tailgate lid lights, possibly causing a loss of the tailgate lid lights and the taillights.

Loss of the taillights reduces the vehicle's visibility, increasing the risk of crash.

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25V2590002025-17-04

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles. Moisture may enter the tailgate lid light assembly and wiring harness, which can cause the interior and exterior lights to fail, including the lid lights, position lights, license plate lights and taillights.

Vehicle lights that fail to illuminate can decrease visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

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26V3650002026-04-06

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023 Ridgeline, 2019-2023 Passport, and 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles that were sold in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. The rear subframe may corrode at the suspension mounting points, which can result in rear suspension component failure.

Failure of rear suspension components, such as the rear control arm, can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 364 owners have filed complaints about the 2016 Acura MDX. ENGINE issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Engine103

02Power Train61

03Unknown Or Other18

04Power Train,engine14

05Structure13

364 total across 1 model years (2016–2016)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Acura MDX Fuel Economy

21–23mpg combined

19-20city

26-27hwy

$3,550-$3,700/yr

Across 4 configurations, the 2016 Acura MDX returns 21–23 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim

MDX 2WD - Automatic (S9)

23mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

20 city27 hwy~$3,550/yr5/10 Average

MDX 4WD - Automatic (S9)

22mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

19 city26 hwy~$3,700/yr5/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2016 Acura MDX

32States

30%in top 3

11% of the market sits in Texas, though listings span 32 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

TXTexas

1,84911%

NYNew York

1,55710%

FLFlorida

1,4629%

NJNew Jersey

1,3468%

DCWashington DC

1,1377%

ILIllinois

8996%

PAPennsylvania

7955%

DEDelaware

7174%

CACalifornia

6634%

MOMissouri

6514%

MDMaryland

6354%

GAGeorgia

4873%

NCNorth Carolina

3742%

AZ311

OH284

MN242

CO228

OK203

RI172

OR171

WI148

TN134

CT133

IN127

NH123

VA119

NV119

WA114

MS112

MI94

SD92

KY92

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2016.

2016 Acura MDX Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2016 Acura MDX a good car to buy?

The 2016 Acura MDX has 3 recalls on record. There are 3 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is engine, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2016 Acura MDX?

NHTSA shows 3 recall campaigns for the 2016 Acura MDX. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2016 Acura MDX?

Depending on configuration, the 2016 Acura MDX delivers 21–23 MPG combined. Choose wisely. The full comparison shows how engine choice affects your wallet.

What are common problems with the 2016 Acura MDX?

ENGINE is the number-one complaint area for the 2016 Acura MDX, based on 364 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.