The 2019 Acura MDX's elevated safety profile includes 4 recall campaigns and 183 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

183

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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26V3320002026-21-05

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.

Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.

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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

The 2019 Acura MDX has accumulated 183 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with engine and engine cooling leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Engine And Engine Cooling14

02Engine And Engine Cooling,fuel System, Gasoline13

03Power Train11

04Unknown Or Other10

05Engine9

183 total across 1 model years (2019–2019)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Acura MDX Fuel Economy

21–27mpg combined

19-26city

25-27hwy

$3,050-$3,900/yr

With 4 configurations tested, the 2019 Acura MDX ranges from 21 to 27 MPG combined. That's a 6 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim

MDX Hybrid AWD - Automatic (AM-S7)

27mpg

3.0L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

26 city27 hwy~$3,050/yr6/10 Average

MDX FWD - Automatic (S9)

23mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

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

MDX AWD - Automatic (S9)

22mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

19 city26 hwy~$3,700/yr4/10 Average

MDX AWD A-SPEC - Automatic (S9)

21mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

19 city25 hwy~$3,900/yr4/10 Average

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

Where to Find 2019 Acura MDX

32States

30%in top 3

If you're near Texas, you're in luck: 11% of listings are there. But with 32 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

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 2019.

2019 Acura MDX Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2019 Acura MDX a good car to buy?

The 2019 Acura MDX has 4 recalls on record. There are 4 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is engine and engine cooling, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2019 Acura MDX?

NHTSA shows 4 recall campaigns for the 2019 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 2019 Acura MDX?

Depending on configuration, the 2019 Acura MDX delivers 21–27 MPG combined. Choose wisely. The full comparison shows how engine choice affects your wallet.

What are common problems with the 2019 Acura MDX?

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING is the number-one complaint area for the 2019 Acura MDX, based on 183 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.