The 2022 Acura MDX's elevated safety profile includes 1 recall campaigns and 141 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

141

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

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.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2022 Acura MDX has accumulated 141 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with power train leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Power Train46

02Unknown Or Other13

03Steering8

04Service Brakes6

05Forward Collision Avoidance5

141 total across 1 model years (2022–2022)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Acura MDX Fuel Economy

19–22mpg combined

17-19city

21-26hwy

$3,700-$4,300/yr

With 3 configurations tested, the 2022 Acura MDX ranges from 19 to 22 MPG combined. That's a 3 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim

MDX FWD - Automatic (S10)

22mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

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

MDX AWD - Automatic (S10)

21mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

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

MDX AWD Type-S - Automatic (S10)

19mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

17 city21 hwy~$4,300/yr4/10 Average

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

Where to Find 2022 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 2022.

2022 Acura MDX Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2022 Acura MDX a good car to buy?

The 2022 Acura MDX has 1 recall on record. There is 1 recall on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is power train, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2022 Acura MDX?

NHTSA shows 1 recall campaign for the 2022 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 2022 Acura MDX?

Depending on configuration, the 2022 Acura MDX delivers 19–22 MPG combined. Choose wisely. The full comparison shows how engine choice affects your wallet.

What are common problems with the 2022 Acura MDX?

POWER TRAIN is the number-one complaint area for the 2022 Acura MDX, based on 141 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.