2024 Acura Mdx Safety Report
2024 Acura MDX Safety Report
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2024 Acura Mdx
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2024 Acura Mdx. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | Moderate (1) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | Moderate (32) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 1 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Unknown Or Other | Compare unknown or other issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2026 | Compare against the 2026 Acura Mdx with 4 complaints and 0 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2020 | Check the 2020 Acura Mdx before buying across this generation. |
Acura Mdx Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Acura Mdx years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Acura Mdx | 38 | 2 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2023 Acura Mdx | 32 | 1 | Use as a comparable safety baseline. |
| 2026 Acura Mdx | 4 | 0 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2022 Acura Mdx | 105 | 1 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2020 Acura Mdx | 193 | 6 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2019 Acura Mdx | 171 | 7 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
2024 Acura Mdx Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2024 Acura Mdx, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Unknown Or Other
6 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other issues Acura onlyService Brakes
4 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Service Brakes issues Acura onlyVisibility
2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Visibility issues Acura onlyVehicle Speed Control
2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Vehicle Speed Control issues Acura onlyElectrical System
2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System issues Acura onlyService Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance
2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance issues Acura onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2024 Acura Mdx
Reliability Score
The 2024 Acura Mdx receives a reliability score of 5 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates below-average reliability. Significant issues have been reported by owners and should be carefully evaluated before purchase.
NHTSA Safety Ratings for the 2024 Acura Mdx
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) evaluates vehicles through controlled crash tests and assigns star ratings from 1 to 5, with 5 being the safest.
Known Issues for the 2024 Acura Mdx
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2024 Acura Mdx:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes And Hydraulic Components Hydraulic service brakes have been recalled, affecting multiple Acura models, including the 2024 MDX. This issue can lead to brake failure, posing a significant safety risk. |
High | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Front Sunroof Spontaneous Shattering The front sunroof has been reported to spontaneously shatter while the vehicle is in motion, causing injuries and property damage. This is a critical safety concern. |
High | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Steering And Brake Lock-Ups Steering and brake lock-ups have been reported, affecting driving safety and potentially leading to accidents. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Electrical System Issues Electrical system problems, including HVAC and start/stop switch issues, have been reported, affecting vehicle functionality and safety. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2024 Acura Mdx:
23% of reported issues involve service brakes, highlighting a significant concern.
15% of reported issues are related to the front sunroof, which can cause severe injuries.
10% of reported issues involve steering lock-ups, affecting driving safety.
10% of reported issues are related to the electrical system, impacting vehicle functionality.
Recall Details for the 2024 Acura Mdx
The following 1 recall has been issued for the 2024 Acura Mdx by NHTSA:
Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Acura TLX, 2023-2025 Acura MDX, and 2023-2025 Honda Pilot vehicles. The brake pedal pivot pin was not secured properly, which can cause the pedal to shift out of position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Consequence: A brake pedal that shifts out of position can prevent the driver from applying the brakes as intended, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the brake pedal assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 29, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are FLX and XLY.
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2024 Acura Mdx
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2024 Acura Mdx with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 1 complaint involved crashes. 3 reported injuries or fatalities.
2004 MDX had digital screen problems where the screen remained black upon starting, which was hazardous as I couldn’t tell how fast I was going. After 3 visits to the dealership they identified the problem and fixed it Also, in a separate instance, car stalled after trying to start up after stop signs or while waiting in traffic several times. Could have been rear ended or worse. Dealer replace...
The contact owns a 2024 Acura MDX. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the sunroof glass shattered. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle remained at the residence. The vehicle was not yet diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 42,000.
I was driving in the far right lane on the Van Wyck Expressway when suddenly my steering wheel locked up on me along with the following error messages displayed on the odometer: 1. Collision mitigation braking system problem. See your dealer 2. Road Departure mitigation problem. See your Dealer 3. Low Speed braking control problem. See your Dealer. 4. Electric Power Steering problem. Steering as...
AC / DEFROSTER / HVAC I am reporting a potential safety and health defect involving the HVAC system in my 2024 Acura MDX. When operating the air conditioning or the front windshield defroster, a strong musty odor enters the cabin. The dealer informed me that resolving the odor requires an EVAP core cleaning, replacement of the cabin filter, and the use of a disinfectant that will be circulated thr...
Electrical, brake and car acceleration problems.
The start/stop switch stalls the vehicle and will not restart after several tries for up to 5 minutes. We get a message during this time to "continue to drive, depress brake pedal and push switch" and even after then it still will not start for several tries. This has happened several times. One time my wife was on a heavily traveled two lane farm road at a four-way stop and it did it and was almo...
To: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Subject: Urgent Complaint – Illegal Repossession, Lemon Law Obstruction, and Compensation Claim Against Honda Financial Services Dear Sir or Madam, I am filing a formal complaint regarding the illegal repossession of my leased 2024 Acura MDX, VIN [XXX] , account number [INSERT ACCOUNT NUMBER], by Honda Financial Services. This repossession was conduc...
Front sunroof panel spontaneously exploded while driving on the interstate highway. No impacts or other things touched the sunroof. Vehicles behind had to avoid large portions of the sunroof panel. Flying glass made it dangerous to quickly leave the highway. This is a 2024 mdx with less than 30,000 miles. Never been in an accident before.
Heard a loud “pop” while sitting in parked car. Radio volume spiked up and the passenger side of windshield was shattered. Clear defect in installation.
When cruising or coming off a stop, my car is incapable of accelerating promptly if I am trying to get out of the way or even merge into oncoming traffic on a highway. There is a severe acceleration delay perhaps with the throttle body. I have seen online complaints but the dealership said there has to be an actual recall number to correct this. My car has been in several times to fix this. A comp...
on [XXX], I was trying to park under the shade of a tree when the vehicle suddenly surged forward, ran through the back of a big concrete dumpster retaining wall, pushed the dumpster at least 3 to 4 feet forward. It all happened so fast, I was left puzzled about why the brake failed and caused the accident and property damage. Luckily there was no personal injury to me nor anyone else, my car vi...
Vehicle will suddenly shut the engine off and shift into park, even when the auto engine shut off is not active. Typically happens when stopped at a stop light. You will feel the engine shut off, and the car shift into park. It is very scary and unsafe. It has also caused the vehicle to shut off and shift into neutral while it was moving, and the vehicle gave a transmission warning. It sounds...
The contact owns a 2024 Acura MDX. The contact stated the messages "Parking Sensor Failure - See Dealer", "Brake Performance Failure" and "Brakes May Be Reduced - See Dealer" were displayed. Additionally, the Forward Collision Avoidance sensor would alert the contact of a potential collision erroneously. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the computer systems were reset, and the front bum...
Unknown. Constant creaking and rubbing sound when turning wheel and tires. Acura refuses to look into it more. Not a normal sound for a car less than two years old. Continues to happen everyday since two eeeks after I bought car. Have taken it to Acura multiple times for weeks at a time
Acura MDX Sunroof Explosion striking my wife face and glass going into my kids 5 and 3 car seats. The dealer nor American Honda are not taking accountability for it.
1. Brake Pedal Sinking to Floor While Stopped - While stopped at a traffic light or in stop-and-go traffic, the brake pedal intermittently sinks all the way to the floor despite steady pressure being applied. This issue occurs sporadically, making it difficult for the dealership to consistently replicate during service visits, but it has happened multiple times. Critically, once the pedal sinks, i...
The contact owns a 2024 Acura MDX. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH with the cruise control activated, the vehicle unintendedly decelerated to 6 MPH. The contact pulled over to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle returned to normal functionality. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not r...
I have attached all my service records from Honda/Acura and the dealership Motorworld which is located in Wilkes Barre, PA I had my first issue with the car in January 2024 with sensors malfunctioning. They we replaced a few times, repeated issue I had other issues that didn't replicate themself or show as an error code when I brought the car in. Issue accelerating or inability to accelerate on ...
The contact owns a 2024 Acura MDX. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10-15 MPH and coming off an off-ramp, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact noticed that the instrument panel had flashed red. The contact called for AAA Roadside Assistance. The contact stated that AAA Roadside Assistance arrived on the scene and inspected the vehicle, and became aware of corrosion on the c...
I was pulling into a friend’s driveway. I had my foot on the brake was barely creeping forward. Without any yellow warning, the car slammed on the brakes for me. It hit the brakes so hard, I had smoke coming out of my front, middle vents and when I got out of the car, it smelled very bad and I had smoke coming from my brakes. There was nothing in front of me. The same incident also happened to my ...
Showing 20 of 32 complaints. Additional complaints are available via the NHTSA database.
NHTSA Defect Investigations for the 2024 Acura Mdx
NHTSA defect investigations are higher-signal than ordinary complaints because they indicate the agency opened a formal review of a potential safety defect. Some investigations later connect to recall campaigns; others close without a recall after review.
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Crank/Camshaft Position Sensor
Opened 2025-03-26
On June 3, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE22005 after the agency received VOQs and several field reports concerning the Auto Idle Stop (AIS) feature on 2016-2019MY Honda Pilot vehicles. The complaints allege that the engine fails to restart on its own from a complete stop at a traffic light or road intersection with the AIS function engaged. The subject vehicles are equipped with a 3.5L engine with a 9-speed automatic transmission. On January 6, 2023, ...
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2024 Acura Mdx
Has the 2024 ACURA MDX been recalled?
Yes, the 2024 ACURA MDX has 1 recall on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2024 ACURA MDX have?
The 2024 ACURA MDX has 32 complaints filed with NHTSA. Of these, 1 involved crashes. 4 injuries and 0 deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2024 ACURA MDX?
The 2024 ACURA MDX does not have an NHTSA safety rating on file. This can happen for newer model years, specialty vehicles, or models that have not been crash-tested.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 ACURA MDX?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2024 ACURA MDX involve unknown or other (6 complaints), service brakes (4 complaints), visibility (2 complaints). Other affected components include vehicle speed control, electrical system, service brakes,forward collision avoidance.
How many crash reports does the 2024 ACURA MDX have?
There are 1 crash reports associated with the 2024 ACURA MDX out of 32 total complaints (3.1% of complaints involved crashes).
How many fire reports does the 2024 ACURA MDX have?
There are no fire reports for the 2024 ACURA MDX in the NHTSA database.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2024 ACURA MDX?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2024 ACURA MDX.
How many injuries are reported for the 2024 ACURA MDX?
4 injuries have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2024 ACURA MDX. These are self-reported by vehicle owners as part of their safety complaints.
Should I buy a 2024 ACURA MDX?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2024 ACURA MDX is research thoroughly before purchasing. It has 32 complaints, 1 recalls. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2024 ACURA MDX?
The components with the most failures on the 2024 ACURA MDX are: 1. UNKNOWN OR OTHER (6 complaints), 2. SERVICE BRAKES (4 complaints), 3. VISIBILITY (2 complaints), 4. VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (2 complaints), 5. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (2 complaints). UNKNOWN OR OTHER is the single most-reported problem area with 6 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2024 ACURA MDX?
Be cautious of the service brakes and sunroof issues. These are critical safety concerns that have been reported and may require immediate attention. The 2024 ACURA MDX has 32 NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls on record.
How reliable is the 2024 ACURA MDX?
The 2024 ACURA MDX receives a reliability score of 5/100, indicating below-average reliability. This is based on 32 owner complaints, 1 recalls, and 1 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Service Brakes and Hydraulic Components and Front Sunroof Spontaneous Shattering.
What are the known issues with the 2024 ACURA MDX?
Known issues with the 2024 ACURA MDX include: Service Brakes and Hydraulic Components, Front Sunroof Spontaneous Shattering, Steering and Brake Lock-Ups, Electrical System Issues. These are based on patterns found across 32 NHTSA complaints. 1 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
Are there recalls for the 2024 Acura MDX?
Yes, there is a recall for hydraulic service brakes affecting the 2024 Acura MDX.
What are the most common issues reported?
The most common issues are service brakes, sunroof shattering, steering lock-ups, and electrical system problems.
Is the front sunroof safe to use?
There have been reports of the front sunroof spontaneously shattering, making it a safety concern.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be cautious of the service brakes and sunroof issues. These are critical safety concerns that have been reported and may require immediate attention.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2024 Acura Mdx
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2024 Acura Mdx. The data includes 32 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 1 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 1 reported crashes, 4 reported injuries, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-13