Are Acura MDX cars reliable?

The Acura MDX Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 2nd out of 14 for luxury midsize SUVs. The average annual repair cost is $571 which means it has average ownership costs. The severity of repairs is low while frequency of those issues is average, so major issues are uncommon for the MDX.

Are there any problems with the Acura MDX?

The lawsuit includes owners and lessees of the 2016-2020 MDX and 2019-2020 RDX SUVs, which also happen to be two of Acura’s most popular models. The former has been Acura’s best-seller in the US for the past few years. The lawsuit states these SUVs suffer from sudden rapid deceleration, stalled engines, and even hesitation while accelerating.

Is the Acura RDX a dangerous car to drive?

The throttle-by-wires systems, in other words, are not functioning properly. Therefore, the lawsuit claims the MDX and RDX are defective and dangerous to drive. Has Acura known about this issue?

How often does AC clutch cycle in Acura MDX?

Among the relays in that bank the AC clutch is one that is used with high frequency. Multiple cycles in each drive vs. a Foglight that cycles on and off maybe once per drive at best. My person opinion is save the $30 and buy it at Autozone but everyone is entitled to buy the $35 one if it is claimed to be of higher quality.

How big is the second row in the Acura MDX?

Yet, for the 2022 model year, the second row packs some surprises. The middle seat can be removed to create a nearly 14-inch wide walkway to the third row. This creates more stretch-out space for second-row occupants, and makes it easier to access the third row.

Overall the worst problem category is Acura MDX transmission problems. Although the 2014 Acura MDX has the most overall complaints, we rate the 2003 model year as worse because of other possible factors such as higher repair cost or more problems at lower mileage. The most-reported problem is with the 2003 Acura MDX for transmission failure.

Who is the plaintiff in the Acura MDX case?

The class action was filed by plaintiff Roby Partovich, who says he purchased a new 2019 Acura MDX in December 2018 from a California Acura dealership. The plaintiff says he was driving on a highway in March 2020 when the MDX suddenly decelerated from 75 miles per hour to 45 mph on two occasions in about 20 minutes.

The throttle-by-wires systems, in other words, are not functioning properly. Therefore, the lawsuit claims the MDX and RDX are defective and dangerous to drive. Has Acura known about this issue?

Why does my MDX keep losing engine power?

The alleged problems are caused by miscommunications among the computers and software which control the engines, throttles and transmissions. Sounds like a joy to drive. A lawsuit alleges that the 2016-2020 MDX and RDX continue to randomly lose engine power, nearly a year after a possibly related fuel pump recall.