10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
13,889 miles

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2019 Acura MDX Owner Comments

problem #9

May 092024

MDX

  • 42,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2019 Acura MDX. The contact stated that while his wife was traveling on Interstate 75 and driving 85 MPH, the vehicle independently slowed down, failed to accelerate, and shut off. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 42,000.

- Chipley, FL, USA

problem #8

Jan 062024

MDX

  • miles
I was yielding to make a left hand turn, in the middle of the intersection, and my car turned off and wouldn-??t turn back on. In addition the car occasionally jerks as I-??m driving almost like if it changes gear. Sometimes I can-??t get the car in park position I have to press the button multiple times. The recall going on right now can cause a fire crash or injury and they cannot replace the parts until April 2024 and I don-??t feel safe driving my car.

- Fullerton , CA, USA

problem #7

Oct 012023

MDX

  • 36,000 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Acura MDX. The contact stated that occasionally while accelerating, at a stop, or while driving, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. While driving at approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated to 80 MPH. Additionally, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brakes activated independently. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon returning the vehicle, the warning lights were flashing or beeping without a light. The steering wheel was loose. The steering wheel also turned a third of the way, but the wheels failed to respond. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V751000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The failure mileage was approximately 36,000.

- Omaha, NE, USA

problem #6

Mar 062023

MDX

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

My car was purchased with 12,000 miles and supposedly worn tires. Because of that, I went to the dealership to get new tires and an alignment since the car was always pulling to the right. My car has been at the dealership four times for the same problem, and they still haven't fixed it. My car continues to constantly pull to the right, and when I use the cruise control, it stays above the other cars to the right, causing it to suddenly pull to the left, deactivating the speed control and losing control. The dealership's recommendation is to stop using the speed control."

- Hialeah , FL, USA

problem #5

Aug 272021

MDX

  • miles
I was getting ready to pass a semi and when I went to accelerate I had no power. I pushed the pedal several times with no power. Then it finally kicked in and the car accelerated. I was almost rear ended due to me losing power. This has happened multiple times. No lights ever come on. I am also experiencing the car completely shutting off while stopped. When it does this, a message pops up that I need to shift to park. It takes a few tries and then I can restart the car. I have taken it to the dealership and they can-??t replicate either issue. They told me there are no TSB-??s on these issues. Dates this occurred in 2021: 8/27, 9/9, 10/5, 11/5. Dates this occurred in 2022: 3/4, 3/28, and 4/10.

- Austin, AR, USA

problem #4

Sep 052020

MDX

  • 30,000 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Acura MDX. The contact stated while her husband was driving at 75 mph, the vehicle went into limp mode. The vehicle failed to accelerate. The contact stated that several seconds later the jerked and accelerated without warning. The contact stated that on one occasion, there was a popping sound coming from the dashboard. The contact called harper Acura (9739 kingston pike, knoxville, tn 37922) and informed the dealer of the failure and scheduled an appointment. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided a case number. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

- Kingston, TN, USA

problem #3

Mar 072020

MDX

  • 6,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The vehicle is equipped with safety features which are designed to alert you if braking is required and to brake to avoid a collision the vehicle also has active cruise control which is designed to slow your vehicle when a vehicle enters your lane with in a pre set distance. Cruise control: While driving on the freeway using active cruise control my vehicle slowed down from 70 to 45 no vehicles entered my lane I was passed on my left by a vehicle doing 80 plus. This happened twice with in twenty minutes. I drove through costco at under 5mph no vehicles infront of me my safety system stopped my vehicle. No cars just one pedestrian on the passenger side. I have been stopped a red light when my brake warning indicator flased this should only happen when I am moving and need to brake to avoid hitting someone or something not when I am already stopped also happens when using the vehicles brake hold feature.

- Oceanside, CA, USA

problem #2

Nov 012019

MDX

  • 10,000 miles
The vehicle suddenly accelerates itself. This is especially true in low speeds. There have been numerous times that I am driving slowly in a parking ramp and the vehicle will just shoot forward as though I am pressing the gas pedal, when I am not! I am grateful that no one was injured due to this - but this is dangerous and Honda needs to listen and do something.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #1

Jul 052019

MDX

  • 1,000 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Acura MDX. While driving various speeds, the vehicle accelerated on its own. The failure occurred while slowing down and approaching a stop light and also while driving at highway speeds. The vehicle was taken to Acura of peabody (233 andover St, peabody, MA), but the failure could not be duplicated and the cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: 09964379. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 1,000.

- Topsfield, MA, USA

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