This page covers 1 recall, 19 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2022 Acura Mdx Type S.
21–22 mpg combined
10.7–11.2 L/100km
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
Powertrain complaints dominate the 2022 Acura MDX Type S, making up the overwhelming majority of the 19 owner reports on file. The central issue owners describe is failure at the connection between the transmission and transfer case, specifically the splines stripping or the transfer case itself breaking down. When this happens, owners report the vehicle loses its rear-wheel drive function and effectively drops into front-wheel-only drive, sometimes with no warning lights or dashboard indicators to signal the problem. Several owners describe the failure occurring during acceleration, where the engine revs climb but the vehicle fails to move for several seconds, a pattern reported most often during merging or other situations requiring quick acceleration. Associated symptoms include rough or jerky shifting, RPM surges, a blinking drive indicator, and a burning smell. Suspension and brake complaints account for one report each and don't represent a meaningful pattern.
19
Total Complaints
1
Crash-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
At a glance
What can fail
A software error in the fuel injection control unit may cause your engine to stall or lose power while driving.
What the fix does
Your dealer will reprogram the fuel injection control unit software at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
