This page covers 2 recalls, 109 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2022 Acura MDX.
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.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Powertrain complaints dominate what 2022 MDX owners report, with a noticeable cluster around the all-wheel drive system and the automatic stop-start function. Owners frequently describe the AWD system failing to engage or becoming inoperable, sometimes accompanied by loud banging or clunking from the rear drivetrain area during low-speed acceleration. The stop-start system draws its own share of complaints, with owners reporting repeated malfunctions that dealers acknowledge but struggle to resolve. Forward collision avoidance is the second most-reported area, where owners describe the system activating unexpectedly or behaving erratically. Steering complaints round out the top three, though at lower volume. A smaller number of owners report air suspension issues, with struts malfunctioning in ways dealers were able to reproduce. Interior trim delamination near door handles appears in at least one report but does not represent a recurring pattern across the complaint set.
109
Total Complaints
6
Crash-Related
2
Fire-Related
4
With Injuries
By System
The 2022 Acura MDX has 2 recalls, both concerning the front passenger seat sensor, which can misread the occupant and cause the airbag to deploy unexpectedly in a crash, raising the risk of injury.
Both recalls address the same underlying issue: the passenger seat's occupant classification sensor may not correctly identify who is sitting in the seat, leading to airbag deployment at the wrong force level or at the wrong time during a collision.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and create an electrical short, potentially causing airbags to deploy unexpectedly during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger seat weight sensor at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
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 →
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which could prevent the front passenger air bag from deactivating when it should.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger seat weight sensors at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
