The Lemon Index2022 Acura MDX.
The 2022 Acura MDX is better than average by owner complaints: 76 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 58, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about automatic emergency braking, it has 2 recalls, and it gets 19 to 22 mpg combined. The best Acura MDX year is 2010.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 157 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Acura MDX year. 2022 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 33K to 97K miles on the car (13 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 2
- airbags 2026
The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
- airbags 2024
The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Acura told dealers about
Acura sent dealers 251 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Tech Line Summary Article - American Honda is investigating reports of a squeal when the…
- Tech Line Summary Article - Clients are reporting the brake warning lights are on and a brake…
- Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- OpenNo restart after auto start/stop engages2025
- ClosedAll wheel drive allegation2026
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acura MDX SUV AWD | not rated | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | not rated |
| Acura MDX SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $3600–4200 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
The collision mitigation braking engages independently with no objects in front of vehicle. I was going through a green light with no car in front of me. The car momentarily started to brake on its own.
2022 Acura MDX owner · NHTSA complaint 11524935
More owner reports
Driving when all electronic lights flashed. Rakes steering driver assist lift and towing. Said see dealer Reset after I waited at gas station for 30 min Power steering worked but was hard to control car
NHTSA complaint 11612858
Third time with the same issue. Steering wheel vibrates loudly when retracting. Car has already had the steering column replaced once and issue is still there. Car has less than 16K miles and driven locally only.
NHTSA complaint 11618635
Quick answers
Is the 2022 Acura MDX reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew 1.7× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 58; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Acura MDX year by this measure is 2010.
What are the most common 2022 Acura MDX problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are automatic emergency braking (25%), steering (22%) and brakes (18%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2022 Acura MDX have?
2 safety recalls (latest: airbags). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2022 Acura MDX get?
19 to 22 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2022 Acura MDX safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
Does the 2022 Acura MDX have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 14% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2022 Acura MDX cost in fuel a year?
About $3600 to $4200 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2022 Acura MDX have?
3.0L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl.
What Acura MDX year is better than the 2022?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2010, 2012 and 2013.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works