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#BS-2018-ACUMDX-52ED

2018 Acura Mdx Sport Hybrid

Based on reports from 1 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
2
TSBs
21
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 1 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the VisibilityHIGH

1 owners reported visibility issues — failures commonly reported around 0K miles.

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Visibility (1 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Visibility1 (100%)

2018 Acura Mdx Sport Hybrid: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Visibility Issues

Visibility complaints account for 100% of all reports filed for the 2018 Acura Mdx Sport Hybrid, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 25 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 0K-mile mark.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

18V777000Dec 2018

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Acura MDX, 2017-2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda HR-V and Honda Odyssey, and 2016 Honda HR-V vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating, causing gas pockets to form, reducing brake performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

19V256000May 2019

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Acura MDX and 2017-2019 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid vehicles. Moisture may enter the tailgate lid lights, possibly causing a loss of the tailgate lid lights and the taillights.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Acura Mdx Sport Hybrid is the 2019 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is body / paint.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 1 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2018 Acura Mdx Sport Hybrid: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2018 Acura Mdx Sport Hybrid?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2018 Acura Mdx Sport Hybrid is related to the visibility, with 1 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2018 Acura Mdx Sport Hybrid reliable?
The 2018 Acura Mdx Sport Hybrid has 1 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2018 Acura Mdx Sport Hybrid problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2018 Acura Mdx Sport Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes, the 2018 Acura Mdx Sport Hybrid has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Acura Mdx Sport Hybrid problems start?
Based on 1 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 25 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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