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#BS-2006-ACUMDX-48A9

2006 Acura Mdx

Based on reports from 121 owners and 11 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
121
Crashes
16
Fires
0
Recalls
11
TSBs
59
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 121 complaints, 16 crashes, 0 fires, and 11 recalls. Complaint rate is 1.6x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

transmission problems

3 complaints • Severity 9.3/10

$X,XXX
2

cylinder 4 misfire and cracked head

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

air bags didnt deploy in an accident

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the DrivetrainHIGH

19 owners reported drivetrain issues — failures commonly reported around 85K miles.

!Inspect the Power Train:automatic TransmissionMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

11
0–30K
14
30–60K
29
60–90K
16
90–120K
10
120–150K
12
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (29 reports) • Median: 85K 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: Drivetrain (19 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Where the complaints fall

Drivetrain19 (16%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission17 (14%)
Airbags15 (12%)
Engine10 (8%)
Brakes9 (7%)
Electrical8 (7%)
Stability Control7 (6%)
Other7 (6%)

2006 Acura Mdx: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 2006 Acura Mdx, with 19 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 85,412 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 85K-mile mark.

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2006 Acura Mdx, with 17 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:automatic transmission-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2006 Acura Mdx, with 15 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2006 Acura Mdx, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

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

Complaint trend by year

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18
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12
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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2006 Acura Mdx. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (11 recalls)

06V270000Aug 2006

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MOTORCYCLES, THE OWNER'S MANUALS CONTAIN INCORRECT CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S (NHTSA) VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE.

08E013000

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK

HONDA IS RECALLING 2,032 HITCH STYLE BIKE RACKS SOLD AS AFTERMARKET FOR USE ON MY 2003-2007 AND SOME MY 2008 HONDA PILOT, RIDGELINE, AND ACURA MDX VEHICLES. A PINCH BOLT EXISTS BETWEEN THE BIKE ARM BRACKET AND THE UPRIGHT ASSEMBLY OF THE "HITCH" STYLE BICYCLE RACK.

12V573000Feb 2013

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

Honda is recalling certain model year 2003 and 2004 Pilot and Odyssey and 2003 through 2006 Acura MDX passenger vehicles manufactured from November 26, 2001, through August 30, 2006. The interlock lever of the ignition switch may deform, which can allow the interlock function of a vehicle with an automatic transmission to be defeated.

13V092000Apr 2013

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

Honda is recalling certain model year 2005 Pilot vehicles manufactured July 29, 2004, through August 29, 2005; model year 2005-2006 Acura MDX vehicles manufactured September 16, 2004, through September 22, 2005; and model year 2005 Acura RL vehicles manufactured March 1, 2004, through June 29, 2005. An electrical capacitor may have been damaged during the manufacturing of the Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) control module causing intermittent, automatic, minor brake application. However, if the driver applies the brakes while the VSA is malfunctioning, the vehicle may come to an abrupt stop. Additionally, due to a loose ground connection, certain model year 2005 Pilots have a VSA system that may apply partial brake force, without the illumination of the brake lights, whether or not the driver is using the brakes.

15V320000Jul 2015

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2007 Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2001-2004 Honda Civic GX, 2003-2005 Honda Civic Hybrid, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2006 Ridgeline, 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2003-2006 Acura MDX, and 2002-2003 Acura 3.2TL vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion and other factors, including manufacturing variability that, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.

+ 6 more recalls in the full report

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 is the 2016 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is transmission.

2006 Acura Mdx vs. Class Average (Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD)

This vehicle

121

Class avg

77

1.6x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical sport utility vehicle - 4wd vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 121 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 11 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

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2006 Acura Mdx: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2006 Acura Mdx?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2006 Acura Mdx is related to the drivetrain, with 19 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2006 Acura Mdx reliable?
The 2006 Acura Mdx has 121 complaints, 16 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 1.6x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2006 Acura Mdx 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 2006 Acura Mdx have any recalls?
Yes, the 2006 Acura Mdx has 11 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Acura Mdx problems start?
Based on 92 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 85,412 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K 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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