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#BS-2025-ACUMDX-48A9

2025 Acura Mdx

Based on reports from 54 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
54
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Recalls
2
TSBs
19
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 54 complaints, 2 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

16 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 12K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine (16 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Engine16 (30%)
Electrical11 (20%)
Other11 (20%)
Collision Avoidance2 (4%)
Fuel System2 (4%)
Brakes2 (4%)
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control2 (4%)
Wheels & Tires2 (4%)

2025 Acura Mdx: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 30% of all reports filed for the 2025 Acura Mdx, with 16 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 12,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 12K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 2025 Acura Mdx, with 11 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Collision Avoidance Issues

Collision Avoidance complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 2025 Acura Mdx, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to collision avoidance-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 2025 Acura Mdx, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-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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24
45
25
6
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2025 Acura Mdx. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

25V032000Mar 2025

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2025 Acura MDX vehicles. The touchscreen in the center console may go blank, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

25V391000Jul 2025

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Acura TLX, 2023-2025 Acura MDX, and 2023-2025 Honda Pilot vehicles. The brake pedal pivot pin was not secured properly, which can cause the pedal to shift out of position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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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.

2025 Acura Mdx vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)

This vehicle

54

Class avg

51

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other small sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles from 2025.

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. 54 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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2025 Acura Mdx: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2025 Acura Mdx?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2025 Acura Mdx is related to the engine, with 16 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2025 Acura Mdx reliable?
The 2025 Acura Mdx has 54 complaints, 2 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 2025 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 2025 Acura Mdx have any recalls?
Yes, the 2025 Acura Mdx 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 problems start?
Based on 3 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 12,000 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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