2019 Acura MDX Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 182 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2019 Acura MDX overview page.
What owners report
“After driving for an extended timeframe (approximately 3 hours, trip was traveling between Des Moines, Iowa and Kansas City, Missouri) at Highway/interstate speeds, upon slowing…”NHTSA complaint 11585666 — filed 04/28/2024
“Infotainment system randomly becomes unresponsive and the screens will go black. The dealership stated that my phone was causing the issue. This is not true…”NHTSA complaint 11582105 — filed 04/10/2024
“During normal driving transmission will shift to Neutral, locks the system, and engine does not start when automatic idle stop had been engaged at stoplight…”NHTSA complaint 11555083 — filed 11/14/2023
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2019 Acura MDX have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2019 Acura MDX: 35 of 182 complaints on file (19.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2019 Acura MDX have in total?
182 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 4 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 3 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
