Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 09/08/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Power Train (40.5% of complaints) — was examined in a now-closed NHTSA investigation that did not result in a recall.
Power Train complaints here are 4.8× the median for that category across the 2397 model-years tracked on this site.
An open NHTSA investigation (EA25004, opened Mar 2025) covers Engine, but no recall has been issued for it yet.
1 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 5 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 60 · 40.5% | Investigation closed | DP26001 |
| Electrical System | 20 · 13.5% | No official action | — |
| Steering | 19 · 12.8% | No official action | — |
| Service Brakes | 17 · 11.5% | No official action | — |
| Suspension | 9 · 6.1% | No official action | — |
| Engine | 9 · 6.1% | Under investigation | EA25004 |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 148 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 24V064000 · 2024 · reported 02/01/2024
An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 26V332000 · 2026 · reported 05/21/2026
Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“I was at a stop light, when the lights turned green, I accelerated and heard a loud bang underneath the vehicle. The sound was so…”NHTSA complaint 11730677 — filed 04/12/2026 · POWER TRAIN
“Experienced loss of all wheel drive with no notification, warning lights, etc. Vehicle is only in front wheel drive. Issue caused the vehicle to perform…”NHTSA complaint 11729954 — filed 04/08/2026 · POWER TRAIN
“In January of 2026, when driving under normal conditions, the 2022 Acura MDX made a loud clunking noise and power was temporarily disrupted. The vehicle…”NHTSA complaint 11725532 — filed 03/19/2026 · POWER TRAIN
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power train issues are the most-reported category, cited in 60 of 148 NHTSA complaints (40.5%), followed by unspecified/other issues (21), electrical system (20), steering (19). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
148 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 09/08/2026. Of those, 6 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 4 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 24V064000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
1 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page is backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. NHTSA has an open investigation (EA25004) into engine that has not led to a recall. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
