2022 Acura MDX Electrical System Problems

NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 09/08/2026

20Electrical System complaints

13.5%Of all 148 complaints

#3Most-reported category

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

POWER TRAIN60 · 40.5%

Unspecified / other21 · 14.2%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM20 · 13.5%

STEERING19 · 12.8%

SERVICE BRAKES17 · 11.5%

Share of the 148 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2022 Acura MDX overview page.

What owners report

“I am filing a complaint regarding my 2022 Acura MDX Type S with approximately 70,700 miles. The vehicle developed a suspension system warning, and upon…”NHTSA complaint 11726624 — filed 03/24/2026

“The rear passenger door actuators have both failed. The rear hatch will not unlock using the touch button. We just received notice that our transmission/transfer…”NHTSA complaint 11724740 — filed 03/16/2026

“The battery drains quickly. Have replaced the battery twice since 2022. something in the car is draining the battery and making it fail. infotainment screen…”NHTSA complaint 11714216 — filed 01/29/2026

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Electrical System complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2022 Acura MDX have electrical system problems?

Electrical System is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2022 Acura MDX: 20 of 148 complaints on file (13.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2022 Acura MDX have in total?

148 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 09/08/2026. Across all categories, 6 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 4 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.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 09/08/2026.