Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2006 Acura MDX
NHTSA data on file today
The 2006 Acura MDX has 11 NHTSA recall campaigns and 87 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19E068000 Accelerator Pedal May Bind/FMVSS 124 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V499000 Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V501000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V182000 Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V029000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V344000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V320000 Driver's Frontal Air Bag May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V092000 Inadvertent Application of Brakes NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V573000 Ignition Interlock may Deform Allowing Rollaway NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08E013000 AFTERMARKET HITCH STYLE BIKE RACK NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V270000 OWNER'S MANUAL HOTLINE INFORMATION INCORRECT NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 38 complaints
- Air Bags 15 complaints
- Engine 9 complaints
- Electrical System 8 complaints
- Service Brakes 8 complaints
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 7 complaints
Of the 87 complaints on file, 10 report a crash; across all 87 complaints, owners report 6 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,500–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2006 Acura MDX shows an average reliability due to common power train and air bag issues prevalent in owner complaints and recalls. Although airbag recalls are significant, they are part of a widespread Takata recall affecting many vehicles during this period, rather than a specific flaw with the MDX itself.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| power train | 70,000–100,000 miles | $1,500–$3,500 | very common |
| airbag inflator | varies | No reliable estimate | common |
| brake system | 80,000–120,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| ignition switch | 60,000–90,000 miles | $200–$400 | occasional |
| electronic stability control | 75,000–110,000 miles | $400–$1,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 30,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 50,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 7,500 miles
- Timing belt inspection every 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Delayed or rough shifting
- Check engine light on
- Slow brake response
- Unusual noises from the transmission
- Electronic stability control warning light
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2006 Acura MDX at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.