Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2015 Acura MDX
NHTSA data on file today
The 2015 Acura MDX has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns and 71 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V365000 Rear Suspension Components May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V259000 Vehicle Lighting Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V858000 Fuel Pump May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V256000 Possible Loss of a Tailgate Lid Light NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V417000 Fuel Tank May Have Insufficient Welds NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V417000 A/C Compressor Clutch Drive Bolts may Corrode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V301000 Activation of Collision Mitigation Braking System NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V639000 Front Seat Belts Not may not Function in Cold NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 15 complaints
- Unknown or Other 14 complaints
- Power Train 12 complaints
- Steering 8 complaints
- Structure 8 complaints
- Engine 7 complaints
Of the 71 complaints on file, 5 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 71 complaints, owners report 9 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,500–$9,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2015 Acura MDX has a mixed reliability record, with relatively frequent electrical issues and fuel system recalls. Concerns over lighting and seat belts also contribute to its average rating. Despite these problems, many components perform reliably, if maintained properly, keeping ownership costs moderate compared to peers.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $200–$600 | common |
| fuel system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | occasional |
| power train | 60,000–100,000 miles | $800–$2,500 | 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 7,500 miles
- Replace air filter every 15,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 30,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 20,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 7,500 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Dimming or flickering lights
- Unexpected engine stalls
- Inconsistent braking performance
- Foul fuel odors
- Unresponsive acceleration
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2015 Acura MDX at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.