Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2022 Acura MDX
NHTSA data on file today
The 2022 Acura MDX has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 162 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V332000 Air Bags May Deploy Unintentionally During a Crash NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V064000 Air Bag May Deploy Unintentionally During a Crash NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 74 complaints
- Unknown or Other 22 complaints
- Electrical System 20 complaints
- Steering 19 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 17 complaints
- Service Brakes 17 complaints
Of the 162 complaints on file, 6 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 162 complaints, owners report 4 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$9,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2022 Acura MDX has a moderate number of complaints and two recall campaigns, focusing on airbag sensor issues. The majority of complaints are linked to the power train. However, without more complaints or critical recalls, the evidence is limited, resulting in an average reliability outlook.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | 50,000–80,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | common |
| Electrical system | Unknown | $200–$1,200 | occasional |
| Service brakes | 30,000–60,000 miles | $300–$700 | 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 changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Tire rotation and balancing
- Coolant replacement
- Air filter replacement
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual transmission noise
- Frequent battery drain
- Braking system warning lights
- Steering wheel vibration
- Intermittent electrical issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2022 Acura MDX at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.