Last updated: 2026-10-10
2024 Acura MDX Reliability Report
The 2024 Acura MDX rates well above other 2024 SUVs, but owners report brakes that engage on their own and a recall on the hydraulic brakes.
Recalls
1
Complaints
30
Complaint Rate
7per 10,000 sold
Est. Repair Cost
$571
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,150–$3,650
Detailed Score Breakdown
Component-weighted complaints normalized by sales volume
Independent repair cost ratings
Recall count weighted by severity
Breadth of reported problem categories
The Verdict
One of the stronger MDX years, with low repair costs, though brake and electrical complaints and a brake recall stand out.
Top Issues to Watch
- SERVICE BRAKES (6)
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (6)
- STEERING (4)
Should You Buy the 2024 Acura MDX?
Good reliability puts this year well above the average 2024 SUV and among the stronger of the eight MDX years scored. Owners filed 30 complaints, about 7 per 10,000 sold. Independent repair-cost data puts yearly repairs at $571 against $807 for the class. The 2023 rates about the same, and the 2025 rates worse.
Brakes and electrical faults lead, with six complaints each. Owners describe hard braking that kicks in with nothing ahead, often while creeping into a garage, and a pedal that sinks to the floor at a stop. One hard stop cut a child's lip. The one recall covers the hydraulic service brakes. Others report the engine shutting off at stoplights, and steering assist cutting out with a stiff wheel. Jerking at steady speed starts early, between 2,500 and 7,000 miles.
Ask for proof the brake recall was done, plus repair records for brakes, stalling, and steering. Dealers often found no codes, so written records matter. The 2023 is a close alternative.
Compared to the 2025 Acura MDX, which scored 3 points lower. See also the 2023 Acura MDX for an earlier comparison.
Pros
- +Acceptable reliability score
- +$236 cheaper to maintain than avg luxury midsize SUVs
- +Low major repair risk (8%)
- +Low recall count
Cons
- −SERVICE BRAKES: Hard braking kicks in on its own with nothing ahead, often while creeping into... (6 complaints)
- −ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Engine shuts off at stoplights and the car shifts into park on its own (6 complaints)
Compare 2024 Acura MDX With
2024 Lincoln Aviator
Reliability: 70/100
2024 Cadillac XT5
Reliability: 72/100
2024 Lexus RX
Reliability: 85/100
2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC
Reliability: 72/100
2024 Genesis GV80
Reliability: 65/100
Common Problem Categories
Safety
LOW RISK- 1 manufacturer recall issued
Other
HIGH RISK- SERVICE BRAKES (6)
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (6)
Recall Overview
1
recall on record
The 2024 Acura MDX carries 1 recall — a low count. Authorized dealers repair any open recall free of charge, regardless of warranty status.
NHTSA.gov →Complaint Breakdown
7
per 10,000 soldSegment avg: 6.9
Safety Incidents
1
Crashes
0
Fires
4
Injuries
0
Deaths
NHTSA 5/5 Stars
Data sourced from NHTSA complaint filings and manufacturer recall notices. Complaint narratives are owner-reported.
2024 Acura MDX Recall Details
1 recall has been issued for the 2024 Acura MDX. All recall repairs are performed free of charge at authorized dealerships.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Acura TLX, 2023-2025 Acura MDX, and 2023-2025 Honda Pilot vehicles. The brake pedal pivot pin was not secured properly, which can cause the pedal to shift out of position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Consequence
A brake pedal that shifts out of position can prevent the driver from applying the brakes as intended, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the brake pedal assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 29, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are FLX and XLY.
Buying a used 2024 Acura MDX? Check its history first
Service brakes problems lead owner complaints about the 2024 Acura MDX, and 1 recall was issued for it. A VIN check shows whether this car's recall work was done, plus accident, title, and odometer history.
- Accidents
- Open Recalls
- Title History
- Odometer Rollback
2024 Acura MDX NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall Safety Rating
Crash Test Results by Configuration (expand)
Gas Powertrain
Rollover risk: 15.1%
Safety Technologies
Acura MDXRepair Costs & Maintenance
Maintenance Rating
4Maintenance rating: 4 out of 5Based on NHTSA complaint patterns, recall severity, and publicly available cost benchmarks.
Est. Annual Maintenance
$571
vs $807 avg for luxury midsize SUVs
vs $652 avg for all vehicles
Repair Frequency
0.4
unscheduled repair visits per year
Severe Repair Probability
8%
chance of a major repair
Annual Cost Comparison
Category-level averages derived from publicly available industry reports (AAA, CarMD). Model-level estimates produced by Auto Reliability Index.
Acura MDX Resale Value
The Acura MDX is estimated to retain about 56.9% of its original value after 5 years, based on observed used-car listings.
This benchmark covers the Acura MDX model overall and is not specific to the 2024 model year.
- Value Retained
- 56.9%
- Depreciation
- 43.1%
- Listings Analyzed
- 154
after 5 years
over the same period
U.S. used-car listings
Listings observed in . This is a historical market benchmark, not a current price quote.
Explore Acura MDX depreciation and resale value on CarResaleValue.comMPG & Annual Running Costs
Gas
19–22 MPG
Running cost: $3,700–$4,200/yr
Fuel + repair
17–19 city / 21–26 hwy MPG
Running cost includes EPA fuel-cost estimate and independent repair-cost data (repair cost estimated at model level). Excludes routine maintenance, depreciation, and insurance. Data as of 2024 EPA label cycle.
Gas trims
| Trim | Drive | Trans. | City | Hwy | Comb | Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDX FWD 3.5L 6-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S10) | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,150 |
| MDX AWD 3.5L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S10) | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,300 |
| MDX AWD Type-S 3.0L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S10) | 17 | 21 | 19 | $3,650 |
Used Buying Checklist
Key things to inspect or verify before purchasing a 2024 Acura MDX.
Check federal recall records by VIN and confirm every open recall repair has been completed.
Inspect the sunroof and windshield for cracks, chips, or signs of glass replacement.
Run the AC and defroster, sniff for musty odor, and check the rear storage carpet for moisture or mold.
Cold start the car, shift into reverse, and confirm the rear and 360-degree cameras appear promptly.
Drive in stop-and-go traffic and watch for engine shutoff, shifts into park, false braking, or a sinking pedal.
Accelerate hard from a stop and onto a highway ramp, feeling for throttle delay or jerking.
Set cruise control on a hilly highway and watch for large speed drops.
Ask for service records showing repeated sensor, wiring harness, brake, or steering warning repairs.
2024 Acura MDX Common Problems by Component
30 owner complaints grouped by vehicle system.
SERVICE BRAKES
6 complaintsSafety-relatedHard braking kicks in on its own with nothing ahead, often while creeping into a driveway or garage. One hard stop left smoke coming from the brakes, and another threw a child into a seatback and cut her lip. Other reports describe the pedal sinking to the floor at a stop and staying there, plus one crash where the car surged forward while parking and the brakes did not stop it. Pads and rotors squeal early, with the steering wheel shaking. Dealers often find no error codes. One filing is about a lease repossession, not the brakes.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
6 complaintsThe engine shuts off at stoplights and the car shifts into park on its own. In some cases it drops into neutral while moving and shows a transmission warning. The push-button start can refuse to restart for up to 5 minutes, leaving cars stuck in traffic. One low-speed stall at 9,000 miles was traced to corrosion on a battery terminal. Other reports describe a slow rearview camera, a dead 360-degree camera and suspension mode, and false automatic braking. Wiring harness replacements did not stop the problems from coming back. Dealers often cannot reproduce the faults.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
6 complaintsSunroof glass shatters on its own while driving, sending glass into the cabin and onto the highway. These reports account for the 2 injuries in this category. In another case the windshield cracked with a loud pop while the car sat parked. Other complaints describe a musty smell from the AC and defroster, with a $440 quote for an evaporator cleaning, and moisture and mold building up in the rear storage compartment. One report cites an internal powertrain control module failure from a short circuit that left the car needing a tow.
STEERING (4 complaints)
STEERING
4 complaintsPower steering assist cuts out without warning, and the wheel becomes so stiff it barely turns. Each event sets off a string of warnings at the same time, covering collision mitigation, road departure, low-speed braking, all-wheel drive, brake performance, and stability assist. Some cars also barely move under throttle while this happens. Failures occur in traffic and on expressways, which creates a real risk of losing control. Dealers often cannot reproduce the fault and send the car back. One owner reports repeated sensor replacements before the steering failure.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (3 complaints)
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
3 complaintsJerking at steady highway speeds shows up early, in one case at 2,500 miles, and that car later broke down several times. With cruise control on, speed sags noticeably on hills before recovering. In another case the car slowed from 55 mph to 6 mph without any warning lights, which leaves it exposed to being rear-ended. The throttle also lags when pulling away from a stop. Dealers usually cannot reproduce these faults, so the cars go back to owners without a repair.
POWER TRAIN (2 complaints)
POWER TRAIN
2 complaintsAcceleration lags badly from a stop and when merging onto a highway. A computer reset did not fix it, and repeat dealer visits have not solved it. Other reports describe parking sensor and brake performance warnings along with false forward collision alerts. In one case a replaced front bumper sensor was followed by the auto brake hold failing, which let the car roll after stopping. Dealers have pointed to the lack of an official recall as the reason they cannot fix the delay.
VISIBILITY (1 complaints)
VISIBILITY
1 complaintThe contact owns a 2024 Acura MDX. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH a loud booming noise occurred as the glass sunroof exploded without impact. During the incident shards of glass fell into the vehicle's cabin making contact with both the driver and the second-row passenger. The son, who was seated in the second-row passenger seat sustained a laceration on the left arm which did not require medical treatment. The vehicle was later towed to the local dealer. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 8,000.
SUSPENSION (1 complaints)
SUSPENSION
1 complaintUnknown. Constant creaking and rubbing sound when turning wheel and tires. Acura refuses to look into it more. Not a normal sound for a car less than two years old. Continues to happen everyday since two eeeks after I bought car. Have taken it to Acura multiple times for weeks at a time
VISIBILITY/WIPER (1 complaints)
VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaintI purchased this car in late February 2024. In late July, without any provocation or incident, the windshield cracked on the driver's side. I took the vehicle to an Acura dealer in Virginia Beach, VA, and asked about replacement. The car was less than six months old, and only had about 4,000 miles on it. The dealer stated to me, after taking a number of photographs, that they (the dealer) would submit this as a warranty claim to Acura. I was notified about two weeks later that he windshield was indeed covered by the warranty and that I could make an appointment in early September to have the windshield replaced. Since then, the appointment has been a constant postponement by the dealer and ACura stating that the part -- iu.e. a new windshield -- is not available. The last notification arrived by email this past week (and I am happy to forward the emall chain to you). I cannot het a response form either the dealer or Acura as to if and when this windshield will be replaced. It has not been six months since I started the process.
When Do 2024 Acura MDX Problems Start?
Based on owner complaint patterns, here's when common issues tend to appear.
Best & Worst Acura MDX Years
Best Acura MDX Years to Buy
Based on reliability index score2024
(Current Model)
2023
2022
Acura MDX Years to Avoid
Acura MDX Reliability Score Trend
Scores 0–100. Higher is better. Current year highlighted.
| Year | Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 64/100 | Good |
| 2019 | 64/100 | Good |
| 2020 | 62/100 | Good |
| 2022 | 73/100 | Good |
| 2023 | 79/100 | Good |
| 2024 | 79/100 | Good |
| 2025 | 76/100 | Good |
| 2026 | 79/100 | Good |
Acura MDX Reliability Compared to Other Years
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Don’t buy a 2024 Acura MDX without checking its VIN first — hidden accidents, title issues, and open recalls could cost you thousands.
How we score the 2024 Acura MDX
Of the four inputs behind this score, the 2024 Acura MDX does best on recall impact (88/100) and worst on complaint severity (71/100). Scores weight complaint severity at 35%, repair costs at 30%, recall impact at 20%, and the spread of complaints across systems at 15%, with complaint counts adjusted for US sales. Read the full methodology.
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