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2026 Acura MDX: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 14 complaints about the 2026 Acura MDX with NHTSA, and it has 1 recall. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
14
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
1
on record
Fuel economy
22 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$9,273
12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 mpg |
| Automatic (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | 21 mpg |
| Automatic (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | 19 mpg |
Recalls
Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front PassengerMay 21, 2026 · campaign 26V332000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civi
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Other years of the Acura MDX
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | Not rated yet |
| 2023 | Not rated yet |
| 2022 | Not rated yet |
| 2020 | Not rated yet |
| 2019 | Not rated yet |
| 2018 | Not rated yet |
| 2017 | Not rated yet |
| 2016 | Not rated yet |
| 2015 | Not rated yet |
Questions people ask
What problems does the 2026 Acura MDX have?
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA: driver-assist & stability (4), electrical system (3), engine & cooling (2). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2026 Acura MDX have?
1 recall on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2026 Acura MDX get?
Up to 22 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.