What are the most common problems with the 2007 Acura MDX?

Electrical complaints lead with 51 in NHTSA's file, followed by engine with 15 and suspension with 12.

Does the 2007 Acura MDX have recalls?

Any recalls are listed in the Recalls section of this page. The by-year count is in.

Is the 2007 Acura MDX reliable?

Reports are concentrated in the electrical system, with smaller groups for engine, suspension and steering. These are unverified owner reports, so have a mechanic inspect any car you plan to buy.

What is the gas mileage of the 2007 Acura MDX?

See the Fuel Economy section of this page.

2007 Acura MDX Problems, Recalls and MPG

Q: How many complaints does the 2007 Acura MDX have?

NHTSA has 99 owner complaints on file.

NHTSA has 99 owner complaints on file for the 2007 Acura MDX^[1]. The electrical system is the biggest group, with 51 complaints^[2].

99owner complaints^[1]

17MPG combined (EPA)^[3]

Problems
Recalls
Fuel economy
Safety
Engine and size
By year
Verdict
FAQ

Most reported problems

Here are the complaint groups in NHTSA's file, biggest first.

Electrical System. 51 complaints^[2]. In the stories we read, owners describe a dead battery after a power tailgate was left open, a horn that stopped working, and warning lights tied to a seat wiring issue. Some also describe the car shutting down while driving, with lights and power assist going out until it came back on its own.
Engine. 15 complaints^[4]. Owners describe a burning oil smell from a leak, white smoke and shaking on startup, and engine lights with brief stalling. One person mentions a stale odor from the air vents.
Suspension. 12 complaints^[5]. Owners describe leaking or broken shocks and struts, rattles from underneath, and repair quotes that felt high once the warranty was over.
Steering. 10 complaints^[6]. Owners describe power steering that cuts out after driving through water, a leaking rack, a whining pump, and a steering wheel that locked up in bad weather.
Power Train. 8 complaints^[7].
Air Bags. 8 complaints^[8].
Unknown Or Other. 7 complaints^[9].
Exterior Lighting. 3 complaints^[10].

Recalls

NHTSA's records show 0 recalls for the 2007 MDX^[11].

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version	City / highway / combined MPG	Annual fuel cost
MDX 4WD, 3.7L 6-cyl, Automatic (S5), Premium, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive^[3]	15 / 20 / 17	$4,850

Safety ratings

Version	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
4 DR AWD^[12]	n/a	n/a	n/a	4	14.0%

Engine and size

These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.

Version	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
MDX 4DR SUV AWD /TECHNOLOGY/ELITE^[13]	191 in	78 in	68 in	108 in	4,550 lb

How 2007 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each MDX model year. The 2007 is highlighted^[11].

Show the numbers

Model year	Complaints	Recalls
2001	224	4
2002	205	4
2003	206	11
2004	171	8
2005	180	11
2006	87	9
2007	99	0
2008	49	0
2009	52	0
2010	45	1
2011	70	0
2012	76	1
2013	30	1
2014	172	8
2015	71	8
2016	377	7
2017	268	9
2018	170	10
2019	198	9
2020	229	8
2022	180	3
2023	48	3
2024	43	3
2025	111	4
2026	9	1

NHTSA's counts for the MDX show 99 complaints and 0 recalls for 2007^[11]. Among the 25 model years listed, 11 have fewer complaints than 2007 and 13 have more^[11]. The fewest complaints are for 2026 (9) and the most are for 2016 (377)^[11]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2007 MDX?

These are unverified reports sent to NHTSA, so they show patterns and not proof^[1]. The electrical system stands out, with 51 complaints^[2]. Engine, suspension and steering reports are smaller groups, with 15, 12 and 10 complaints^[4]^[5]^[6]. A small number of reports mention a crash, a fire or an injury^[1]. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so treat them as a guide for what to check on a test drive and a pre-purchase inspection.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Acura MDX?: Electrical complaints lead with 51 in NHTSA's file^[2], followed by engine with 15^[4] and suspension with 12^[5].
Does the 2007 Acura MDX have recalls?: Any recalls are listed in the Recalls section of this page. The by-year count is in^[11].
How many complaints does the 2007 Acura MDX have?: NHTSA has 99 owner complaints on file^[1].
Is the 2007 Acura MDX reliable?: Reports are concentrated in the electrical system^[2], with smaller groups for engine, suspension and steering^[4]^[5]^[6]. These are unverified owner reports, so have a mechanic inspect any car you plan to buy.
What is the gas mileage of the 2007 Acura MDX?: See the Fuel Economy section of this page.

Keep exploring

Other model years of the Acura MDX

2007 this page
2008 49 complaints, 0 recalls
2009 52 complaints, 0 recalls
2010 45 complaints, 1 recall
2011 70 complaints, 0 recalls
2012 76 complaints, 1 recall
2013 30 complaints, 1 recall
2014 172 complaints, 8 recalls
2015 71 complaints, 8 recalls
2016 377 complaints, 7 recalls
2017 268 complaints, 9 recalls
2018 170 complaints, 10 recalls
2019 198 complaints, 9 recalls
2020 229 complaints, 8 recalls
2025 111 complaints, 4 recalls
2026 9 complaints, 1 recall

Compare all model years of the Acura MDX

Other Acura models from 2007

2007 Acura TL 124 complaints, 2 recalls

All Acura models

Similar cars from 2007: suvs

2007 Nissan Xterra 557 complaints, 1 recall
2007 Subaru Tribeca 30 complaints, 8 recalls
2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser 593 complaints, 8 recalls
2007 Toyota Land Cruiser 3 complaints, 1 recall
2007 Toyota Sequoia 136 complaints, 7 recalls
2007 BMW X3 258 complaints, 5 recalls

All suvs we cover

Facts and sources

NHTSA has 99 owner complaints on file for the 2007 Acura MDX (2 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 2 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
51 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 2 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 100,000). NHTSA vehicle records
EPA rating for MDX 4WD, 3.7L 6-cyl, Automatic (S5), Premium, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive: 15 city / 20 highway / 17 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,850. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
15 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 75,350). NHTSA vehicle records
12 complaints name the suspension component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 86,000). NHTSA vehicle records
10 complaints name the steering component group (0 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 99,000). NHTSA vehicle records
8 complaints name the power train component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 93,000). NHTSA vehicle records
8 complaints name the air bags component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 101,500). NHTSA vehicle records
7 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 118,000). NHTSA vehicle records
3 complaints name the exterior lighting component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
Owner complaints and recalls for every Acura MDX model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR AWD: rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 14.0%. NHTSA vehicle records
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, MDX 4DR SUV AWD /TECHNOLOGY/ELITE: length 191 in, width 78 in, height 68 in, wheelbase 108 in, curb weight 4,550 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

2007 Acura MDX: problems, recalls and fuel economy