NHTSA has 71 owner complaints on file for the 2015 Acura MDX[1]. The electrical system is the group named most often, with 15 complaints[2].
Most reported problems
Here are the complaint groups in the stories we read, biggest first.
- Electrical System. 15 complaints[2]. Owners describe keyless entry that would not unlock or lock the doors, warning lights that lit up all at once, and a tailgate that opened on its own.
- Unknown Or Other. 14 complaints[6]. These reports do not point to one named part.
- Power Train. 12 complaints[7]. Owners describe the SUV rolling away after the engine was switched off in gear, and rough or jerky driving that a shop tied to the transmission.
- Structure. 8 complaints[8]. Owners describe a loose roof panel, trim that came off at speed, doors that locked themselves with a child inside, and a moonroof that shattered.
- Steering. 8 complaints[9]. Owners describe power steering that quit while driving, and a steering wheel that locked up in a parking lot.
- Engine. 7 complaints[10].
- Brakes. 6 complaints[11].
- Exterior Lighting. 6 complaints[12].
Recalls
Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2015 MDX is necessarily included.
- Suspension › Rear (26V365), June 2026. About 965,561 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[13]
- Interior Lighting (25V259), April 2025. About 152,800 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, reduced visibility. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[14]
- Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump (23V858), December 2023. About 2,490,460 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, stalling. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[15]
- Exterior Lighting (19V256), March 2019. About 322,897 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, reduced visibility. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[16]
- Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly (16V417), June 2016. About 39 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[17]
- Equipment › Appliance › Air Conditioner (15V417), July 2015. About 106,439 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: parts separating. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[18]
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Crash Imminent Braking (15V301), May 2015. About 19,502 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, reduced braking. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[19]
- Seat Belts (14V639), October 2014. About 43,481 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[20]
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.
Safety ratings
Engine and size
Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.
| Engine | Horsepower |
|---|---|
| 2015 Acura MDX with 3.5L 6-cylinder[23] | 290 hp |
How 2015 compares with other years
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 71 complaints and 8 recalls for 2015[3]. Among the 25 model years listed, 8 have fewer complaints than 2015 and 16 have more[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2026 (9) and the most are for 2016 (377)[3]. 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 2015 MDX?
The record for this model year is mixed, and it is based on unverified owner reports. Electrical complaints lead the list[2], and the power train group comes third[7]. Some of the stories involve injuries, so it is worth reading the recall section on this page before you buy[1]. Complaint counts are not adjusted for sales, so they say little on their own. Use them as a checklist of things to test on a drive.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Acura MDX?
- In the NHTSA record, the electrical system is named most often, with 15 complaints[2]. Unknown or other parts follow with 14 complaints[6], then the power train with 12[7].
- How many complaints does the 2015 Acura MDX have?
- NHTSA has 71 owner complaints on file for this model year[1].
- Does the 2015 Acura MDX have recalls?
- Yes. The by-year record shows 8 recalls[3]. The Recalls section on this page lists each one by code.
- How much fuel does the 2015 Acura MDX use?
- See the fuel economy section on this page. It is built from EPA data.
- Is the 2015 Acura MDX reliable, and is it the best year?
- Complaint counts are not adjusted for sales, so they are a rough guide only. See the by-year comparison on this page for how this model year sits against the others.
Keep exploring
Other model years of the Acura MDX
Compare all model years of the Acura MDX
Other Acura models from 2015
Similar cars from 2015: small suvs
Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 71 owner complaints on file for the 2015 Acura MDX (5 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 9 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- 15 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 25,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- Owner complaints and recalls for every Acura MDX model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for MDX 2WD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S6), Premium, Front-Wheel Drive: 20 city / 28 highway / 23 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,550. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV AWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 16.4%. NHTSA vehicle records
- 14 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 1 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 24,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 12 complaints name the power train component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 52,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 8 complaints name the structure component group (0 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 4,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 8 complaints name the steering component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 16,639). NHTSA vehicle records
- 7 complaints name the engine component group (1 crashes, 1 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 40,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 6 complaints name the brakes component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries, median mileage at failure 8,530). NHTSA vehicle records
- 6 complaints name the exterior lighting component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- Recall 26V365, filed June 4, 2026: Suspension › Rear. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 25V259, filed April 17, 2025: Interior Lighting. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 23V858, filed December 18, 2023: Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 19V256, filed March 28, 2019: Exterior Lighting. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 16V417, filed June 9, 2016: Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 15V417, filed July 1, 2015: Equipment › Appliance › Air Conditioner. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 15V301, filed May 20, 2015: Forward Collision Avoidance › Crash Imminent Braking. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 14V639, filed October 10, 2014: Seat Belts. NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for MDX 4WD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S6), Premium, All-Wheel Drive: 18 city / 27 highway / 21 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,900. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV FWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 16.4%. NHTSA vehicle records
- EPA Test Car List, 2015 Acura MDX with 3.5L 6-cylinder: rated 290 hp. www.epa.gov