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2018 Acura Mdx Sport Hybrid problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2018 Acura Mdx Sport Hybrid — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

1

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

1

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

5

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2018 compare to other Mdx Sport Hybrid years?

Mdx Sport Hybrid NHTSA complaints by model year, 2018 highlighted13 complaints2017: 13 complaints2018: 1 complaints2019: 9 complaints2020: 9 complaints
Mdx Sport Hybrid NHTSA complaints by model year, 2018 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2018 Acura Mdx Sport Hybrid problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Visibility & Wipers1100%

Does the 2018 Acura Mdx Sport Hybrid have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

19V256000LightingMarch 28, 2019 · 322,897 units

Defect

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Acura MDX and 2017-2019 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid vehicles. Moisture may enter the tailgate lid lights, possibly causing a loss of the tailgate lid lights and the taillights.

Consequence

Loss of the taillights reduces the vehicle's visibility, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy

Acura will notify owners, and dealers will modify the tailgate lid lights and install updated gaskets and a wiring sub-harness or will replace both tailgate lid lights. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2019. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is M49.

18V777000BrakesNovember 1, 2018 · 64,785 units

Defect

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Acura MDX, 2017-2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda HR-V and Honda Odyssey, and 2016 Honda HR-V vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating, causing gas pockets to form, reducing brake performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

Consequence

A reduction of braking performance increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Owners will be notified, and Honda or Acura dealers will bleed the brakes, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are C31 and L30.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE NEW, IN LATE MARCH 2018; I BELIEVE WE TOOK DELIVERY ON MARCH 29, 2018. WE HAVE HAD AN ONGOING ISSUE WITH THE MEMORY POSITIONING OF THE STEERING WHEEL. OUR VEHICLE HAS THE ADVANCED PACKAGE. INTERMITTENTLY, THE SEAT WILL GO TO THE MEMORIZED POSITION, BUT THE STEERING WHEEL…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers · March 29, 2018

2018 Acura Mdx Sport Hybrid — common questions

Is the 2018 Acura Mdx Sport Hybrid reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2018 Acura Mdx Sport Hybrid have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2018 Acura Mdx Sport Hybrid. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2018 Acura Mdx Sport Hybrid under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

How safe is the 2018 Acura Mdx Sport Hybrid?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2018 Acura Mdx Sport Hybrid earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.