2016 Acura MDX transmission problems
The 2016 Acura MDX has 111 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 22% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
111
Transmission complaints
22%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“The contact's wife owns a 2016 Acura MDX. The contact stated that while his wife was reversing out of the driveway with his grandchildren in the rear seats, she stopped the vehicle to check for incoming traffic but the vehicle switched gears to drive on its own and accelerated forward. The…”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 2016 Acura MDX have?
NHTSA has 111 complaints about the 2016 Acura MDX transmission — 22% of all complaints filed for that model year.
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.