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Acura MDX Type S years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 30 complaints about the Acura MDX Type S since 2022, and 1 recall has been issued. The 2022 model year has 23 complaints, more than any other year, led by transmission and brakes problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
30
Recalls
1
Worst year
2022
Model years
2022-2024

Acura MDX Type S years to avoid

No model year of the Acura MDX Type S stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Acura MDX Type S years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Acura MDX Type S complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

202220232024

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Acura MDX Type S problems

All model years combined.

  • Transmission
    27
  • Electrical
    2
  • Brakes
    2
  • Suspension
    1
  • Driver assistance
    1

Acura MDX Type S problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2024-2Transmission10
2023-5Transmission10
2022-23Transmission11

Recalls 1

See all 1 recalls for the Acura MDX Type S

Questions about the Acura MDX Type S

What years of the Acura MDX Type S should you avoid?

No single model year of the Acura MDX Type S has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Acura MDX Type S?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Acura MDX Type S?

Transmission, with 27 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (2) and brakes (2).

How many recalls does the Acura MDX Type S have?

1 recall between 2022 and 2024. The 2025 model year has the most, with 1.

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