2009 Acura MDX
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Electrical system is the leading concern among 52 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 19th highest complaint count among 24 MDX model years with reports.
Of the 2009 reports, 4 involved a crash and 1 involved a fire. 6 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
No safety recalls on file.
Representative owner complaints
52 reports, newest first.
Seat belts, May 5, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT THAT HANGS FROM THE CEILING TO THE MIDDLE SEAT BECAME WRAPPED AROUND THE CHILD'S NECK. THE CHILD WAS UNABLE TO BREATH PROPERLY. THE CHILD WAS SEATED IN THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 10,000.
Exterior lighting, Mar 18, 2009
NEW CARS ARE BEING MADE WITH HEADLIGHTS WAY TOO BRIGHT, EVEN ON THE DIM SETTINGS. WHEN THE ONCOMING CAR IS ON THE SAME LEVEL AND ORIENTATION (I.E., FLAT ROAD), THE BRIGHTNESS IS NOT TOO BAD, BUT ROADS ARE NOT FLAT. THERE IS NO QUESTION ABOUT INCREASE IN BRIGHTNESS IN RECENT YEARS. IN CONNECTICUT (WHERE I LIVE), IT IS A COMMON SCENARIO TO BE ON A CORNER COMBINED WITH A SMALL ELEVATION PEAK RESULTING IN ONCOMING HEADLIGHTS POINTING DIRECTLY AT YOU. WITH NEWER CARS, THE RESULT IS MOMENTARY TOTAL BLINDNESS (LOOKING LOW AND TO THE RIGHT DOES NOT HELP). *TR