2016 Acura MDX
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Engine is the leading concern among 374 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the highest complaint count among 24 MDX model years with reports.
Of the 2016 reports, 10 involved a crash and 5 involved a fire. 5 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Structure, frame and membersJun 4, 2026
American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023 Ridgeline, 2019-2023 Passport, and 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles that were sold in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. The rear subframe may corrode at the suspension mounting points, which can result in rear suspension component failure.
Failure of rear suspension components, such as the rear control arm, can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Dealers will inspect the rear subframe and install a rear subframe reinforcement kit and, as necessary, repair or replace the rear subframe components, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in the fall of 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are AOU and AOT. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 10, 2026.
Campaign 26V365000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingApr 17, 2025
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles. Moisture may enter the tailgate lid light assembly and wiring harness, which can cause the interior and exterior lights to fail, including the lid lights, position lights, license plate lights and taillights.
Vehicle lights that fail to illuminate can decrease visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect the wiring and install a fuse harness, replace the lid light, and repair the body dust sealer, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 30, 2025. Owners may contact Acura's customer service at 1-800-382-2238. Acura's number for this recall is FLI. Vehicles included in this recall that were previously repaired under NHTSA recall number 19V-256 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Campaign 25V259000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, delivery, fuel pumpDec 18, 2023
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
Campaign 23V858000 on NHTSA.gov
Engine and engine cooling, engine, hard parts internal/mechanicalNov 13, 2023
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Acura TLX, 2016-2020 Acura MDX, 2016 and 2018-2019 Pilot, 2017 and 2019 Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 Odyssey vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear and seize, damaging the engine.
A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.
Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 28, 2024. 2016-2017 Acura MDX owner letters were mailed November 1, 2024. 2016-2020 Acura MDX owner letters are expected to be mailed in mid-December 2024. Honda began mailing owner notification letters as of March 18, 2024. 2015-2016 Acura owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-December 2024, 2018 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed the end of March/early April 2024, 2019 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-May 2024, 2020 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-June 2024, and 2016-2020 Acura MDX owner letters are expected to be mailed January 27, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XG1 and GG0.
Campaign 23V751000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, tail lightsMar 28, 2019
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.
Loss of the taillights reduces the vehicle's visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
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.
Campaign 19V256000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, other, delivery, fuel pumpJan 29, 2019
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Acura MDX, 2015-2019 Acura TLX and 2015-2017 Honda Accord vehicles, equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine. Particulates in fuel may adhere to the internal components of the fuel pump, reducing its performance.
Reduced fuel pump performance can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the fuel injection engine control unit (FI-ECU) software and, if necessary, replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's recall number for this recall is P3W. Honda's recall number for this recall is N3X.
Campaign 19V060000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, storage, tank assemblyJun 9, 2016
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2015 Acura MDX 2WD and MDX 4WD vehicles, 2016 Acura MDX 4WD vehicles, 2015-2016 Honda Odyssey vehicles, and 2016 Honda Pilot 2WD and 4WD vehicles. The affected vehicles have fuel tanks that were manufactured with insufficient welds which may separate and allow fuel to leak out.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tanks, free of charge. Owners may contact Honda/Acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138. The recall began on July 29, 2016. Honda's numbers for this recall are KA9 (Honda vehicles) and KB0 (Acura vehicles).
Campaign 16V417000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: electrical system
37 reports, newest first. Show all
Electrical system, Jul 14, 2026, fire
I just got back home from Walmart, went in my house to get a few things and head to my camper. I had to get one last thing ,so I started to drive over town I noticed a plastic burning smell ,I thought someone was burning trash, so I keep going ,the smell got worse,so I stopped and was going to check what it was and smoke started coming out of the vents,so I turned around drove car home,as I was pulling into my drive ,I noticed the wiring harness fell from behind glove box ,on fire on the floor. We got car in driveway and got out,tried to extinguish the fire but couldn't, so grab everything out of the car,and the car became totally engulfed in flames,the car was totally gone from this electrical short.
Electrical system, Jan 23, 2026
As I was driving under the freeway stopped preparing to make a u-turn my car put itself in neutral and I could not change gears. I had to turn the car on and off for it to get itself back into drive. Another time I was stopped at a light and it did the same thing. Some time went one and it happened again but this time I was reversing to park and again put itself into neural. This is a safety hazard as it happens at different times when I’m driving when other vehicles are around. I do the maintenance at the dealership and they never say anything about my complaints or the car needing to be updated. Please let me know what I need to do?
Electrical system, Engine, Sep 16, 2025
On 9/12/2025 driving on the highway in stop and go traffic, the idle stop feature engaged, but the engine would not restart upon taking foot off break. Put vehicle into park and held start/stop button for couple seconds to turn off, then was able to restart vehicle by pushing start button. Couple days later went to start vehicle while parked and accessories came on, but engine wouldn’t start. After a few attempts, got vehicle to start.
Electrical system, Jul 23, 2025
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2016 Acura MDX. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 65,445 and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 151,000.
Electrical system, Engine, May 24, 2025
The engine light came on more than 12 times in the past 3 months. I tried to have the dealer check, but they found nothing. Then the light started to of on and off every time I drive in the rain
Electrical system, Engine, Dec 20, 2024
Vehicle always smells hot or as if something electric is burning in the engine compartment. Have always had scheduled maintenance and have taken it in on time for all oil changes and maintenance to be performed. Have asked for this to be checked at that time and when the smell has become over powering. Engine lights have popped up and then all lights have shut off two separate times previously to the point where I had to turn off the vehicle. I have taken it to two dealerships and another mechanic to look for the cause. They are not able to determine the cause but recommend I contact Acura as this sounds like a warranty issue.
Steering, Electrical system, Engine, Nov 18, 2024
I am [XXX] and I have owned Honda/Acura since I was 16 yrs old. My last vehicle was a Honda Odyssey minivan with 423K when I donated it, running well to a family that fostered kids! I bought a new 2016 Acura MDX and now it is 8 years old and has 180K on it. I get the oil changed and other normal service maintenance done only at Honda or Acura dealerships. I have never had a car accident and I take care of the maintenance early. All of a sudden, on Friday, [XXX], I had just started driving ( ~20 minutes in the car) and every light started flashing and the car sounded funny and it was hard to drive. I immediately got off the highway and found a repair place (Red's auto repair) right off the exit. They had me shut off the car. Then they checked the oil, which was showing 70%, and I had just had it changed less than 1000 miles earlier, and it had plenty of oil. They told me I could not drive the car! They said "something is wrong with the engine". Currently, LaFontaine Acura has my car. I have a loaner from them. They said it "spun a bearing" in the engine. Apparently there is a recall for this same problem for my year, make and model, but "currently" my VIN number is not included? And, it is the exact same problem bearing from the recall! THIS IS CRAZY! My car has been well taken care of and I would expect it to get at least 350k miles at least before any issues. If the same problem was recalled for other cars, why not mine? It is un-drivable now. I think that Honda has changed their manufacturing because in 43 years of driving Hondas they always are reliable and work well for years and years. My 5 adult kids drive Hondas as well! Never a problem. I think I got a vehicle with a defect that should not be, especially when the car has always been maintained so well, with the service records to show that. PLEASE HELP GET THIS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL FOR SAFETY! What is my next step to ensure that my car is included? Thank you very much INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Power train, Electrical system, Engine, Nov 12, 2024
While waiting to turn left from a busy street onto a highway, the engine seized. The car was unable to be moved from it's location in the center of the busy street with cars approaching quickly from behind and weaving around my stopped vehicle. I had the vehicle towed to Metro Acura in Montclair, CA and they confirmed that the connecting rod bearing had failed causing the engine to seize. They also confirmed that the vehicle is not part of the existing recall. The engine produced some rough noise prior to failing but otherwise did not provide any warning lamps or other messages.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Seats, Sep 3, 2024
My vehicle has been going off on its own when it is off, the lights starts to flicker on the outside and on the dashboard, the seats malfunction on its own so does the steering wheel causing the steering wheel to move up and down adjusting on its own, the car alarm will go off all the time, and I hear a noise coming from under the hood. It’s so bad that I have to take out the battery and leave it cause this problem will continue until the battery is dead, sometimes it will cause all the lights to come on and stay on all night, mean while the vehicle is not even turned on when all this is happening, I search couple video and websites only to see other people having the same problem with this specific type of vehicle, this problem been consistent for months and it makes the car unable to drive.
Electrical system, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 24, 2024
We have a 2016 Acura MDX and it has automatically shifted to Neutral 3 times (twice while driving on the freeway and 1x yesterday while driving on the street at normal speeds) in the last 2 months. On the MDX dashboard, it will display "Emissions System Problem" and then display "Stop Driving When Safe. Transmission Problem. See Manual." However, the car will automatically shift to Neutral within seconds. My children's lives (7 y/o and 5 y/o) were placed in danger as a result of this system failure. I have contacted the Acura Honda Recall Specialists and Client Relations Representatives. The car is being diagnosed at Cerritos Acura dealership at the present time. A case number has been filed since our VIN shows no recall, despite it having recalls for other 2016 Acura MDXs.
Electrical system, Nov 8, 2023
Car failed at stops when auto stop is engaged. Vehicle would not restart. This happened at stop lights, stop signs etc. I took in for repair and the starter was replaced. American Honda subsequently issued a notice (not a full recall) for my vehicle for this issue. They offered reimbursement for the repairs. However, when I sent in the repair bill, the refused to reimburse. They need to be held accountable for this issue.
Power train, Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Nov 17, 2022
Transmission shifted to neutral limiting controllable forward movement. This occurred without any warning while in traffic. This created a VERY HIGH SAFETY RISK. This issue occurred three times creating a need to have it towed into a repair dealer, diagnostics, and resetting of the electrical circuit. The diagnosis code was P0973.
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Engine, Nov 10, 2022
First on off glitching when ever accessory mode is used WHILE IN MOTION, FIRST BRAKELIGHT HAD WARNING THEN WARNING ABOUT TRAILER STABILITY ASSIST. WHEN I WENT IN REVERSE, THE WHOLE DASHBOARD INCLUDING THE NAVIGATION SCREEN WENT BLACK AND THE CAR FELT LIKE THE ENGINE STOPPED. THIS HAPPENED A FEW TIMES. I DON'T THINK THE ENGINE ACTUALLY STOPPED THOUGH BECAUSE I DID NOT HAVE TO RESTART THE CAR. THE BRAKE LIGHT ERROR MESSAGE HAS OCCURRED DRIVING FORWARD AS WELL, BUT NOT ACCOMPANIED BY THE BLACKOUT OF THE DASH AND NAV PANEL. Steering becane stiffer ALL OF THIS HAPPENED WHILE IN MOTION.
Electrical system, May 29, 2022
While driving on the interstate miles in cruise control vehicle started to reduce speed quickly. upon pressing the accelerator (as a semi was right behind me) nothing happened. I attempted to pump the gas pedal in desperation of not being hit as no pull off lane was available. After about 4 minutes vehicle was able to accelerate once again no warning signs or lights came on at this time (i had my 4 young children in the vehicle) extremely unsafe and yet no resolution with said issues. This has occurred 4 times as of yet. #2 dashboard display vehicle in park (P)blinking along with codes; lane departure failure, transmission system failure, blind spot failure. During this time i was able to still drive. Dealership verbalized they could not resolve the issue as no codes ect.,(Popped up) or Registered upon diagnosis. Has occurred 3 times. #3 vehicle door windows are loose as if they were going to fall right off. #4 When I start the engine there's a loud noise prior to starting and during idle. #5 Air conditioner stops working in the front only on occasions. Especially on warmer days. #6 not shifting smoothly. #7 Doors sound as if not sealed appropriately. #7 safety features warning of not able to function due yo overheating
Power train, Electrical system, Oct 13, 2021
I believe my transmission or the electrical component(s) to my transmission failed. I was driving down the road and all of a sudden my car shifted into neutral and would not allow me to accelerate so we had make our way to the shoulder to put the car in park. Having my vehicle thrown into neutral while driving and not being able to accelerate put not only us, but other drivers at serious risk! There were several warning messages popping up on our screen (see attached photos). In researching this issue, I found that there had been several TSBs and a class action lawsuit claiming the same issue faced by many drivers. It is currently at the Acura dealership getting serviced and they will be replacing the entire transmission and TCM harness under the CPO warranty. I cannot believe there has not been a recall on this potentially life-threatening issue.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Fuel/propulsion system, Nov 8, 2020
IN THE LAST 6 MONTHS, MY SUV HAS STALLED EITHER AT A STOP LIGHT OR WHEN PARKED. IT WOULD SPUTTER ON TRYING TO RESTART. BATTERY WAS NOT AN ISSUE. THOUGHT IT WAS A STARTER ISSUE AND GOT A NEW STARTER. BUT IT HAPPENED AGAIN TODAY AND THE TOW TRUCK GUY POWERED WITH JUMP START (EVEN THOUGH IT WAS NOT A BATTERY ISSUE) AND IT STARTED.
Electrical system, Jul 31, 2020
IF THE OWNER SITS IN THE CAR WITH THE RADIO OPERATING AND THEN TURNS THE CAR OFF COMPLETELY BUT DOESN'T LOCK THE VEHICLE AND THEN RETURNS AT SOME POINT AND ATTEMPTS TO UNLOCK THE VEHICLE AND THEN START THE ENGINE, ON AN INTERMITTENT BASIS, THE BATTERY HAS BEEN RUN DOWN EVEN THOUGH THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF.
Steering, Electrical system, Sep 17, 2019
VEHICLE HAD AN ELECTRONIC FAILURE (EPS) WHICH CAUSED A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION IN OUR DRIVEWAY.
Electrical system, Jul 29, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 ACURA MDX. WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED TO 45 MPH AND THE EMISSION, ALL WHEEL DRIVE, TRANSMISSION, AND BLIND SPOT WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FOX ACURA (4330 29TH ST SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49512, (616) 942-8040) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SOFTWARE NEEDED TO BE UPDATED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105,000.
Electrical system, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 21, 2019
MY 2016 ACURA MDX. STALLED TWICE. BOTH TIMES IN START AND STOP TRAFFIC WHEN STOPPED THE CYLINDER DEACTIVATION ENGAGED, HOWEVER THEN THE POWER WENT OUT COMPLETELY WITHOUT WARNING, IT TOOK ABOUT 5-10 MIN THEN THE PUSH TO START WORKED AND THE CAR RESTARTED. AFTER THE FIRST STALL WE TOOK IT ACURA, HOWEVER THEY SAID THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG. I AM WRITING THIS REPORT AFTER THE SECOND STALL TODAY.
Electrical system, Engine, Jun 18, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 ACURA MDX. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE VEHICLE STALLED. WHEN THE PUSH TO START BUTTON WAS PRESSED, THE VEHICLE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. A DIAGNOSTIC APPOINTMENT WAS SCHEDULED WITH ACURA OF FREMONT (LOCATED AT 5700 CUSHING PKWY, FREMONT, CA 94538, (510) 431-2500). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,000.
Electrical system, Apr 19, 2019
TRANSMITION PROBLEM ( ELECTRICAL )
Power train, Electrical system, Apr 12, 2019
JUNE 10, 2018 - 4 HOURS INTO 5.5 HOUR TRIP, TRAVELING ON HWY 98, SOUTH OF TALLAHASSEE, FL, VEHICLE LOST ACCELERATION, SERIES OF WARNING LIGHTS STARTED FLASHING. LIMPED OVER ONTO SHOULDER, TURNED VEHICLE OFF, CALLED ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE. WHEN TOW TRUCK ARRIVED AN HOUR LATER, STARTED VEHICLE AND IT RAN NORMALLY....DROVE VEHICLE TO PROCTOR ACURA, FOLLOWING TOW TRUCK. DEALERSHIP AND FACTORY PERSONNEL UNABLE TO DETERMINE PROBLEM. DECEMBER 4, 2018 - 1 HOUR INTO 3 HOUR TRIP, WIFE TRAVELING ALONE ON INTERSTATE 10E, MOBILE, AL. WHILE ON BRIDGE ACROSS MOBILE BAY, VEHICLE LOST ACCELERATION. AS SHE WAS COASTING ONTO NARROW SHOULDER, FRANTICALLY PUMPING ACCELERATOR, VEHICLE RE-ENGAGED AND TRIP WAS COMPLETED WITH NO FURTHER ISSUE. UNSURE IF WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON. MARCH 8, 2019 - 3.5 HOURS INTO 5 HOUR TRIP, TRAVELING ON HWY 49N, BETWEEN HATTIESBURG AND COLLINS, MS. VARIOUS WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON, EMERGENCY FLASHERS CAME ON BY ITSELF, VEHICLE NEVER LOST ACCELERATION. PULLED OVER ONTO SHOULDER, LEFT ENGINE RUNNING, AND THEN DROVE APPX 5 MILES TO A SONIC DRIVE-IN. TURNED VEHICLE OFF, LET IT SIT FOR A FEW MINUTES, CALLED ACURA CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WAS ASSIGNED A CASE #. RESTARTED ENGINE, EMERGENCY FLASHERS NO LONGER ON, OTHER WARNING LIGHTS STILL FLASHING AND DROVE TO DESTINATION. STARTED TRIP BACK HOME THE NEXT DAY, WARNING LIGHTS REMAINED ON UNTIL A THIRD OF THE WAY, THEN THOSE LIGHTS WENT OFF. TOOK VEHICLE TO TIM SMITH ACURA, FT. WALTON BEACH, FL. MET WITH DEALERSHIP SERVICE MANAGER, WHO EXPLAINED DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIRS MADE, BUT WOULD PROVIDE NO ASSURANCE WHATSOEVER PROBLEMS WOULD NOT REOCCUR. ALSO MENTIONED HE JUST RECEIVED AN EMAIL FROM FACTORY THAT A POSSIBLE FIX WAS AT HAND BUT WOULD BE A FEW WEEKS AWAY. NOTES: * PROBLEMS OCCUR ONLY DURING A ROAD TRIP * VEHICLE FIXES ITSELF EVERY TIME * VEHICLE IS UNSAFE & UNRELIABLE * EMAILED AM HONDA, NO REPLY
Power train, Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Mar 13, 2019
CAR ELECTRICAL ACTIVATED WHEN START BUTTON WAS PUSHED BUT IT WASN'T CLEAR IF ENGINE WAS RUNNING. CAR WOULD NOT "TURN OFF" OR LOCK. MANY ERROR MESSAGES CAME ACROSS DASH AND CAR WAS NOT PROPERLY RECOGNIZING FOBS. AN ACURA SERVICE CENTER WAS CALLED AND WE WERE TOLD OUR ONLY OPTION WAS TO DISCONNECT BATTERY LEADS OR LET THE CAR RUN UNTIL THE BATTERY DIED. MANY HOURS LATER THE BATTERY DIED. WHEN THE ACURA SERVICE TRUCK CAME TO GET US THEY COULDN'T EVEN GET THE CAR INTO NEUTRAL AFTER CHARGING THE BATTERY AND WHEEL TRUCK HAD TO BE CALLED. THE DEALERSHIP HAD THE CAR FOR WEEKS AND WAS NOT ABLE TO DETERMINE THE PAUSE. WE HAVE MULTIPLE VIDEOS OF THE INCIDENT. NOTE THAT THE CAR WAS NOT IN ACCESSORY MODE AND THE BEHAVIOR IS INCONSISTENT WITH ACCESSORY MODE.
Power train, Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Mar 7, 2019
WHILE IN MOTION, FIRST BRAKELIGHT HAD WARNING THEN WARNING ABOUT TRAILER STABILITY ASSIST. WHEN I WENT IN REVERSE, THE WHOLE DASHBOARD INCLUDING THE NAVIGATION SCREEN WENT BLACK AND THE CAR FELT LIKE THE ENGINE STOPPED. THIS HAPPENED A FEW TIMES. I DON'T THINK THE ENGINE ACTUALLY STOPPED THOUGH BECAUSE I DID NOT HAVE TO RESTART THE CAR. THE BRAKE LIGHT ERROR MESSAGE HAS OCCURRED DRIVING FORWARD AS WELL, BUT NOT ACCOMPANIED BY THE BLACKOUT OF THE DASH AND NAV PANEL. ALL OF THIS HAPPENED WHILE IN MOTION. THE WORST OF THIS HAPPENED ON 07/30/2018 BUT VARIATIONS OF THIS OCCURRED PRIOR TO THAT.