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Buying a used 2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid? Check these 2 recalls first
This hybrid MDX year has a short record: one recall for rear brakes that may stop poorly and one for water intrusion in the tailgate lights that can knock out the taillights. Neither carries a stop-driving or park-outside warning. Only a single unverified owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA, in the visibility/wiper category, with no crashes, fires, or injuries reported. The thin complaint history means there is little owner data to weigh against the recalls.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Have the rear brakes inspected and confirm the rear brake recall was completed.
- Check both tailgate lamps for condensation or moisture inside the housings.
- Confirm all exterior lights, including taillights and brake lights, work.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Acura dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Honda and Acura rear brakes may stop poorly | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | high |
| Acura MDX: water in tailgate lights can knock out taillights | Exterior Lighting | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
1 complaints filed for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility And Wipers | 1 | None found |