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Buying a used 2018 Acura MDX? Check these 10 recalls first
The 2018 Acura MDX has 10 recalls, with engine bearing wear and seizure the most serious listed concern. Other campaigns cover fuel pumps, timing belt failure, reduced braking, seat detachment, unintended passenger airbag deployment, rear subframe corrosion, and moisture-related lighting failures. NHTSA lists 165 unverified owner complaints: engine 35, fuel/propulsion system 28, electrical system 27, and power train 23. Reported outcomes include 3 crashes, 4 fires, and 3 injuries. Documentation should address each applicable campaign individually.
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.
- Request bearing, timing belt, and fuel pump recall records.
- Verify brake, power-seat, and passenger airbag campaign completion.
- Have rear subframe corrosion and moisture-damaged rear lights checked.
- 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
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Acura, Honda Engine Bearing May Wear and Seize | Engine And Engine Cooling | critical |
| Honda and Acura Power Seats May Detach | Seats | high |
| Acura and Honda Models Have Reduced Brake Performance | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | high |
| Acura MDX, TLX Fuel Pump May Cause Engine Stall | Fuel System, Other | high |
| Honda and Acura Models: Timing Belt May Fail | Engine And Engine Cooling | high |
| Honda and Acura Fuel Pump May Fail | Fuel System, Gasoline | high |
| Acura MDX Tailgate Lights May Fail From Moisture | Exterior Lighting | high |
| Honda and Acura front passenger airbags may deploy unintentionally | AIR Bags | high |
| Honda, Acura Rear Subframe May Corrode And Fail | Structure | high |
| Acura MDX Taillights May Fail From Moisture | Exterior Lighting | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
165 complaints filed for this model year, including 3 mentioning a crash, 4 a fire and 3 injuries. 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? |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 54 | Yes |
| Fuel System | 50 | Yes |
| Electrical System | 27 | None found |
| Power Train | 23 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 22 | None found |