This car has serious issues. the previous braking complaint is absolutely valid! the first two issues outlined below are most problematic at highway speed with the adaptive cruise control set. that being said, problem number one in particular occurs on a regular basis whenever the cruise control is set. 1. braking - the adaptive cruise control will sense large vehicles in adjacent lanes and abruptly apply brakes. it seems the mdx 'thinks' these vehicles are in your lane when they are in fact in the lane next to you. the same will occur when a ...
Unintended acceleration - while coasting, the vehicle accelerates on its own up to 30mph. this has occurred while approaching traffic lights, stop signs, parking lots, crosswalks and parking in the garage. this has happened on several occasions with two different drivers and even the dealer has experienced the same symptoms. the vehicle also stalls while stopped in the roadway to turn. acura sent a regional service director to test the vehicle and my driving skills and states that since there are no trouble codes from the computer, all systems are operating as designed. ...
Vehicle intermittently breaks down with "power system" and "awd" warning lights triggering safe mode operation. safe mode limits power and potentially creates unsafe condition as car cannot be operated at full power. acura refuses to repair. problem occurs both with in motion and when at idle.
Overall the worst problem with Acura MDX Sport Hybrid relates to POWER TRAIN problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific MDX Sport Hybrid years that are prone to issues with these components.