2009 Acura MDX recalls and problems
No recalls and 52 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2009 Acura MDX.
Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2009 Acura MDX recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
No major incidents, hits, or bumps no off roading only drove on city roads and highways. Tread and all rubber on the outside half of the tire has completely seperated from the inner tire on a section.
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2009 Acura MDX. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of the purchase, the mileage was 117,500. At the time of the vehicle registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 140,223.
On Jan 21, 2025 the drivers side air bag deployed as I was driving. I did not hit or get hit by anyone or anything, I did not run over anything either the airbag deployed on drivers side from the front to the back of my Acura MDX it was sudden it was random Nd damn scary. I was injured from the impact of the air bag…
I just got this car in September and it is now throwing all kinds of different codes to the point where I can’t drive it sh-awd /check charging station / emission light etc
While driving vehicle, all power shut off after all lights(airbag, tire, engine, etc. came on the dashboard) not able to start vehicle now at all. Has power but will not run, turn over, stay running, etc. has brand new battery so that’s not the problem no problems until today.
MDX model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 9 | 87 | 10 | 0 |
| 2007 | 0 | 99 | 2 | 2 |
| 2008 | 0 | 49 | 2 | 1 |
| 2009 | 0 | 52 | 4 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 | 45 | 6 | 4 |
| 2011 | 0 | 70 | 4 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 | 76 | 4 | 3 |
Across all years, the 2016 MDX has the most complaints (377). All Acura MDX years →
Questions
- Does the 2009 Acura MDX have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2009 Acura MDX as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Acura MDX?
- Owners have filed 52 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (18 complaints), followed by engine (8).
- How many 2009 Acura MDX complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 4 of 52 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 6 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received July 30, 2026.