NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 99 owner complaints for the 2007 Acura MDX. Most complaints involve electrical system (51) and suspension (12). The EPA rates it 17 mpg combined.
HONDA IS RECALLING 2,032 HITCH STYLE BIKE RACKS SOLD AS AFTERMARKET FOR USE ON MY 2003-2007 AND SOME MY 2008 HONDA PILOT, RIDGELINE, AND ACURA MDX VEHICLES. A PINCH BOLT EXISTS BETWEEN THE BIKE ARM BRACKET AND THE UPRIGHT ASSEMBLY OF THE "HITCH" STYLE BICYCLE RACK.
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Complaints for each MDX model year we’ve synced.
| Model year | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 224 |
| 2002 | 222 |
| 2003 | 212 |
| 2004 | 171 |
| 2005 | 180 |
| 2006 | 87 |
| 2007 | 99 |
| 2008 | 49 |
| 2009 | 52 |
| 2010 | 45 |
| 2011 | 70 |
| 2012 | 76 |
| 2013 | 30 |
| 2014 | 172 |
| 2015 | 71 |
| 2016 | 378 |
| 2017 | 261 |
| 2018 | 169 |
| 2019 | 193 |
| 2020 | 228 |
| 2022 | 162 |
| 2023 | 44 |
| 2024 | 41 |
| 2025 | 117 |
| 2026 | 9 |
“The driver's seat wiring harness on my daughter's 2007 Acura MDX has failed under normal operating conditions. The physical adjustment and movement of the driver's seat causes the factory wiring harness to over-tension and fracture internally. This has resulted in an intermittent, escalating failure of the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), throwing diagnostic trouble code DTC 71-11 ("open circuit in the driver's seat position sensor"). This is a known manufacturer engineering defect documented under Acura Technical Service Bulletin TSB 11-023. This defect poses an immediate safety hazard because the vehicle's computer automatically disables the driver's side airbag safety deployment when the circuit loses connection. The manufacturer is currently refusing to cover the repair due to the age of the vehicle, despite it being a critical safety-restraint system failure that leaves the driver unprotected in a collision. (The exact date of first onset is estimated, as this safety defect is an ongoing, intermittent electrical failure that began several months ago but only recently became more frequent. We also were originally unaware that the airbag warning light…”
“I HAVE A MULTIPLE CLUNKING SOUNDS THAT OCCUR ON EVERY BUMP OR WHEN DRIVING ON IROUGH SURFACES!!!! I HAVE TAKEN THE MDX IN SEVERAL TIMES AND THE BUSHINGS ARE GOOD ON THE TIE RODS ETC..I AM NOW REPLACING THE TIRES AGAIN DUE TO EXCESSIVE WEAR IN A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME!! I JUST READ ABOUT A STRUT RECALL TO DAY ON THE INTERNET.. I NEVER RECIEVED ANY NOTICE... THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN ONGOING FOR A YEAR!! I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST THE FRONT UNDERCARRIAGE GUARD THAT HAS A CRACK IN IT FLEXING, MAKING THE NOISE😬.”
“THE RADIO AND NAVIGATION INTERMITTENTLY GO ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING.MY ABS,CHECK EMISSION SYSTEM,SHAW-D WILL GO OFF. CAR WILL SHUT DOWN WHILE IM DRIVING AND I LOSE ALL POWER. I LOSE POWER TO LOCKS, WINDOWS AND BACK HATCH. SOME DAYS WHEN STARTING THE CAR IT WONT TURN OVER AND START UP. SOMEDAYS AFTER DRIVING AND I TURN THE CAR OFF, I LOSE ALL POWER. WHILE DRIVING THE CAR WILL JUMP INTO GEAR AS I AM ACCELERATING.”
Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.
| Version | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDX 4WD Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 3.7 L · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 15 | 20 | 17 | $4,550 | 523 |
| Item | Miles | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | 5,000–10,000 mi | 6–12 months | Follow the oil-life monitor if fitted |
| Tire rotation | 5,000–7,500 mi | Every oil change | Check pressure monthly |
| Engine air filter | 15,000–30,000 mi | 1–2 years | Sooner in dusty areas |
| Cabin air filter | 15,000–25,000 mi | 1–2 years | |
| Brake fluid | — | 2–3 years | Absorbs moisture over time |
| Coolant | 60,000–100,000 mi | 5–10 years | Long-life coolants last longer |
| Spark plugs | 60,000–100,000 mi | — | Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end |
| 12V battery | — | 3–5 years | Heat shortens battery life |
1 safety recall as of Nov 11, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.
Owners filed 99 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are electrical system (51), suspension (12), engine (11). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.
The EPA rates the 2007 Acura MDX at 17 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (1 version rated).