2009 Acura MDX Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 2009 Acura MDX has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 52 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 1 fire, 6 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (18 reports).

0Recalls
52Owner complaints
4Crashes reported
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2009 Acura MDX recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2009 Acura MDX.

Most common 2009 Acura MDX problems

Problem areas named in the 52 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System18
Power Train8
Engine8
Exterior Lighting6
Vehicle Speed Control5
Air Bags4
Engine And Engine Cooling3
Seats3
Unknown Or Other3
Wheels3

What owners report

2026-07-30, Tires
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.
2026-07-21, Electrical System
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.
2025-01-30, Air Bags
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 have had my car approximately 6 months I am purchasing from Drive now in Wichita, KS and am still making payments on this vehicle..
2024-06-24, Electrical System
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
2022-07-06, Electrical System
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.

2009 Acura MDX questions

Does the 2009 Acura MDX have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2009 Acura MDX at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Acura MDX?

Based on 52 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (18), Power Train (8), Engine (8).

How do I check if a recall on my 2009 Acura MDX has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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