CarRecallWatchThe 2012 Acura MDX has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 76 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 3 fires, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (23 reports).
1Recalls
76Owner complaints
4Crashes reported
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2012 Acura MDX recalls
Most common 2012 Acura MDX problems
Problem areas named in the 76 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 23 |
| Electrical System | 13 |
| Power Train | 13 |
| Unknown Or Other | 10 |
| Air Bags | 9 |
| Structure | 5 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 2 |
What owners report
I have a 2012 MDX and it burns an extreme amount of oil. We took our MDX back to the dealership where we purchased it and had the oil issue fixed. Or so we thought. The problem was supposed to be fixed 3 months ago but the car is still burning a lot of oil. We have to add oil every 2 weeks. We did not drive the car much after "getting the oil issue repaired" so we did not realize that the problem still exists. Acura should know how to repair this issue and there should be a recall for this excessive oil consumption. Acura is a luxury brand but they are not taking care of their customers. Also the paint is peeling off our MDX badly. We had a couple of paint touch up jobs but it just keep
I bought a 2012 silver Acura MDX on March 3rd in 2022 from our local Acura dealership. Exterior paint was great, hardly any dings, scratches anywhere. I spent over $20,000 for this USED CAR and as of the past two years, the clear coat has worn out in various places on front hood, near the moon roof, near the rear side door windows, near the rack on top, near the back hatch window. It's absolutely embarrassing and I find it interesting/maddening that I have seen two others MDX's around town that have the same issues with paint. WHY IS THERE NOT A RECALL? MY 2011 HONDA ODYSSEY paint doesn't have this issue, why is Acura inferior to Honda? I always thought Acura was higher end. But clearly, the
2012 ACURA MDX burns extreme amounts of oil between oil changes. Typically a warning indicator comes on about 1,000 miles before oil change is due. I continue to refill oil between oil changes.
our car eats a ton of oil and the piston rings failed, we owe a lot on it and I'm told there is no help for this issue even though there used to be because we are outside the guidelines in terms of mileage and purchase date. our car has 156k its a 2012 MDX. VIN [XXX] . Just checking with everyone everywhere to make sure I've exhausted all resources as it will take 13,000 to fix and we owe 12,000. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Oil consumption/burning Cylinder rings
2012 Acura MDX questions
Does the 2012 Acura MDX have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2012 Acura MDX: Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Acura MDX?
Based on 76 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (23), Electrical System (13), Power Train (13).
How do I check if a recall on my 2012 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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