Which Acura MDX years have known problems?

2016–2018: 9-speed automatic transmission.

From the iSeeCars Longest Lasting Cars Study

How long does a Acura MDX last?

13.1% of Acura MDXs reach 250,000 miles, according to the iSeeCars Longest Lasting Cars Study (September 15, 2026), against 5.4% of all vehicles.

13.1% of Acura MDXs reach 250,000 miles. That is 2.4 times the 5.4% average for every vehicle on the road, which earns it a 300K Caboose mile rating.

300KMile rating

13.1%reach 250,000 miles

60%of the 67 ranked models have lower odds

$0.15cheapest remaining mile among 162 for sale today

2016–2018 9-speed automatic transmission. The nine-speed automatic used in these years is commonly reported to hesitate, jerk between low gears and shift roughly from a stop.

162 used MDXs are for sale on Caboose today, from $10,364.

Source: iSeeCars Longest Lasting Cars Study, published September 15, 2026, more than 395 million vehicles.