2015 Acura MDX: what it really costs to own

What owners actually report

Straight from the NHTSA complaints database for the 2015 Acura MDX — not an estimate.

Open recalls

8 NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year.

• EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

  Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Acura MDX and 2017-2019 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid vehicles. Moisture may enter the tailgate lid lights, possibly causing a loss of the tailgate lid lights and the taillights.

• EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

  American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Acura MDX and MDX AWD vehicles manufactured April 23, 2013, to December 16, 2014. The affected vehicles have air conditioning compressor clutch drive bolts that may not have received the proper anti-corrosion coating.

• FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

  Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2015 Acura MDX 2WD and MDX 4WD vehicles, 2016 Acura MDX 4WD vehicles, 2015-2016 Honda Odyssey vehicles, and 2016 Honda Pilot 2WD and 4WD vehicles. The affected vehicles have fuel tanks that were manufactured with insufficient welds which may separate and allow fuel to leak out.

• FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING

  Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Acura MDX 2WD and AWD, RLX and 2014 Acura RLX Hybrid vehicles. In certain driving conditions, the Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) may incorrectly interpret certain roadside objects such as metal fences or metal guardrails as obstacles and unexpectedly apply the brakes.

• SEAT BELTS

  American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Acura MDX vehicles manufactured April 23, 2013, to August 25, 2014, and 2014 Acura RLX vehicles manufactured November 5, 2012, to November 25, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the driver and front passenger seat belt may not extend or retract in low temperatures.

• FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

  Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tan

Common issues and what they cost

• Front Strut and Suspension Wear $900-$1,400 (parts and labor for both front struts and related bushings)

  Front struts, bushings, and control arm components often wear out by 120,000-160,000 miles, leading to clunks, uneven tire wear, and degraded ride quality.

• Oxygen Sensor Failure $300-$500 (parts and labor, per sensor)

  O2 sensors typically fail between 100,000-150,000 miles, causing check engine lights and reduced fuel economy.

• Valve Cover Gasket Oil Leaks $350-$600 (parts and labor)

  Valve cover gaskets often begin to leak oil around 120,000-170,000 miles, resulting in oil smells and minor oil loss.

• Rear Shock Absorber Failure $500-$800 (parts and labor for both rear shocks)

  Rear shocks tend to lose effectiveness or leak by 130,000-160,000 miles, causing poor ride and handling.

• AC Compressor Wear $1,000-$1,600 (parts and labor)

  AC compressors may begin to fail or lose efficiency after 130,000 miles, leading to weak or no cooling.

Depreciation outlook