2013 Acura MDX Problems, Recalls & Reliability
46 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2013 Acura MDX, alongside 1 recall campaign and 0 defect investigations. It scores 10/100 on the trouble index — one of this model's quieter years. Electrical leads the reports, typically around 77,543 miles.
One of the quieter years. Relative to its siblings, the 2013 Acura MDX has drawn well-below-average complaint volume with at least four years on the road.
Better year
Where 2013 sits among all MDX years
What owners report
Recalls (1)
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…
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall…
Technical service bulletins
88 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on engine and transmission & drivetrain — are on file for the 2013 Acura MDX. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2013 Acura MDX reliable?
The 2013 Acura MDX drew 46 complaints in federal safety records — one of this model's quieter years. Its trouble index is 10/100, scored against the model's worst year (2016).
What are the most common 2013 Acura MDX problems?
The top reported problems for the 2013 Acura MDX are electrical (11 complaints), engine (10), and other (7).
Does the 2013 Acura MDX have recalls?
1 recall campaign applies to the 2013 Acura MDX. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.