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US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2009 Acura MDX.
Owner complaints (52)
Owners filed 52 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Acura MDX (4 crashes, 1 fires, 6 injuries reported). Among 25 model years of this model, it ranks #19 for the most complaints (median 115).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 18 | |
| Power train | 8 | |
| Engine | 8 | |
| Exterior lighting | 6 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | |
| Air bags | 4 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | |
| Unknown or other | 3 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2009 Acura MDX.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Acura MDX 4-DR. w/SAB | – | – | – | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2009 Acura MDX version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDX 4WD 3.7 L Automatic (S5) | 15 | 20 | 17 | $4,850 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.