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What 69 owners told NHTSA about the 2025 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid

These are the actual owner complaints behind this car’s reliability verdict, filed with the federal government, unedited. They’re unverified reports, not confirmed defects: read them as leads for your pre-purchase inspection, not a diagnosis.

All (69)Crash / fire / injury (2)Engine (44)Electrical system (30)Fuel system (10)Driver assistance (4)Brakes (3)Backup camera & sensors (2)Transmission & drivetrain (2)Airbags (1)Equipment (1)Lane Departure (1)

2 of 69 complaints match · Transmission & drivetrain · clear filters

Jun 28, 2026Transmission & drivetrainEngine

No restart after auto idle stop - Car fails to restart automatically after stop and releasing the brake pedal. This has happened on a number of occasions in the last few months.This can cause a dangerous condition that can can cause an accident if stopped in an intersection or a rear end collision as the driver behind assumes the vehicle will move but does not. Car has to be shut off to restart.

NHTSA ODI 11747083

Aug 6, 2025Transmission & drivetrainEngine

The auto start/stop system failed to restart at a stop light. This was an issue on the older MDX and TLX vehicles with the 3.5L V6 which resulted in a large recall. The recall has not been extended to cover the 2025 MDX and the dealership is refusing to fix the issue or acknowledge it despite having a video to prove it occurred. Acura is knowingly selling these vehicles with a dangerous safety defect that will occur at random. Please consider investigating this matter further as I am concerned for my safety and the safety of my passengers.

NHTSA ODI 11678817

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How to use these: a complaint is one owner’s report, filed voluntarily and published unverified. Patterns matter more than any single story. If several owners describe the same failure at similar mileage, put that system at the top of your pre-purchase inspection list. Back to the full 2025 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid verdict →