TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT WENT ON A TRIP AND RETURNED TO FIND THAT THE GPS, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, RADIO, AND OTHER ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS FAILED. ONLY THE INTERIOR LIGHTING WAS FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. THE CONTACT CALLED ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE AND THEY DISCOVERED THAT THE BATTERY WAS DRAINED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 13,000.
2007 acura MDX electrical problems
moderate 42 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850
Complaints
42
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$850
What owners are reporting 10 most recent
SEVERAL TIMES, THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING. I WAS LUCKY TO BE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND NOT ON A HIGHWAY. THE DEALER STATED THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE BLUETOOTH AND WE HAVE HAD IT REPLACED. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS OCCURED. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED, THE BLUETOOTH WAS UNDER ACURA WARRANTY. IT WAS EXPLAINED TO ME THAT THE BLUETOOTH IS DRAWING ENERGY CONSTANTLY AND THE…
OVER THE PAST TWO YEARS HAVE HAD TO INEXPLICABLY JUMP MDX WHEN IT FAILS TO START, USUALLY AFTER SITTING OVER NIGHT. (CONFIRMED NO AUXILIARY POWER LEFT ON.) WILL BE FINE FOR A PERIOD OF TIME, AND SYMPTOMS REAPPEAR. HAVE NOW CHANGED BATTERY TWICE IN PAST YEAR. FOUR MONTHS AFTER MOST RECENT BATTERY CHANGE, BATTERY WAS DEAD AGAIN. THIS TIME AFTER JUMPED THE CAR THREW SOME ADDITIONAL WARNING LIGHTS…
I'VE EXPERIENCED SEVERAL ELECTRICAL ISSUES ELECTRICAL WITH MY VEHICLE THE MOST TROUBLING WAS THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUT OFF ON THE HIGHWAY THEN IMMEDIATELY RESTARTED!!!! IN ADDITION TO THIS, THE NEXT ISSUE IS BATTERY PERFORMANCE. THE BATTERY IS CONSTANTLY DRAINED. IN THE 11 YEARS THAT I OWNED THE VEHICLE, THE BATTERY HAS BEEN REPLACED 4 TIMES. (I INITIALLY THOUGHT THIS WAS ASSOCIATED WITH MY B…
RELATED TO HANDS FREE LINK WHICH HASN'T WORK IN TWO YEARS. I HAVE REPLACED THE BATTERY SEVERAL TIMES (ONCE TWICE ONE WEEK, UNDER WARRANTY). I REPLACED THE BATTERY A WEEK AGO AND ASK THEM TO PLEASE RESET HANDS FREE LINK (A REQUEST I MAKE EVERY TIME THE CAR IS SERVICED) AND MY CAR NAV FLICKERS NOW. TWO DAY AGO THE CAR MOMENTARILY LOST POWER WHILE I WAS DRIVING IN TOWN!!!!!!! I WAS FORTUNATE TO BE ON…
BATTERY IN OUR 2007 ACURA MDX HAS HAD TO BE REPLACED 3 TIMES IN THE PAST COUPLE OF MONTHS! TURNS OUT THAT THE HANDSFREE LINK MODULE WAS DRAINING THE BATTERY AND CAUSING IT HAVING TO BE REPLACED NUMEROUS TIMES. THIS COULD CAUSE A FIRE WHICH CAN POSE AS A DEADLY RESULT ESPECIALLY IF THE CAR IS PARKED INSIDE OF A GARAGE. THIS NEEDS TO BE REPLACED BY ACURA FREE OF CHARGE ASAP! I DISCONNECTED IT RATHER…
ENGINE SHUTS OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVE ON THE ROAD REGARDLESS OF THE SPEED. WHEN THIS HAPPENS CAR LOST TOTAL ELECTRICAL POWER RESULTING IN BLACKOUT, NOT ABLE TO TURN ON HAZARD LIGHT ALSO, STEERING WHEEL IS TIGHT UNABLE TO TURN THE VEHICLE.. NEED TO RESET NAVIGATION CODE, AND AUDIO CODES TO RESTART GPS NAVIGATION RESPECTIVELY. I WAS
CONSTANTLY HAVING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. WE WENT ON A VACATION AND CAME BACK TO FIND THE BATTERY COMPLETELY DEAD. TOOK IT IN AND THEY DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS A BAD HANDS FREE UNIT WHICH WAS REPLACED. NOW WE ARE HAVING ALL KINDS OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. EACH TIME WE TURN THE CAR ON THE AUTO SETTING TOGGLE BETWEEN DRIVER 1 AND DRIVER 2 SETTINGS. OCCASIONALLY YOU HEAR A POP ON THE SPEAKERS WHEN Y…
ENGINE SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING APPROX. 35 MPH, RESULTING IN TOTAL LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKES AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS.. PULLED OVER AND BROUGHT CAR TO A STOP. WAS IN THE PROCESS OF GETTING OUT TO CHECK ENGINE WHEN INTERIOR LIGHTS CAME ON, RESTARTED ENGINE AND COMMENCED TO DRIVE APPROX. A MILE WHEN IT ALL REPEATED. GOT CAR HOME AND CALLED FOR TOW TRUCK TO TAKE CAR TO ACURA DEALERSHIP WHERE I HA…
1.TODAY WHEN I WENT OUTSIDE TO START MY 2007 MDX, THE "CHECK STARTER SYSTEM" LIT UP. I WAITED ABOUT 30 SECONDS AND TRIED AGAIN, MY VEHICLE STARTED UP. GOT TO WORK 1 HOUR LATER, TURNED CAR OFF AND BACK ON WITHOUT ISSUE. HOPING IT STARTS AFTER WORK. THIS PROBLEM JUST SEEMED TO HAPPEN OUT OF NO WHERE. MY BATTERY IS FINE BUT DID HAVE PROBLEMS ABOUT 8 MONTHS AGO WHERE I ENDED UP HAVE TO PAY APPRO…
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2007 acura MDX?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 42 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $850 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
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