TECHLINE SUMMARY ARTICLE - ARE YOU FEELING A VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE BRAKING? WERE AWARE OF THIS ISSUE AND ARE CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR A SOLUTION. IN THE MEANTIME, TURNING OR REPLACING THE FRONT BRAKE DISCS MAY OFFER A TEMPORARY FIX.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2016 Acura MDX suspension problems
moderate Owners of the 2016 Acura MDX have filed 3 NHTSA complaints about the suspension at roughly $900 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See suspension across all vehicles →
Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$900
| Model year | suspension complaints |
|---|---|
| 2014 MDX | 4 |
| 2015 MDX | 3 |
| 2016 MDX (this page) | 3 |
| 2020 MDX | 3 |
What stands out
No new NHTSA suspension complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 6 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering suspension on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
SERVICE BULLETIN - THERE IS A SQUEAK AND/OR POP FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL, RESULTING FROM THE UPPER SPRING RUBBER BECOMING DISLODGED.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗SERVICE BULLETIN - RATTLE OR CLUNK FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION. THE REAR DAMPERS AND REAR UPPER DAMPER MOUNT BUSHINGS HAVE INTERNAL DAMAGE.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗AHM IS INVESTIGATING CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS OF FRONT BEARING NOISE. PLEASE SEND SPECIFIC PARTS TO AHM PRIOR TO ATTEMPTING ANY REPAIRS.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗DEALER MESSAGE - IF A FRONT BEARING IS REPLACED DUE TO A CUSTOMER NOISE COMPLAINT, PLEASE SEND THE PART TO AHM FOR INVESTIGATION.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 1 most recent
Vehicle acceleration is sluggish at stop and go. During highway speed, if transmission is in low cruising gear and you need to accelerate, transmission is sluggish. Issues was corrected at dealer. Dealer found 1 faulty transmission computer code. New symptoms after computer fix, over acceleration and harsh shift points. Dealer advised to drive 500 mile after computer reflash. Interior light…
Had suspension trouble with your 2016 Acura MDX?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the suspension problem on the 2016 Acura MDX?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 3 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $900 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the suspension typically fail?
Based on the 3 complaints filed, suspension issues most often appear around 37,768 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $900 for suspension 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 suspension?
No active recalls currently cover suspension 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.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2016/Acura/MDX.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area. Some links on this page are affiliate links.