Acura (American Honda Motor Co
A release of brake pressure can cause a loss of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
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moderate 14 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $450 · see brakes across all vehicles →
Of the 14 brakes complaints filed for the 2024 Acura ZDX, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
A release of brake pressure can cause a loss of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
The contact owns a 2024 Acura ZDX. The contact stated that while driving 35-40 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal went down to the floorboard, and the vehicle slightly responded, causing the braking distance to be extended and the vehicle drove through the red traffic light before stopping. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving. The…
Multiple times, while both reversing and driving forward, the vehicle has initiated hard emergency braking maneuvers when no emergency exists -- no rear or front cross traffic, no pedestrians. This is dangerous and could initiate a crash with other cars following the vehicle.
When hard braking the car doesn’t stop, you can feel the wheels lock up and it slides forward. Some times when stopping at slow speeds the car will lunge forward. I almost hit a car, went in an intersection and one time almost hit a person and I was only going 5-10 mph that time and I hit the brakes and the car slid forward. I am really scared and Acura says they test drove mine and a new one and…
When backing up the car will slam on its brakes when there is NOTHING behind me. Most of the time it is when I am backing out of my driveway it will do it 2-3 times when nothing is there. It has done it a couple of times backing out of a parking space when nothing is there. I reported this to Acura but they didn’t do anything about it.
This is the most recent time that the automatic brake on my car kicked in for no reason. It has happened several times and I have made Acura aware of it, but this is the first time it has almost caused an accident because the car behind me almost rear-ended me. A Similar incident happened last year and I brought it in and they did nothing since they could not replicate it. I let the dealership…
The automatic rear braking system on my 2024 Acura ZDX engages unexpectedly and without cause. It happens regularly when reversing, even though there are no obstacles, people, or vehicles behind the car. The sudden braking is jarring and creates a real safety concern, especially in traffic or tight spaces. I took the vehicle to my local Acura dealership, but they had no information or guidance…
The contact owns a 2024 Acura MDX. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 10 MPH and coming to a stop, the ABS activated unexpectedly and released brake pressure in the service brake system. The contact stated that the vehicle unexpectedly came to a complete stop. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the failure was…
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 14 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $450 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
Based on the 14 complaints filed, brakes issues most often appear around 10,540 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.
Independent shops typically charge around $450 for brakes 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.
Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover brakes issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.