Acura Transmission Problems by Model
By CarWhere Research · Updated
Owners have filed 597 transmission complaints with NHTSA across the 3 Acura models we track that have at least 50 each. The most come from the Acura MDX (407). Per 1,000 sold, the highest rate is the Acura MDX at 0.88 and the lowest is the Acura RDX at 0.27, against a 0.28 median across all 53 rated models.
Acura models by transmission complaints
| Model | Transmission complaints | Per 1,000 sold | Share of all complaints | Worst years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acura MDX | 407 | 0.88 | 20.4% | 2016, 2022 and 2017 |
| Acura RDX | 134 | 0.27 | 6.5% | 2019, 2017 and 2020 |
| Acura TL | 56 | — | 12.2% | 2012 and 2010 |
Per 1,000 sold appears only where published U.S. sales exist for at least three model years. Data fetched July 2026 to November 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Acura have transmission problems?
Owners have filed 597 transmission complaints with NHTSA across the 3 Acura models we track that have at least 50 each. The most come from the Acura MDX (407). Per 1,000 sold, the highest rate is the Acura MDX at 0.88 and the lowest is the Acura RDX at 0.27, against a 0.28 median across all 53 rated models.
Which Acura models have the most transmission complaints?
the Acura MDX (407), the Acura RDX (134) and the Acura TL (56), by owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Raw counts favor high-selling models, so compare the per-1,000-sold column too.
Which Acura has the fewest transmission complaints per 1,000 sold?
The Acura RDX, at 0.27 transmission complaints per 1,000 sold across its rated years. That is a complaint rate, not a failure rate.
Sources
- NHTSA complaints by vehicle (owner complaints API) — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Report a vehicle safety problem — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration