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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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5J8YD4H51JL••••••2018 Acura MDX
This build draws 1.6× more complaints than the average 2018 Acura MDX build (4 vs 2).
4on this build
162on the model
65builds in total
Most reportedElectrical System 2Fuel/propulsion System 1Power Train 1Engine 1
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemSep 2025
Hello, My 2018 Acura MDX has moisture and water inside the inner tailgate (trunk) tail light assembly, which caused the light to stop working. I understand there is a recall affecting some 2014–2020 Acura MDX vehicles related to moisture entering the tailgate light assembly, and…
Power TrainApr 2021
On a regular basis, if accelerating to cross an intersection, car stops or hesitates for several seconds. We have almost been hit by cars several times in the past year. Dealership states everytime i have it serviced, they are unable to replicate and they have never heard of…
Unknown Or OtherJan 2019
Issue 1: ====== vehicle is in parked position in drive way and was locked. The side view mirrors are set to close upon hitting the lock button. During cold weather the side view mirrors and the driver side window glass froze (the mirrors wont open up, the driver side window…
Electrical SystemJan 2021
Multiple times I have been traveling on the highway and my car would suddenly decrease in speed and stall out. I would go from 75mph to 45mph very quickly. It would then suddenly accelerate again and go back to normal. This is extremely dangerous and could lead to a deadly…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 5J8YD4H51JL004915 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.