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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 5J8YD4H51KL022803 · Checked Aug 11, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 5

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5J8YD4H51KL•••••• 2019 Acura MDX

This build draws 1.9× more complaints than the average 2019 Acura MDX build (5 vs 3).

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177on the model
68builds in total
Most reported Engine 2 Power Train 1 Fuel System 1 Gasoline 1

What owners of this build wrote

Fuel System Nov 2024
The contact owns a 2019 Acura MDX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available.…
Power Train Sep 2024
Driving down 45 at 70mph. Attempted to accelerate and change lanes. Car lost engine power and was almost rear ended before power was restored. Have been waiting almost a year for recall to be complete. Grubbs Acura called is the other day to have service performed. Made the…
Engine Apr 2024
In March, I made an appointment at Lehigh Valley Acura in Emmaus, PA 18049, to address NHTSA Recall Number 23V-751 on my 2019 Acura MDX. When I got to the appointment on [XXX], the service technician told me that American Honda will only send parts for recall-related repairs for…
Unknown Or Other Sep 2022
In stop and go traffic on a highway, the car went to auto idle mode, then shifted to neutral by itself instead of restarting to drive. This was a safety issue in that I was on a major 4 lane highway with my kids and could've been hit from behind. The only thing I could do was…
Engine Feb 2024
Unknown, manufacturer says can’t be fixed. It MOST certainly can be fixed! They just don’t want to do it

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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 5J8YD4H51KL022803 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.