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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 5J8YE1H44NL011799 · Checked Nov 4, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 4

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5J8YE1H44NL•••••• 2022 Acura MDX

That is about average for the 2022 Acura MDX — 3 complaints per build across 63 builds.

4on this build
160on the model
63builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reported Service Brakes 2 Fuel/propulsion System 1 Electrical System 1

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Service Brakes crash Apr 2023
The contact owned a 2022 Acura MDX. The contact stated that while her husband was reversing from the driveway, the transmission was being shifted from reverse (R) into Drive (D), the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop. The vehicle crashed into the…
Electrical System Jan 2026
The battery drains quickly. Have replaced the battery twice since 2022. Something in the car is draining the battery and making it fail. Infotainment screen sometimes stays grey and doesn't go black when car is off. Many 2022 mdx owners are having similar battery drain issues…
Fuel/propulsion System Aug 2025
“fuel door stuck,” “no manual override,” “can’t refuel.” As per Acura manual there is way to open a gas/fuel door/cap/lid when actual way of opening through electronically fails due actuators or some other reasons. There is a manual release pull cable behind a removable access…
Service Brakes Mar 2026
Vehicle has a service bulletin issued by NHTSA and Honda/Acura of North America refuses to acknowledge it or fix the problem. For 4 years. Service Bulletin 24-025

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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 5J8YE1H44NL011799 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.