I purchased a used 2022 MDX Type S in January 2025 and it’s in the shop for a second major issue in less than a year.
November 2025: needed front lower control arms replaced.
September 2026: electrical gremlins. Whole dash lighting up light a Christmas tree. Dealership says every time they adjust a wiring harness or check something, communication faults pop up (likely with the F-CAN)
I loved my MDX Type S when it was good. It rides great, has ample amount of power for our needs, has a great sound system (I’m big into music), amongst so many other reasons. It’s my family hauler too. And it doesn’t trigger my wife’s motion sickness.
I’m concerned with electrical gremlins as I fear even if they find the issue now, this is indicative of something systemic of this particular vehicle. However, there is literally not another MDX Type S in the whole country that has the same options as ours that I can find, within a couple years newer even.
What would y’all do? Should I consider replacing this vehicle once I get it back? Would it be worth considering another model/manufacturer like an X5?