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2016 Acura

MDX 2WD

Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, SIDI

Acura MDX: best and worst years
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Overview

Body
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic (S9)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

HP
290
Power to weight
0.067 hp/lb
Axle ratio
4.33
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

Smog score
5/10
Real-world MPG
19.2 mpg, reported by 1 driverabout 2.8 mpg below the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

GVWR class
Class 1D (5,001 to 6,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
Optional
Lane-departure warning
Optional
Recalls
7
Owner complaints
374 See on NHTSA
Reported injuries
5

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ENGINE30%
  • POWER TRAIN21%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER8%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM7%
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM5%
  • STRUCTURE4%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 528 total.

Acura MDX: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA record NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • PE25008Openopened Aug 20, 2025ENGINE

    Engine failure

  • EA25004Openopened Mar 26, 2025ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    No Restart After Auto Start/Stop Engages

  • RQ24013opened Nov 8, 2024ENGINE

    Engine failure

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

249 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • Jan 31, 2026FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMONL6AX01302026

    Owner Notification Letter - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and the idle stop feature engaging, the vehicle may not automatically restart. Acura is providing a product update with a new PGM-FI software update to fix this issue.

  • Sep 4, 2025VISIBILITY/WIPERB25-003

    Service Bulletin - An uneven sealing surface allows moisture to enter the inner taillight(s), causing one or both of the inner taillights not to work.

  • Aug 12, 2025ENGINEBPS&08122025901

    Dealer Message - Acura is also implementing an additional (1) twenty-four (24) month period for 2015 model year Acura TLX vehicles, commencing at the expiration of the 10-year warranty extension period for each vehicle, and (2) eighteen (18) month period for 2016 model year Acura TLX/MDX vehicles, commencing at the expiration of the 10-year warranty extension period for each vehicle, for valve adjustment and starter replacement related to this condition under warranty.

  • Jul 9, 2025VISIBILITY/WIPERB25-026

    Service Bulletin - An uneven sealing surface allows moisture to enter the inner taillight(s), causing one or both of the inner taillights not to work.

  • Jul 7, 2025ENGINEB23-002

    Service Bulletin - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and engaging idle stop the vehicle may not restart automatically due to excessive cylinder pressure and/or low cranking torque. Typically, the client can immediately restart the vehicle by selecting Park and pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button.

  • Jun 5, 2025EXTERIOR LIGHTINGONL6L806042025 Letter

    Owner Notification Letter - An uneven sealing surface allows moisture to enter the inner taillight(s), causing one or both of the inner taillights not to work.

  • Jun 5, 2025EXTERIOR LIGHTINGONL6L806042025 Form

    Owner Notification Letter - An uneven sealing surface allows moisture to enter the inner taillight(s), causing one or both of the inner taillights not to work.

  • Jun 4, 2025EXTERIOR LIGHTINGONL6M606032025 Letter

    Owner Notification Letter - An uneven sealing surface allows moisture to enter the inner taillight(s), causing one or both of the inner taillights not to work.

  • and 241 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
6 yr / 70k mi
Roadside assistance
4 yr / 50k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Source: www.cars.com as of 2026-06

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