
Overview
- Body
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Drivetrain
- All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Transmission
- Automatic (S10)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Powertrain
- GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Fuel
- PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Engine & performance
- HP
- 355
- Power to weight
- 0.079 hp/lb
- Axle ratio
- 4.17
- Cyl
- 6EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Aspiration
- TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Start-stop system
- YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 21 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- MPG City
- 17 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- MPG Comb
- 19 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $4,050EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- CO₂
- 474 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Eco Score
- 4/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Smog score
- 5/10
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- SmartWay certified
- No
Dimensions & capacity
- Length
- 198 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Width
- 79 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Height
- 67 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Wheelbase
- 114 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Curb Weight
- 4,506 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Safety NHTSA, model year
- Overall crash rating
- ★★★★★
- Rollover rating
- ★★★★★
- Stability control (ESC)
- Standard
- Forward-collision warning
- Standard
- Lane-departure warning
- Standard
- Recalls
- 2
- Owner complaints
- 117
- Reported injuries
- 4
Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- POWER TRAIN21%
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM10%
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE10%
- SERVICE BRAKES10%
- STEERING10%
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER9%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 175 total.
Acura MDX: best and worst yearsFederal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year
DP26001Openopened Mar 6, 2026POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
All wheel drive allegation
EA25004Openopened Mar 26, 2025ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
No Restart After Auto Start/Stop Engages
Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year
235 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year
Oct 17, 2025STRUCTURE:BODYB23-004
"Service Bulletin - A pop noise can occur from the rear roof area when turning into driveways, bumps, or on an incline due to, in some cases, the panoramic roof frame mounting bolts are unable to maintain the necessary clamp force. This can allow shifting, which may lead to a pop noise."
Jul 17, 2025STEERINGBBTS28851
Tech Line Summary - Customers are complaining of a clicking noise from front of vehicle while turning at low speeds. This is a temporary solution to address the issue.
Jul 2, 2025WHEELSB24-025
Service Bulletin - Customers are experiencing screeching, squeaking, rubbing, or scraping from the rear wheel area due to rocks are getting caught between the rear brake disk and splash guard.
May 10, 2025STRUCTURE:BODYBTI&05092025901
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2025 RDXs and 2022-2025 MDXs with a client complaint of a pop noise in the rear sunroof area. Clients may describe a single pop noise heard while driving over a bump or turning in and out of driveways. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
Apr 25, 2025STRUCTURE:BODYBTI&04252025901
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2025 RDXs and 2022-2025 MDXs with a client complaint of a pop noise in the rear sunroof area. Clients may describe a single pop noise heard while driving over a bump or turning in and out of driveways. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
Apr 9, 2025VISIBILITY/WIPERBTI&04092025901
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022- 2024 MDXs & 2021-2025 TLXs with a client complaint of a loose or detached rearview mirror bracket. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
Feb 20, 2025ENGINEONL6AX022025B
Owner Notification Letter - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and the idle stop feature engaging, your vehicle may not automatically restart.
Dec 18, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMB24-047
Service Bulletin - A coaxial cable terminal was not manufactured to proper specifications. An improperly manufactured terminal may lead to poor communication in the media-oriented system (MOST) bus network which can potentially affect the audio sound quality.
- and 227 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
Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.