2026 Acura

MDX AWD Type-S

Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo

Acura MDX: best and worst years

Overview

Body: Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Drivetrain: All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026Acura calls it SH-AWD.
Transmission: Automatic (S10)EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Powertrain: GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Fuel: PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl: 6EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Aspiration: TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Start-stop system: YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy: 21 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
MPG City: 17 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
MPG Comb: 19 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Fuel $/yr: $4,350EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
CO₂: 474 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Eco Score: 4/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Elec. Range: 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Doors: 5NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Length: 198 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Width: 79 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Height: 67 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Wheelbase: 114 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Curb Weight: 4,506 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
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

Recalls: 1
Owner complaints: 9 See on NHTSA

Feature availability

Cameras & visibility

Backup camera
Standard

Driver assist

Adaptive cruise control
Standard
Automatic emergency brakingPart of AcuraWatch.
Standard
Blind-spot monitor
Standard
Lane-keeping assist
Standard

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM21%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER21%
ENGINE14%
LANE DEPARTURE14%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE7%
POWER TRAIN7%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 14 total.

Acura MDX: best and worst years

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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