Closest available photo (2022 model year); you're viewing the 2024.
Overview
- Body
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
- Drivetrain
- All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026Acura calls it SH-AWD.
- Transmission
- Automatic (S10)EPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
- Powertrain
- GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
- Fuel
- PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
Engine & performance
- HP
- 355
- Power to weight
- 0.079 hp/lb
- Axle ratio
- 4.17
- Aspiration
- TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
- Start-stop system
- YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 21 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
- MPG City
- 17 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
- MPG Comb
- 19 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $4,050EPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
- CO₂
- 474 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
- Eco Score
- 4/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
- Smog score
- 5/10
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
- SmartWay certified
- No
Dimensions & capacity
- 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
- 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
- Standard
- Lane-departure warning
- Standard
- Recalls
- 2
- Owner complaints
- 40 See on NHTSA
- Reported injuries
- 4
Feature availability
Cameras & visibility
- Backup cameraStandard
Driver assist
- Adaptive cruise controlStandard
- Automatic emergency brakingPart of AcuraWatch.Standard
- Blind-spot monitorStandard
- Lane-keeping assistStandard
Convenience
- Push-button startStandard
Exterior
- Adaptive headlightsStandard
Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM17%
- SERVICE BRAKES14%
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER13%
- ENGINE9%
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE9%
- STEERING6%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 69 total.
Acura MDX: best and worst yearsFederal investigations NHTSA record NHTSA defect investigations, model year
EA25004Openopened Mar 26, 2025ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
No Restart After Auto Start/Stop Engages
Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year
56 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year
May 13, 2026ENGINEBTI&05122026901
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2024-2026 MDXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P0441 (EVAP System Purge Flow Malfunction) stored. 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.
Apr 29, 2026ENGINEBTI&04292026901
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2024-2026 MDXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P0441 (EVAP System Purge Flow Malfunction) stored. 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.
Apr 20, 2026FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMBTI&04202026901
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2024-2026 MDXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P0441 (EVAP System Purge Flow Malfunction) stored. 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.
Aug 1, 2025ENGINEBTI&07312025903
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2025 MDXs with a client complaint of a no auto re-start condition after going into an auto idle stop. The push button ignition may or may not restart the engine. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
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 15, 2025ENGINEBTI&07152025901
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2025 MDXs with a client complaint of a no auto re-start condition after going into an auto idle stop. The push button ignition may or may not restart the engine. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
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 27, 2025SUSPENSIONBTI&05272025901
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2025 MDXs with a client complaint of a front suspension noise while turning left and/or right. The noise can be described as a clicking. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to your attempting a repair of any kind.
- and 48 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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