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2025 Acura

MDX AWD Type-S

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

Acura MDX: best and worst years
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Overview

Body
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Transmission
Automatic (S10)EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Engine & performance

HP
355
Power to weight
0.079 hp/lb
Axle ratio
4.17

Efficiency

Smog score
4/10
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
Recalls
3
Owner complaints
108 See on NHTSA
Reported injuries
5

Feature availability

Comfort

  • Heated rear seats
    Standard
  • Heated seats
    Standard
  • Heated steering wheel
    Standard
  • Leather seats
    Standard
  • Massaging seats
    Standard
  • Memory seat
    Standard
  • Panoramic sunroof
    Standard
  • Ventilated seats
    Standard

Audio

  • Bang & Olufsen audioUnconfirmed
    Standard
  • Bowers & Wilkins audioUnconfirmed
    Standard
  • Premium audio (any brand)Unconfirmed
    Standard

Cameras & visibility

  • 360 surround-view camera
    Standard
  • Backup camera
    Standard
  • Head-up display
    Standard
  • Parking sensors
    Standard

Driver assist

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

Convenience

  • Android Auto
    Standard
  • Apple CarPlay
    Standard
  • Keyless entry
    Standard
  • Navigation system
    Standard
  • Power liftgate
    Standard
  • Push-button start
    Standard
  • Remote start
    Standard
  • Third-row seating
    Standard
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay
    Standard
  • Wireless phone charging
    Standard

Exterior

  • Adaptive headlights
    Standard
  • Roof rails
    Standard

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ENGINE36%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM28%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER15%
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM6%
  • FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE3%
  • POWER TRAIN3%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 185 total.

Acura MDX: best and worst years

Federal 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

23 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, 2026ENGINEBTI&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.

  • Apr 7, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMBBTS30565

    Tech Line Summary - The vehicle's infotainment system displays previously viewed SMS messages upon each ignition cycle, when the customer's Android phone is connected via Bluetooth.

  • Mar 10, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMBB28518

    Over The Air System Updates - Vehicles equipped with the System Updates application are capable of downloading and installing Over the Air System updates (OTA). A connection to a Wi-Fi network is needed to perform the update over the air. System updates contain upgrades that fix operational errors and/or provide a variety of enhancements, which adds new functionality. Information about the various software releases can be found in this document.

  • Jan 17, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMB28518

    Over the Air System Update - System updates contain upgrades that fix operational errors and/or provide a variety of enhancements, which adds new functionality. Information about the various software releases can be found in this document.

  • Aug 4, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMBB29050

    Tech Line - Customers may experience error code S001 with their audio unit. The vehicle may also have DTC B2B05-92 CAN Gateway error stored due to the dealership’s wi-fi settings.

  • 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.

  • and 15 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

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.