Specifications by model year
Compare the stats that matter
Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.
Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km | Fuel-economy range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 13.84 | 11.2 | 12.38 | — |
| 2025 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 13.84 | 11.2 | 12.38 | — |
| 2024 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 13.84 | 11.2 | 12.38 | 17-26 mpg combined |
| 2023 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 13.84 | 11.2 | 12.38 | — |
| 2022 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 13.84 | 11.2 | 12.38 | — |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2020 | 19 | 25 | 21 | 12.38 | 9.41 | 11.2 | — |
| 2019 | 19 | 25 | 21 | 12.38 | 9.41 | 11.2 | — |
| 2018 | 18 | 26 | 21 | 13.07 | 9.05 | 11.2 | — |
| 2017 | 18 | 26 | 21 | 13.07 | 9.05 | 11.2 | — |
| 2016 | 18 | 26 | 21 | 13.07 | 9.05 | 11.2 | — |
| 2015 | 18 | 27 | 21 | 13.07 | 8.71 | 11.2 | — |
| 2014 | 18 | 27 | 21 | 13.07 | 8.71 | 11.2 | — |
| 2013 | 16 | 21 | 18 | 14.7 | 11.2 | 13.07 | — |
| 2012 | 16 | 21 | 18 | 14.7 | 11.2 | 13.07 | — |
| 2011 | 16 | 21 | 18 | 14.7 | 11.2 | 13.07 | — |
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Engine configuration | engine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | suv | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | Automatic (S10) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.0, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2025 | suv | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | Automatic (S10) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.0, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2024 | suv | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | Automatic (S10) | All-Wheel Drive | 290-355 hp | 267-354 lb-ft | V6 | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.0, Fuel type: Premium, Horsepower: 290-355 hp, Torque: 267-354 lb-ft, Engine configuration: V6 |
| 2023 | suv | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | Automatic (S10) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.0, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2022 | suv | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | Automatic (S10) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.0, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2021 | suv | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | suv | 6 | 3.5 | Premium | Automatic (S9) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.5, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2019 | suv | 6 | 3.5 | Premium | Automatic (S9) | All-Wheel Drive | 290 hp | 267 lb-ft | V6 | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.5, Fuel type: Premium, Horsepower: 290 hp, Torque: 267 lb-ft, Engine configuration: V6 |
| 2018 | suv | 6 | 3.5 | Premium | Automatic (S9) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.5, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2017 | suv | 6 | 3.5 | Premium | Automatic (S9) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.5, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2016 | suv | 6 | 3.5 | Premium | Automatic (S9) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.5, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2015 | suv | 6 | 3.5 | Premium | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.5, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2014 | suv | 6 | 3.5 | Premium | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.5, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2013 | suv | 6 | 3.7 | Premium | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.7, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2012 | suv | 6 | 3.7 | Premium | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.7, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2011 | suv | 6 | 3.7 | Premium | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — | Cylinders: 6, Displacement: 3.7, Fuel type: Premium |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | pricing | Trim | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | Trim: SH-AWD TYPE S ADV | SH-AWD TYPE S ADV | — |
| 2022 | Trim: ADVANCE | ADVANCE | — |
| 2021 | Trim: SH-AWD ADVANCE 6P | SH-AWD ADVANCE 6P | — |
| 2020 | Trim: SH-AWD ADVANCE 6P | SH-AWD ADVANCE 6P | — |
| 2019 | Trim: SH-E-AWD (Advance), Note: Number of Seats: 6/7 | SH-E-AWD (Advance) | Number of Seats: 6/7 |
| 2018 | Trim: SH-AWD (Advance Ent) | SH-AWD (Advance Ent) | — |
| 2017 | Note: Number of Seats: 6/7 | — | Number of Seats: 6/7 |
| 2016 | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | bodyAndInterior | Keyless ignition | Seat rows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | Standard | — |
| 2024 | 7 | 4 | 513 | 18.1 | Keyless ignition: Standard | Standard | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | Standard | — |
| 2022 | 7 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 3 | Standard | 3 |
| 2021 | 6 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 3 | Standard | 3 |
| 2020 | 6 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 3 | Standard | 3 |
| 2019 | 6 | 4 | 447 | 15.8 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 3 | Standard | 3 |
| 2018 | 7 | 5 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 3 | Standard | 3 |
| 2017 | — | 5 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 3 | Standard | 3 |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | 7 | 4 | 425 | 15 | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | Frontal crash | Side crash | Rated vehicle | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotIntervention | laneDepartureWarning | laneCenteringAssist | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | rearAeb | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | blindSpotMonitoring | parkAssist | nhtsaSafetyRatings | Overall rating | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 5 | 2026 ACURA MDX SUV N/A AWD | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rated vehicle: 2026 ACURA MDX SUV N/A AWD | — | — |
| 2025 | 4 | 5 | 2025 Acura MDX SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rated vehicle: 2025 Acura MDX SUV AWD | — | — |
| 2024 | 4 | 5 | 2024 Acura MDX SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rated vehicle: 2024 Acura MDX SUV AWD | — | — |
| 2023 | 4 | 5 | 2023 Acura MDX SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | — | Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rated vehicle: 2023 Acura MDX SUV AWD | — | — |
| 2022 | 4 | 5 | 2022 Acura MDX SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rated vehicle: 2022 Acura MDX SUV AWD | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | standard | — | standard | — | — | standard | standard | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | 5 | 5 | 2020 Acura MDX SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | standard | — | standard | — | — | standard | standard | — | — | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2020 Acura MDX SUV AWD | 5 | 4 |
| 2019 | 5 | 5 | 2019 Acura MDX SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | standard | — | standard | — | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2019 Acura MDX SUV AWD | 5 | 4 |
| 2018 | 5 | 5 | 2018 Acura MDX SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | standard | — | — | standard | standard | standard | — | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2018 Acura MDX SUV AWD | 5 | 4 |
| 2017 | 5 | 5 | 2017 Acura MDX SUV FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | standard | — | — | standard | standard | standard | — | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2017 Acura MDX SUV FWD | 5 | 4 |
| 2016 | 5 | 5 | 2016 Acura MDX SUV FWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2016 Acura MDX SUV FWD | 5 | 4 |
| 2015 | 5 | 5 | 2015 Acura MDX SUV AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2015 Acura MDX SUV AWD | 5 | 4 |
| 2014 | 5 | 5 | 2014 Acura MDX SUV AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2014 Acura MDX SUV AWD | 5 | 4 |
| 2013 | 4 | 5 | 2013 Acura MDX SUV 4WD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Overall rating: 4, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2013 Acura MDX SUV 4WD | 4 | 4 |
| 2012 | 4 | 5 | 2012 Acura MDX SUV 4WD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Overall rating: 4, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2012 Acura MDX SUV 4WD | 4 | 4 |
| 2011 | 4 | 5 | 2011 Acura MDX SUV AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2011 Acura MDX SUV AWD | 5 | 4 |
Technology & electrification
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data.
Model year reports
2026
NewestThe 2026 Acura MDX presents a mixed reliability picture.
2025
The 2025 Acura MDX presents an average reliability profile, making thorough inspection paramount.
2024
The 2024 Acura MDX presents an average reliability profile, making a thorough pre-purchase inspection crucial.
2023
The 2023 Acura MDX presents an average reliability profile, but potential buyers must prioritize inspecting the **brake pedal assembly** due to a significant recall.
2022
The 2022 Acura MDX presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to significant issues reported in its **power train** and **steering** systems.
2021
The 2021 Acura MDX presents a strong reliability profile with zero recalls and zero consumer complaints logged.
2020
The 2020 Acura MDX presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2019
The 2019 Acura MDX earns a 'Below Average' reliability verdict, primarily due to significant issues with its **engine** and **fuel system**.
2018
Approach the 2018 Acura MDX with caution; its below-average reliability is primarily driven by significant engine and fuel system concerns, alongside numerous recalls.
2017
The 2017 Acura MDX is a luxury SUV with a 'Below Average' reliability verdict, primarily due to significant engine and powertrain concerns.
2016
Approach the 2016 Acura MDX with caution; its below-average reliability is primarily driven by significant engine and powertrain concerns.
2015
Approach with caution: **power steering (EPS) failure** is a well-known chronic problem that makes this a high-risk used purchase.
2014
The 2014 Acura MDX offers strong safety and comfort but is hampered by a 'Below Average' reliability verdict, primarily due to frequent steering system failures.
2013
The 2013 Acura MDX presents a below-average reliability outlook, primarily due to significant safety risks identified from both recalls and complaints, particularly concerning the fuel pump and engine systems.
2012
The 2012 Acura MDX offers a comfortable and capable luxury SUV experience, but its 'Below Average' reliability verdict, driven by significant engine oil consumption issues, demands careful inspection and potential budget allocation for repairs.
2011
The 2011 Acura MDX is generally considered below average for reliability and should be bought carefully.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Acura MDX?
Carfocal currently has 16 published MDX reports, covering 2011 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 Acura MDX presents a mixed reliability picture.
Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
Is the Acura MDX reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Acura MDX. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 acura mdx presents a mixed reliability picture. and the 2026 acura mdx's value proposition is significantly impacted by its documented **engine** failure risk and **accelerator pedal** entrapment potential. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
16 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Acura MDX?
Across Carfocal's published MDX guides, recurring problem areas include Fuel Pump, Engine Connecting Rod Bearings, and Electrical System (Infotainment/ADAS). The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Fuel Pump, Engine Connecting Rod Bearings, and Electrical System (Infotainment/ADAS).
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 16
- Years tracked
- 16
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints