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Acura MDX 2022–2026 (4th gen)
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- Price
- $47,800–$68,000
- MPG
- 22
- Strength: Strong capability
- Watch-out: Poor running costs
- Watch-out: Poor cargo & utility
How it scores for you10 scores
A composed, comfortable three-row luxury SUV with strong reliability and a capable 290-hp V6, but thirsty running costs and tight cargo hold it back.
Recalled about as often as cars of the same model years; none of its 5 recalls were serious. About 5% of its owner complaints describe a crash, fire or injury. Based on recalls and serious defect reports — it doesn't capture everyday repairs or problems fixed by warranty extensions. Adjusted +2 points for its wider reputation.
No overall NHTSA crash rating yet, so this is scored as middle-of-the-road.
About $3,750 a year in fuel (EPA estimate) — cheaper to run than about 8% of cars we track.
16.8 cu ft of cargo space — more than about 18% of other SUVs we track.
Seven seats with 16.8 cu ft behind third row and 71.4 folded is roomy up front but the third row is tighter than larger rivals like the Palisade or MDX's own predecessors.
290 hp V6 with available SH-AWD gives the MDX composed handling and decent power for a 3-row luxury SUV, a step above mainstream rivals but short of a Type S or true sport SUV.
4th-gen MDX offers modern infotainment, ELS audio and Acura's driver-assist suite, competitive for the segment though the touchpad interface draws criticism versus touchscreen luxury rivals.
Refined ride, quiet cabin and supportive seats make it a comfortable luxury three-row, well-regarded for daily driving.
Luxury brands like Acura tend to lose value faster than average.
Rated to tow 5,000 lb; all- or four-wheel drive available.
Safety & recalls14 recalls
14 recalls · 7 common complaint areas across 2022–2026
- Powertrain — 80 complaints (2022)
- Recall — Airbags: sensor: occupant classification: front passenger (2026)
- Electrical — 41 complaints (2025)
2026
- RecallAirbags: sensor: occupant classification: front passenger26V332000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022
2025
- RecallElectrical: software; fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system25V031000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Acura MDX Type-S, 2023-2025 Honda Pilot, and 2021-2025 Acura TLX Type-S vehicles. A software error in the fuel injection electronic control unit (FI-ECU) may cause an engine stall or a loss of power.
- RecallBack over prevention: software; equipment: electrical: infotainment: video (touch)screen/monitor/unit25V032000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2025 Acura MDX vehicles. The touchscreen in the center console may go blank, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standar
- RecallService brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages25V391000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Acura TLX, 2023-2025 Acura MDX, and 2023-2025 Honda Pilot vehicles. The brake pedal pivot pin was not secured properly, which can cause the pedal to shift out of position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicl
- RecallAirbags: sensor: occupant classification: front passenger26V332000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022
- Complaint clusterElectrical41 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20 minutes after parking my car, it would not start. Several different codes came up on the gauges - BRAKE issue; hill issue;stabilization issue - multiple icons and warnings. I ended up having to be jumped off.
- Complaint clusterEngine23 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE
I was driving w a passenger on a busy 4 lane road and trying to make a left turn. When I tried to hit the gas after coming to a stop, my car would not move. I did not know what was happening, as it turned out the car had shifted into park and turned off. Extremely dangerous scenario. I had to take m
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other18 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My 2025 Acura MDX has 21,000+ miles on it and the START STOP SYSTEM has stalled and failed to restart the engine at RED LIGHTS several times. This is a SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN! Does Honda/Acura have a Technical Service Bulletin for this issue? Reading many other complaints on social media many people
2024
- RecallElectrical: software; fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system25V031000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Acura MDX Type-S, 2023-2025 Honda Pilot, and 2021-2025 Acura TLX Type-S vehicles. A software error in the fuel injection electronic control unit (FI-ECU) may cause an engine stall or a loss of power.
- RecallService brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages25V391000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Acura TLX, 2023-2025 Acura MDX, and 2023-2025 Honda Pilot vehicles. The brake pedal pivot pin was not secured properly, which can cause the pedal to shift out of position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicl
- RecallAirbags: sensor: occupant classification: front passenger26V332000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022
- Complaint clusterElectrical8 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2024 Acura MDX. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH and driving over construction steel plates on the roadway, the brakes independently engaged while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact stated that the failure could have caused a rear-end crash
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other6 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
AC / DEFROSTER / HVAC I am reporting a potential safety and health defect involving the HVAC system in my 2024 Acura MDX. When operating the air conditioning or the front windshield defroster, a strong musty odor enters the cabin. The dealer informed me that resolving the odor requires an EVAP core
- Complaint clusterBrakes6 complaintscomplaints:SERVICE BRAKES
To: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Subject: Urgent Complaint – Illegal Repossession, Lemon Law Obstruction, and Compensation Claim Against Honda Financial Services Dear Sir or Madam, I am filing a formal complaint regarding the illegal repossession of my leased 2024 Acura MDX, VIN [XXX]
2023
- RecallElectrical: software; fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system25V031000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Acura MDX Type-S, 2023-2025 Honda Pilot, and 2021-2025 Acura TLX Type-S vehicles. A software error in the fuel injection electronic control unit (FI-ECU) may cause an engine stall or a loss of power.
- RecallService brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages25V391000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Acura TLX, 2023-2025 Acura MDX, and 2023-2025 Honda Pilot vehicles. The brake pedal pivot pin was not secured properly, which can cause the pedal to shift out of position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicl
- RecallAirbags: sensor: occupant classification: front passenger26V332000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022
- Complaint clusterPowertrain14 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
2023 ACURA MDX TYPE S. 28k miles. While merging onto highway, I sped up and at 25 mph, I heard a loud metal clunk from underneath the car. Car still drove and functioned as a two wheel drive instead of AWD. Went in for service and was told that the transmission and Power train Unit would need to
- Complaint clusterElectrical6 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1) I was struck by a vehicle that ran the stop sign at 50mph. After the impact my vehicle continued rolling forward and wouldn’t stop. I ended up a block away from the accident and my emergency brake, brake pedal and center console brake would not engage. My vehicle was stopped after a car pulled up
- Complaint clusterBrakes5 complaintscomplaints:SERVICE BRAKES
Unable to stop the car. Luckily no accident. Brake pedal was very hard to press and car didn't stop. Brake pedal became normal again in few seconds (5- 7 sec). Inspected car. nothing was stuck under brake pedal.
2022
- RecallAirbags: sensor: occupant classification: front passenger24V064000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RD
- RecallElectrical: software; fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system25V031000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Acura MDX Type-S, 2023-2025 Honda Pilot, and 2021-2025 Acura TLX Type-S vehicles. A software error in the fuel injection electronic control unit (FI-ECU) may cause an engine stall or a loss of power.
- RecallAirbags: sensor: occupant classification: front passenger26V332000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022
- Complaint clusterPowertrain80 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
Heard a loud clunk followed by several small clunks when accelerating. Dealer confirmed the transmission & PTU are damaged and the car is no longer AWD. This issue is becoming more widespread with Acura MDXs and is a very expensive repair. From dealer: “FOUND DRIVESHAFT CAN TURN IN PARK WITHOUT TUR
- Complaint clusterSteering19 complaintscomplaints:STEERING
While driving at approximately 35 mph on a surface street with my wife and five-year-old son in the vehicle, the electric power steering system failed and steering assist was reduced. The instrument panel simultaneously displayed and cycled through multiple warnings including "Electric Power Steerin
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other13 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) system unexpectedly deactivates during cold weather conditions, creating a sudden loss of traction and compromising vehicle stability control on winter roads."
- Complaint clusterElectrical11 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
—The floor harness has failed due to poor design & location of the harness as it creates a trap for moisture. —Yes, this component is available for inspection upon request. —The safety of myself was in moderate jeopardy due to the air struts malfunctioning. —Yes, the problem has been reproduce
- Complaint clusterSuspension9 complaintscomplaints:SUSPENSION
RIGHT AND LEFT REAR STROKE SENSOR AND AFTER MARKET CONNECTOR WITH PIGTAILS FOUND CORROSION NEE REAR STROKE SENSOR CONNECTOR CAUSING DTC C1646-F0=== $872.13 right + $872.13 left They are using after market parts with this new Suspension system for Acuras MDX TYPE S. Any car wash or rain storm or sno
Cost to own$41,700 / 5 yr
MSRP, new
$47,800–$68,000
Estimated used price, by model year
$3,750/yr
EPA estimate, combined fuel cost per year.
Specs
City MPG
19
Highway MPG
26
Combined MPG
22
Horsepower
290 hp
Doors
4
Length
198.4 in
Width
78.7 in
Height
66.9 in
Wheelbase
113.8 in
Curb weight
4,506 lb
Cargo volume
16.8 cu ft
Cargo (seats folded)
71.4 cu ft
Towing capacity
5,000 lbs
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