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SUV

Acura MDX

2001-present

3.5/5.0
Average

Overview

The Acura MDX is a three-row luxury SUV built on Honda's most advanced platform. It's the best-selling three-row luxury SUV, offering a comfortable ride, spacious interior, and Honda reliability.

Common Acura MDX Problems (5)

Affects Acura MDX: 2001-2006

Affects Acura MDX: 2014-2020

Affects Acura MDX: 2007-2013

Affects Acura MDX: 2007-2013

Affects Acura MDX: 2014-2020

Known Issues & TSBs

TSB: Transmission Software (2014-2020)

ZF 9-speed transmission software updates for improved shift quality.

Recall: Fuel Pump (2019-2020)

Denso fuel pump may fail. Free replacement.

Maintenance Cost Breakdown

Service ItemEstimated CostInterval
Oil Change (Synthetic)$60-$95Every 7,500 mi
Brake Pads (Front)$175-$325Every 50,000 mi
SH-AWD Fluid$75-$125Every 30,000 mi
Transmission Fluid$150-$250Every 30,000 mi
Spark Plugs (V6)$175-$300Every 60,000 mi

Costs are estimates and vary by location, shop, and vehicle condition. Dealership pricing may be higher.

Acura MDX Parts to Know

Buyer's Guide

The 2022+ MDX is the best generation — a genuine luxury vehicle with Honda reliability. The Type S (2022+) with the 3.0T V6 is impressively fast. For used buyers, the 2014-2020 3rd generation is a great value — spacious and reliable (just not the 2001-2006). Avoid 1st-gen MDX with the automatic transmission. Budget $1,500-$2,500/year for maintenance.

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