This page covers 1 recall, 28 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2013 Acura MDX.
18 mpg combined
13.1 L/100km
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
4/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Complaints for the 2013 Acura MDX are spread fairly evenly across a few systems, with engine and electrical issues drawing the most reports. On the engine side, owners frequently describe excessive oil consumption, typically noticing a low-oil warning well before the next scheduled change, with no visible external leak. The electrical complaints include a reported headlight fire originating from the passenger-side front headlight, though that appears to be an isolated account rather than a recurring pattern. A smaller cluster of reports involves the collision mitigation braking system activating unexpectedly while driving, with the brake warning light illuminating; at least one owner was told a software update addressed the behavior. Steering complaints round out the top three reported systems, though the narratives don't point to a single dominant symptom across multiple owners.
28
Total Complaints
3
Fire-Related
By System
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail, potentially stopping fuel delivery to the engine.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel pump module at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
