The 2016 Acura MDX has a elevated safety risk profile with 2 recall campaigns and 345 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

Recalls

345

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

19V2560002019-28-03

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Acura MDX and 2017-2019 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid vehicles. Moisture may enter the tailgate lid lights, possibly causing a loss of the tailgate lid lights and the taillights.

Loss of the taillights reduces the vehicle's visibility, increasing the risk of crash.

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25V2590002025-17-04

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles. Moisture may enter the tailgate lid light assembly and wiring harness, which can cause the interior and exterior lights to fail, including the lid lights, position lights, license plate lights and taillights.

Vehicle lights that fail to illuminate can decrease visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 345 owners have filed complaints about the 2016 Acura MDX. ENGINE issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Engine93

02Power Train61

03Unknown Or Other18

04Structure13

05Power Train,engine12

345 total across 1 model years (2016–2016)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Acura MDX Fuel Economy

21–23mpg combined

19-20city

26-27hwy

$2,500-$2,650/yr

Across 4 configurations, the 2016 Acura MDX returns 21–23 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim

MDX 2WD - Automatic (S9)

23mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

20 city27 hwy~$2,500/yr5/10 Average

MDX 4WD - Automatic (S9)

22mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

19 city26 hwy~$2,650/yr5/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2016 Acura MDX

30States

30%in top 3

13% of the market sits in Texas, though listings span 30 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

TXTexas

1,76513%

NYNew York

1,3009%

NJNew Jersey

1,1828%

DCWashington DC

1,0437%

FLFlorida

9917%

ILIllinois

7305%

PAPennsylvania

7205%

CACalifornia

6174%

DEDelaware

6094%

MOMissouri

5644%

MDMaryland

5564%

GAGeorgia

3973%

NCNorth Carolina

3893%

COColorado

3162%

AZArizona

2852%

MNMinnesota

2101%

OH190

OR176

CT158

NV147

RI135

OK128

WI122

WA118

NH115

TN113

KY104

VA100

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2016.

2016 Acura MDX Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2016 Acura MDX a good car to buy?

The 2016 Acura MDX has 2 recalls on record. There are 2 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is engine, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2016 Acura MDX?

NHTSA shows 2 recall campaigns for the 2016 Acura MDX. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2016 Acura MDX?

Depending on configuration, the 2016 Acura MDX delivers 21–23 MPG combined. Choose wisely. The full comparison shows how engine choice affects your wallet.

What are common problems with the 2016 Acura MDX?

ENGINE is the number-one complaint area for the 2016 Acura MDX, based on 345 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.