Trim Report

Acura MDX w/ Advance & Entertainment Pkg2019

Includes:MDX|w/ Advance & Entertainment Pkg

Acura MDX Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2019 Acura MDX trims

Elevated

The 2019 Acura MDX's elevated safety profile includes 4 recall campaigns and 188 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

4
Recalls
188
Complaints
4
Crashes
3
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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26V3320002026-21-05
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

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 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.

Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.

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26V3650002026-04-06
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023 Ridgeline, 2019-2023 Passport, and 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles that were sold in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. The rear subframe may corrode at the suspension mounting points, which can result in rear suspension component failure.

Failure of rear suspension components, such as the rear control arm, can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2019 Acura MDX has accumulated 188 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with engine and engine cooling leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Engine And Engine Cooling14
02Engine And Engine Cooling,fuel System, Gasoline13
03Power Train11
04Electrical System10
05Unknown Or Other10
188 total across 1 model years (2019–2019)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Acura MDX Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2019 Acura MDX trims

21–27mpg combined
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19-26city
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25-27hwy
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$2,800-$3,600/yr

With 4 configurations tested, the 2019 Acura MDX ranges from 21 to 27 MPG combined. That's a 6 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim
MDX Hybrid AWD - Automatic (AM-S7)
27mpg
3.0L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive
26 city27 hwy~$2,800/yr6/10 Average
MDX FWD - Automatic (S9)
23mpg
3.5L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
20 city27 hwy~$3,300/yr5/10 Average
MDX AWD - Automatic (S9)
22mpg
3.5L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive
19 city26 hwy~$3,450/yr4/10 Average
MDX AWD A-SPEC - Automatic (S9)
21mpg
3.5L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive
19 city25 hwy~$3,600/yr4/10 Average

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

w/ Advance & Entertainment Pkg Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2019 Acura MDX w/ Advance & Entertainment Pkg

How does the w/ Advance & Entertainment Pkg compare to other Acura MDX trims?

Every Acura MDX trim targets a different buyer. The 2019 model page compares all available trims side by side.

What should I know about maintaining the 2019 Acura MDX w/ Advance & Entertainment Pkg?

Maintenance costs for the w/ Advance & Entertainment Pkg align with the broader Acura MDX ownership experience, though trim-specific equipment can add to routine costs. The 2019 model year has 4 recalls on record. The most-reported issue area is engine and engine cooling. Check the 2019 Acura MDX page for the full breakdown.

What are the best years for the Acura MDX w/ Advance & Entertainment Pkg?

Check the price-to-mileage ratio for each Acura MDX w/ Advance & Entertainment Pkg year. The last year before a generation change is usually the most refined; the first year after is when resale drops fastest. The Acura MDX overview compares all years side by side.

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