Trim Report

Acura MDX w/ Sport Package2023

Includes:MDX|w/ Sport Package

Acura MDX Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2023 Acura MDX trims

Low Concern

The 2023 Acura MDX has a low safety risk profile with 1 recall campaigns and 39 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

1
Recalls
39
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
Recall Findings
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.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 39 owners have filed complaints about the 2023 Acura MDX. POWER TRAIN issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Power Train9
02Forward Collision Avoidance3
03Unknown Or Other3
04Vehicle Speed Control2
05Service Brakes2
39 total across 1 model years (2023–2023)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Acura MDX Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2023 Acura MDX trims

19–22mpg combined
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17-19city
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21-26hwy
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$3,450-$4,000/yr

Across 3 configurations, the 2023 Acura MDX returns 19–22 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim
MDX FWD - Automatic (S10)
22mpg
3.5L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
19 city26 hwy~$3,450/yr5/10 Average
MDX AWD - Automatic (S10)
21mpg
3.5L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive
19 city25 hwy~$3,600/yr4/10 Average
MDX AWD Type-S - Automatic (S10)
19mpg
3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
17 city21 hwy~$4,000/yr4/10 Average

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

Is the w/ Sport Package Worth It?

Common questions about the 2023 Acura MDX w/ Sport Package

How does the w/ Sport Package compare to other Acura MDX trims?

the w/ Sport Package sits in a specific spot in the 2023 Acura MDX lineup. Compare pricing across all trims on the 2023 Acura MDX page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2023 Acura MDX w/ Sport Package?

Budget for standard w/ Sport Package maintenance plus any trim-specific items. The 2023 has 1 recall on file. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

What are the best years for the Acura MDX w/ Sport Package?

The best model year for the Acura MDX w/ Sport Package comes down to the price-to-mileage ratio. Compare all years on the Acura MDX overview.

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