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2007 Acura MDX

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2007 models.

Acura MDX
Pictured: 2022 Acura MDX Technology, front 7.2.22. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Class
Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Body styles
4dr SUV AWD /Technology/Elite
Engines
3.7L 6-cyl
Drivetrain
4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
MPG (best)
17 combined · 15 city / 20 hwy
Length
190.6 in
Curb weight
4,550 lb
NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
0 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • No recalls so far

Watch out for

  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 19 similar 2007 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2007 Acura MDX is a SUV - offered with a 3.7L 6-cyl engine and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.

It measures about 191 inches long and 78 inches wide on a 108-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,550 lb.

EPA rates its most efficient version at 17 MPG combined (15 city / 20 highway), 2% worse than the 2007 SUV - average of 17.4 MPG, for an estimated $4,850 a year in fuel.

It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 58 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the electrical system.

What changed for 2007

  • New body dimensions: 2.4 in longer, wheelbase +2.0 in — most likely a redesign or new generation
  • Engine added: 3.7L 6-cyl
  • Engine dropped: 3.5L 6-cyl

Compared with 2006; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2006 MDX →

Dimensions & weight

BodyLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseTrack F / RCurb weightWeight F/R
4dr SUV AWD /Technology/Elite190.6 in78.3 in68.1 in108.3 in68.5 / 67.7 in4,550 lb56/44

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
MDX 4WD3.7L 6-cylAutomatic (S5)4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive15 / 20 / 17-2%$4,850523
Spend $12,250Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
17.4 MPG2007 Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2007 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2007 Acura MDX under the current (2011+) test program.

Similar 2007 SUV -s

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2007 Acura MDX (this car)17 MPGNot rated0
2007 Mercedes-Benz G-Class13 MPGNot rated0
2007 Land Rover Range Rover15 MPGNot rated3
2007 Porsche Cayenne16 MPGNot rated0
2007 BMW X518 MPGNot rated11
2007 Lexus RX26 MPGNot rated3
2007 Volvo XC9018 MPGNot rated1

Recalls (0)

No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2007 Acura MDX.

Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2007 Acura MDX is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

58Complaints to NHTSA since 2015
0Involved a crash
2Involved a fire
1Injuries reported
118,000 miTypical mileage at failure
Electrical System36
Suspension8
Engine8
Air Bags7
Unknown Or Other6
Steering6
Power Train2
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)1
Complaints received per month (last 24 months with reports)
17/04: 317/05: 117/06: 117/07: 117/08: 117/09: 117/12: 118/06: 118/07: 118/09: 118/12: 119/01: 119/05: 119/06: 119/08: 219/10: 119/11: 119/12: 120/04: 120/08: 121/03: 122/09: 122/10: 126/06: 117/0417/0717/1218/0919/0519/1020/0422/09max 3

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2007 Acura MDX buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. No recalls on file, but check anyway.
  2. Electrical System — 36 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
  3. Suspension — 8 owner reports. Drive over bumps and listen for clunks; look for uneven tire wear.
  4. Engine — 8 owner reports. Cold-start the engine, listen for knocking, and watch for warning lights or hesitation on acceleration.
  5. Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 118,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
  6. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2007 Acura MDX. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other MDX years

Compare all years →
YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2026 MDX22198.4 inNot rated19
2025 MDX22198.4 in★★★★★4112
2024 MDX22198.4 in★★★★★343
2023 MDX22198.4 in★★★★★348
2022 MDX22198.4 in★★★★★3181
2020 MDX27196.1 in★★★★★8231
2019 MDX27196.1 in★★★★★9198
2018 MDX27196.1 in★★★★★10170
2017 MDX27196.1 inNot rated9268
2016 MDX23193.7 inNot rated7377
2015 MDX23193.7 inNot rated867
2014 MDX23193.7 inNot rated8128

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Acura. How we calculate this →