Acura MDX 2018
Versiones, desempeño, equipamiento, consumo, seguridad y problemas conocidos, con sus ventajas y desventajas frente a modelos similares 2018.

- Clase
- SUV pequeño (4WD)
- Carrocerías
- 4dr SUV AWD
- Motores
- 3.0L 6 cil., 3.5L 6 cil.
- Potencia
- 290 hp
- Transmisión
- 9-speed Automática
- Tracción
- Tracción total (AWD), Tracción delantera
- Asientos
- 7
- Combustible
- Híbrido, Gasolina premium
- MPG (mejor)
- 27 combinadas · 26 ciudad / 27 carretera
- Largo
- 196.1 in
- Peso en vacío
- 4,343 lb
- Calificación NHTSA
- ★★★★★
- Retiros
- 10 campañas
Ventajas y desventajas
Lo bueno
- Excelente consumo de combustibleHasta 27 MPG combinadas: un 16 % mejor que el promedio de su clase (SUV pequeño, 2018: 23.2 MPG).
- Disponible en versión híbridaSe ofrece en versión híbrida además de gasolina.
- Tracción total / 4x4 disponible
- Hasta 7 asientos3 filas de asientos.
- 5 estrellas en seguridad NHTSALa máxima calificación general en las pruebas de choque federales.
- Mucha tecnología de seguridad de serie4 de las 5 asistencias clave, de serie en las versiones revisadas.
A tener en cuenta
- Requiere gasolina premiumTodas las versiones de gasolina usan premium, lo que encarece el uso diario.
- Muchas quejas de propietarios170 quejas ante la NHTSA frente a unas 37 de modelos similares; sobre todo por problemas de motor.
- 10 retirosMás que modelos similares (unos 2). Confirma las reparaciones con el VIN.
Calculado con datos de la EPA, la NHTSA y vPIC frente a 18 modelos similares 2018; no es una reseña. Cómo lo calculamos →
Resumen
El Acura MDX 2018 es un SUV pequeño disponible con 2 motores (3.0L 6 cil. y 3.5L 6 cil.), incluida una versión híbrida, con tracción total (AWD) y tracción delantera.
Mide unas 196 pulgadas de largo y 77 de ancho, con una distancia entre ejes de 111 pulgadas, y pesa alrededor de 4,343 lb.
La EPA califica su versión más eficiente con 27 MPG combinadas (26 en ciudad / 27 en carretera), un 16 % mejor que el promedio de su clase (SUV pequeño, 2018: 23.2 MPG), con un gasto estimado de $3,050 al año en combustible.
En las pruebas de choque de la NHTSA obtuvo la máxima calificación general de 5 estrellas.
Tiene 10 campañas de retiro registradas y los propietarios han presentado 170 quejas ante la NHTSA desde 2015, sobre todo por problemas de motor.
Novedades del 2018
Sin cambios en motores, versiones, tracción, tamaño, consumo EPA ni calificación NHTSA respecto al MDX 2017: un año sin cambios según los datos.
Comparado con 2017; no incluye cambios de versiones, equipamiento ni precio. Ver el MDX 2017 →
Versiones, desempeño y equipamiento
Versiones
Seguridad y asistencias al conductor
Fabricado en: East Liberty, Ohio
NHTSA vPIC, según el fabricante, para 5 configuraciones del MDX 2018; puede no incluir todas las versiones. Cómo lo calculamos →
Dimensiones y peso
| Carrocería | Largo | Ancho | Alto | Distancia entre ejes | Vía del. / tras. | Peso en vacío | Peso del./tras. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4dr SUV AWD | 196.1 in | 77.2 in | 67.3 in | 111 in | 66.5 / 66.1 in | 4,343 lb | 58/42 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), medidas del mercado canadiense.
¿Cabe en tu garaje? Compruébalo con tus medidas →Motores, consumo y costo de uso
| Versión | Motor | Transmisión | Tracción | Ciudad / Carr. / Comb. | vs. su clase | Combustible / año | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDX Hybrid AWD Híbrido | 3.0L 6 cil. | Automática (AM-S7) | Tracción total (AWD) | 26 / 27 / 27 | +16% | $3,050 | 330 |
| MDX FWD | 3.5L 6 cil. | Automática (S9) | Tracción delantera | 20 / 27 / 23 | -8% | $3,550 | 390 |
| MDX FWD | 3.5L 6 cil. | Automática (S9) | Tracción delantera | 19 / 27 / 22 | -12% | $3,750 | 404 |
| MDX AWD | 3.5L 6 cil. | Automática (S9) | Tracción total (AWD) | 19 / 26 / 22 | -5% | $3,750 | 404 |
| MDX AWD | 3.5L 6 cil. | Automática (S9) | Tracción total (AWD) | 18 / 26 / 21 | -9% | $3,900 | 424 |
Estimaciones de la EPA; "vs. su clase" compara las MPG combinadas con el promedio 2018 de su clase EPA. Cómo lo calculamos →
Calificaciones de seguridad y tecnología
| Versión | General | Frontal | Conductor / pasajero | Lateral | Poste lateral | Volcadura | Riesgo de volcadura |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Acura MDX SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 5★ / 5★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 16.4% |
| 2018 Acura MDX SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 5★ / 5★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 16.4% |


SUV pequeño similares 2018
| Modelo | Mejor MPG / autonomía | General NHTSA | Retiros |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acura MDX 2018 (este auto) | 27 MPG | ★★★★★ | 10 |
| Porsche Cayenne 2018 | 22 MPG | Sin calificar | 1 |
| BMW X5 2018 | 25 MPG | ★★★★★ | 5 |
| Cadillac Escalade 2018 | 17 MPG | ★★★★★ | 2 |
| Lexus RX 2018 | 30 MPG | Sin calificar | 2 |
| Volvo XC90 2018 | 27 MPG | Sin calificar | 3 |
| Audi Q7 2018 | 21 MPG | ★★★★★ | 3 |
Retiros (10)
Texto oficial de la NHTSA (en inglés).
Estructura › Frame And Members · 4 jun 2026
Campaña NHTSA 26V365000 · 965,561 vehículos
- Problema
- 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.
- Riesgo
- 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.
- Solución
- Dealers will inspect the rear subframe and install a rear subframe reinforcement kit and, as necessary, repair or replace the rear subframe components, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in the fall of 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are AOU and AOT. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 10, 2026.
Bolsas de aire › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger · 21 may 2026
Campaña NHTSA 26V332000 · 98,892 vehículos
- Problema
- 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.
- Riesgo
- Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
- Solución
- Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
Iluminación interior · 17 abr 2025
Campaña NHTSA 25V259000 · 152,800 vehículos
- Problema
- 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.
- Riesgo
- Vehicle lights that fail to illuminate can decrease visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
- Solución
- Dealers will inspect the wiring and install a fuse harness, replace the lid light, and repair the body dust sealer, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 30, 2025. Owners may contact Acura's customer service at 1-800-382-2238. Acura's number for this recall is FLI. Vehicles included in this recall that were previously repaired under NHTSA recall number 19V-256 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Combustible (gasolina) › Delivery › Fuel Pump · 18 dic 2023
Campaña NHTSA 23V858000 · 2,490,460 vehículos
- Problema
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
- Riesgo
- Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Solución
- Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
Motor y refrigeración › Motor › Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical · 13 nov 2023
Campaña NHTSA 23V751000 · 248,999 vehículos
- Problema
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Acura TLX, 2016-2020 Acura MDX, 2016 and 2018-2019 Pilot, 2017 and 2019 Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 Odyssey vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear and seize, damaging the engine.
- Riesgo
- A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.
- Solución
- Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 28, 2024. 2016-2017 Acura MDX owner letters were mailed November 1, 2024. 2016-2020 Acura MDX owner letters are expected to be mailed in mid-December 2024. Honda began mailing owner notification letters as of March 18, 2024. 2015-2016 Acura owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-December 2024, 2018 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed the end of March/early April 2024, 2019 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-May 2024, 2020 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-June 2024, and 2016-2020 Acura MDX owner letters are expected to be mailed January 27, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XG1 and GG0.
Motor y refrigeración › Motor › Gasoline › Belts And Associated Pulleys · 12 abr 2019
Campaña NHTSA 19V298000 · 93,946 vehículos
- Problema
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura MDX and Honda Pilot vehicles and 2019 Acura RLX, RLX Sport Hybrid, TLX and Honda Odyssey and Ridgeline vehicles. The timing belt teeth may separate from the belt.
- Riesgo
- Teeth separation from the timing belt may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
- Solución
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any affected timing belt free of charge. Vehicles receiving a replacement timing belt will also have the engine inspected and any damaged components will be replaced for free. The recall began June 7, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is L4M. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is Z4L.
Iluminación exterior · 28 mar 2019
Campaña NHTSA 19V256000 · 322,897 vehículos
- Problema
- 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.
- Riesgo
- Loss of the taillights reduces the vehicle's visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
- Solución
- Acura will notify owners, and dealers will modify the tailgate lid lights and install updated gaskets and a wiring sub-harness or will replace both tailgate lid lights. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2019. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is M49.
Combustible (otro) › Delivery › Fuel Pump · 29 ene 2019
Campaña NHTSA 19V060000 · 437,032 vehículos
- Problema
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Acura MDX, 2015-2019 Acura TLX and 2015-2017 Honda Accord vehicles, equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine. Particulates in fuel may adhere to the internal components of the fuel pump, reducing its performance.
- Riesgo
- Reduced fuel pump performance can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
- Solución
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the fuel injection engine control unit (FI-ECU) software and, if necessary, replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's recall number for this recall is P3W. Honda's recall number for this recall is N3X.
Frenos hidráulicos › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper · 1 nov 2018
Campaña NHTSA 18V777000 · 64,785 vehículos
- Problema
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Acura MDX, 2017-2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda HR-V and Honda Odyssey, and 2016 Honda HR-V vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating, causing gas pockets to form, reducing brake performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
- Riesgo
- A reduction of braking performance increases the risk of a crash.
- Solución
- Owners will be notified, and Honda or Acura dealers will bleed the brakes, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are C31 and L30.
Asientos · 5 abr 2018
Campaña NHTSA 18V221000 · 5,810 vehículos
- Problema
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018 Honda Pilot and Ridgeline vehicles and 2018 Acura MDX vehicles. The front driver and passenger powered seats in the Honda vehicles and the driver powered seats in the Acura vehicles may have been assembled with improperly manufactured rivets. In the event of a crash, the rivets can break causing the seats not to be secured to the floor. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
- Riesgo
- In the event of a crash, if the seat does not remain secured to the floor, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
- Solución
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver seat frame assembly in Acura MDX vehicles, and replace the driver and front passenger seat slide rail frames in Honda Pilot and Ridgeline vehicles, free of charge. The recall began May 30, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall is D0S, and T0T.
No todos los MDX 2018 están afectados: solo el VIN lo confirma.
Problemas reportados por propietarios
Reportes sin verificar; los más vendidos acumulan más.
Lista para comprar un Acura MDX 2018 usado
- Consulta el VIN en nhtsa.gov/recalls. 10 retiros en este año: pide comprobantes de reparación.
- Motor — 35 reportes de propietarios. Arranca el motor en frío, escucha si golpetea y fíjate en luces de advertencia o titubeos al acelerar.
- Combustible / propulsión — 28 reportes de propietarios. Busca olor a combustible alrededor del auto y en la cabina, comprueba que arranque bien en caliente y revisa la varilla del aceite por olor a gasolina o nivel en aumento.
- Sistema eléctrico — 26 reportes de propietarios. Prueba todas las ventanas, seguros, luces, pantallas y puertos USB; revisa la antigüedad de la batería.
- Millaje a vigilar. Los propietarios suelen reportar problemas alrededor de las 40,000 millas; pregunta qué se reparó cerca de ese punto.
- Sistema híbrido. Busca luces de advertencia del sistema híbrido y pregunta si la batería de alto voltaje se reemplazó o sigue en garantía.
- Antes de pagar: historial de servicio, reporte de antecedentes e inspección de un mecánico independiente.
Generado por DecodedCars a partir de retiros y quejas de propietarios ante la NHTSA para el Acura MDX 2018. No sustituye una inspección profesional.
Otros años del MDX
Comparar todos los años →| Año | MPG (mejor) | Largo | General | Retiros | Quejas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDX 2026 | 22 | 198.4 in | Sin calificar | 1 | 9 |
| MDX 2025 | 22 | 198.4 in | ★★★★★ | 4 | 114 |
| MDX 2024 | 22 | 198.4 in | ★★★★★ | 3 | 43 |
| MDX 2023 | 22 | 198.4 in | ★★★★★ | 3 | 48 |
| MDX 2022 | 22 | 198.4 in | ★★★★★ | 3 | 181 |
| MDX 2020 | 27 | 196.1 in | ★★★★★ | 8 | 231 |
| MDX 2019 | 27 | 196.1 in | ★★★★★ | 9 | 199 |
| MDX 2017 | 27 | 196.1 in | ★★★★★ | 9 | 268 |
| MDX 2016 | 23 | 193.7 in | ★★★★★ | 7 | 377 |
| MDX 2015 | 23 | 193.7 in | ★★★★★ | 8 | 67 |
| MDX 2014 | 23 | 193.7 in | ★★★★★ | 8 | 128 |
| MDX 2013 | 18 | 190.9 in | Sin calificar | 1 | 24 |
Fuentes: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Sin afiliación con la NHTSA, la EPA ni Acura. Cómo lo calculamos →