2013 Acura MDX Base
All photo credits
- Photo: 2008-2009 Acura MDX, front view by EurovisionNim, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: '10-'12 Acura MDX -- Front by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Acura MDX 3.7 V6 SH-AWD (49638178428) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Acura MDX 3.7 V6 SH-AWD (49638178553) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2008-2009 Acura MDX, rear view by EurovisionNim, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2013 Acura MDX Base is a 300-hp 3.7-liter SUV with a 6-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $43,280 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.
It makes 300 horsepower at 6,300 rpm and 270 lb-ft of torque at 4500 rpm, spinning to a 6,700 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 21 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).
The MDX measures 191.6 inches long on a 108.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,550 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $43,280 ($60,369 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.7-liter SOHC 24-valve VTEC V-6 |
| Displacement | 3.7 L |
| Horsepower | 300 hp @ 6,300 rpm |
| Torque | 270 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
| Redline | 6,700 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 24-valve, VTEC |
| Bore and Stroke | 90 x 96 mm (3.54 x 3.78 in) |
| Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 |
| Injection Type | PGM-FI multi-point injection, Drive-By-Wire throttle |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | AWD (SH-AWD) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic with Sequential SportShift, Grade Logic Control and Hill Start Assist |
| 1st Gear | 3.359 (41 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 2.095 (65 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 1.485 (92 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 1.065 (128 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 0.754 (181 mph **) |
| 6th Gear | 0.556 (245 mph **) |
| Reverse | 2.269 |
| Final Drive | 4.25 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 16 MPG |
| Highway | 21 MPG |
| Combined | 18 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 21 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent MacPherson strut |
| Rear Suspension | Independent multi-link with trailing arm |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Ventilated, 13.0" (330 mm) diameter, dual-piston caliper |
| Rear Brake Disc | Solid, 13.2" (334 mm) diameter, single-piston caliper |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 18" x 8" 5-spoke aluminum |
| Wheels Rear | 18" x 8" 5-spoke aluminum |
| Tires Front | P255/55R18 all-season |
| Tires Rear | P255/55R18 all-season |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 191.6 in |
| Width | 78.5 in |
| Height | 68.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in |
| Front Track | 67.7 in |
| Rear Track | 67.5 in |
| Ground Clearance | 8.2 in |
| Approach Angle | 22.2° |
| Departure Angle | 23.8° |
| Cargo Volume | 83.5 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 4,550 lbs |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 56% / 44% |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.2 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.6 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.2 in |
| Legroom Rear | 38.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 61.6 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 61.5 in |
| Hip Room Front | 59 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 59.1 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (14.0 % risk) |
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2013 Acura MDX. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Dec 18, 2023 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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.
Consequence: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign 23V858000
30 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2013 Acura MDX
Owner Complaints
30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2013 Acura MDX (3 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine | 9 |
| Electrical System | 8 |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 |
| Power Train | 4 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 |
| Steering | 3 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2013 ACURA MDX. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.