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2015 Acura MDX Advance SH-AWD

The 2015 Acura MDX Advance SH-AWD is a 290-hp 3.5-liter SUV with a 6-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $56,780 MSRP and is rated at 21 mpg combined.

It makes 290 horsepower at 6,200 rpm and 267 lb-ft of torque at 4500 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 27 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).

The MDX measures 193.6 inches long on a 111.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,332 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSUV
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$56,780 ($77,863 *)
MSRP with Destination$57,700 ($79,124 *)
Destination Charge$920
Engine
Engine Type3.5-liter direct-injection SOHC V-6 (Earth Dreams Technology)
Displacement3.5 L
Horsepower290 hp @ 6,200 rpm
Torque267 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
ValvetrainSOHC, 24-valve, i-VTEC, Variable Cylinder Management
Compression Ratio11.5:1
Injection TypeDirect injection, Drive-By-Wire throttle
Drivetrain
Drive TypeSH-AWD
Transmission
Transmission6-speed automatic with Sequential SportShift paddle shifters and Grade Logic Control
1st Gear3.36
2nd Gear2.09
3rd Gear1.48
4th Gear1.07
5th Gear0.75
6th Gear0.56
Reverse2.27
Final Drive4.25
Fuel Economy
City18 MPG
Highway27 MPG
Combined21 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium unleaded, 91 octane
Tank Capacity19.5 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent MacPherson strut w/ Amplitude Reactive Dampers
Rear SuspensionIndependent multi-link w/ Amplitude Reactive Dampers
Brakes
Front Brake DiscVentilated, 12.6" (320 mm) diameter
Rear Brake DiscSolid, 13.0" (330 mm) diameter
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front19" x 8.0" alloy
Wheels Rear19" x 8.0" alloy
Tires Front245/55R19 all-season
Tires Rear245/55R19 all-season
Dimensions & Weight
Length193.6 in
Width77.2 in
Height67.6 in
Wheelbase111 in
Front Track66.3 in
Rear Track66.3 in
Ground Clearance7.3 in
Approach Angle14.9°
Departure Angle19.4°
Cargo Volume90.9 ft³
Curb Weight4,332 lbs
Weight Distribution (F/R)58% / 42%
Interior
Headroom Front38.1 in
Headroom Rear38.3 in
Legroom Front41.4 in
Legroom Rear36.6 in
Shoulder Room Front61.1 in
Shoulder Room Rear59.1 in
Hip Room Front57.5 in
Hip Room Rear57.8 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall ★★★★★
Frontal crash ★★★★★
Side crash ★★★★★
Rollover ★★★★★ (16.4 % risk)
Tested variant: 2015 Acura MDX SUV AWD
Other tested variants (1)
  • 2015 Acura MDX SUV FWD: 5 ★ overall

Recalls

8 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2015 Acura MDX. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Jun 4, 2026 · 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.

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: 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.

NHTSA campaign 26V365000

Apr 17, 2025 · 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.

Consequence: Vehicle lights that fail to illuminate can decrease visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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.

NHTSA campaign 25V259000

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

Mar 28, 2019 · 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.

Consequence: Loss of the taillights reduces the vehicle's visibility, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy: 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.

NHTSA campaign 19V256000

Jun 9, 2016 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2015 Acura MDX 2WD and MDX 4WD vehicles, 2016 Acura MDX 4WD vehicles, 2015-2016 Honda Odyssey vehicles, and 2016 Honda Pilot 2WD and 4WD vehicles. The affected vehicles have fuel tanks that were manufactured with insufficient welds which may separate and allow fuel to leak out.

Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tanks, free of charge. Owners may contact Honda/Acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138. The recall began on July 29, 2016. Honda's numbers for this recall are KA9 (Honda vehicles) and KB0 (Acura vehicles).

NHTSA campaign 16V417000

Jul 1, 2015 · EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Acura MDX and MDX AWD vehicles manufactured April 23, 2013, to December 16, 2014. The affected vehicles have air conditioning compressor clutch drive bolts that may not have received the proper anti-corrosion coating.

Consequence: If a bolt was not coated, it may corrode and break as a result. If the bolt breaks, the compressor clutch plate may separate from the vehicle, possibly becoming a road hazard.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air conditioning compressor clutch drive bolt and install a new clutch plate if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 7, 2015. Owners may contact Acura client relations at 1-800-382-2238. Honda's number for this recall is JQ7.

NHTSA campaign 15V417000

May 20, 2015 · FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Acura MDX 2WD and AWD, RLX and 2014 Acura RLX Hybrid vehicles. In certain driving conditions, the Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) may incorrectly interpret certain roadside objects such as metal fences or metal guardrails as obstacles and unexpectedly apply the brakes.

Consequence: If the CMBS unexpectedly applies emergency braking force while driving, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the CMBS software, free of charge. The recall began on July 6, 2015. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-800-382-2238. Honda's numbers for this recall is JQ4, JQ5 and JQ6.

NHTSA campaign 15V301000

Oct 10, 2014 · SEAT BELTS

American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Acura MDX vehicles manufactured April 23, 2013, to August 25, 2014, and 2014 Acura RLX vehicles manufactured November 5, 2012, to November 25, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the driver and front passenger seat belt may not extend or retract in low temperatures.

Consequence: A seatbelt that does not function increases the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy: Honda has notified owners, and dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belts, free of charge. The recall began in November 2014. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-800-382-2238. Honda's number for this recall is JK7 for the MKX, and JK8 for the RLX.

NHTSA campaign 14V639000

71 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2015 Acura MDX

Owner Complaints

71 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2015 Acura MDX (5 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 6 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Electrical System15
Unknown Or Other14
Power Train12
Steering8
Structure8
Engine7
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Sep 24, 2026 · Suspension
“I am reporting a manufacturer's failure to provide a safe remedy for recall 26V365000 (Rear Subframe Corrosion) on my 2015 Acura MDX. Acura Client Relations explicitly stated they cannot confirm if my…”
Jul 15, 2026 · Engine
“My 2015 AcuraMDX engine seized while driving creating an unsafe condition as it occurred on a busy roadway. I suspect a rod bearing failure. It has been reported to Honda. The same parts listed in the…”
Mar 31, 2026 · Exterior Lighting
“I saw previous warning when I pulled my credit report on Experian, but I am not seeing any recalls currently. My driver side taillight is malfunctioning. It appears there is a problem with the seal…”
Feb 23, 2026 · Electrical System
“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2015 Acura MDX. It was later discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was…”
Nov 19, 2025 · Electrical System
“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2015 Acura MDX. The contact stated that upon retrieving the Carfax report of the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle…”

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 2015 ACURA MDX. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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