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2016 Acura MDX Technology & Entertainment SH-AWD

The 2016 Acura MDX Technology & Entertainment SH-AWD is a 290-hp 3.5-liter SUV with a 9-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $51,290 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 26 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).

The MDX measures 193.6 inches long on a 111.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,244 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSUV
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$51,290 ($69,455 *)
MSRP with Destination$52,210 ($70,701 *)
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
Valvetrain24-valve, SOHC i-VTEC, Variable Cylinder Management (VCM)
Compression Ratio11.5:1
Injection TypeDirect injection, Drive-By-Wire throttle
Drivetrain
Drive TypeSH-AWD (twin-clutch rear differential)
Transmission
Transmission9-speed automatic with electronic shift-by-wire gear selector and Sequential SportShift paddle shifters
1st Gear4.713
2nd Gear2.842
3rd Gear1.909
4th Gear1.382
5th Gear1
6th Gear0.808
7th Gear0.699
8th Gear0.58
9th Gear0.48
Reverse3.83
Final Drive4.33
Fuel Economy
City18 MPG
Highway26 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 Weight4,244 lbs
Weight Distribution (F/R)60% / 40%
Interior
Headroom Front38.1 in
Headroom Rear38.3 in
Legroom Front41.5 in
Legroom Rear36.5 in
Shoulder Room Front61.1 in
Shoulder Room Rear59.1 in
Hip Room Front59 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: 2016 Acura MDX SUV AWD
Other tested variants (1)
  • 2016 Acura MDX SUV FWD: 5 ★ overall

Recalls

7 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2016 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

Nov 13, 2023 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL

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.

Consequence: A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.

Remedy: 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.

NHTSA campaign 23V751000

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

Jan 29, 2019 · FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

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.

Consequence: Reduced fuel pump performance can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy: 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.

NHTSA campaign 19V060000

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

377 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2016 Acura MDX

Owner Complaints

377 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Acura MDX (10 mention a crash, 5 a fire, 5 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Engine163
Power Train113
Unknown Or Other40
Electrical System38
Fuel/Propulsion System28
Structure21
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Oct 20, 2026 · Power Train, Electrical System, Engine
“There is a reaccuring safety defect issue where the engine completely shutts off and stalls without warning when the car comes to a stop. This can be at a stop sign, stop lights, or just stopping the…”
Oct 15, 2026 · Exterior Lighting
“Water leakage into the right tailgate lid light assembly caused it to malfunction. In the photo you can see water pooled in the right lower corner. There is a recall for this specific issue for the…”
Oct 12, 2026 · Power Train, Engine, Fuel/Propulsion System
“Driving home from a trip June 2019 on the highway at 60mph with 3 children and my husband, my 2016 Acura MDX experienced complete engine failure - alarms started to sound and I experienced a loss of…”
Sep 21, 2026 · Suspension
“My 2016 Acura MDX (VIN [XXX]) is covered by Acura safety campaign 4170A8. The campaign covers rear subframe corrosion at the suspension mounting points that can cause the rear wheels to become…”
Sep 15, 2026 · Engine And Engine Cooling, Engine
“The contact owns a 2016 Acura MDX. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle suddenly lost motive power and failed to accelerate while the accelerator pedal was…”

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 2016 ACURA MDX. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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