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2012 Acura MDX 4WD
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 18 MPG.
Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)
Official crash-test ratings for the 2012 Acura MDX SUV 4WD.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.7L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 16 | 21 | 18 | 494 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 PILOT AND ACURA MDX VEHICLES. THE VENT SHUT FLOAT (VSF) VALVE CASE IN THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY DOES NOT MEET THE DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
101 complaints filed by owners for this model year (5 involving a crash, 5 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2012 Acura MDX 4WD?
EPA figures for the 2012 Acura MDX 4WD reach 18 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2012 Acura MDX 4WD?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2012 Acura MDX 4WD. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 2012 Acura MDX 4WD?
Owners have filed 101 complaints with NHTSA for the 2012 Acura MDX 4WD, most often about: Engine, Electrical System, Power Train. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
What is the safety rating of the 2012 Acura MDX 4WD?
NHTSA gave the 2012 Acura MDX 4WD (2012 Acura MDX SUV 4WD) an overall 4-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.