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Used Acura MDX: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every Acura MDX from 2010 to 2025, across 3 generations: what each year typically sells for (about $9,500 to $51,000), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2010–2020, 2022–2025.
2022–2025 Acura MDX
A sharper, more upscale three-row luxury SUV with a smooth six-cylinder and a quicker Type S version.
Years to target: 2022–2025. It has a strong reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $37,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~65,000 |
| 2023 | $39,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~55,000 |
| 2024 | $45,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~40,000 |
| 2025 | $51,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~25,000 |
Worth knowing
- The touchpad infotainment takes getting used to, and the third row is best for kids.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the Technology Package: it adds navigation, premium ELS audio and a surround-view camera over the base. Every MDX of this generation has AcuraWatch and wireless CarPlay.
On the test drive
Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: standard from the start of this generation (2022).
- Adaptive cruise control: standard from the start of this generation (2022).
- Blind-spot monitoring: standard from the start of this generation (2022).
Also worth comparing at this price
- Toyota Highlander 2024–2025 · $39,000–$42,000
- Toyota Sequoia 2019–2021 · $39,000–$47,000
- Lexus GX 2019–2020 · $40,500–$46,000
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2014–2020 Acura MDX
A three-row luxury SUV with a smooth six-cylinder, capable SH-AWD and an available Sport Hybrid.
Years to target: 2014–2020. It has a strong reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $11,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~140,000 |
| 2015 | $13,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~130,000 |
| 2016 | $15,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~120,000 |
| 2017 | $17,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~110,000 |
| 2018 | $20,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~95,000 |
| 2019 | $23,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~85,000 |
| 2020 | $27,000* | Target | 5 of 5 | ~75,000 |
* Estimated from nearby years, since few were listed for sale.
Worth knowing
- The nine-speed automatic in 2016 to 2017 models drew rough shifting complaints, and the V6 needs a timing belt.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for an MDX with the Technology Package: it adds navigation, blind-spot monitoring and upgraded audio. 2017 and newer include AcuraWatch, with standard automatic braking and adaptive cruise.
On the test drive
On a hybrid, ask for a battery health check. Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: standard from 2016, optional from 2014.
- Adaptive cruise control: standard from 2016, optional from 2014.
- Blind-spot monitoring: standard from 2016.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Toyota Highlander 2015–2016 · $16,500–$19,500
- Lexus GX 2013 · $18,500
- Toyota Sequoia 2011–2012 · $17,000–$19,000
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2010–2013 Acura MDX
A sizable luxury crossover with good handling and a reputation for strong reliability.
Years to target: 2010–2013. It has a strong reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | $9,500 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~165,000 |
| 2011 | $10,500 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~155,000 |
| 2012 | $11,500 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~145,000 |
| 2013 | $12,500 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~135,000 |
Worth knowing
- Fuel economy is poor, and the third row is best for children.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the Technology package: it adds navigation, premium ELS surround audio and real-time traffic over the base MDX, which already has AWD and a V6.
On the test drive
Check timing belt records and listen for rear differential groan in tight turns. Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: optional from 2010, never standard in this generation.
- Adaptive cruise control: optional from 2010, never standard in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Toyota Highlander 2010–2011 · $10,000–$11,000
- Honda Pilot 2014–2015 · $10,500–$11,000
- Mitsubishi Outlander 2017 · $12,000
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Prices are typical dealer and private asking prices from used listings, collected in September and October 2026, for an average-mileage car. Years with too few listings are estimated from nearby years. Crash ratings, recalls and owner complaint counts come from NHTSA public records. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy. Spot something off? Let us know.