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Acura MDX: which year should you buy?
Across the 2012 to 2026 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2013 (94/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.
Every model year, scored
Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.
5 complaints · 1 recalls
66 complaints · 3 recalls
35 complaints · 2 recalls
34 complaints · 2 recalls
129 complaints · 2 recalls
209 complaints · 8 recalls
182 complaints · 9 recalls
158 complaints · 10 recalls
244 complaints · 8 recalls
357 complaints · 7 recalls
69 complaints · 8 recalls
168 complaints · 9 recalls
29 complaints · 1 recalls
75 complaints · 1 recalls
Zeroing in on the 2013?
The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2013 Acura MDX’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.
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