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Acura MDX Type S: 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.

Best years to target

2013 94 · 2012 92 · 2022 91 · 2025 75

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.

202664/100
Too New

5 complaints · 1 recalls

202575/100
Buy

66 complaints · 3 recalls

202464/100
Unproven

2 complaints · 1 recalls

202364/100
Unproven

3 complaints · 1 recalls

202291/100
Buy

22 complaints · 1 recalls

202064/100
Caution

209 complaints · 8 recalls

201964/100
Caution

182 complaints · 9 recalls

201864/100
Caution

158 complaints · 10 recalls

201764/100
Caution

244 complaints · 8 recalls

201664/100
Caution

357 complaints · 7 recalls

201564/100
Caution

69 complaints · 8 recalls

201473/100
Buy

168 complaints · 9 recalls

201394/100
Buybest year

29 complaints · 1 recalls

201292/100
Buy

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 Type S’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2026 Acura MDX Type S head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Acura MDX Type S as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.