2018
Acura MDX

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$50,600
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Available trims

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  • FWD
    Starts at
    $44,200
    19 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Premium Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • SH-AWD
    Starts at
    $46,200
    18 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Premium Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • FWD w/Technology Pkg
    Starts at
    $48,600
    19 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Premium Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • SH-AWD w/Technology Pkg
    Starts at
    $50,600
    18 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Premium Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • FWD w/Technology/Entertainment Pkg
    Starts at
    $50,600
    19 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Premium Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • SH-AWD w/Technology/Entertainment Pkg
    Starts at
    $52,600
    18 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Premium Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • FWD w/Advance Pkg
    Starts at
    $54,650
    20 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    6
    Seat capacity
    Premium Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • SH-AWD w/Advance Pkg
    Starts at
    $56,650
    19 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    6
    Seat capacity
    Premium Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • FWD w/Advance/Entertainment Pkg
    Starts at
    $56,650
    20 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Premium Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • SH-AWD w/Advance/Entertainment Pkg
    Starts at
    $58,650
    19 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Premium Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

Standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Captain's chairs available
Sport Hybrid trim
Nine-speed automatic transmission
Room for six or seven people
Push-button third-row access standard

The good & the bad

The good

Ride quality
Front-seat comfort
Quietness
Gas mileage
Sliding and reclining second-row seats

The bad

Third-row space
No aisle with captain's chairs
High cargo floor
Digital heated-seat controls
Gas version's spongy brakes
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Safety review

Based on the 2018 Acura MDX base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
5/5
Combined side rating front seat
5/5
Combined side rating rear seat
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
5/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
5/5
Overall side crash rating
5/5
Rollover rating
4/5
Side barrier rating
5/5
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
16.4%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
16.4%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
4 years / 50,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
6 years / 70,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
4 years / 50,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
6 years old and newer from their original in-service date, with 80,000 miles or fewer at time of vehicle delivery.
Basic
2 years / 100,000 miles
Dealer certification
182-point inspection
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  • 2017
    4.8
    Acura MDX Sport Hybrid
    Starts at
    $51,960
    26 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
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Consumer reviews

89% of drivers recommend this car
4.6 / 5
Based on 67 reviews
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Comfort 4.8
Interior 4.6
Performance 4.7
Value 4.5
Exterior 4.6
Reliability 4.7

Most recent

By Paul from GA
Owns this car
March 26, 2025

I purchased a used 2018 Acura MDX Feburary 2025.

I purchased a used 2018 Acura MDX Feburary 2025.I have owned it for just over a month. Driving and handling are very solid. The interior is great--especially the seats. You will read several folks discussing the entertainment system and other controls. Really nice features, just learn how to use them correctly. The only issue I did not like was the "lane assistance" feature--so I turned it off. If you are in the market for a luxury SUV go test drive one yourself. Price, quality, and reliability are hard to beat.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 4.0
Value 4.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 4.0
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By Donna O'Malley from Charlotte NC
Owns this car
January 10, 2024

Love my MDX!!

Bought my 2018 MDX from Hendrick Acura Charlotte and love it so much I'm looking to upgrade to a newer model. I kept up with all the maintenance and never had any issues at all. Acura is a good solid car!
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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Approximately 94,000 model-year 2018 and 2019 Acura and Honda vehicles are being recalled for their timing belts.

2014-2019 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid: Recall Alert

Approximately 322,900 model-year 2014-19 Acura MDX and model-year 
 2017-19 MDX Sport Hybrid SUVs are being recalled for their tailgate lid 
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2015-2019 Acura MDX, TLX and Honda Accord: Recall Alert

Approximately 437,000 model-year 2016-18 Acura MDX SUVs, 2015-19 
 TLX sedans and 2015-17 Honda Accord sedans with 3.5-liter V-6 engines 
 are being recalled.
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2018 Acura MDX?

The 2018 Acura MDX is available in 5 trim levels:

  • (2 styles)
  • w/Advance Pkg (2 styles)
  • w/Advance/Entertainment Pkg (2 styles)
  • w/Technology Pkg (2 styles)
  • w/Technology/Entertainment Pkg (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2018 Acura MDX?

The 2018 Acura MDX offers up to 19 MPG in city driving and 27 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2018 Acura MDX reliable?

The 2018 Acura MDX has an average reliability rating of 4.7 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2018 Acura MDX owners.

Is the 2018 Acura MDX a good SUV?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2018 Acura MDX. 89.6% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.6 / 5
Based on 67 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.8
  • Interior: 4.6
  • Performance: 4.7
  • Value: 4.5
  • Exterior: 4.6
  • Reliability: 4.7

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