2016 Acura MDX Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 2016 Acura MDX, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Front Wheel (standard), AWD
Production Years for Series : 2014 - 2021
Price : MSRP: $42,865-57,080
Weight : 3960 lbs | 1796.226 kg
MPG City : 19
MPG Highway : 27
Combined MPG : 22.00
Introduced At : 2013 Detroit Auto Show
V 6
Displacement : 3500 cc | 213.6 cu in. | 3.5 L.
Power : 290 BHP (213.44 KW) @ 6200 RPM
Torque :267 Ft-Lbs (362 NM) @ 4500 RPM
Compression : 11.5:1
Valvetrain : 24 SOHC (4 valves per cylinder)
Direct Fuel Injection
Throttle body :Drive-by-Wire Throttle System
Transmission:
9 Automatic Sequential SportShift Paddle Shifters

1st Gear : 4.713
2nd Gear : 2.842
3rd Gear : 1.909
4th Gear : 1.382
5th Gear : 1.000
6th Gear : 0.808
7th Gear : 0.699
8th Gear : 0.580
9th Gear : 0.480
NHTSA Crash-Test Results
2016 Acura MDX SUV FWD
Frontal driver : NHTSA Safety data vehicle rating
Frontal passenger : NHTSA Safety data vehicle rating
Side driver : NHTSA Safety data vehicle rating
Side rear passenger : NHTSA Safety data vehicle rating
Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : NHTSA Safety data vehicle rating 16.4%
2016 Acura MDX SUV AWD
Frontal driver : NHTSA Safety data vehicle rating
Frontal passenger : NHTSA Safety data vehicle rating
Side driver : NHTSA Safety data vehicle rating
Side rear passenger : NHTSA Safety data vehicle rating
Rollover 4 Wheel Drive : NHTSA Safety data vehicle rating 16.4%

Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Manufacturer

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

NHTSA Campaign ID23V858000
SummaryHonda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
ConsequenceFuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
RemedyDealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed February 5, 2024. A second notice will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
NotesOwners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Manufacturer

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Mfr Report Date20140827
NHTSA Campaign ID19V256000
SummaryHonda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Acura MDX and 2017-2019 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid vehicles. Moisture may enter the tailgate lid lights, possibly causing a loss of the tailgate lid lights and the taillights.
ConsequenceLoss of the taillights reduces the vehicle's visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
RemedyAcura will notify owners, and dealers will modify the tailgate lid lights and install updated gaskets and a wiring sub-harness or will replace both tailgate lid lights. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2019. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is M49.
NotesOwners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Manufacturer

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Mfr Report Date20140827
NHTSA Campaign ID19V060000
SummaryHonda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Acura MDX, 2015-2019 Acura TLX and 2015-2017 Honda Accord vehicles, equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine. Particulates in fuel may adhere to the internal components of the fuel pump, reducing its performance.
ConsequenceReduced fuel pump performance can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
RemedyHonda will notify owners, and dealers will update the fuel injection engine control unit (FI-ECU) software and, if necessary, replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's recall number for this recall is P3W. Honda's recall number for this recall is N3X.
NotesOwners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Manufacturer

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Mfr Report Date20150226
NHTSA Campaign ID16V417000
SummaryHonda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2015 Acura MDX 2WD and MDX 4WD vehicles, 2016 Acura MDX 4WD vehicles, 2015-2016 Honda Odyssey vehicles, and 2016 Honda Pilot 2WD and 4WD vehicles. The affected vehicles have fuel tanks that were manufactured with insufficient welds which may separate and allow fuel to leak out.
ConsequenceA fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
RemedyHonda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tanks, free of charge. Owners may contact Honda/Acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138. The recall began on July 29, 2016. Honda's numbers for this recall are KA9 (Honda vehicles) and KB0 (Acura vehicles).
NotesOwners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL

Manufacturer

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Mfr Report Date20160603
NHTSA Campaign ID23V751000
SummaryHonda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Acura TLX, 2016-2020 Acura MDX, 2016 and 2018-2019 Pilot, 2017 and 2019 Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 Odyssey vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear and seize, damaging the engine.
ConsequenceA damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.
RemedyDealers will inspect and repair, or replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 28, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XG1 and GG0.
NotesOwners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024
For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.

Popular frequently asked questions include:

What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2016 Acura MDX?
How many 2016 Acura MDX were produced?
How powerful was the 2016 Acura MDX? Was the 2016 Acura MDX popular? Was the 2016 Acura MDX expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 2016 Acura MDX?

Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2016 Acura MDX? A: The 2016 Acura MDX has a wheelbase size of 111.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2016 Acura MDX? A: The 2016 Acura MDX has a length of 193.60 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2016 Acura MDX? A: The 2016 Acura MDX has a width of 77.20 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2016 Acura MDX have?A: The 2016 Acura MDX has 38.10 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2016 Acura MDX have?A: The 2016 Acura MDX has legroom of 41.50 inches.

Q: What is the 2016 Acura MDX's towing capacity?A: The 2016 Acura MDX has a towing capaicty of 3500.00 lbs.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2016 Acura MDX? A: The 2016 Acura MDX was a SUV.

Q: How much did the 2016 Acura MDX cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2016 Acura MDX had an MSRP of $42,865 - $$57,080 (USD).

Q: What engine did the 2016 Acura MDX have? A: The engine powering the 2016 Acura MDX was a V 6 (3500 cc | 213.6 cu in. | 3.5 L.) with 290 BHP (213.44 KW) @ 6200 RPM and 267 Ft-Lbs (362 NM) @ 4500 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 2016 Acura MDX have? A: The 2016 Acura MDX had a 9 speed Automatic Sequential SportShift Paddle Shifters gearbox.

Acura Monthly Sales Volume

Vehicle information, history, and specifications from concept to production.