2020 Acura MDX Specifications

Specifications

2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel (standard), AWD
Production Years for Series :	2014 - 2021
Price :	MSRP: $44,400-52,900
Weight :	4032 lbs \| 1828.884 kg
MPG City :	20
MPG Highway :	27
Combined MPG :	23.00
Introduced At :	2013 Detroit Auto Show

Engine & Transmission

V 6 \| i-VTEC
Displacement :	3500 cc \| 213.6 cu in. \| 3.5 L.
Power :	290 HP (213.44 KW) @ 6200 RPM
Torque :	267 Ft-Lbs (362 NM) @ 4700
Compression :	11.5:1
Valvetrain :	24 SOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Aluminum Alloy block and head
Direct Fuel Injection
Throttle body :	Drive-by-Wire Throttle System

Transmission:
9 Automatic

Gear Ratios

1st Gear :	4.71
2nd Gear :	2.84
3rd Gear :	1.91
4th Gear :	1.38
5th Gear :	1.00
6th Gear :	0.81
7th Gear :	0.70
8th Gear :	0.58
9th Gear :	0.48

Production Figures

Total Acura Production for 2020 :	136,983
2020 Acura MDX

Handling

Recall

Component	AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Manufacturer	Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
NHTSA Campaign ID	24V064000
Summary	Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.
Consequence	An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy	Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.
Notes	Owners 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	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Manufacturer	Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
NHTSA Campaign ID	23V858000
Summary	Honda (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.
Consequence	Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Dealers 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.
Notes	Owners 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	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Manufacturer	Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
NHTSA Campaign ID	21V215000
Summary	Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Consequence	Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.
Notes	Owners 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	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Manufacturer	Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
NHTSA Campaign ID	23V458000
Summary	Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Civic, 2020-2023 Ridgeline, 2021-2023 Passport, 2021-2022 Pilot, and 2020 Acura MDX vehicles. The tie rod fastener that connects the brake booster and the brake master cylinder may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake master cylinder to separate from the booster assembly.
Consequence	Brake master cylinder separation can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Dealers will inspect and repair the brake booster assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are VEU, AEV, and ZET.
Notes	Owners 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	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Manufacturer	Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
NHTSA Campaign ID	21V215000
Summary	Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Consequence	Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.
Notes	Owners 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 Date	20160603
NHTSA Campaign ID	23V751000
Summary	Honda (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.
Consequence	A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.
Remedy	Dealers 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.
Notes	Owners 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

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2020 Acura MDX? A: The 2020 Acura MDX has a wheelbase size of 111.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2020 Acura MDX? A: The 2020 Acura MDX has a length of 196.20 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2020 Acura MDX? A: The 2020 Acura MDX has a width of 77.70 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2020 Acura MDX have?A: The 2020 Acura MDX has 38.10 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2020 Acura MDX have?A: The 2020 Acura MDX has legroom of 41.50 inches.

Q: What is the 2020 Acura MDX's towing capacity?A: The 2020 Acura MDX has a towing capaicty of 3500.00 lbs.

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Q: How much did the 2020 Acura MDX cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2020 Acura MDX had an MSRP of $44,400 - $$52,900 (USD).

Q: How many vehicles did Acura produce in 2020? A: Acura produced 136,983 automobiles in 2020.

Q: What engine did the 2020 Acura MDX have? A: The engine powering the 2020 Acura MDX was a V 6 (3500 cc | 213.6 cu in. | 3.5 L.) with 290 HP (213.44 KW) @ 6200 RPM and 267 Ft-Lbs (362 NM) @ 4700.

Q: What transmission did the 2020 Acura MDX have? A: The 2020 Acura MDX had a 9 speed Automatic gearbox.