Acura MDX Second generation (YD2) - Facelift (2010 - 2013)

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Second generation (YD2) - Facelift of Acura MDX has been in production since 2010 by 2013.
In addition to external changes, the model has undergone changes in technical terms. Second generation (YD2) - Facelift is longer than the previous generation by 0.9 inches . The weight of the car has increased by 46 lbs.
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Acura MDX Second generation (YD2) - Facelift dimensions and specs
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Body style | Crossover, SUV |
Engine options | J37A1, 3.7L V-6, 300 HP, 275 lb/ft |
Length | 191.60 in |
Width | 78.50 in |
Height | 68.20 in |
Wheelbase | 108.30 in |
Curb weight | 4550 - 4645 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 |
Seating capacity | 7 |
Front hip room | 59.00 in |
Rear hip room | 59.10 in |
Front Headroom | 39.20 in |
Rear Headroom | 38.60 in |
Front shoulder room | 61.60 in |
Rear shoulder room | 61.50 in |
Fuel tank capacity | 21.00 gal |
MPG (City/Highway) | 16/21 |
Payload capacity | 1150 lb |
Towing capacity | 5000 lbs |
0-60 mph / 0-100 kph | 6.60 sec |
¼ mile time | 15.10 sec |
Acura MDX Common Problems generations
Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a perfect car. Each car has its own design flaws and problems that the user has to deal with. During the Acura MDX Second generation (YD2) - Facelift production period from 2010 to 2013 drivers have reported 138 complaints. The most common problems are ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN.
Model Year | Complaints |
2013 MDX |
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2012 MDX |
43
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2011 MDX |
46
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2010 MDX |
33
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Problem Category | Number of Problems |
ENGINE a 2013 acura mdx vehicle (advance model) was bought in the acura dealer on july 27 2013. starting on october... |
33
~ 46151 miles |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM back-up camera video / navigation module and stereo / clock screens remained blank after starting engine placing car in reverse... |
24
~ 38841 miles |
POWER TRAIN purchased this a at a used car from acura of los gatos an picked the car up late on jan... |
17
~ 50060 miles |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER torque converter problem...... i bought a used 2012 mdx with 4300 miles 5 months later i had this issue. i... |
13
~ 61193 miles |
STEERING the vehicle shows all trouble codes vsa stability trailer stability all wheel drive engine system. error. once code comes on |
12
~ 36522 miles |
BODY > STRUCTURE i was driving on a local side street at about 15 mph when i heard a snap and suddenly my... |
9
~ 66583 miles |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL the vehicle shows all trouble codes vsa stability trailer stability all wheel drive engine system. error. once code comes on |
9
~ 20414 miles |
AIR BAGS i was in a serious head on colision and the airbags in the vehicle failed to deploy despite major damage |
8
~ 148503 miles |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING emergency flashers were stuck in the on position. we had pulled over briefly on the freeway and turned on the... |
7
~ 27298 miles |
SERVICE BRAKES collision mitigation braking system engaged as car was driven on city street at approximately 30 mph. street was downhill then... |
6
~ 22186 miles |
SEAT BELTS my 4 year old was in a booster seat in the back so seat belt was on him. when we... |
6
~ 19239 miles |
SUSPENSION we have a 2012 mdx 4 dr awd acura it has over 49 000 miles on it. recently we started... |
4
~ 57145 miles |
SEATS i purchased a brand new 2012 acura mdx (1 year and 2 weeks old). it have only 7000 miles on... |
4
~ 27625 miles |
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL the vehicle shows all trouble codes vsa stability trailer stability all wheel drive engine system. error. once code comes on |
4
~ 27060 miles |
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY the sunroof spontaneously exploded causing shattered glass to fall on the driver while driving down the highway. it sounded like... |
3
~ 105435 miles |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i was driving approximately 20 mph when the engine completely shut down without warning. the car was still in drive... |
3
~ 13333 miles |
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY honda acura mdx the vehicle provides a backup camera to display the rear view when the vehicle backs up. however... |
3
~ 18067 miles |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM acura mdx 2012 - persistent slow start of the engine engine is straining to turn over/start. i have replaced the... |
2
~ 17000 miles |
VISIBILITY/WIPER backup camera has extremely poor performance in low light or night time settings if there is no other ambient light... |
2
~ 40000 miles |
WHEELS i was driving on a local side street at about 20 mph when suddenly my car veered off the road... |
2
~ 23 miles |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE car experienced unintended acceleration in a shopping center parking lot. 4th time this has occurred (very intermittent). car was stopped... |
2
~ 26200 miles |
EXTERNAL > WARNINGS > BACK OVER PREVENTION honda acura mdx the vehicle provides a backup camera to display the rear view when the vehicle backs up. however... |
2
~ 3700 miles |
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS cpsc: 2010 acura mdx: consumer stated the child choked on the hanging strap from the ceiling which caused him to |
1
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LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES partially closed drivers door on seat belt. opened door removed seat belt. then after driving home i was unable to... |
1
~ 56000 miles |
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl* the contact owns a 2011 acura mdx. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph the vehicle stalled without... |
1
~ 38000 miles |
STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2012 acura mdx. while driving 25 mph the spare tire detached from the vehicle. autonation... |
1
~ 15000 miles |
TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE > TIRES tl* the contact owns a 2012 acura mdx. while driving 25 mph the spare tire detached from the vehicle. autonation... |
1
~ 15000 miles |
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM our ignition turned off while driving. the switchblade key was engaged. we were able to steer the car and pull... |
1
~ 54653 miles |
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT back-up camera video / navigation module and stereo / clock screens remained blank after starting engine placing car in reverse... |
1
~ 75086 miles |
COLUMN SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION tl* the contact owns a 2012 acura mdx. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle rpms... |
1
~ 2000 miles |
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN while driving on highway the car the began shaking followed by a booming sound- similar to a tire explosion -... |
1
~ 20000 miles |
CAMERA SYSTEM > BACK OVER PREVENTION the rear back up camera does not provide adequate brightness at night. with the screen brightness set to max i... |
1
~ 4 miles |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl* the contact owns a 2010 acura mdx. while the contact was driving down an incline approximately 20 mph the... |
1
~ 9000 miles |
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS test... |
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How to improve the appearance of your Acura MDX and to make it look younger?
Time goes on, and the automobile industry does not stand still. The cars that were trendy just a few years ago no longer make people look at you with such enthusiasm. However, you won't love your car any less because it's getting old. But if you want your Acura MDX to stand out from the crowd and still catch the eye, transform its appearance. Put on nice rims - it'll make it more noticeable right away. Install coilovers - lowered cars always look cooler. Add fender flares to the kit and you get a sportier look. Put decals on it and people passing by won't be able to take their eyes off of you.
However, you can not only change the appearance of your car beyond recognition, but also to rejuvenate it. If you want, you can make your car a couple of generations younger. To do this you should buy a body kit - a set of body elements that repeat the outlines of cars of later versions. It won't make the car go faster, but it will be extremely difficult to notice the differences externally.
Body kits
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All-Fit Automotive 2.5 Inch Universal Bu...
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Fender flares
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EZ Flares – The Original Universal Fle...
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GOOACC Blind Rivet,Fender Flare & Rocker...
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Mean Mug Auto 23181-6133A 50x Fender Fla...
- Precision-engineered to push firmly into a 10 mm hole and lock into place.
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- Compatible with Chrysler:...
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50PCS Fender Flare Clips, Push Door Trim...
- [High quality material]: Fender Flare Clips are made of high quality Nylon material, which is wear-resistant and corrosion resistant. It is equipped with black foam for better sealing, smaller swing, and is not easy to...
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Car Reindeer Decoration, Reindeer Antler...
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Rims
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All-Fit Rim Trim Wheel Protection Strips...
- Car Wheel Rim Protection Strips Available In 7 Standout Colors ?
- 25 Feet of OEM Grade Wheel Rim Material That Won't Rip Or Tear
- Package Includes Enough Rim Trim Wheel Protection For Four 24 inch...
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Tallew 4 Pcs Push Through Wheel Center C...
- Quality Material Selection: made of quality stainless steel, the wheel center cap is sturdy and solid, reliable and long lasting, strong enough against breakage, deformation and abrasion, serving you for long
- Notable Size Details: the...
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VARGTR 4 Pcs Tire Valve Stem Caps,Lumino...
- [Material] The valve dust cap is made of high-quality and durable ABS plastic, which is dustproof and waterproof and can be used for a long time.
- [Fluorescent Design] The wheel tire valve absorbs light when...
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Ouzorp Car Wheel Scratch Fix Rim Touch U...
- If you are parking sideways, your wheels are easily scratched, the kits help you repair scratches and slight dents.
- It has never been easier to repair your wheels quickly! No need to take your wheels...
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Ouzorp Car Wheel Scratch Fix Rim Touch U...
- If you are parking sideways, your wheels are easily scratched, the kits help you repair scratches and slight dents.
- It has never been easier to repair your wheels quickly! No need to take your wheels...
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Reswish 20 PCS Car Wheel Decorative Stri...
- [Package Included] You will get 20 pieces of reflective stickers for car wheels, which are 0.28x3.5 inches in size and suitable for round rims.
- [High Quality Material] The reflective strips for universal wheels of automobiles...
Coilovers
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iJDMTOY Universal Fit Gun Metal Grey Fin...
- Universal fit for most cars (sedan/coupe/convertible)
- Come with (4) gunmetal grey color powder-coated anodized finish aluminum fasteners, (4) sets of stainless bolts/nuts/washers, (2) high strength fastener O-ring rubber bands
- Made with T6 6061 high quality...
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Xotic Tech 2pc Adjustable 6"-9" Front Bu...
- ?2 pieces of front bumper lip splitter rod strut tie bars, universal for cars use.
- ?Package includes fully articulated top and bottom joins which allow them to be installed at any angle.
- ?Made with premium...
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Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler...
- 【Material】Made of updated durable and sturdy ABS, no deformation in long-term use, physically strong firm and durable, anti-collision and scratch-resistant
- 【Special Design】DIY installation, different cool style reveal no matter you install the White spoiler or...
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Yaruicar Custom Car Floor Mats Automotiv...
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Motor Trend Premium FlexTough All-Protec...
- Flex Tough – Our Advanced Performance Rubber Polymers are Tested for Extreme Conditions to Ensure they Don't Crack, Split or Deform
- No-Slip Grip – Rubberized Nibs on the Bottom so the Mat Does not Move...
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Brake Light Flasher Strobe Brake Light S...
- What you can receive: there are 4 pieces of flash strobe controllers and 4 pieces of double sided adhesive tapes in the package, which can alert the vehicles behind you to stop to avoid rear-end...
Decals
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24 x 6.6 Inches Giant Car Bumper Sticker...
- What Will You Get: this package contains 2 pieces 24 x 6.6 inches of large size car stickers for easy replacement and sharing, this will be the ideal present option, and if you have a...
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3D Aluminum Alloy American US Flag Decal...
- Note: Please refer to picture 2 for size. The size of each shape is different. Please confirm the shape and size you need carefully before purchasing.Waterproof, light, no shrinkage, no fading, no rust.
- Quality: High...
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Arrow Reflective Stickers for Car, 24PCS...
- 【Safety Warning Stickers】: This car sticker is designed with a diamond-grade, high-brightness reflective prism structure, which can have a good reflective effect even in low light. It is not only a cool decorative item, but...
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8 Pcs Wheel Rim Decal Stripes Car Decals...
- Quality Materials: these rim decals are made of reflective PVC material, which is waterproof and windproof, can resist rain erosion and sunlight, not easy to fade, good adhesion, not easy to fall, and can be...
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7 inch Snow Mountain Tree Stickers for C...
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SINGARO Funny Car Stickers Exterior Acce...
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