2018 Acura MDX - Maintenance & Specs
The 2018 Acura MDX belongs to a Acura MDX lineup that Know Your Ride tracks across 13 model years, from 2001 to 2026. Engine options on record include the 3.5L, 3.0L, 3.0L V6 / 3.5L V6. It is configured as front-wheel drive with an automatic (s9). The 2018 sits mid-run, with both earlier (2001) and later (2026) MDX model years also documented.
It takes 0W-20 full synthetic oil, 4.5 qt with a new filter meeting API SP. Fluid specs on file include Type 2 coolant, DOT 4 brake fluid, Honda ATF DW-1 transmission fluid. Know Your Ride lists 14 scheduled maintenance items for this vehicle, the earliest interval falling at 7,500 miles. Documented torque values include oil drain plug 29 ft-lb, lug nut 80 ft-lb, spark plug 18 ft-lb.
NHTSA complaints for this vehicle cluster around engine and engine cooling,fuel system, gasoline (11), engine (9), fuel system, gasoline (9). A representative report reads: "Rob bearing recall was performed on a 2018 Acura MDX at around 78,000 miles. After a long ordeal with Acura because the recall had not yet been extended to the..." There are 8 safety recalls on record; one covers: ...2018 Honda Pilot and Ridgeline vehicles and 2018 Acura MDX vehicles. The front driver and passenger powered seats in the Honda vehicles and the....
EPA fuel economy is rated at 20 city / 27 highway MPG, 23 MPG combined. Estimated annual fuel cost is about $2,500.
Quick Specs
| Oil viscosity | 0W-20 |
| Oil type | Full Synthetic |
| Oil capacity (w/ filter) | 4.5 qt |
| OEM oil spec | API SP |
| Oil filter | Fram XG7317 |
| EPA combined | 23 MPG |
| Tire size | 245/60R18 |
| Coolant | Type 2 |
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 stars |
| Open recalls on record | 8 |
| Technical service bulletins | 119 |
Common Trouble Codes
- P0300 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
- P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
- P0171 - System too Lean (Bank 1)
- P0128 - Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation
- P0442 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
- P0455 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
- P0700 - Transmission Control System Malfunction
- P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
- U0100 - Lost Communication With ECM/PCM A
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Part of the free Know Your Ride vehicle maintenance reference. Figures are sourced from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data and are for general reference - always confirm with your owner's manual.