2013 Acura MDX

21 serious complaints of 30, the most about engine (9) and power train (4); per car on the road, 0.2× this model's usual year. 1 recall.

What owners report

“The 2013 Acura MDX has a problem with the pistons in the engine which causes excessive oil consumption. This was the subject matter of a class action suit described in the website entitled Acura Oil Consumption Settlement. This defect should be subject to a recall and American Honda should be required to repair or replace the pistons.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, May 2023

“The 2013 Acura MDX has a problem with the pistons in the engine which causes excessive oil consumption. This was the subject matter of a class action suit described in the website entitled Acura Oil Consumption Settlement. This defect should be subject to a recall and American Honda should be required to repair or replace the pistons.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the power train, May 2023

Fixes and extended coverage

• Extended coverage The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. To increase client confidence, American Honda is extending the engine warranty related to oil consumption to 8 years from the original date of purchase or 125,000 miles, whichever comes first. (B19-006, Feb 2019)
• Extended coverage Today, January 16, 2019, Acura is announcing a warranty extension for certain 2009-14 Acura vehicles equipped with the 3.7L V6 engine to address client concerns related to excessive oil consumption. Acura is extending the powertrain warranty coverage to cover engine issues related to excessive oil… (BBOM01162019901, Jan 2019)
• Extended coverage On January 16, 2019, Acura announced a warranty extension for certain 2009-14 Acura vehicles equipped with a 3.7L V6 engine to address client concerns related to excessive oil consumption. Acura extended the powertrain warranty coverage to address engine issues related to excessive oil consumption… (BBOM08312019, Aug 2019)
• Extended coverage Due to high demand for repairs under this warranty extension, pistons and rings required to complete this repair are currently backordered. (B19-052, Oct 2019)
• Extended coverage Warranty Extension: 2007?13 MDX and 2010?12 ZDX Front Active Damper - cold areas, the front active dampers may be susceptible to leaking. (B16021, Nov 2016)
• Extended coverage Warranty Extension: 2007?13 MDX and 2010?12 ZDX Rear Active Damper - In cold areas, the rear active dampers may be susceptible to leaking. (B16023, Nov 2016)

From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.

30 owner complaints · 1 recall (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 18 mpg · NHTSA: 4 of 5 stars · 2013 trims and features