Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 MDX.
The 2022 Acura MDX is a midsize luxury SUV built on Acura's proprietary platform and powered by a powertrain paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission, delivering EPA-estimated fuel economy of 19 city, 25 highway, and 21 combined mpg with an oil capacity of 5.5 quarts using 0W-20 viscosity. Across its complaint history spanning 2001 through 2026, the MDX has ranged from a high of 359 owner complaints in 2016 to a low of just 6 in 2026, placing the 2022 model's 130 total complaints in the middle of this spectrum despite two associated recalls. Power Train issues represent the top complaint area for the model year, a pattern that contextualizes the 2022 MDX's reliability profile relative to both its best and worst-performing years.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI AGM VRLA Battery: 48 · 650 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (S10) |
| Overall length | 198.4 in |
| Overall width | 78.7 in |
| Overall height | 66.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.8 in |
| Curb weight | 4506 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 67.7 / 67.7 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 60/40 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 19 / 25 / 21 mpg |
| Drivetrain | All-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Premium Gasoline |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the MDX of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | SH-AWD Type S Advance 3.5L V6 | 5.40 sec | 14.00 sec | 355 hp | AWD |
| 2022 | SH-AWD Type S Advance 3.5L V6 | 5.50 sec | 14.10 sec | 355 hp | AWD |
| 2022 | SH-AWD A-Spec 3.5L V6 | 5.70 sec | 14.40 sec | 290 hp | AWD |
| 2022 | SH-AWD Type S Advance 3.5L V6 | 6.00 sec | 14.50 sec | 355 hp | AWD |
| 2022 | SH-AWD A-Spec 3.5L V6 | 6.40 sec | 15.10 sec | 290 hp | AWD |
| 2022 | SH-AWD A-Spec 3.5L V6 | 6.40 sec | 15.20 sec | 290 hp | AWD |
| 2022 | SH-AWD Advance 3.5L V6 | 7.50 sec | 15.80 sec | 290 hp | AWD |
| 2024 | SH-AWD Type S Advance 3.0L Turbo V6 | 5.40 sec | 13.90 sec | 355 hp | AWD |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 5.5 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 30.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6.
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | ATF |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 5.1 qt |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | ATF |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 4.5 qt |
| Brake Fluid | DOT 3 |
| Engine Coolant Capacity | 8.0 qt |
| Engine Coolant Capacity | 10.7 qt |
| Engine Oil | 0W-20 |
| Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s) | Use a new O-Ring: 9.0 ft-lbs |
| Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s) | 33.0 ft-lbs |
| Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s) | 16.0 ft-lbs |
| Flex or Driveplate Bolts | Driveplate: 55.0 ft-lbs |
| Engine Flywheel Bolts | 55.0 ft-lbs |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 16.0 ft-lbs |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 30.0 ft-lbs |
| Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs | 9.0 ft-lbs |
| Differential Fill Plug | 35.0 ft-lbs |
| Differential drain Plug | 35.0 ft-lbs |
| Transfer Case Fill Plug | 32.0 ft-lbs |
| Transfer Case Drain Plug | 32.0 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-4-2-5-3-6 |
| Curb Idle Speed (No Load) | 950 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load) | 50 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed (No Load) | 680 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load) | 50 rpm |
| Spark Plug Manufacturer | Acura |
| Spark Plug Gap | 0.028-0.030" in |
| Spark Plug Torque | 16.0 ft-lbs |
| Refrigerant | R1234yf |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 1.07-1.18 lbs |
| Oil Type | Denso ND-Oil 14 |
| Oil Capacity | 1.33 oz |
| Standard BCI Group Number | AGM VRLA Battery: 48 |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 650 cca |
| Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum | Fuel Pressure Gauge Connected: 60.0 psi |
| Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum | 68.0 psi |
| Engine Oil Pressure | Engine @ Idle: 10.2 Minimum psi |
| Engine Oil Pressure RPM | 71.1 Psi Minimum @ 3,000 rpm |
| Engine Oil Pressure | Engine @ Idle: 14.5 Minimum psi |
| Engine Oil Pressure RPM | 65.3 Psi Minimum @ 4,000 rpm |
| Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque | Front: 41; Rear: 26 |
| Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque | Front: 195; Rear: 80 |
| ABS Sensor Torque | 6.5 |
| Minimum Pad Thickness | Front: 0.079; Rear: 0.059 |
| Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement | Front: 1.102; Rear: .354 |
| Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation | .0006" |
| Maximum Rotor Runout | .004" |
| 1 | 15.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90° | 15 ft. lbs |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2022 MDX marks a notable improvement over the 2020 model year, with complaints falling from 210 to 131 and recalls dropping from eight to two, though technical service bulletins surged to 250 from 110, indicating active dealer-level service activity. Power Train complaints lead at 38, followed by Unknown Or Other (12), Steering (8), and Service Brakes (6), with six crash and two fire complaints recorded; the data does not specify root causes for these categories. Compared to the generation's peak complaint years — 2016 (359) and 2017 (245) — the 2022 figure sits well below those highs but above the subsequent 2023–2024 decline to roughly 35 complaints annually. The elevated TSB count suggests manufacturers were addressing emerging patterns through service channels rather than formal recalls. Overall, the 2022 MDX represents a transitional year with improving complaint metrics but heightened service bulletin activity, making it a reasonable purchase candidate provided all outstanding TSBs have been performed on the specific vehicle.
All 130 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
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… Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024, October 18, 2024, and August 2025. This is a phased recall…
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey… Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138…
Showing 5 of 250 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| B23-004 | 2025-10-17 | Structure | "Service Bulletin - A pop noise can occur from the rear roof area when turning into… |
| BBTS28851 | 2025-07-17 | Steering | Tech Line Summary - Customers are complaining of a clicking noise from front of vehicle… |
| B24-025 | 2025-07-02 | Wheels | Service Bulletin - Customers are experiencing screeching, squeaking, rubbing, or scraping… |
| BTI&05092025901 | 2025-05-09 | Structure | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2025… |
| BTI&04252025901 | 2025-04-25 | Structure | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2025… |
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5.5 qt of Acura Genuine Motor Oil 0W-20 for Gasoline Engines, per the factory manual.
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 19 city / 25 highway / 21 combined mpg.