Acura MDX towing capacity by year
The Acura MDX has tow data across 24 model years, from 2001 through 2025. The most recent 2025 Acura MDX carries a maximum tow rating of 5,000 lb. The nameplate has been in continuous production long enough to span the pre-SAE J2807 and post-J2807 eras of towing capacity testing.
Pick a year below to open the full Acura MDX page for that model year. Each year page shows the maximum tow capacity, every trim the dataset covers separately, the engine and drivetrain combination, GVWR, curb weight, payload, and axle ratio.
Acura MDX max tow rating, last 4 model years
Year-over-year max tow rating for the Acura MDX, with the most recent year highlighted. Use the trend to spot generation changes, powertrain refreshes, and SAE J2807 re-tests that revised the published figure.
Recent Acura MDX years (2021–2025)
Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Acura MDX | 8 | 5,000 |
| 2024 Acura MDX | 8 | 5,000 |
| 2023 Acura MDX | 8 | 5,000 |
| 2022 Acura MDX | 6 | 5,000 |
Older Acura MDX years (2001–2020)
Earlier model years for the Acura MDX, going back to 2001. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Acura MDX | 9 | 5,000 |
| 2019 Acura MDX | 11 | 5,000 |
| 2018 Acura MDX | 10 | 5,000 |
| 2017 Acura MDX | 2 | 5,000 |
| 2016 Acura MDX | 2 | 5,000 |
| 2015 Acura MDX | 2 | 5,000 |
| 2014 Acura MDX | 2 | 5,000 |
| 2013 Acura MDX | 1 | 5,000 |
| 2012 Acura MDX | 1 | 5,000 |
| 2011 Acura MDX | 1 | 5,000 |
| 2010 Acura MDX | 1 | 5,000 |
| 2009 Acura MDX | 1 | 5,000 |
| 2008 Acura MDX | 1 | 5,000 |
| 2007 Acura MDX | 1 | 5,000 |
| 2006 Acura MDX | 2 | 4,500 |
| 2005 Acura MDX | 2 | 4,500 |
| 2004 Acura MDX | 2 | 4,500 |
| 2003 Acura MDX | 2 | 4,500 |
| 2002 Acura MDX | 2 | 4,500 |
| 2001 Acura MDX | 2 | 4,500 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.