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Independent review & score by Carivo
| Seating Capacity | 7 passengers |
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| Body Style | SUV |
| Base Price | $62,795–$75,492 |
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov & manufacturer data. Figures reflect base trim; actual specs vary by trim level.
The 2024 Acura MDX Type S is a suv that earns a Carivo score of 8.5/10 — rated Exceptional. Its strongest dimension is Safety at 9.0/10, while Value at 7.9/10 is where it trails the competition most noticeably. This is among the top-rated suvs in Carivo's database — a genuine recommendation for buyers in this segment.
Reliability and safety are the two dimensions that matter most for long-term ownership costs. The reliability picture is solid rather than spectacular: 8.3/10, which puts it comfortably above the class median. On safety, it scores 9.0/10 in our assessment. Always confirm the official crash-test results for your exact trim at nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Few rivals match it for performance: 8.6/10. Expect handling and power delivery that make this one of the more entertaining suvs to actually drive. On technology it rates 8.9/10: a modern, well-integrated suite that compares favorably with anything at this price point.
Priced from $62,795–$75,492, 22 MPG, seating 7, the Acura MDX Type S sits in the premium tier of the suv category. At 7.9/10 for value, it delivers fair pricing for what's on offer, though the best alternatives in this price range score slightly higher. At 2 years old, it's recent enough that the core feature set holds up well against current competition.
Verdict: Few suvs in our database make a stronger case than the 2024 Acura MDX Type S. With standout scores in safety, technology, performance, reliability, it's an easy car to recommend to anyone shopping this segment with the budget to match.
Carivo scores are our own editorial assessment, informed by NHTSA safety and recall records, EPA fuel-economy figures, and manufacturer-published specifications. Scores are reviewed periodically and updated when new data becomes available. See our full methodology →
The 2024 Acura MDX Type S ranks #2 of 2454 suvs in the Carivo database — better than 100% of the segment. Its 8.5/10 overall score is 1.1 points above the segment average of 7.4/10. Its $62,795 starting price is about 74% above the segment's median of $36,079.
Rankings are recalculated as new vehicles and scores are added. See the full SUV ranking →
Across the MDX Type S model years we've scored, the 2024 holds its position — we didn't find an older year that delivers similar scores for meaningfully less money.
| Year | Score | Starting price (MSRP when new) | |
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| 2025 | 8.6/10 | $64,678 | Read review → |
| 2024 (this review) | 8.5/10 | $62,795 | |
| 2023 | 8.4/10 | $60,911 | Read review → |
| 2022 | 8.3/10 | $59,027 | Read review → |
The following recall campaign has been filed with NHTSA for this model and year. Recall repairs are performed free of charge by franchised dealers; check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
| Fuel system, gasoline / Fuel injection system 23/01/2025 · 25V031000 | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Acura MDX Type-S, 2023-2025 Honda Pilot, and 2021-2025 Acura TLX Type-S vehicles. A software error in the fuel injection electronic control unit (FI-ECU) may cause an engine stall or a loss… |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, fetched at page build time.
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