Acura MDX towing capacity
The 2026 Acura MDX is rated for up to 5,000 lbs (the source does not say which hitch type the figure is for), in its best-equipped configuration. Other configurations are rated lower.
Source documents last retrieved October 3, 2026.
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2026 Acura MDX
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| 3.5 liter Aluminum Alloy V6 | 5,000 lbs |
| 3.0 liter Turbo Aluminum-alloy V6 | 5,000 lbs |
All 8 2026 MDX configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2026 Acura MDX Press Specs
2025 Acura MDX
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| 3.5 liter Aluminum Alloy V6 | 5,000 lbs |
| 3.0 liter Turbo Aluminum-alloy V6 | 5,000 lbs |
All 8 2025 MDX configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2025 Acura MDX Press Specs
2024 Acura MDX
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| 3.5 liter Aluminum Alloy V6 | 5,000 lbs |
| 3.0 liter Turbo Aluminum-alloy V6 | 5,000 lbs |
All 8 2024 MDX configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2024 Acura MDX Press Specs
2023 Acura MDX
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| 3.5 liter Aluminum Alloy V6 | 5,000 lbs |
| 3.0 liter Turbo Aluminum-alloy V6 | 5,000 lbs |
All 8 2023 MDX configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2023 Acura MDX Press Specs
2022 Acura MDX
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| 3.5 liter Aluminum Alloy V6 | 5,000 lbs |
| 3.0 liter Turbo Aluminum-alloy V6 | 5,000 lbs |
All 8 2022 MDX configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2022 Acura MDX Press Specs
2020 Acura MDX
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDX SH-AWD9-Speed Automatic Transmissionprinted '5000*'; engine and drive rows for this column are on page 1; hitch type not stated | 3.5 liter V-6 | AWD | 5,000 lbs | additional equipment (not named; page says consult dealer) | p. 2 | |
| MDX SH-AWD PMC Edition9-Speed Automatic Transmissionprinted '5000*' in the fourth column (MDX SH-AWD PMC Edition); hitch type not stated | 3.5 liter V-6 | AWD | 5,000 lbs | additional equipment (not named; page says consult dealer) | p. 2 | |
| MDX (Front-Wheel Drive)9-Speed Automatic Transmissionprinted '3500*'; engine and drive rows for this column are on page 1; hitch type not stated | 3.5 liter V-6 | FWD | 3,500 lbs | additional equipment (not named; page says consult dealer) | p. 2 |
Source: 2020 Acura MDX Press Specs
2019 Acura MDX
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDX SH-AWD9-Speed Automatic Transmissionprinted '5000*'; engine and drive rows for this column are on page 1; hitch type not stated | 3.5 liter V-6 | AWD | 5,000 lbs | additional equipment (not named; page says consult dealer) | p. 2 | |
| MDX (Front-Wheel Drive)9-Speed Automatic Transmissionprinted '3500*'; engine and drive rows for this column are on page 1; hitch type not stated | 3.5 liter V-6 | FWD | 3,500 lbs | additional equipment (not named; page says consult dealer) | p. 2 |
Source: 2019 Acura MDX Press Specs
2018 Acura MDX
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDX SH-AWD9-Speed Automatic Transmissionprinted '5000*'; engine and drive rows for this column are on page 1; hitch type not stated | 3.5 liter V-6 | AWD | 5,000 lbs | additional equipment (not named; page says consult dealer) | p. 2 | |
| MDX (Front-Wheel Drive)9-Speed Automatic Transmissionprinted '3500*'; engine and drive rows for this column are on page 1; hitch type not stated | 3.5 liter V-6 | FWD | 3,500 lbs | additional equipment (not named; page says consult dealer) | p. 2 |
Source: 2018 Acura MDX Press Specs
2017 Acura MDX
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDX SH-AWD9-Speed Automatic Transmissionprinted '5000*'; hitch type not stated | 3.5 liter V-6 | AWD | 5,000 lbs | additional equipment (not named; page says consult dealer) | p. 1 | |
| MDX (Front-Wheel Drive)9-Speed Automatic Transmissionprinted '3500*'; hitch type not stated | 3.5 liter V-6 | FWD | 3,500 lbs | additional equipment (not named; page says consult dealer) | p. 1 |
Source: 2017 Acura MDX Press Specs
2016 Acura MDX
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDX SH-AWD with dealer installed accessory9-Speed Automatic Transmissionfrom the footnote under the table, not a table cell; no tongue weight printed for the 5000 lbs figure; hitch type not stated | 3.5 liter Direct Injection V-6 | AWD | 5,000 lbs | dealer installed accessory (not named on the page) | p. 1 | |
| MDX (Front-Wheel Drive)9-Speed Automatic Transmissionprinted as '3500 lbs with 350-lb Tongue Weight'; hitch type not stated | 3.5 liter Direct Injection V-6 | FWD | 3,500 lbs | p. 1 | ||
| MDX SH-AWD9-Speed Automatic Transmissionprinted as '3500 lbs with 350-lb Tongue Weight*'; footnote says it can be increased to 5000 lbs with a dealer installed accessory (separate row); hitch type not stated | 3.5 liter Direct Injection V-6 | AWD | 3,500 lbs | p. 1 |
Source: 2016 Acura MDX Press Specs
2015 Acura MDX
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDX SH-AWD with dealer installed accessory6-Speed Automatic Transmissionfrom the footnote under the table, not a table cell; no tongue weight printed for the 5000 lbs figure; hitch type not stated | 3.5 liter Direct Injection V-6 | AWD | 5,000 lbs | dealer installed accessory (not named on the page) | p. 1 | |
| MDX (Front-Wheel Drive)6-Speed Automatic Transmissionprinted as '3500 lbs with 350-lb Tongue Weight'; hitch type not stated | 3.5 liter Direct Injection V-6 | FWD | 3,500 lbs | p. 1 | ||
| MDX SH-AWD6-Speed Automatic Transmissionprinted as '3500 lbs with 350-lb Tongue Weight*'; footnote says it can be increased to 5000 lbs with a dealer installed accessory (separate row); hitch type not stated | 3.5 liter Direct Injection V-6 | AWD | 3,500 lbs | p. 1 |
Source: 2015 Acura MDX Press Specs
Common questions
How has the Acura MDX's towing capacity changed by year?
Highest published rating by model year: 2026: 5,000 lbs; 2025: 5,000 lbs; 2024: 5,000 lbs; 2023: 5,000 lbs; 2022: 5,000 lbs; 2020: 5,000 lbs; 2019: 5,000 lbs; 2018: 5,000 lbs; 2017: 5,000 lbs; 2016: 5,000 lbs; 2015: 5,000 lbs.
What hitch are the Acura MDX ratings for?
For some years the manufacturer's document gives a trailer weight without naming a hitch type. We show those as "Hitch type not stated" and do not assume one.