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US recalls (1)
Fuel system, gasoline: storage, tank assembly
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 PILOT AND ACURA MDX VEHICLES. THE VENT SHUT FLOAT (VSF) VALVE CASE IN THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY DOES NOT MEET THE DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS.
Risk and remedy
Risk: AS A RESULT, FUEL MAY LEAK FROM THE TANK, INCREASING THE RISK OF FIRE.
Remedy: HONDA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VSF ASSEMBLY DATE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 13, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-999-1009.
Canadian recalls (1)
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Fuel system
2012-02-16 · campaign 2012-060 · 571 vehicles
On certain vehicles, the vent shut-float valve case (a component of the on-board vapour recovery system located inside the fuel tank) may have been incorrectly manufactured and could fail. This could allow fuel leakage from the tank which, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the fuel tank assembly.
Owner complaints (76)
Owners filed 76 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Acura MDX (4 crashes, 3 fires, 2 injuries reported). Among 25 model years of this model, it ranks #16 for the most complaints (median 115).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Engine | 23 | |
| Electrical system | 13 | |
| Power train | 13 | |
| Unknown or other | 10 | |
| Air bags | 9 | |
| Structure | 5 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2012 Acura MDX.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2012 Acura MDX SUV 4WD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2012 Acura MDX version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| MDX 4WD 3.7 L Automatic (S6) | 16 | 21 | 18 | $4,550 |
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