The service and repair manual for the 2012 Acura MDX — the 3.7L V6 engine, 1 trim. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Acura published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.7L V6 — 224 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | Base Sport Utility 4-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 97 complaints · 38 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2012 MDX manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 150
- General Information 1,469
- Accessories & Equipment 1,703
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 140
- Body & Frame 398
- Maintenance 39
- Brakes 264
- Restraints 248
- Drivelines & Axles 110
- Steering 68
- Electrical 1,440
- Suspension 183
- Engine Mechanical 242
- Transmission 267
- Engine Performance 4,009
- Front 328
- Rear 245
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2012 MDX
- Fuel System, Gasoline — storage › tank assembly · 12V063000As a result, fuel may leak from the tank, increasing the risk of fire.
Owners have filed 97 complaints and Acura has issued 38 technical service bulletins for the 2012 MDX. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2012 MDX manual
Is this manual specific to the 2012 MDX?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2012 model year, covering the 3.7L V6 across the Base Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Acura published for this year.
What 2012 MDX problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 2012 MDX, covering fuel system, gasoline. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Acura dealers.
Does it include 2012 MDX wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2012 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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