The service and repair manual for the 2018 Acura MDX — 3.5L V6 and 3.0L V6 engines, 3 trims. 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 | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.5L V6 — 212 cu in, SOHC 3.0L V6 — 183 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | SH-AWD Sport Utility 4-Door · Sport Hybrid Sport Utility 4-Door · Base Sport Utility 4-Door |
| Federal record | 4 recalls · 261 complaints · 86 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2018 MDX manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 121
- General Information 1,826
- Accessories & Equipment 3,519
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 248
- Body & Frame 847
- Maintenance 46
- Brakes 648
- Restraints 643
- Drivelines & Axles 215
- Steering 305
- Electrical 828
- Suspension 381
- Engine Mechanical 529
- Transmission 498
- Engine Performance 2,164
- Front 328
- Rear 245
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2018 MDX
- Exterior Lighting — tail lights · 19V256000Loss of the taillights reduces the vehicle's visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
- Fuel System, Gasoline — delivery › fuel pump · 23V858000Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Engine And Engine Cooling — engine › hard parts internal/mechanical · 23V751000A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or.
- Engine And Engine Cooling — engine › gasoline › belts and associated pulleys · 19V298000Teeth separation from the timing belt may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
Owners have filed 261 complaints and Acura has issued 86 technical service bulletins for the 2018 MDX. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2018 MDX manual
Is this manual specific to the 2018 MDX?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2018 model year, covering the 3.5L V6 and 3.0L V6 across the SH-AWD Sport Utility 4-Door, Sport Hybrid Sport Utility 4-Door, Base Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Acura published for this year.
What 2018 MDX problems does it help with?
4 recalls are on federal record for the 2018 MDX, covering exterior lighting, fuel system, gasoline, engine and engine cooling. 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 2018 MDX wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2018 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $49.99 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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