Acura MDX History
Acura's flagship three-row luxury SUV — the brand's best-selling model since 2001, now in its fourth generation.
Photo: “ACURA MDX (YD2) China (20)” by Dinkun Chen / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
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Introduced as a 2001 model (on sale October 2000), the MDX replaced the slow-selling body-on-frame SLX and became an immediate hit, winning the 2001 North American Truck of the Year and Motor Trend SUV of the Year awards. Its combination of carlike handling, three-row seating, and standard all-wheel drive defined the aspirational family SUV segment and made it Acura's best-selling vehicle.
The second generation (2007–2013) debuted Acura's Super Handling All-Wheel Drive on the MDX along with a 3.7-liter V6, the largest engine ever fitted to the model. The third generation (2014–2020) moved to a lighter unibody platform and added a front-wheel-drive option. The current fourth generation (2022–present) returns to standard all-wheel drive across the lineup and offers a Sport Hybrid SH-AWD variant with significantly increased output.
Documented parts references
Parts references for Acura MDX. Match the model year and engine before choosing a reference. These records do not describe every version of this model.
2017 · V6 3.5L 3471cc · Engine oil filter
- Model year
- 2017
- Catalog engine description
- V6 3.5L 3471cc
- Catalog scope
- USA / Canada / Mexico catalog context; a row-specific country application is not established.
- Component
- Engine oil filter
Catalog heading: MDX.
This is only the printed 2017 descriptive catalog row. The record does not establish an equivalent OEM engine code or displacement; confirm the actual engine and filter application before ordering.
Catalog engine code J35Y5 is retained as printed; no equivalent code alias is assigned.
This is the ordinary MDX heading only, not the separate MDX Hybrid row. No Hybrid application is assigned.
The June 2024 manufacturer catalog lists this reference for the stated descriptive row. Confirm the installed engine and filter before ordering. This dated application does not establish current availability, supersession or retail package quantity. A Masterpack version is also available; this does not specify retail package quantity.
WIX 57356
Dated manufacturer catalog application · catalog edition 2024-06 · checked 2026-10-25
WIX June 2024 light-duty catalog 99400 — PDF page 88 / printed page 87; 2017 Acura MDX; catalog heading MDX; engine description V6 3.5L 3471cc; Oil column; engine-code cell J35Y5; footnote 53: Also available in Masterpack version
This reference does not establish current stock or a superseding replacement.
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2017 · V6 3.5L 3471cc · Engine air filter
- Model year
- 2017
- Catalog engine description
- V6 3.5L 3471cc
- Catalog scope
- USA / Canada / Mexico catalog context; a row-specific country application is not established.
- Component
- Engine air filter
Catalog heading: MDX.
This is only the printed 2017 descriptive catalog row. The record does not establish an equivalent OEM engine code or displacement; confirm the actual engine and filter application before ordering.
Catalog engine code J35Y5 is retained as printed; no equivalent code alias is assigned.
This is the ordinary MDX heading only, not the separate MDX Hybrid row. No Hybrid application is assigned.
The June 2024 manufacturer catalog lists this reference for the stated descriptive row. Confirm the installed engine and filter before ordering. This dated application does not establish current availability, supersession or retail package quantity.
WIX WA10339
Dated manufacturer catalog application · catalog edition 2024-06 · checked 2026-10-25
WIX June 2024 light-duty catalog 99400 — PDF page 88 / printed page 87; 2017 Acura MDX; catalog heading MDX; engine description V6 3.5L 3471cc; Air column; engine-code cell J35Y5
This reference does not establish current stock or a superseding replacement.
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2017 · V6 3.5L 3471cc · Cabin air filter
- Model year
- 2017
- Catalog engine description
- V6 3.5L 3471cc
- Catalog scope
- USA / Canada / Mexico catalog context; a row-specific country application is not established.
- Component
- Cabin air filter
Catalog heading: MDX.
This is only the printed 2017 descriptive catalog row. The record does not establish an equivalent OEM engine code or displacement; confirm the actual engine and filter application before ordering.
Catalog engine code J35Y5 is retained as printed; no equivalent code alias is assigned.
This is the ordinary MDX heading only, not the separate MDX Hybrid row. No Hybrid application is assigned.
The June 2024 manufacturer catalog lists this reference for the stated descriptive row. Confirm the installed engine and filter before ordering. This dated application does not establish current availability, supersession or retail package quantity.
WIX 24815
Dated manufacturer catalog application · catalog edition 2024-06 · checked 2026-10-25
WIX June 2024 light-duty catalog 99400 — PDF page 88 / printed page 87; 2017 Acura MDX; catalog heading MDX; engine description V6 3.5L 3471cc; Cabin Air column; engine-code cell J35Y5
This reference does not establish current stock or a superseding replacement.
For 2017 Acura MDX V6 3.5L 3471cc: Search this part on Amazon
2017 · V6 3.5L 3471cc (Mex.) · Engine oil filter
- Model year
- 2017
- Catalog engine description
- V6 3.5L 3471cc (Mex.)
- Catalog scope
- USA / Canada / Mexico catalog context; a row-specific country application is not established.
- Component
- Engine oil filter
Catalog heading: MDX.
This is only the printed 2017 descriptive catalog row. The record does not establish an equivalent OEM engine code or displacement; confirm the actual engine and filter application before ordering.
Catalog engine code J35Y5 is retained as printed; no equivalent code alias is assigned.
This is the ordinary MDX heading only, not the separate MDX Hybrid row. No Hybrid application is assigned.
The catalog explicitly marks this row (Mex.). That restriction is retained; no United States or Canada application is established.
The June 2024 manufacturer catalog lists this reference for the stated descriptive row. Confirm the installed engine and filter before ordering. This dated application does not establish current availability, supersession or retail package quantity. A Masterpack version is also available; this does not specify retail package quantity.
WIX 57356
Dated manufacturer catalog application · catalog edition 2024-06 · checked 2026-10-25
WIX June 2024 light-duty catalog 99400 — PDF page 88 / printed page 87; 2017 Acura MDX; catalog heading MDX; engine description V6 3.5L 3471cc (Mex.); Oil column; engine-code cell J35Y5; footnote 53: Also available in Masterpack version
This reference does not establish current stock or a superseding replacement.
For 2017 Acura MDX V6 3.5L 3471cc (Mex.): Search this part on Amazon
2017 · V6 3.5L 3471cc (Mex.) · Engine air filter
- Model year
- 2017
- Catalog engine description
- V6 3.5L 3471cc (Mex.)
- Catalog scope
- USA / Canada / Mexico catalog context; a row-specific country application is not established.
- Component
- Engine air filter
Catalog heading: MDX.
This is only the printed 2017 descriptive catalog row. The record does not establish an equivalent OEM engine code or displacement; confirm the actual engine and filter application before ordering.
Catalog engine code J35Y5 is retained as printed; no equivalent code alias is assigned.
This is the ordinary MDX heading only, not the separate MDX Hybrid row. No Hybrid application is assigned.
The catalog explicitly marks this row (Mex.). That restriction is retained; no United States or Canada application is established.
The June 2024 manufacturer catalog lists this reference for the stated descriptive row. Confirm the installed engine and filter before ordering. This dated application does not establish current availability, supersession or retail package quantity.
WIX WA10339
Dated manufacturer catalog application · catalog edition 2024-06 · checked 2026-10-25
WIX June 2024 light-duty catalog 99400 — PDF page 88 / printed page 87; 2017 Acura MDX; catalog heading MDX; engine description V6 3.5L 3471cc (Mex.); Air column; engine-code cell J35Y5
This reference does not establish current stock or a superseding replacement.
For 2017 Acura MDX V6 3.5L 3471cc (Mex.): Search this part on Amazon
2017 · V6 3.5L 3471cc (Mex.) · Cabin air filter
- Model year
- 2017
- Catalog engine description
- V6 3.5L 3471cc (Mex.)
- Catalog scope
- USA / Canada / Mexico catalog context; a row-specific country application is not established.
- Component
- Cabin air filter
Catalog heading: MDX.
This is only the printed 2017 descriptive catalog row. The record does not establish an equivalent OEM engine code or displacement; confirm the actual engine and filter application before ordering.
Catalog engine code J35Y5 is retained as printed; no equivalent code alias is assigned.
This is the ordinary MDX heading only, not the separate MDX Hybrid row. No Hybrid application is assigned.
The catalog explicitly marks this row (Mex.). That restriction is retained; no United States or Canada application is established.
The June 2024 manufacturer catalog lists this reference for the stated descriptive row. Confirm the installed engine and filter before ordering. This dated application does not establish current availability, supersession or retail package quantity.
WIX 24815
Dated manufacturer catalog application · catalog edition 2024-06 · checked 2026-10-25
WIX June 2024 light-duty catalog 99400 — PDF page 88 / printed page 87; 2017 Acura MDX; catalog heading MDX; engine description V6 3.5L 3471cc (Mex.); Cabin Air column; engine-code cell J35Y5
This reference does not establish current stock or a superseding replacement.
For 2017 Acura MDX V6 3.5L 3471cc (Mex.): Search this part on Amazon
Generations
First generation · YD1 (2001–2006)
3.5L V6; standard AWD; 2001 NACTOY and Motor Trend SUV of the Year.
Second generation · YD2 (2007–2013)
Photo: “ACURA MDX (YD2) China (20)” by Dinkun Chen / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
SH-AWD debut; 3.7L V6 (300 hp); largest displacement ever in an MDX.
Third generation · YD3 (2014–2020)
Photo: “2019 Acura MDX SH-AWD front in white NYIAS 2019” by Kevauto / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
Lighter unibody platform; FWD option added; Sport Hybrid SH-AWD variant.
2019 Photo: “2019 Acura MDX SH-AWD front in white NYIAS 2019” by Kevauto / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
Fourth generation · YE1 (2022–present)
Photo: “2023 Acura MDX SH-AWD A-Spec in Liquid Carbon Metallic, front right” by Mr.choppers / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0
Standard AWD across lineup; 3.0L Sport Hybrid SH-AWD option at 355 hp.
2022 Photo: “2022 Acura MDX SH-AWD base in Performance Red Pearl, front right” by Mr.choppers / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0
2023 Photo: “2023 Acura MDX SH-AWD A-Spec in Liquid Carbon Metallic, front right” by Mr.choppers / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0
2024 Photo: “Acura MDX Advance SH-AWD (2024) (53625374928)” by Charles from Port Chester, New York / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY 2.0
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