The MDX is an SUV manufactured by Honda’s luxury brand Acura that was introduced to the market in 2000. The MDX has the distinction of being one of the first luxury crossovers in its class to offer a third row of seating.
The Acura MDX has a 3.5 L 6-cylinder engine and is offered in 5 different trim levels: Base Technology, A-Spec, Advance Type S, and Type S Advance.
This article will discuss where Acura MDXs are made as well as how you can find where your individual MDX was made.
Where Is The ACURA MDX Made?
The current model year of the Acura MDX is made in the United States in Ohio at the East Liberty Auto Plant. Prior to the 2022 model year, MDXs were made in Canada and Alabama.
Breakdown Of Where Each MDX Model Year Was Made
| Model Years | Manufactured |
|---|---|
| 2000-2006 | Ontario, Canada |
| 2007-2013 | Ontario, Canada |
| 2014-2020 | Lincoln, Alabama |
| 2022-present | East Liberty, Ohio |
* Honda did not manufacture the MDX in 2021 but it returned in 2022 with a total redesign.
Are Any MDX’s Made In The USA?
Yes, currently all MDXs are made in the United States in Ohio. Although Honda is a Japanese auto manufacturer, this particular model is totally made on U.S. soil starting with the 2022 model year.
What Manufacturer Makes Acura MDX?
Honda Motor Corporation makes Acura vehicles including the MDX. This company is based out of Tokyo, Japan, and was co-founded by Soichiro Honda and Takeo Fujisawa in September of 1948.
Acura was established many years later in March of 1986 by Soichiro Honda to meet the demand for luxury vehicles.
Where Are Acura MDX Engines Made?
Acura MDX engines are made at the Anna Engine Plant in Anna, Ohio.
Checking Where Your Specific MDX Was Made?
All vehicles have a Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN) which is a unique identifier for every car. The VIN will help you drill down to where your specific MDX was made.
You can locate your car’s VIN in many different locations:
- On the bottom left side of the windshield,
- Underneath the hood of your car,
- On your car’s title,
- On your insurance card,
- Inside the driver’s side door.
The first digit denotes the county where the car was made. Below are the options you are most likely see as the first digit of your MDX VIN:
- 1,4,5 = USA
- 2 = Canada
Most VIN stickers will also denote the county where your car is made. So, look for either United States or Canada to be listed somewhere on the sticker if you can’t remember the country codes.
Conclusion
As of 2022, the Acura MDX is exclusively made in the United States. Although Honda is a Japanese manufacturer, the MDX has never actually been made in Japan, it has only been made in Canada and the U.S.