A certified pre-owned Acura MDX comes with Acura coverage of its own. Under the Precision Certified tier, its powertrain is covered to 7 years or 100,000 total odometer miles from the day it first went into service. Coverage on its other parts begins after the new-car warranty ends, and the tier adds roadside assistance, rental reimbursement and complimentary service. An ordinary used MDX carries whatever factory coverage it still has.
The 2026 MDX is Acura's 3-row SUV. If you're shopping for a certified MDX here in Central Indiana, start with our certified pre-owned inventory, ask us about any that interest you and schedule a test drive when one fits.
A certified MDX, an ordinary used MDX and a new 2026 MDX carry different coverage, and each term ends at whichever limit you reach first:
| What to Compare | Certified MDX (Precision Certified) | Ordinary Used MDX | New 2026 MDX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age and mileage limit at delivery | 6 years old and newer, 80,000 miles or fewer | — | — |
| Powertrain coverage | 7 years or 100,000 total odometer miles from its first day in service | Any original factory coverage it has left | 6 years or 70,000 miles |
| Coverage beyond the powertrain | Takes over when the new-car warranty ends, or, if that warranty has already ended, starts on the date you buy | Any original factory coverage it has left | New Vehicle Limited Warranty: 4 years or 50,000 miles |
| Roadside assistance | For the length of the certified non-powertrain coverage | During any New Vehicle Limited Warranty term it has left | During the New Vehicle Limited Warranty term |
An MDX past the age or mileage limit at delivery cannot be Precision Certified.
A new 2026 MDX starts its coverage the day it goes into service, while a certified MDX's powertrain term has been running since it was first put into service. For a new one, see our new Acura MDX inventory. To compare a standard used one, search used Acuras and ask us how much factory coverage a particular vehicle has left.
A Precision Certified MDX gets the powertrain term, and its non-powertrain term depends on whether the new-car warranty has expired or is still in effect when you buy:
| Precision Certified Coverage | Time Limit | Mileage Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 7 years from the MDX's first day in service | 100,000 total odometer miles |
| Non-powertrain, if the new-car warranty has expired when you buy | 2 years from the date of the certified sale | 100,000 total odometer miles |
| Non-powertrain, if the new-car warranty is still in effect when you buy | Begins when that warranty expires and ends 6 years from the MDX's first day in service | 100,000 total odometer miles |
Each term runs until its time or mileage limit, whichever comes first. The mileage limit in each row is the total on the odometer, not miles added after you buy. If you later sell the MDX to another private party, the balance of its powertrain and non-powertrain coverage transfers to the new owner.
Acura's other certified tier, Precision Used, accepts Acura vehicles 10 years old or newer, counted from their first day in service to the time of sale. It has shorter coverage and no rental reimbursement or AcuraLink trial. An Acura listed as certified can belong to either tier, so before you buy, ask us which tier a certified MDX carries and how much of its coverage is left.
Acura repairs or replaces a covered part that is defective in materials or workmanship under normal use. Powertrain coverage includes the engine, the transmission and transfer case, and the front-wheel-drive and rear-wheel-drive systems.
Non-powertrain coverage includes:
Items that are not covered include:
A Precision Certified MDX comes with these Acura benefits on top of its coverage:
Acura Care Roadside Assistance: Help at no additional cost, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, including:
Trip-interruption reimbursement: Part of Acura's roadside benefits. If a mechanical breakdown disables your MDX overnight more than 100 miles from home, Acura reimburses receipts for alternate transportation, food and accommodations for the first 3 days while it is being repaired, up to $300 a day and $900 in total.
Rental reimbursement: Available after a breakdown of a covered component during the certified non-powertrain coverage period, for Precision Certified vehicles only.
Complimentary service: For 12 months or 12,000 miles from delivery, whichever comes first, these items come at no extra cost at a participating Acura dealer when the Maintenance Minder system and Owner's Manual call for them:
AcuraLink trial: A certified Acura with an authorized AcuraLink system is eligible for one or more 3-month trial subscription packages, activated within 90 days of delivery. Not every certified Acura has AcuraLink, services vary by vehicle, and a paid subscription is needed after the trial.
The 2026 Acura MDX has 3 rows of seating and 6 grades (Acura's name for trim levels), from the MDX to the MDX Type S with Advance Package. For 2026, the Type S with Advance Package uses a 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 and the other 5 grades use a 3.5-liter V6, all with a 10-speed automatic transmission. Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) is available on every 2026 grade, and front-wheel drive is offered only on the MDX and MDX with Technology Package.
A certified MDX may be from an earlier model year with different grades and equipment, so check the specific vehicle and ask us anything its listing does not answer.
Certified warranty repairs are done at an authorized Acura dealer. We're one, with full service, parts and tire departments. Acura recommends dealer service but does not require it to keep the coverage.
For routine visits, schedule service online, read our Acura maintenance suggestions or ask about Acura Accelerated Service in 60 minutes or less.
We're on the north side of Indianapolis at 96th Street and Keystone, on the Marion and Hamilton county line just south of Carmel, near I-465 and Keystone Parkway.
Most of the steps to buy a certified MDX from us can happen online before you come in:
Certification gives a used MDX its own Acura coverage and benefits, on top of any factory coverage it still has. Under Precision Certified, that means powertrain and non-powertrain coverage, roadside assistance, rental reimbursement and complimentary service.
Under Precision Certified, the powertrain is covered for 7 years from the MDX's first day in service or until the odometer reads 100,000 miles, whichever comes first. Coverage for the rest of the vehicle depends on the new-car warranty when you buy. If that warranty has ended, you get 2 years from your purchase date. If it is still in effect, certified coverage starts when the warranty ends and lasts until the MDX is 6 years past the date it first went into service. Either way, that coverage also stops at 100,000 odometer miles if the MDX gets there first.
Acura sets Precision Certified eligibility by age and mileage, not model year. An Acura qualifies at 6 years old and newer with 80,000 miles or fewer at the time of delivery. To find out whether a particular MDX qualifies, contact us about it.
Yes. A certified MDX comes with Acura Care Roadside Assistance for as long as its certified non-powertrain coverage lasts, from emergency towing to lockout help.
Under Precision Certified, an MDX gets complimentary service at a participating Acura dealer for a set time and mileage after delivery, limited to listed items such as oil and filter changes when the Maintenance Minder system and Owner's Manual call for them. For upkeep beyond that, see our maintenance advice for your Acura.
Not every MDX has SH-AWD. On the 2026 MDX, front-wheel drive is offered on the base MDX and the MDX with Technology Package. An earlier certified MDX may differ, so check the drivetrain on its listing.
Yes, when the MDX is sold from one private party to another, the new owner receives the balance of its non-powertrain and powertrain coverage. Contact Acura Care Client Services to arrange the transfer.
Look over our certified pre-owned vehicles online, and ask us about any certified MDX before you visit. We're at 96th Street and Keystone on the north side of Indianapolis, just south of Carmel, and you can plan the trip with our store hours and driving directions.
