2008 MDX Base Sport Utility Safety Ratings

This Hard Top SUV was tested by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for rollover, crash, and stability safety. How did it perform? View all available safety ratings below.

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2008 Acura MDX Base Sport Utility Crash Test Results

Rollover Ratings (5 star scale)

Rollover Resistance Rating	Static Stability Factor	Dynamic Test
n/a	n/a	n/a

Crash Test Ratings

Frontal Impact		Side Impact
Driver's Side	5 of 5	Front Occupant	5 of 5
Passenger's Side	5 of 5	Rear Occupant	5 of 5

Crash Test Data

Frontal Impact	Head Injury Criterion	Chest Deceleration	Femur Load
Driver's Side	437 HIC	41g	438lbs \| 458lbs
Passenger's Side	526 HIC	41g	608lbs \| 615lbs
Side Impact	Thoratic Trauma Index		Pelvis Deceleration
Front Occupant	30		36
Rear Occupant	43		42

2008 MDX Base Sport Utility Safety Features

• Electronic Stability Control	• 4-Wheel ABS	• Traction Control
• Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirrors	• Daytime Running Lights	• Child Seat Lower Anchorage
• Adjustable Upper Belt - Front	• Pretensioner	• Energy Management Feature
• Rear Center Lap/Shoulder Belt	• Advanced Air Bag Features	• Side Airbag - Front
• Head Airbag - Front	• Rear Seat Head Restraint	• Dynamic Head Restraint
• Trunk Release	• Tire Pressure Monitor

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