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2025 Acura ADX

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2025 models.

Acura ADX
Pictured: 2025 Acura ADX A-Spec, front 7.19.25. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Class
Small Station Wagons
Body styles
4dr SUV
Engines
1.5L 4-cyl turbo
Horsepower
190 hp
Transmission
CVT
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
MPG (best)
28 combined · 26 city / 31 hwy
Length
185.8 in
Curb weight
3,525 lb
NHTSA rating
★★★★★
Recalls
0 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • AWD / 4WD available
  • 5-star NHTSA safety ratingTop overall score in federal crash tests.
  • No recalls so far

Watch out for

  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2025 Acura ADX is a small station wagon offered with a 1.5L 4-cyl turbo engine and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.

It measures about 186 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 104-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,525 lb.

EPA rates its most efficient version at 28 MPG combined (26 city / 31 highway), 4% better than the 2025 small station wagon average of 26.9 MPG, for an estimated $2,950 a year in fuel.

In NHTSA crash testing it earned the top 5-star overall rating.

It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the unknown or other.

Trims, performance & features

Engine190 hp1.5L turbo 4-cyl
TransmissionCVT
DriveAWD/4WD

Trims

ADX AWD A-SpecADX AWD A-Spec Advance

Built in: Celaya, Gto

NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 2 2025 ADX configurations; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →

Dimensions & weight

BodyLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseTrack F / RCurb weightWeight F/R
4dr SUV185.8 in72.4 in63.8 in104.3 in62.6 / 63 in3,525 lb58/42

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
ADX FWD1.5L 4-cyl turboAutomatic (AV-S7)Front-Wheel Drive26 / 31 / 28+4%$2,950317
ADX AWD1.5L 4-cyl turboAutomatic (AV-S7)All-Wheel Drive25 / 30 / 270%$3,050329
6/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
6/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Spend $2,750Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
26.9 MPG2025 Small Station Wagons average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2025 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

VersionOverallFrontalDriver / passengerSideSide poleRolloverRollover risk
2025 Acura ADX SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★5★ / 5★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★15.5%
2025 Acura ADX SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★5★ / 5★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★15.9%
StandardElectronic stability control
StandardForward collision warning
StandardLane departure warning
Frontal crash test — 2025 Acura ADX SUV AWD
Frontal crash test — 2025 Acura ADX SUV AWD. Photo: NHTSA.
Side crash test — 2025 Acura ADX SUV AWD
Side crash test — 2025 Acura ADX SUV AWD. Photo: NHTSA.

Similar 2025 small station wagons

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2025 Acura ADX (this car)28 MPG★★★★★0
2025 Volvo V6031 MPGNot rated3
2025 Volvo V9025 MPGNot rated2

Recalls (0)

No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2025 Acura ADX.

Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2025 Acura ADX is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

5Complaints to NHTSA since 2015
0Involved a crash
0Involved a fire
0Injuries reported
8,200 miTypical mileage at failure
Unknown Or Other3
Parking Brake1
Structure › Body1
Latches/Locks/Linkages1
Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System1
Complaints received per month (last 24 months with reports)
25/07: 126/03: 126/04: 126/05: 126/06: 125/0726/0326/0426/0526/06max 1

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2025 Acura ADX buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. No recalls on file, but check anyway.
  2. Parking Brake — 1 owner reports. Brake firmly from speed; check for pulling, pulsing pedal or ABS warning light.
  3. Structure › Body — 1 owner reports. Open and close every door, the hood and tailgate; look for rust or misaligned panels.
  4. Latches/Locks/Linkages — 1 owner reports. Open and close every door, the hood and tailgate; look for rust or misaligned panels.
  5. Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 8,200 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
  6. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2025 Acura ADX. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other ADX years

Compare all years →
YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2026 ADX28185.8 inNot rated00

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Acura. How we calculate this →