65 Drivetrain parts are listed for the 2012 Acura MDX, in 13 part types, covering the 3.7L V6 engine. Each one has a brand, a manufacturer part number and notes that say where it fits.
The drivetrain system on the 2012 Acura MDX moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware. The largest groups are CV Axle (15 parts), Transfer Case Fluid (14 parts) and Axle Shaft Seal (7 parts). The other 10 part types cover the remaining 29 parts.
The 2012 Acura MDX came with a single engine, the 3.7L V6, and every part is verified against it.
19 brands supply drivetrain parts for the 2012 Acura MDX, led by VALVOLINE (10 parts), SKF (7 parts) and WJB / INMOTION PARTS (7 parts), plus 16 more brands.
A "Popular" badge means the source catalog flagged the part as frequently chosen for the 2012 Acura MDX. 10 parts have it, including SKF 16541A (Axle Shaft Seal) and APWI HO8435 (CV Axle). Each part number opens a page with every vehicle that part fits.
Axle Shaft Bearing
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKF | SC0889 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Axle Shaft bearings. Typical signs include a growl that rises with speed, or play in the shaft or hub. Set preload the way the notes specify. A dry or crushed bearing fails quickly.
This group shows a single part: SKF SC0889.
Axle Shaft Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKF Popular | 16541A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front | View on Amazon |
| SKF Popular | 15757A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear Outer | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL | 711086 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rearwith Honda SH-AWD System | View on Amazon |
| TIMKEN | SL260509 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear Inner34.7 x 54 x 9mm | View on Amazon |
| TIMKEN | SL260510 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear Outer40 x 55 x 7.5mm | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WS711086 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rearwith Honda SH-AWD System | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WS16541A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front | View on Amazon |
This table covers the seals where an axle shaft exits the housing. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again.
7 Axle Shaft Seal parts are listed for the 2012 Acura MDX, from SKF, TIMKEN, WJB / INMOTION PARTS and 1 other brand. SKF 16541A carries the "Popular" badge.
Listed part numbers: SKF 16541A, SKF 15757A and NATIONAL 711086, plus the other parts above.
CV Axle
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APWI Popular | HO8435 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH Popular | TN50017 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH Popular | TN50016 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right | View on Amazon |
| CARDONE | 664301 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| CARDONE | 664285 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear Left | View on Amazon |
| CARDONE | 664286 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear Right | View on Amazon |
| GSP | NCV21025 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right | View on Amazon |
| GSP | NCV21026 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| GSP | NCV21007 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear Left | View on Amazon |
| GSP | NCV21010 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear Right | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH | TN50005 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear Right | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE | HO8403 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE | HO8404 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front RightOuter Assembly | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE | HO8399 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear Right | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE | HO8400 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear Left | View on Amazon |
This table covers the complete CV axle shafts from differential (or hub) to wheel. Typical signs include a click in tight turns, grease flung around the wheel well, or a vibration that builds with speed. A torn boot caught early is a boot kit; caught late it is the whole axle. Torque the axle nut to the method in the notes.
15 CV Axle parts are listed for the 2012 Acura MDX, from GSP, TRAKMOTIVE, TOP NOTCH and 2 other brands. APWI HO8435 carries the "Popular" badge.
CV Intermediate Shaft
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GSP | NEX21000 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH | TN50095IS | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE | HO3516 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right | View on Amazon |
This table covers the CV Intermediate shafts.
3 CV Intermediate Shaft parts for the 2012 Acura MDX come from 3 brands — GSP, TOP NOTCH and TRAKMOTIVE.
Part numbers include GSP NEX21000, TOP NOTCH TN50095IS and TRAKMOTIVE HO3516.
CV Joint Boot
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BECK/ARNLEY | 1032867 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Outer | View on Amazon |
| BECK/ARNLEY | 1033041 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Fits Front Right Inner | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH | DX656 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Inner | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH | DX877 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Outer | View on Amazon |
This table covers the boots that keep grease in a CV joint. Typical signs include a split boot, grease flung around the joint, or a click once grit is inside. A boot caught early is a kit. Once the joint has clicked, the joint itself is usually worn.
4 CV Joint Boot parts are listed for the 2012 Acura MDX, from BECK/ARNLEY and MEVOTECH.
This group includes BECK/ARNLEY 1032867, BECK/ARNLEY 1033041 and MEVOTECH DX656 and the remaining parts above.
Differential Carrier Bearing / Race
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKF | BR153 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | LeftAutomatic trans. | View on Amazon |
| SKF | BR149 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | RightAutomatic trans. | View on Amazon |
Drive Shaft
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKP Popular | SK936025 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH Popular | TN2110PS | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear2 Piece Shaft | View on Amazon |
| CARDONE | 654014 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rearwith 85.63 (In) Long Driveshaft | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN | 936025 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Length: 86.250"OE Fix | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE | HOP405 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear | View on Amazon |
| USA STANDARD GEAR | ZDS150580 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WDS36025 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear | View on Amazon |
This table covers the driveshafts that carry torque from the transmission or transfer case.
7 Drive Shaft parts for the 2012 Acura MDX come from 7 brands — SKP, TOP NOTCH, CARDONE and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is SKP SK936025.
Listed part numbers: SKP SK936025, TOP NOTCH TN2110PS and CARDONE 654014, plus the other parts above.
Gear Oil
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BECK/ARNLEY | 3410300 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Eneos Dual Pump System | View on Amazon |
This table covers the gear oils specified for the axle or transfer case. Typical signs include a low-oil lamp, knocking, or oil that has gone thin before the next interval. Match the viscosity and spec in the notes, not just the weight on the bottle.
One part is listed for the 2012 Acura MDX — BECK/ARNLEY 3410300.
Transfer Case Fluid
SAE 75W-90
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOBIL Popular | 104361 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Synthetic Gear Lube Limited Slip 75W-901 Quart | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE Popular | VV820 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Daily Protection SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil1 Quart | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE Popular | VV975 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil1 Quart | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE | 889785 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Full Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil1 Quart Flex Fill | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE | 882505 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE | 723856 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil5 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE | VV822 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Daily Protection SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil16 Gallon KEG | View on Amazon |
SAE 80W-90
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LUCAS OIL | 10043 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | SAE 80W-90 GEAR OIL1 qt | View on Amazon |
| LUCAS OIL | 10046 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | SAE 80W-90 Gear Oil1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| LUCAS OIL | 10066 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | SAE 80W-90 Gear Oil5 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE | VV831 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Daily Protection SAE 80W-90 Gear Oil1 Quart | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE | 773732 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Daily Protection SAE 80W-90 Gear Oil1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE | VV838 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Daily Protection SAE 80W-90 Gear Oil5 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE | VV836 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Daily Protection SAE 80W-90 Gear Oil16 Gallon KEG | View on Amazon |
This table covers the fluids specified for the transfer case. Typical signs include discolored fluid, a burnt smell, or a level that keeps dropping. Use only the specification in the notes — the tables group grades because they are not interchangeable.
14 Transfer Case Fluid parts are listed for the 2012 Acura MDX, from VALVOLINE, LUCAS OIL and MOBIL. MOBIL 104361 carries the "Popular" badge.
In the SAE 75W-90 grade, VALVOLINE and MOBIL supply 7 parts: grouped under the catalog's "SAE 75W-90" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is MOBIL 104361.
In the SAE 80W-90 grade, VALVOLINE and LUCAS OIL supply 7 parts: grouped under the catalog's "SAE 80W-90" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is LUCAS OIL 10043.
Transfer Case Input Shaft Repair Sleeve
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCA | NS99147 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | View on Amazon | |
| NATIONAL | 99147 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | View on Amazon | |
| SCHAEFFLER | SR3476 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | 16.99 mm Width38 MM Outside Diameter | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WS99147 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Installation Depth: 0.98399999999999999 In | View on Amazon |
This table covers the wear sleeves used to restore a Transfer Case Input Shaft seal surface.
4 Transfer Case Input Shaft Repair Sleeve parts for the 2012 Acura MDX come from 4 brands — BCA, NATIONAL, SCHAEFFLER and 1 other brand.
Listed part numbers: BCA NS99147, NATIONAL 99147 and SCHAEFFLER SR3476, plus the other parts above.
Transfer Case Input Shaft Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL | 710721 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | View on Amazon | |
| SKF | 18883A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | View on Amazon | |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WS710721 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Outside Diameter: 2.4489999999999998 In | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WS18883A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | View on Amazon |
This table covers the seals at the Transfer Case Input Shaft. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again.
4 Transfer Case Input Shaft Seal parts for the 2012 Acura MDX come from 3 brands — WJB / INMOTION PARTS, NATIONAL and SKF.
Listed part numbers: NATIONAL 710721, SKF 18883A and WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS710721, plus the other parts above.
Transfer Case Output Shaft Repair Sleeve
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCHAEFFLER | SR3472 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front16 MM Width | View on Amazon |
This table covers the wear sleeves used to restore a Transfer Case Output Shaft seal surface.
One part is listed for the 2012 Acura MDX — SCHAEFFLER SR3472.
Transfer Case Output Shaft Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKF | 16537A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | View on Amazon | |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WS16537A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | View on Amazon |
This table covers the seals at the Transfer Case Output Shaft. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again.
2 Transfer Case Output Shaft Seal parts are listed for the 2012 Acura MDX, from SKF and WJB / INMOTION PARTS.
Part numbers include SKF 16537A and WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS16537A.
Buying Drivetrain Parts for a 2012 Acura MDX
On this vehicle, the drivetrain system moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware.
- Confirm you have the 3.7L V6 engine — every part on this page is matched to it.
- Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
- Where labor overlaps, replace the differential or transfer-case fluid with any axle or seal job while everything is already open.
- Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.
Start with the largest groups on this page: CV Axle and Transfer Case Fluid .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many drivetrain parts fit the 2012 Acura MDX?
Our catalog currently lists 65 drivetrain parts for the 2012 Acura MDX across 13 subcategories and 19 brands, covering the 3.7L V6 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
What are the signs of drivetrain problems on a 2012 Acura MDX?
Common symptoms include clicking in tight turns, a clunk when shifting between drive and reverse, vibration that builds with speed, or gear oil on the inside of a wheel. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.
What should I replace at the same time?
Where labor overlaps, replace the differential or transfer-case fluid with any axle or seal job while everything is already open.
What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?
They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 2012 Acura MDX was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.
How do I make sure a part fits my 2012 Acura MDX?
Every part on this page is matched to the 3.7L V6 engine. Then a torn CV boot caught early is a cheap boot kit; caught late it is a whole axle — inspect before deciding which to buy. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.
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