The 2023 Acura MDX has 22 drivetrain parts with verified fitment on this page — 5 part types and 7 brands, covering both the 3.0L V6 Turbocharged and the 3.5L V6. Each part includes a manufacturer part number and application notes.
The drivetrain system on the 2023 Acura MDX moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware. The largest groups are CV Axle (12 parts), Transfer Case Fluid (6 parts) and Axle Shaft Seal (2 parts). The other 2 part types cover the remaining 2 parts.
The 2023 Acura MDX was sold with both the 3.0L V6 Turbocharged and the 3.5L V6. 8 parts fit every engine; the other 14 are engine-specific. Each part shows which engine(s) it fits.
7 brands supply drivetrain parts for the 2023 Acura MDX, led by VALVOLINE (6 parts), TRAKMOTIVE (5 parts) and GSP (4 parts), plus 4 more brands.
A "Popular" badge means the source catalog flagged the part as frequently chosen for the 2023 Acura MDX. 6 parts have it, including GSP NCV21098 (CV Axle) and VALVOLINE VV820 (Transfer Case Fluid). Each part number opens a page with every vehicle that part fits.
Axle Shaft Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKF Fits: 3.5L V6 | 13702A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | RearAWD | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: 3.5L V6 | WS13702A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | RearAWD | 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.
2 Axle Shaft Seal parts are listed for the 2023 Acura MDX, from SKF and WJB / INMOTION PARTS.
This group includes SKF 13702A and WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS13702A.
CV Axle
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GSP Popular Fits: 3.5L V6 | NCV21098 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH Popular Fits: 3.5L V6 | TN50318 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Popular Fits: all 2023 MDX engines | HO86043 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | AAR Joint Design | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Popular Fits: 3.0L V6 Turbocharged | HO86047 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | AAR Joint Design | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: 3.0L V6 Turbocharged | NCV36248 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear Right | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: 3.0L V6 Turbocharged | NCV36249 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear Left | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: 3.5L V6 | NCV21099 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH Fits: 3.0L V6 Turbocharged | TN50327 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear Right | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH Fits: 3.0L V6 Turbocharged | TN50328 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear Left | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH Fits: 3.5L V6 | TN50317 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: all 2023 MDX engines | HO86045 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | AAR Joint Design | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 3.0L V6 Turbocharged | HO86050 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | AAR Joint Design | 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.
12 CV Axle parts are listed for the 2023 Acura MDX, from GSP, TOP NOTCH and TRAKMOTIVE. GSP NCV21098 carries the "Popular" badge. 2 parts fit every engine; the other 10 are engine-specific.
CV Intermediate Shaft
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 3.0L V6 Turbocharged | HO3551 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left | View on Amazon |
This table covers the CV Intermediate shafts.
This group shows a single part: TRAKMOTIVE HO3551.
Differential Oil Temperature Sensor
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BECK/ARNLEY Fits: 3.0L V6 Turbocharged | 1581807 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Differential Oil temperature sensors. Typical signs include hard cold starts, a fan that never comes on, or a gauge that disagrees with the scan tool. A sensor that reads open or shorted is usually the part; an implausible-but-smooth reading can be wiring.
One part is listed for the 2023 Acura MDX — BECK/ARNLEY 1581807.
Transfer Case Fluid
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VALVOLINE Popular Fits: all 2023 MDX engines | VV820 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Daily Protection SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil1 Quart | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE Popular Fits: all 2023 MDX engines | VV975 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil1 Quart | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE Fits: all 2023 MDX engines | 889785 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Full Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil1 Quart Flex Fill | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE Fits: all 2023 MDX engines | 882505 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE Fits: all 2023 MDX engines | 723856 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil5 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE Fits: all 2023 MDX engines | VV822 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Daily Protection SAE 75W-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.
VALVOLINE supplies the 6 Transfer Case Fluid parts for the 2023 Acura MDX. VALVOLINE VV820 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2023 MDX.
Part numbers include VALVOLINE VV820, VALVOLINE VV975 and VALVOLINE 889785, among others listed above.
Buying Drivetrain Parts for a 2023 Acura MDX
On this vehicle, the drivetrain system moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware.
- Match the engine first. Some drivetrain parts fit every engine; others are engine-specific. Each row shows which engine(s) it fits.
- 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 2023 Acura MDX?
Our catalog currently lists 22 drivetrain parts for the 2023 Acura MDX across 5 subcategories and 7 brands, covering both the 3.0L V6 Turbocharged and the 3.5L V6. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
Do drivetrain parts differ between 2023 Acura MDX engines?
Some do. 8 parts fit every engine; the other 14 are engine-specific. Each row (and the filter at the top) shows which. If you're unsure which engine you have, check the emissions label under the hood or the 8th character of your VIN.
What are the signs of drivetrain problems on a 2023 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 2023 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 2023 Acura MDX?
First match the engine — each row shows which engine(s) the part fits. 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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