How to Select a Hitch
Class basics before you order CURT 13472 for a 2022-and-newer MDX and read Acura’s tow limit for your trim.
Watch on YouTube →Acura MDX Trailer Hitch Buyer’s Guide (Canada)
Shopping a trailer hitch for an Acura MDX in Canada? This guide sticks to the year landers we publish today, explains the Class 3 receiver we stock for current MDX generations, and is honest about earlier years and missing landers where our catalog is thin.
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New to hitches? Start with the
buying guide,
Class 3 versus Class 4, and
wiring guide.
Or open the
towing guides hub.
Watch these CURT videos first
All four videos are from the official CURT YouTube channel (@curtmfg). A dedicated MDX install for CURT 13472 is not on the channel today, so these picks cover hitch selection, install techniques, fascia trimming, and ball-mount choice that MDX owners use alongside the shared Pilot application.
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Install Techniques
Hardware habits and under-bumper tips that transfer to MDX Class 3 bolt-up jobs on CURT 13472.
Watch on YouTube →How to Trim Fascia
Some three-row installs need careful fascia clearance. Watch before you cut anything on an MDX bumper cover.
Watch on YouTube →Choose a Ball Mount
Drop, rise, and ball size after the receiver is on. Size the trailer to Acura’s tow limit first.
Watch on YouTube →MDX years and hitch shopping
Current MDX hitch shopping centers on one Class 3 receiver in our store. CURT 13472 covers 2022 through 2026 MDX with a two-inch receiver and shares listed Honda Pilot years on the same card. We publish hitch landers for 2022, 2023, and 2025 today. A 2024 lander and a 2026 lander are not live yet, and earlier MDX generations do not have a dedicated hitch SKU in our active catalog right now.
| Years | What we usually stock |
|---|---|
| 2022–2026 | Class 3: CURT 13472 with a two-inch receiver (up to 6,000 lb GTW and 900 lb tongue on the card, with weight-distribution notes). Shared Pilot listings appear for 2023–2026. Hands-free liftgate models may need Acura’s factory sensor relocation kit — that note is on the CURT application, so read it before you buy. Live landers today: 2022, 2023, and 2025. |
| 2014–2020 wiring | Wiring only in our active CURT list: CURT 56192 four-flat for 2014–2020 MDX. We do not currently stock a dedicated MDX hitch SKU for those years. |
| Earlier MDX years | No dedicated MDX hitch SKU in our active catalog today, and year landers are not published for those generations. Use Shop by Vehicle or contact support rather than guessing a later-generation part number. |
Never exceed Acura’s tow rating for your trim, drivetrain, and tow package. Treat the hitch as a ceiling, not a target.
Jump to your MDX year
Only these three MDX hitch landers are live today. Confirm CURT 13472 fitment and any liftgate sensor notes on the product card before you buy.
Class 3 path we stock for MDX
Current · Class 3
CURT 13472 · 2 inch receiver
Primary Class 3 we stock for 2022-and-newer MDX. Shared Pilot fitment on the card. Stock link: CURT 13472.
- Better for trailers and two-inch accessories
- Respect Acura’s tow and tongue limits
- Read hands-free liftgate sensor notes carefully
Earlier wiring
CURT 56192 · four-flat
Vehicle-specific harness for 2014–2020 MDX when you already have a hitch path. Stock link: CURT 56192.
- Does not replace a missing hitch SKU
- Pair with a legal ball mount and lights check
- Ask support if your year is outside this range
Catalog honesty
Missing landers and older SKUs
We are not publishing 2024 or 2026 MDX hitch landers yet, and we are not listing a dedicated hitch for pre-2022 MDX in the active catalog.
- Do not invent a part number from Pilot alone
- Open Shop by Vehicle when a lander is missing
- Contact support if fitment is unclear
Honest limits
Vehicle rating wins
MDX tow ratings vary by package. Size the trailer to Acura’s published limit first, then pick the Class 3 receiver that matches your year.
- Hitch class is not a tow package
- Tongue weight matters as much as GTW
- Shared Pilot years only when they match the card
CURT parts we stock for MDX
Real store links. Confirm generation ranges, Pilot shared years, and liftgate notes before you buy.
CURT 13472Class 3 · 2022–20262 inch rear receiver — MDX and listed Pilot years
CURT 56192Wiring · 2014–2020Four-flat custom harness — earlier MDX generation
Simple setup steps
Step 1Open your year
Use the live 2022, 2023, or 2025 landers above when they match your MDX.
Step 2Match CURT 13472
Confirm 2022-and-newer MDX on the product card, including any hands-free liftgate notes.
Step 3Respect Acura’s limit
Read the door sticker and owner’s manual before you size a trailer or cargo carrier.
Step 4Add lights and a ball mount
Use the wiring guide and the ball mount guide.
Canada checklist
- Believe Acura’s tow rating for your trim and package — it beats any hitch brochure.
- Hands-free liftgate notes matter on CURT 13472 — confirm before you order.
- Earlier years are thin in our active hitch catalog — do not force a later SKU onto an older MDX.
- Plan for salt season — rinse the open-back receiver and protect the wiring plug when you can.
Related guides
Pilot Buyer’s GuideShared CURT 13472 platform
Palisade Buyer’s GuideThree-row SUV comparison
Highlander Buyer’s GuideFamily SUV comparison
Wiring GuideHarnesses that fit
Class 3 versus Class 4Receiver classes
Towing Guides HubAll guides
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