Acura Type S
J30T 3.0L V6 Turbo 355 hp Automatic All-wheel drive Sedan 2021–2025
Engine J30T 1,500–4,000 $
Twin-scroll turbo V6, 355 hp in Type S. Too young for reliable long-term data, but Honda turbo tech is solid so far. Check motor mounts at higher mileage.
Fun Factor? Fun to Drive!
SH-AWD pulls through corners on rails — the rest is solid
Turbo V6 strong and linear, but not an engine you'd tell a story about. SH-AWD with real torque vectoring is what makes this car. On a twisty road it beats BMW — in infotainment it loses.
Vehicle Weaknesses 1
!! Suspension SH-AWD Transfer Case: Spline Wear
Same issue as MDX YD4 — spline connection in SH-AWD transfer case wears silently. Type S with higher torque especially affected.
1,500–4,000 $ from 50,000 km
NHTSA Owner Complaints
122 complaints · 2021–2025
Top Reported Issues
⚠ Powertrain (53 complaints)
⚠ Electrical (20 complaints)
⚠ Other (16 complaints)
Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov) · 2026-04