Overview & Reviews

Introduced last year, Acura's capable SUV receives only minor changes for 2002. There are four new exterior colors, and enhancements have been made to reduce noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) for a quieter, more comfortable ride.

• Powerful V6 engine, roomy interior, fold-flat third-row seat, sophisticated 4WD system.

• Limited off-road capability, below-average tow rating, lacks personality.

User Reviews:

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  I feel betrayed - 2002 Acura MDX
  By no more acuras - August 28 - 10:44 am

  Let me start off by saying I loved my Acuras. Had an RL that was the best i owned. It failed on me and traded for the MDX. Loved the MDX, best in class, dream car. Then the probs w the tranny started. Thank God I bought it certified. 100 mi before expiration they replaced it free, but right at 12 mos later its crapping again. I feel like my spouse cheated on me. For something I love to cause me this much pain, Ill never buy another Acura. To fix it will cost more than I owe it. They may have gotten better, but they lost me for good this time. The RL was bad enough when I replaced the window motor on 3 windows and at 105k the engine died. Can you tell Im bitter? Sorry, i dont want to be.

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  Three transmissions! - 2002 Acura MDX
  By Ken - February 15 - 5:28 pm

  My wife really liked the Acuras size and features. When we first got it, it certainly was smooth and quiet much more refined than the 1996 Grand Cherokee we had before. It was a good size and she loved the touchscreen navigation. It was a little disappointing that the MDX didnt have some luxury features that the six-year old Jeep did, like automatic headlights and day/night outside mirrors. Overall she and I liked the car. The trouble started at 37000 miles when the first transmission went out. It was replaced. It broke again and was replaced at 87000 miles and we discovered this is a well-known and chronic problem with Acuras transmissions. I cannot recommend early decade MDXs.

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  Buyer Beware - 2002 Acura MDX
  By Tom - January 2 - 7:57 pm

  Tranny went at 66,000, and I am having problems again at 140,000! If not for this major issue I love it. Gas mileage OK

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  Dianes mdx - 2002 Acura MDX
  By DustyDiane - July 4 - 10:00 am

  Overall a very good vehicle. Could use a little more driver leg room for those of us over six feet.

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  Mixed Bag - 2002 Acura MDX
  By Aaron - June 3 - 5:05 pm

  After looking at a ton of Suvs I finally decided to go with a 2002(55k) MDX. Everything was great with the car until strange noises started to occur. Mainly between 35-40mph. It sounded like running over rumble strips. The problems just got worse from there. Rough shifting, clunking, etc. I went and tried to find an answer for this problem and discovered that transmission problems in these vehicles are pretty common. I love this car but the transmission is a HUGE issue for me. I am very disappointed with this vehicle and I will not be buying another Acura product.

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  02 MDX - 2002 Acura MDX
  By bill_tiffany_jr - March 6 - 5:12 pm

  The MDX has been great although the 02 is well known for transmission failure. Mine gave out at 60K. There are hundreds and hundreds of similar stories, even at much lower mileage levels. You will here a "burr"ing sound between 40 - 50 MPH while traveling in 5th gear. Talk to your dealer and to Acura customer service in order to get a new transmission heavily discounted or best case, for free, even when you are out of warranty.

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  hate the ac - 2002 Acura MDX
  By driverx - October 25 - 2:00 am

  n/a

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  Fun to Drive, but Expensive - 2002 Acura MDX
  By mattb - September 2 - 6:11 pm

  My first time with a luxury SUV, which I researched prior to buying. At 40K miles, the transmission needed to be replaced!!! But they did it thanks to buying it pre-owned, pre-certified - would have cost 7K. This car handles very well and has gotten me out of more than a few accidents. Power about right and handles extremely well, is extremely comfortable.

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  Exactly What we were looking for - 2002 Acura MDX
  By oc mom - July 27 - 10:00 am

  My husband and I looked for over a year for a new vehicle that would accomadate an expanding family but not burden our limited garage space with a removeable 3rd seat. We have very specific requirments; COMFORTABLE 3rd seat that folded into the body, enough cargo space for possible mid-size furniture purchases, great safety rating, good gas milage, and it had to feel like we werent driving a school bus. THE MDX FIT ALL OF OUR REQUIRMNET AND THEN SOME! Pick-up is great, getting on the freeway in Southern California is not longer scary. Visual is great - I can see my kids in the back seat as well as all the cars around me.

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  Best luxury SUV available! - 2002 Acura MDX
  By mdxmd - January 5 - 6:10 pm

  Drives like a car, but like most other SUVs, its a bit underpowered for the amount of weight it has to haul around.