Overview & Reviews

After a full redesign last year, the Acura MDX heads into 2008 with no significant changes.

• Exemplary handling, powerful yet relatively fuel-efficient V6 engine, high safety scores, stylish interior design.

• Fiddly center stack button layout, love-it-or-hate-it grille.

User Reviews:

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  A fun SUV with a few bugs - 2008 Acura MDX
  By G - June 1 - 9:48 am

  Bought this car after comparing with the Q7 and X3. Very happy with the engine and chassis, not so with transmission. Fav part is the electronic damping control - when it works. The system went down a few times with scary warning sign on gauge - and car rides like a boat when EDC is down. Dealership tried but was not able to fix it properly. Will try again.

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  Disappointed - 2008 Acura MDX
  By richard mcmullen - May 27 - 8:58 pm

  I have owned 3 Hondas and 2 Acuras before. I had an 05 MDX and a 02 TL-S. I am very disappointed in the rigid ride of this vehicle. I have the base model. My 05 was softer and a more comfortable ride. I feel every bump in the road. I am suprised that Acura would not leave the base model as a more comfortable ride and give the stiffer ride to the sport package. There is a soft thump thump when I first start the car and reach 20 mph. I dont know if it is transmission, engine or suspension knock. There is a rattle on the pass door somewhere. The shifter is on the left of the center console and gets in the way of my right knee/leg. Info center is too small and in wrong place. No compass.

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  Super Handling AWD - 2008 Acura MDX
  By JP - May 26 - 3:33 pm

  One of the best handling vehicles Ive ever owned. Feels much more like a sedan than an SUV (once it gets rolling). Averaging about 20 MPG, feels like less since the tank is relatively small. Stereo is very good. Oil changes are expensive since it requires synthetic oil.

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  Its just okay - 2008 Acura MDX
  By rndymn16 - May 16 - 3:37 pm

  MDX rides nice but everything inside is basically "cheap". Voice recognition is not quite there. Also surprised that its the only SUV that didnt come standard with roof rails.

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  Good Value - 2008 Acura MDX
  By Lexy - April 25 - 3:43 pm

  Dealer painted the silver shield on grille the car color giving a sharper look. Traded a 2003 MDX which was a great vehicle. The new car longer wheelbase and more weight gives a smooth ride. Chose the MDX over the Lexus RX. Bigger inside and out with later technology.

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  Well Built at a Bargain Price - 2008 Acura MDX
  By BobinSFCA - March 5 - 12:57 am

  This vehicle replaced a 2005 Honda Pilot EXL. I had such good luck with my other Hondas I decided to stay with the brand. The price of the MDX compared to what it offers is a "no brainer." It drives like a combination of my old Pilot and an S2000 I use to have. I often forget it is an SUV. The build quality is spectacular first new car I have had that has no rattles or defects.

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  Poor build quality - 2008 Acura MDX
  By wen - February 15 - 5:49 pm

  Bought this car two months ago, sport model with ent-package and other bells and whistles. Supposed to enjoy this luxury vehicle, but having nothing but troubles. Been back to the dealer repair shop multiple times to repair multiple defects. Distorted mirror, defect gas door, leather peeling off the steering wheel and roof molding loosening. Last weekend, the roof rack cap flew away while driving the car on highway. It is very poor detail work on this car. It will be seventh trip to fix gas door and roof rack next next week.

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  Satisfied - 2008 Acura MDX
  By RV - March 1 - 2:50 am

  Hello, Have had this car for three weeks, bought the tech/entertainment package (blk/blk). Car is beautiful inside and out. Navigation is easy to use, if youve had navigation before. HandsFree Link with our blue tooth phones is awesome. Car accelerates and handles excellently. We own an integra before this so we knew it was going to be a quality vehicle and are not disappointed. 10 speaker stereo is amazing. Kids can listen/watch DVDs in back while we listen to radio in front. Cant complaining about gas mileage, car is full sized SUV not a Honda civic!! Our MDX gets same gas mileage as our Pathfinder, if you want excellent gas mileage buy something smaller. Awesome car!!

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  Great Handling Plus Super Navigation System - 2008 Acura MDX
  By PBenjung - November 26 - 10:03 am

  Bought last week and am enjoying the ride. Excellent acceleration, transmission shifts very smoothly, handles great around corners. Interior fit and finish is good. Still figuring out nav system but its mostly intuitive and a great asset.

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  Mildly Disappointed - 2008 Acura MDX
  By Randall Hazzard - August 11 - 10:43 pm

  Performance and fun to drive. Love to hear it rev. My gas mileage is poor at 16.2 MPG. That is a mix of 60% highway and 40% city. Reliability and quality is less then expected. Slow leak in tire that dealer wanted to charge me $380.00 dollars to replace because they cant find the link but acknowledge the leak is there. Needed to jump start 3 times. Twice because little dome light was left on by kids. Once because of a draw off battery that has been difficult to trace. Mirrors dont adjust with change of driver in preprogram settings. Dealer says this is normal but if you can change my XM stations with different drivers, you can certainly adjust mirrors.