Overview & Reviews

The Acura MDX is a midsize luxury SUV with a carlike unibody platform and three rows of seats. The original MDX bowed in 2001, at a time when most competitors still featured body-on-frame construction and the term "crossover" was but a glimmer in some marketer's eye. Since then, Acura has maintained the MDX's family-friendly packaging, including standard seven-passenger seating, while spicing up the recipe with various styling, performance and handling enhancements. In typical Acura fashion, every MDX comes well equipped, with options generally limited to a few choice features bundled into packages.

New or used, the Acura MDX stands out for its comfort, versatility and refinement. It's one of our top recommendations for a family-oriented luxury crossover SUV. In reviews, we've found the MDX to be a polished performer, as it remains one of the more engaging luxury crossovers to drive and also provides a commendably supple ride. Weak points include cramped third-row accommodations for adults and less sumptuous interior appointments than in some rivals, though the MDX's strong resale value offers ample compensation.

User Reviews:

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  Still a winner - 2002 Acura MDX
  By PCH - December 3 - 1:11 am

  Car delivers as promised. Theres a reason why it continued to win editors choice awards after 3 years. Interior design is good, could be a bit more luxurious. Gas mileage excellent under 70 MPH (23.5 MPG highway on my last trip - awesome for a mid-sized suv!). Minor build quality issues back of drivers seat broke off, cup holder latch needed to be replaced. Like that they used to be rare on the road

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  One Great "SUV" - 2004 Acura MDX
  By Emile Riendeau - December 2 - 9:35 pm

  This vehicle rides and handles like a luxury car. It is a great value because it comes with so many standard features. It was $8,000.00 less than a Lexus GX470 & the BMW X5. Seats are extremely confortable and the navigation system is user friendly. a joy to drive everyday. The dealer options available really dress this vehicle up.

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  Dont waste your money - 2003 Acura MDX
  By apersistent1 - December 1 - 10:00 am

  This is the worst QUALITY car I have owned in 25 years. You would not expect a “luxury” car have constant noises and problems. First, noise in front wheel well that took 3 weeks to find/fix. Next, the sound of the fuel sloshing in the fuel tank - Acura says it’s "normal" for this car. Next, stereo speakers in the doors started vibrating. Next, door noises. Turns out the seal "needs lubricating". Next, the brakes make a clunking noise - Acura says a "slight clicking". Whenever you shift, and apply the brakes, the calipers "adjust". Acura says this is normal. Caliper adjustment IS, the noise ISN’T!

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  great - 2003 Acura MDX
  By asgoldstei - December 1 - 10:00 am

  It is a great experience to have this lovable SUV in our garage!

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  All arounder - 2003 Acura MDX
  By car dude - December 1 - 10:00 am

  A great family car. My wife drives the kids around. Just went camping - Thule box on top, 4 bikes on the hitch and cruised the mountains with 3 kids watching a DVD in the back. Up and down between sea level and 2700 ft. and got 21 miles to the gallon. No problem. Take features, luxury, size, ride, performance, handling, price. This car is an 8 or 9 across everything. What other car can do that?

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  Awesome! - 2007 Acura MDX
  By Awesome! - November 19 - 2:00 pm

  I have owned over the past 5 years a 4.4 BMW X5, MB ML500, and Lexus GX. By far this 2007 MDX out performs all the above - in all categories. Handles like a BMW, but with more "toys" and better reliability.

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  Best Car I Ever Drove - 2004 Acura MDX
  By sunshineks - November 19 - 2:00 am

  My Acura MDX is the most comfortable and easy driving car I have ever had. I do alot of highway driving and the MDX almost drives itself. It is very quiet and smooth. I will never go back to driving a smaller car again.

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  need improvement - 2004 Acura MDX
  By chaunam - November 16 - 8:04 pm

  uncomfortable,vibration problems, opening on headlights, service department have a lot excuses and stories,

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  I LOVE this car! - 2004 Acura MDX
  By LoopyL10 - November 16 - 3:30 am

  After driving a Ford Explorer for 6 years, I think I died and went to heaven once we purchased the MDX! A smooth, comfortable ride, good gas mileage for its size and plenty of room. Great power, a fun car to drive and own. I highly recommend over the Volvo, you wont regret this purchase! If you are considering the Pilot try spurging on the MDX a much more luxurious, better riding SUV.

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  My First Luxury SUV - 2004 Acura MDX
  By myfirstacura - November 7 - 11:56 pm

  We recently traded in our 2003 Suzuki XL7 Limited for a brand-new 2004 MDX Premium package since it was closeout to make room for 05s. What can I say - I absolutely love this car! The seats are awesome and there is very little body roll. The interior design and materials quality is much better than the SRX and is almost as good as the RX330. Overall, we are getting about 16-17 MPG in the city right now.