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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  Honda/Acura has come a long way! - 2002 Acura MDX
  By cachupin25 - March 6 - 2:00 am

  In my opinion best SUV for the price if compared to many European, American, and other Asian SUVs. Performance is great, has great trailering ability, all though, if at the limit of the trailering weight, the rear suspension lacks strength. Maintenance is good if compared to any European vehicle. Honda/Acura has re-engineered all their vehicles to add a european flavor to them and has also strengthened the body strucutre if compared Honda/Acuras built in the 80s.

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  Im Happy - 2001 Acura MDX
  By Bronx Bomber - March 4 - 2:00 am

  The MDX rides pretty smoothly. Also has decent pickup. I think the handling is decent. Purposely drove it at a high rate of speed to test braking and maneuverability. Although lane change is not as smooth as in a car. It is a lot smoother than most other trucks I have driven.(Rx300,Chevy Blazer, Pathfinder and a Passport) Of course I dont recommend anyone trying this. One complaint. I was told that on hills the MDX had some sort of mechanism to help stop roll back. I was on a (not so) steep hill earlier and I happen to take my foot of the brake. Immediately the truck began to roll backwards down the hill. SO much for that anti roll back feature.

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  Pain in the rear - 2005 Acura MDX
  By bothell bill - February 28 - 5:40 pm

  Have owned my 2004 for 7 months and finally took it on a long cruise in Feb. A 4 hour ride. After 2 1/2 hours my butt started going numb and then legs. I think due to design of seat bottom. It tapers radically towards where the seat back joins and the angled sides of the seat bottom press into the nevers of my butt. Im 510" and 185 lbs with 35" waist. I did the same cruise the first of March with the same result. I took a friend with me the second trip and he experienced the same discomfort. If you plan on long cruises, that a second look. What about a four hour test drive??

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  Truly Satisfied - 2005 Acura MDX
  By George - February 22 - 1:43 pm

  What a truck! I only wish I could get car fuel economny! A joy to drive with little maintenance cost.

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  An SUV for all the right reasons! - 2002 Acura MDX
  By DallasMDX - February 22 - 2:00 am

  My wife wanted a vehicle that is easy to manuever (not a tank!), nice looking, has a well appointed interior, will haul around our 3 kids plus junk and friends, and above all - is safe. And, she refuses to drive a van. Well, the MDX is the only vehicle that meets all the above criteria. And is does so with great style, and attention to detail.

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  Acura MDX - 2001 - 2001 Acura MDX
  By jjt1234 - February 18 - 2:00 am

  Fantastic car - styling and features and ride are awesome

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  Great Vehicle - 2016 Acura MDX
  By Damodar Patel - February 11 - 11:28 am

  We love the vehicle, getting use to all features. Salesman was very professional, courteous and made feel like coming back for next vehicle. Lots of things too early to rate since we have driven only 300+ miles, time will tell. Overall we are happy. Too early to fuel economy rating. Draw back is no spare tire with the pricey and luxurious vehicle. Road free road side assistance in case of flat tire how long it will take in town and when I am on roads 100 or more miles away from nearest facility ? It would not have cost Honda more than $ 50 dollar more per car which consumer pays. In my judgment it is poor decision on Hondas part.

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  MDX - 2002 Acura MDX
  By ElKay - February 8 - 2:00 am

  We have had our MDX for almost a year. We have had no problems with our vehicle, and have really found it to be better than we anticipated. We have made numerous long trips and it has surpassed all expectations.

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  MDX - 2004 Acura MDX
  By MDXDriver - February 5 - 2:00 am

  Great, realiable, comfortable car, no problems. Drove an earlier model Acura for 10 years with great results.

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  Mini Van on Steroids - 2002 Acura MDX
  By Landshark - February 3 - 10:00 am

  The wife and I got ours when our son was just a month old. We love the mini van like room combined with Acura style, performance, and quality.