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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  Love it! - 2004 Acura MDX
  By WhipNme - June 26 - 10:00 am

  Absolutely love driving the MDX. It has a very smooth drive for an SUV. Fun and very attractive. Lots of standards and options. Radio system is excellent. Best car that we have ever had! And the wife is picky!

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  A really good decision - 2007 Acura MDX
  By Narsi - June 24 - 6:10 am

  Bought the vehicle in February, nimbus grey with taupe interior. We were in the market for a SUV with a third row that doesnt feel heavy to drive and we have the near perfect combination in our X. We have put close to 3000 miles in it. Loving it so far. Being a tech geek, it has kept me grinning everytime I take it out of the driveway. Cant wait to take it out on a long trip. I have become a shameless show off after this purchase. Our son loves the entertainment system, I love the ELS stereo though I still havent figured out the speciality of DVD-A. My wife loves the navigation and everyone is happy.

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  buy it you will like it - 2001 Acura MDX
  By bp - June 19 - 2:00 am

  Best SUV I have ever been in! More I drive it the more that I like it. More I ride in other peoples SUVs the more I like mine. HOMER

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  I thought there could be no 10s ! ! ! - 2001 Acura MDX
  By Bill Gray - June 17 - 2:00 am

  This has been as much fun to drive on twisting roads as my 82 Porsche 944!!! I have over 37,000 miles in just over 15 months. I love to drive it everwhere we go.

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  My MDX - 2001 Acura MDX
  By pgweiss - June 15 - 2:00 am

  I love my MDX. The interior is great and the ride is great. One of the best features ins the navigation system, and of course the way the car looks.

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  A great car - 2008 Acura MDX
  By the man - June 12 - 4:00 am

  This car is so smooth. I also have a pilot and this car rides and handles much better. Has a real luxury feel to it.

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  Great family car, not very fast, little noisy - 2016 Acura MDX
  By Simon Chu - June 4 - 9:34 am

  Overall not a bad car for a US manufactured vehicle, lots of gadgets that are fairly standard with other luxuries. My first time owning an MDX, the jewel lights are great. I am a little annoyed by the dull hum when you turn the steering wheel. The service guy says that is how it is made. I did not hear it in the other vehicles. The controls screen HAVE to be UPDATED to include a single button to change air circulation, when you see some exhaust and dusts you have to scramble to find the control and press TWO BUTTONS to change to recycle. I am able to get by just putting the car in AUTO for AC. You have to press TWO BUTTONS to turn on and off AC!

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  mdx is the best - 2003 Acura MDX
  By heather - May 31 - 10:00 am

  The MDX rides smooth, it is extremly comfortable and drives like a luxury car. I can fit seven people plus a stroller and a picnic. It is truly like having a luxury car and SUV in one. I had a suburban and this is so much better that I cannot believe I ever owned a suburban. I love it and will only get rid of it to give it to my daughter when she drives and then buy another one for myself!

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  Great Car! - 2008 Acura MDX
  By Mike - May 28 - 2:40 pm

  I just purchased a new 2008 Acura MDX. We have 2 kids and were looking for an SUV with a 3rd row of seats. Test drove the X5, Buick Enclave and Mazda, Lexus, Volvo and Chevy. This car was by far more superior for the room, price and comfort.

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  New Transmission at 6,000 Miles!!!!!! - 2016 Acura MDX
  By Loren - May 27 - 4:07 am

  I began leasing this 2016 in December of 2015. After 5 months and about 6,000 miles I noticed a "clunk" sound only on the upshift between 20 and 30 MPH. Took it to the dealer and had a test drive with service manager. He hears the sound and says "I have never heard that sound before!" I actually let him drive the car so he could hear and feel what sound it was making. Sure enough they want to replace the whole transmission. I was told something about a seal allowing some fluid into the transmission. This is not what I would have anticipated for a car that costs this much! Very disappointed, this is going to be a very long lease period that cannot wait for it to end.