Overview & Reviews

A number of interior, exterior and mechanical updates were made for 2004. The V6 engine added slightly more power and is now rated at 265 horsepower and 253 pound-feet of torque. Outside, you'll find a restyled front fascia, new chrome trim, dual exhaust tips, a new wheel design for Touring models, updated headlights and taillights and a rear wing spoiler. The interior now features trendy brushed metal-look trim for the center stack, leather armrests, auto-on/off headlights, new ambient foot lighting and enhanced functionality of the second-row seat for third-row access. Touring models get a new version of the Bose premium audio system and power lumbar support for the driver seat. Finally, safety has been improved on all MDXs with the addition of side curtain airbags and a tire-pressure monitoring system.

• Room for seven passengers or serious amounts of cargo, gutsy V6 engine, well-balanced suspension, top-rated crash test scores, low price.

• Limited off-road capability, below-average tow rating, ho-hum interior design and materials.

User Reviews:

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  Great vehicle - 2004 Acura MDX
  By John6952 - January 5 - 2:00 am

  Ive spent a lot of seat time in many SUVs. MDX has the best compromises between utility and sport. Too little utility X5, FX35/45, RX330. Reliability issues ML320/500. Unproven reliability XC90, Toureg (sp?), SRX. You got to be kinding/what were they thinking? Cayenne, G500.

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  Acura MDX Base Model - 2004 Acura MDX
  By Walter_NH - October 18 - 2:00 am

  Had a Jeep Grand Cherokee for 9 years. After looking at the flexability, performance, winter driving and reliability of Lexus, BMW, Volvo, Infinity, Nisson, VW,Toyota and Acura; there was really only one choice - the ACURA MDX. A test drove all the SUVs and read information for two months before making the final pick. I paid $36,500 ($400 under invoice). It was the base model. For an extra $4,000 to $6,000 I could have got some nice extras (NAV, DVD, Sound system, etc.) but decided the base model was a great deal. We just had our first big snow storm in New England 15" to 30" and the MDX was perfect, I mean just great in the snow and sleet !

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  Great SUV - 2004 Acura MDX
  By Apple - October 12 - 2:00 am

  Fun to drive, plenty of pep, real eye turner, Voice command somewhat bla, do better not using it, nav map somewaht time dated. 2nd one Ive owned & will probally do it again!

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  get one - 2004 Acura MDX
  By dirthead - October 12 - 2:00 am

  nice looking inside and out. terrible on fuel economy is worse than 8 cyl. jeep...engine looks really cool....a little sluggish from0- 50 ,,,,,off road isnt too good, could have more clearance hits bottom sometimes...very comfortable ride and plenty of room,,and plenty of cup holders. Dont misplace your radio code,,if you lose it and battery dies ,,youll hve no music

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  Mildly disappointed, horrible mileage - 2004 Acura MDX
  By Edkristin - October 12 - 2:00 am

  I had expected a positive experience in the switch from my Volvo V70 to the MDX. The MDX still had its share of initial defects, from a poorly fitting & hard to close rear hatch to missing hardware on the front center consol box. The mileage is atrocious. Im getting 11.9 all-around mileage against an advertised 18-22. It must be a larger issue, because someone stopped my wife in a parking lot the other day to ask how bad her mileage was (he had the same problem). In retrospect, Id take the Volvo Cross-Country over the MDX any day, if only my 3 kids under 6 and their friends fit in one!

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  2004 Acura MDX - 2004 Acura MDX
  By iquilt6 - October 12 - 2:00 am

  Best SUV I test-drove. Competition was the Honda Pilot and Toyota Highlander and the MDX beat them both hands down. It has a smooth, comfortable ride, very car-like due to the chassis. I wanted a third-row because I sometimes haul grandchildren, and I wanted that third- row to be comfortable. The Highlanders third row seat seemed like an afterthought, and not a very good one at that. The Pilot would have been a good choice, but Honda would not put a tan interior in a white exterior -- VERY shortsighted in my opinion. I am thrilled with the MDX -- it just keeps getting better.

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  Acura Review - 2004 Acura MDX
  By Abigail - August 30 - 2:00 am

  Overall handling/comfort is great. Rear (3rd row) seat is more for kids or cargo and not made for adults. Highway accelaration noise is a bit excessive and annoying, just boost up the dynamite sound system to drown it out.

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  GREAT - 2004 Acura MDX
  By DOLORES LAVERTY - August 30 - 2:00 am

  BEST SUV I HAVE EVER DRIVEN. CANNOT WAIT TO GET A NEW ONE WITH A FEW MORE FEATURES, TALKING NAV SYSTEM AND HANDS FREE CELL

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  Please reduce the exhaust noise - 2004 Acura MDX
  By asharkov - August 30 - 2:00 am

  Before buying my 2004 MDX, I took a test-drive in Mercedes ML350 and Volvo XC90, and I liked the MDX much better then either of them. I like the MDXs acceleration and power, as well as luxury features, like the navigation system and rear-view camera. What I do not like, is a low-pitch noise coming from either muffler, or some other part of the exhaust system at around 2000 rpms, or at about 70-72 mi/h. If you keep the car running at that speed for a while, the noise becomes very annoying.

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  Rating My Acura MDX - 2004 Acura MDX
  By Laurie Cinotti - August 30 - 2:00 am

  I Love my Acura MDX..Everything about it is great but not the Fuel..I am putting a half of tank every 3 days..But I do understand that all SUVs like Trucks are gas consumers..More since I traded in my Acura RL for this..I love that car too but we wanted more room and to feel more safer on the road..so we had ordered the Acura MDX..Thank You