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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Like the car. But expecting little more power and - 2016 Acura MDX
By Srihari Padmanabhan - November 7 - 4:18 pm -
BEST GETS BETTER - 2003 Acura MDX
By PDTEXAS - November 2 - 2:00 amJUST TRADED A 2OO2 TL S TYPE FOR THIS MDX. RIDE IS SMOOTHER AND QUIETER. SEATS ARE MORE COMFORTABLE. NEW SUSPENSION CONTROLS VEHICLE WELL AT HIGH SPEEDS. SOUND SYSTEM IS OUTSTANDING. WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS VEHICLE
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2003 Acura MDX - 2003 Acura MDX
By Karen Threlkeld - October 28 - 2:00 amGreat car! Smooth, quiet and very comfortable. Nice acceleration on the highway.
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2500 hundred miles - so far so good - 2009 Acura MDX
By BRV - October 26 - 10:52 amI have logged just under 2,500 hundred miles since August. W/tech pkg I paid 40k + tax & title. Vehicle handles well on dry and wet roads (no snow in our area yet). It is fairly quiet and very comfortable. Overall great vehicle and best value in the "upscale" SUV class. Beats others in its class for the same money. EPA 15/20. Im getting 20 to 21 overall in mostly country driving where I live and commute to work. Best feature: performance/handling/comfort combination Worst feature: roof rack wind noise. I removed the cross bars and will just put them back on when needed. Very easy to just unscrew 2 screws per bar. Takes 5 minutes.
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Not what I was expecting from Acura - 2016 Acura MDX
By Mike B - October 23 - 5:58 pmChose the MDX for a few reasons - reliability, versatility, build quality, value. Been very surprised that car does not deliver well on at least two of those traits. Had a transmission issue the first day I drive the car. Transmission got stuck in low gear. Was solved with a software upgrade and been ok so far. I did a lot of research on the transmission issues and was under the impression that the ills of 2015 were fixed in 2016. Not sure of that. Next issue was a rattle from the rear of the car since day 1. Turns out that a bolt was dropped into the chassis during assembly which required taking out part of the interior to find. How did that ever pass the quality check before delivery I dont know. On a positive note, I am actually getting great mileage - averaging 25 mpg on the freeways, far better than my last Lexus. But the car feels cheap and as if corners were cut. Lots of plastic and poor damping on the different cubbies in the car. My Lexus was far superior for only about $3k more. Still 2 1/2 years on my lease but this is my last Acura. I grew up on Hondas and Acuras but feel Acura, at least, has lost its way. Back to Lexus for me.
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110,000 miles and still going strong - 2003 Acura MDX
By extremus669 - October 21 - 2:10 pmI bought my MDX in 2005 with ~62K miles on it. It was a certified pre-owned vehicle. Ive put almost 50K additional miles on it since and the past four years have been trouble-free. Maintenance includes the occasional fluid changes (oil, VTM, transmission fluids, etc.). The timing belt was also replaced at ~107K per the maintenance schedule. Rides and handles great for a vehicle its size (and age).
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Extremely happy with my purchase - 2009 Acura MDX
By bayarea - October 20 - 10:09 pmIve had my car for a week, so I cant really comment on the reliability. Ill update it later. I originally went out looking to buy a Toyota Highlander, thinking that was the only SUV that was in my price range, but the deals on the MDX have been crazy so I could easily justify the $5 more I spent on the MDX. This car has everything I wanted. The SH-AWD is awesome, the luxurious interior is really comfortable and has a ton of features and tech (I got the tech package). The voice recognition is way better than my BMW I used to have and it drives much more like a sports car than the RX. I ordered all my accessories off of bernardi acura for way cheaper.
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Acura MDX Tech. Package w/DVD on Headsets - 2009 Acura MDX
By jenny - October 19 - 11:58 amOur brand-new MDX was broken into and the window was destroyed and two DVD players on the headrest were cut and stolen after within one hour of purchase. We think the DVD headrest design was inferior, and can not be pulled out at all and no accessory to cover the two DVD sets. We think this is fail design and vulnerable to be stolen.
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I love It - 2003 Acura MDX
By LoveMyMDX - October 16 - 10:00 amThis car has everything it promised..high quality, fun to drive, navigation, back-up camera and the kids love the entertainment system.
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lOVE THAT CAR - 2003 Acura MDX
By MOM MOBILE - October 16 - 10:00 amI absolutely love the car. Coming from a minivan it is a welcome relief. the only thing I do not like about the car is the small gas tank size. I am constantly filling up with gas. I like the navigational system and use it frequently. I also like the camera that shows what is behind me when I am backing up.
