Overview & Reviews
The 2012 Acura MDX carries over unchanged.
- Relatively roomy third-row seat.
- User-friendly high-tech features
- Capable handling
- Finely crafted interior
- Not as much interior space as some larger rivals
- Busy control layout.
User Reviews:
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My expectations were higher - 2012 Acura MDX
By Celestina Madera - March 18 - 10:29 amI had a 2009 Acura TL previously, and I really miss it. It was GORGEOUS, Sleek, Quick, very comfortable, easy to keep clean, and had terrific technology, including a great NAV system. By contrast, the 2012 MDX was a boat of an SUV. Quick is NOT in the vocabulary underpowered comes to mind. Its comfortable enough, and functional, but no WOW. The steering is fine but not agile. The interior was light, which I like, but all I remember is monotone. I felt like a Soccer Mom, and I dont have kids.
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Noisy Car for the money - 2012 Acura MDX
By Dissatisfied - January 4 - 11:37 pmI have taken my MDX 2012 to the dealership several times to complain of a terrible grinding sound during low speeds and when coming off the highway. Several times have been told by dealership this car is fine and it sounds terrible. When turning at low speeds it sometimes makes a loud thud and clunk mostly after rain or bad weather when in reverse or parking the car.
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My "New" 2012 MDX - 2k miles so far - 2012 Acura MDX
By jg88 - April 14 - 1:11 pmJust bought a 2012 MDX Tech CPO with 30k miles and am pretty darn happy with it. Tested the X5 and X3, the Q5, the ML 350 and the similarly sized Infinity the MDX was hard to beat for overall driving, quality build and standard features. SH-AWD is in a class of its own for on-the-road traction and performance. Driving during a couple of heavy down pour is a breeze. Surprisingly it has decent ground clearance for logging roads and unimproved two-tracks yet felt lower in driving than the others. Noticed how low in the bonnet the engine sits, must be how Acura lowered its center of gravity. Lastly, could not believe the deal I struck with Acura vs. the German cars - much better.
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Honda disappoints! - 2012 Acura MDX
By tx_mdx - December 23 - 5:59 amthe MDX is not a luxury SUV. Honda, please go and try a german, or even a Lexus and try to learn from them! Noisy on the road at 70mph Poor quality audio Bad ergonomics Steering is too light with no feel. All kinds of rattles after 2 yrs and 26k miles. Mileage: a joke compared to similar size SUVs On the plus side: Engine ok Handling ok Will happily get rid of it when the lease is over. Will return to germans without hesitation.
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Caveat Emptor - 2012 Acura MDX
By gibbsie - September 18 - 9:50 amIve had my 2012 MDX for two full years now (and 25,000 miles) and its definitely a mixed bag. I like the way it handles and with room for 7 or 5 and lots of gear its certainly fit the bill of people hauler and long road trip mule, but for $45k, I expected better--better quality and reliability. I have driven the 2015 model and there are some improvements, but there are too many issues with this vehicle to recommend it highly. I plan to sell it and consider other options.
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Great reliability fun to drive - 2012 Acura MDX
By bobrosa - March 31 - 10:54 amApproaching my 2 yr. of ownership with just over 22k. and I still look at it when I park and walk away. Only visit to dealer is for regular maint. Speaking as a mechanic for more then 30 yrs. this vehical is solid, well built, and really rocks in any adverse weather conditions with its SH-awd system. Yeah think Im gonna keep this baby for awhile.
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Buyer Beware... - 2012 Acura MDX
By pwr1 - January 11 - 8:39 amI spent over $50,000 on an SUV that is all talk and no walk. Everything about this vehicle exudes quality and detail - until you try to go up a steep hill like your driveway. WTF. The vehicle shifts up immediately, then slows down almost to a stall, then shifts down hard, goes 20ft then shifts up again. I was embarrassed as hell, and as soon as I can dump it Im going to. Dont waste your time or money. Im headed straight toward a real SUV like the new Yukon Denali etc... this was a wast of time and money and reputation on Acuras part. The dealers know about the shift problem, but they wont discuss it with you (I know an out of town dealer srvc rep that confirms this). Angry now.
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Great value and decent features - 2012 Acura MDX
By sebring95 - December 7 - 8:56 amWeve had this for a little over a year and 30k miles. It was really no more expensive than a loaded Honda/Ford/GM SUV. Normally I wouldnt buy a "luxury" brand for our family hauler given the 25k-30k miles per year we drive, but operating costs on an Acura are a fraction of the Euro brands. Depreciation also appears to be significantly more favorable. Transmission is relatively lazy and you have to keep after it to capitalize on the 300hp. Backup camera is terrible at night. Gas mileage is as expected...averaging 19.5 and 21-22 on long trips at 75mph. Unless youre comparing it to something significantly more expensive or smaller, this is a great overall vehicle.
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Great luxury midsize SUV - 2012 Acura MDX
By mike828 - August 28 - 3:26 pmAfter researches on most of the luxury midsize SUVs and driving tests on new Lexus RX350, Mercedes-Benz ML350 and Acura MDX, I decided to go with MDX Elite, mainly based on its performance, comfort, handling, safety features and value. I have no regrets with my purchase of this fantastic crossover since I drive it for almost two years.
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Switched from a Volvo xc60 for the sake of comfort - 2012 Acura MDX
By nelsoncm - April 23 - 5:46 pmI had an awesome 2012 XC60 T6 R type that was a thing of precision and style. Sadly it was also wretchedly uncomfortable.....rock hard seats, rock hard suspsension. Im a mom with a bad hip and back who loves to drive fast but I just couldnt take it. So I went for my gently used MDX. My husband has a TL that is still running great at 70K, so now were a two Acura family. I agree that build quality is certainly not up to some of the European standards. But this should be fine for a suburban mommy mobile that might see light off road duty on easy dirt roads on scout campout weekends.
