Used 2003 Acura MDX Touring AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews
Used MDX for sale
1...
See Edmunds pricing data
Has Your Car's Value Changed?
Used car values are constantly changing. Edmunds lets you track your vehicle's value over time so you can decide when to sell or trade in.
Thinking of an '03 Acura MDX? Run Away!!!!!!
mvegastar, Palo Alto, CA, 02/21/2012
Acura MDX Touring AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
77 of 87 people found this review helpful
My husband and I have owned a lot of different makes and models in our time, but we have had the WORST experience with our '03 Acura MDX. We are the 2nd owner of the car, clean carfax report, bought it with 48K miles. Owing it less than 4 yrs, not including regular maint such as oil changes, brakes and tires, we have spent over $15k on repairs! Two transmissions, a motor, a paint job and breaking down on vacations twice to name some if it! This car has been a nightmare and Acura could care less since we bought it used. When reading other reviews, the transmission is clearly a problem, but has there been a recall? Nope. I hope sharing our experience will help others avoid the same pain
Documented transmission problems
tom, 09/18/2009
Acura MDX Touring AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
17 of 18 people found this review helpful
With problem after problem for my 03 MDX I thought I heard it all when local acura dealer informed me that one out of four 01-03 mdx's will need the transmission replaced! This from a so called luxury car? Check the web and you'll see it's true. Don't buy this year range, cause you'll have a 25% chance of failure.
Better than my 3 grand cherokees
george ganem, 09/14/2006
Acura MDX Touring AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I have always been pleased with owning this vehicle compared to my previous three grand cherokees. There seems to be less driver compartment room than the jeeps, but the ride is much smoother and quieter. Gas economy is better in the acura. Always felt the acura is a step up from most other suvs. Being 6'4" tall, many other suv models are more crowded in the drivers area.
2 yr 3 month ownership (happy)
logun, Little Rock, AR, 05/17/2012
Acura MDX Touring AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
21 of 25 people found this review helpful
Bought this SUV for my wife in late 2009 early 2010, with 74,500 miles on it. We've put 23,000 miles on it (+ or -). We've had it dealer maintained as it was from the previous owner (we r 2nd owner). We've made sure to maintain the transmission (both frnt & rear diffs as well) as AWD or 4 x 4 vehicles require this otherwise it breaks. We have replaced shocks, struts, motor mounts, window regulator & a tensioner set. The pwr steering does quit when we hit a large puddle till the belt dries (within a few sec.) Otherwise it's been a great vehicle. She even runs low to mid grade octane gas without issue.
110,000 miles and still going strong
extremus669, 10/21/2009
Acura MDX Touring AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
I bought my MDX in 2005 with ~62K miles on it. It was a certified pre-owned vehicle. I've 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).
1...