2009 Acura MDX Consumer Reviews

2500 hundred miles - so far so good

Written by: BRV on 10/26/2009

Vehicle

2009 Acura MDX 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology Package (3.7L 6cyl 5A)

Review

I 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. I'm 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.

Favorite Features

1. performance 2. handling 3. comfort 4. rear space (2nd row seat & cargo area)

Suggested Improvements

1. improve sound system 2. redesign roof rack to eliminate wind noise (my wife's '05 outback makes no noise at all) 3. dedicated place for coins 4. heated windshield washer nozzles 5. less plastic (no need for fake wood on dash)

5 out 5 people found this review helpful

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Extremely happy with my purchase

Written by: bayarea on 10/20/2009

Vehicle

2009 Acura MDX 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology Package (3.7L 6cyl 5A)

Review

I've had my car for a week, so I can't really comment on the reliability. I'll 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.

Favorite Features

Tech package is definitely worth it. Backup camera, Nav, plays Mp3 cds, XM, power rear door, aux input, really nice speakers, reclining rear seats, memory seats, flip key, voice recognition, bluetooth, phonebook import.

Suggested Improvements

I wish it had keyless entry/ignition like the comfort access on the BMW. Rear sensors to backup would be nice too even though it has a camera.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Acura MDX Tech. Package w/DVD on Headsets

Written by: jenny on 10/19/2009

Vehicle

2009 Acura MDX 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology Package (3.7L 6cyl 5A)

Review

Our 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.

Favorite Features

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3 out 14 people found this review helpful

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Solid SUV

Written by: Will on 10/06/2009

Vehicle

2009 Acura MDX 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology Package (3.7L 6cyl 5A)

Review

We bought our first MDX in Dec 08. 5400 miles later, my wife was T-Boned on the drivers side at a major intersection. The front/side airbags deployed and there was some $20K in damage. I must say I was impressed to the way the vehicle took the direct hit, thus protecting my wife from any serious injury. The other vehicle was totaled. Based on the location, and speed of the vehicle that hit our MDX, this little thing really took it well. We got it fixed and bought another one. They may be pricey, but they sure are safe and dependable.

Favorite Features

Auto Trunk Closure, Drvr Settings, Handling, Power, Style, Comfort

Suggested Improvements

AC, seats

8 out 9 people found this review helpful

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Great choice for our family

Written by: No1UKnow on 09/29/2009

Vehicle

2009 Acura MDX 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology Package (3.7L 6cyl 5A)

Review

After 6000 miles this summer, I'm extremely pleased with our MDX. I really wanted a station wagon with a 3rd row seat and this was our best option. Great leg room for the kids in the second row and I've ridden in the 3rd row. Love the NAV. Easy to use. Bluetooth actually understands me! Love how stable and responsive the car is. Plenty of power when I need it on the highway. Tons of cargo space. Even with every seat in use, plenty of room for backpacks behind the 3rd row. Didn't want a minivan and I feel like we've finally found the perfect family car. I often take 300 mile+ trips by myself with the kids and I feel very safe in the car. I occasionally let my husband drive!

Favorite Features

NAV, Bluetooth, Driver's seat is very comfortable, legroom in second row, the SH-AWD makes for a very secure ride, 3rd row when I need it, tons of cargo space when I don't, easy to park in tight spaces. Getting 17mpg in city driving, 25-27mpg on the highway. Pretty good for 300 hp and AWD.

Suggested Improvements

Access to the 3rd row from the driver's side, better depth perception on the back up camera, wish it didn't take premium fuel.

8 out 8 people found this review helpful

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Awesome SUV with good gas mileage

Written by: zisimom on 08/29/2009

Vehicle

2009 Acura MDX 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology, Entertainment Package (3.7L 6cyl 5A)

Review

This is my 3rd Acura and 6th Honda product and I love it. I live in Washington, DC and with almost 100% city driving I am getting 19.5 mpg overall. That is awesome city mileage for a full-size, comfortable 3 row SUV. It is comfortable, easy for the kids and very intuitive. The entertainment system can be "driven" 100% by the back seat passenger (in my case a 10 year old) which leaves me free to listen to satellite radio. Holds everything I need it to. One big feature for me, even with the 3rd row up there's enough room in the rear for kids school backpacks, some sports gear or groceries. The SH-AWD satisfies even my BMW loving husband who drives a 2009 535xi. He was pleasantly surprised.

Favorite Features

Gas mileage, comfort, looks, practical functionality, room, handling, my dealer, my sales guy, everything!!

Suggested Improvements

Back up sensors should be standard in a vehicle of this caliber and price point.

11 out 11 people found this review helpful

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A True Luxury SUV

Written by: Mibrego on 08/23/2009

Vehicle

2009 Acura MDX 4dr SUV AWD w/Sport Package (3.7L 6cyl 5A)

Review

Now over the initial new- vehicle "crush," I'm still very impressed with what this car is capable of. Lives up to the designation "luxury-performance SUV." I have subjected this vehicle to all kinds of conditions: towing a 4000 lb camper through 60-mile per hour gusts, plowing through white-outs on snow- covered roads in the Sierras, carrying three kayaks over dirt roads and sandy beaches. In all these adverse conditions, this vehicle kept its cool and did its job with grace, power, and control. It kept my family of five comfortable and safe with its arsenal of super-handling features. All of this, for a good $3000 below that of competitors with comparable features. You do the math.

Favorite Features

Versatility, handling, and comfort. Hands down. Plus, 410-watt surround sound, plush leather in Sport package, NAV&BT, 300 hp, and XM radio.

Suggested Improvements

3rd row legroom; 3rd row entry; cheap plastic interior; Smarter voice recognition

7 out 7 people found this review helpful

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Not a bad one

Written by: 1st MDXbuyer on 08/20/2009

Vehicle

2009 Acura MDX 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology Package (3.7L 6cyl 5A)

Review

Got it a month ago after thorough study and many colleagues bought MDX previously. Overall it is a nice SUV and worth with its price. Good handling and smooth drive although steering wheel is too restrained to turn. For exterior I like front design, but tail looks terrible. Power is good, especially like the manumatic shift to satisfy sporty drivers. A typical sport SUV.

Favorite Features

Navigation, power, smooth handling, some nice accessories. manual/automatic transmission.

Suggested Improvements

Steering wheel too tight, too few small storage containers(actually none), seats could be roomier.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Best SUV in its class

Written by: 2009MDXFAN on 08/08/2009

Vehicle

2009 Acura MDX 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 5A)

Review

The 2009 MDX is a good mix of luxury and performance. Interior styling is visually pleasant but Acura should not have skimped on quality of material such as the plastic interior handles and plastic fake wood. The strengths of the MDX is definitely the handling quality compared to other SUVs.

Favorite Features

SH-AWD

Suggested Improvements

Too much cheap plastic in the interior.

6 out 7 people found this review helpful

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Six Weeks

Written by: MDXer on 08/05/2009

Vehicle

2009 Acura MDX 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology Package (3.7L 6cyl 5A)

Review

I've had my Tech Package MDX for about 6 weeks now. I love it. This is an amazing vehicle. Comfort, power, handling, technology and the sound system is amazing. I would highly recommend this vehicle to anyone shopping in the luxury SUV market.

Favorite Features

Stereo, handling, comfort and power

Suggested Improvements

Thicker steering wheel. Nothing else this is a great SUV.

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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