Used 2014 Acura MDX SH-AWD SUV Review
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UPDATED REVIEW w/MILEAGE DATA
joeag8, Vineland, NJ, 08/02/2013
2014 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology Package (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
Now that I have 1700 miles on the car, I thought I would provide an updated review to include mileage data.
My overall driving habits fall around 65% highway, 35% city, and I currently average a total of
23.9 MPG.
After 22,000 miles on my 2012 MDX, the best I was able to achieve was 18.6 MPG, so this is a huge improvement. Many of us have seen reviews with significant MPG stated -here's … why.
The 2014 has a robust online computer that not only provides total MPG, but per trip MPG as well.
I drove from Central NJ to Newark, Delaware twice last week (78 miles each way, 80% highway, 20% city) and averaged 30.9 and 30.7 MPG on each trip, which is impressive for this type of vehicle.
Complete junk!
dantl, Shelton, CT, 01/31/2014
2014 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology Package (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
My MDX has been in the shop more than I had the car since I bought it 2 months ago.
A handful of owners, including myself, have had issues with the warning lights for various vehicle systems (i.e. lane departure warning, front collision warning, SH-AWD, Traction Control, etc) coming on for no reason and when that occurs, these systems do not work.
The car has been to the dealer 3 times … for the same issue and most recently, they only reset the computer and gave me the vehicle back so I can test it out to see if the problem happens again.
This is my 4th and last Acura.
My prior 3 Acura vehicles were reliable and thatÂs why I came back for a 4th one.
Build quality is poor for a premium SUV
jedi4knight, Hayward, CA, 04/26/2014
2014 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology Package (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
2014 MDX is a huge deal for Acura as over 40% of revenue comes from MDX sales but the overall execution is poor. First issue is not necessarily a bad design, but build quality of SUV that is made in America. If this SUV were built better, there would be a lot less complaint and more appraises but unfortunately, it does not represent a premium SUV class at all. Overall cost cutting also … shows how much Acura cut material cost to save money in several areas for loyal Acura owners will realize rather quickly. After first three months and 2400 miles later, the ultimate question remains. Will you buy this SUV again? My answer would be "probably not" I have owned many Acura but this is the worst.
Beware of noise (VCM or modulator?)
lbjr51, Ojai, CA, 07/03/2014
2014 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology Package (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
This car is comfortable to drive other than the fact that one must put up with an irritating noise that Acura refuses to fix (5 in all categories otherwise). Some have described the noise as being similar to "a cell phone in vibrate mode going off on a hard surface." My understanding is the noise is identified as being from the Variable Cylinder Management System (VCM) switching from 3 … cylinders to 6 cylinders. Unfortunately, the noise gets louder over time. Acura contends it is the all wheel drive unit modulator activating.
It apparently is also noted on other Honda models like the RDX, Pilot and Odyssey. At the minimum, Acura's dealers should be required to disclose this issue.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2014 Acura MDX SH-AWD SUV
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Capable handling
- Pro:good fuel economy
- Pro:quick acceleration
- Pro:quiet ride
- Pro:excellent crash test safety scores
- Pro:long list of standard and available features.
- Con:Touchscreen has so-so graphics and a distracting interface
- Con:less cargo space behind the third row than some rivals.
Full Edmunds Review: 2014 Acura MDX SUV
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