Used 2002 Acura MDX Touring 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews
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02 MDX
bill_tiffany_jr, 03/06/2009
Acura MDX Touring 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
22 of 22 people found this review helpful
The MDX has been great although the 02 is well known for transmission failure. Mine gave out at 60K. There are hundreds and hundreds of similar stories, even at much lower mileage levels. You will here a "burr"ing sound between 40 - 50 MPH while traveling in 5th gear. Talk to your dealer and to Acura customer service in order to get a new transmission heavily discounted or best case, for free, even when you are out of warranty.
Transmissions
Tom, 08/09/2010
Acura MDX Touring 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
16 of 17 people found this review helpful
Stay away from this vehicle. Buyer beware. I had my tranny replaced at the dealer after numerous issues, in fact I had to take it to a different dealer who said yes after 109KM it needs a new tranny. Now I need another 139 KM it died. I called Acura? Honda Canada only to be told too bad it is past warranty (which it is). I repeatedly told them that there have been major issues with this model and specific problem to which the reply was. No there hasn't! Please Google 2002 acura mdx transmission issues before you make a major mistake.
2002 Acura MDX for sale near you
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- Base 4dr SUVMSRP: $3,995170 mi away
- Touring 4dr SUVMSRP: $3,971411 mi away
- Touring 4dr SUV w/NavigationMSRP: $5,498526 mi away
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Worried after reading......
hdavis39, El Paso, TX, 12/29/2010
Acura MDX Touring 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
15 of 16 people found this review helpful
I love my MDX. I am worried now that I have read the significant issues people have had with their transmission. I pray that I will not. I have over 163,000 miles on my car now and have never had any major issues. I changed the timing belt just to avoid future problems when I did a major maintenance. I will say with regard to safety that this vehicle has been safe. I have six children and I have had several people hit me and I rear ended someone once. The only damage to my car were mere scratches. It is built like a tank. Maybe I will be one of the lucky ones but so far I cannot complain. This is the best car that I have ever driven.
The wonder car
Elizabeth, 03/22/2010
Acura MDX Touring 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
Our family was in an accident on the freeway, where we lost control of the car due to slick road surface and were hit 2 times by other cars as we spun toward the fast lane. When we took stock of each one of us in the car, we were all okay. One of the airbags went off and the car was totaled. The next day, we found another Acura MDX and are very glad to drive such a safe and reliable car. We are certain many other cars would not have protected us in that situation.
Great Car!
jbirken, Raleigh, NC, 05/15/2013
Acura MDX Touring 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
21 of 25 people found this review helpful
I bought my 02 MDX new from the dealer. I have had it now for 10 years and have over 235K miles on it. No major repairs at all. I read about transmissions, struts repairs, etc but I have seen none of it. A great family car. Very reliable. Never failed me. The transmission finally went recently (no complaints after 235K miles) and I want to get another one. I do get worried from what I am reading here at times but for me the car was well worth the $$$ spent.