Used 2005 Acura MDX AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews
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Think b4 you buy your next Acura
seahawks_fan, Lake Stevens, WA, 02/06/2013
Acura MDX AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
35 of 38 people found this review helpful
Think b4 you buy your next Acura. My 05 MDX slammed and locked its brakes while doing 40mph and almost killed my family. It happened three times in less than a month. Dealership won't fix the modulator that is most likely the cause because it would cost them $1600. The seat belt locked on my 9 month old pregnant wife's belly and cause my other kids head to whip lash. They have had my car for over a week now and waiting on Corporate to take responsibility. It's sad that saving $1600 is more important than the lives of 6 people. Come on Acura/Honda. Update: After having my $50,000 luxury car for a week, the decided they will only replace a $100 part called a brake switch. But they refused to replace the other problem, $1600 abs modulator. Their diagnostic computer told them both were failing parts. The service manager told me they are not wear and tear parts and should not have gone bad. So they sent me off with my family hoping they guessed right. So now the car sits on my drive way. I refuse to put my family in danger. Had I been on the freeway or crossing our states snowy mountains, my family might not be here right now. I wouldn't be here to share this with others. I told the claim manage than my family has bought 3 accords, two civics, Acura RL and the MDX the past 20 years, while spending over $100,000. Yet, he said that wasn't enough of loyalty.
Keeps on Ticking!
Dennis in Edmonds, Marysville, WA, 01/30/2019
Acura MDX AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2005 MDX from used car lot with 150,000 miles. It sat on the lot for long time, so I picked it up for $6,000. It was cosmetically beat up, but I wasn't afraid to own it as I have the greatest independent Japanese Auto mechanic. He said it was mechanically sound. I'm retired, so I've had time to upgrade: Suspension, Running Boards, Catalytic Converters, all LED Lights, Window Regulator, Starter, all dents removed, reupholstered front seat bottoms myself. It now looks and drives really nice! It now has 173,000 miles and I've spent a total of $5,000 in maintenance repairs and upgrades. This SUV hums along like a Japanese Clock! This is my 3rd MDX of this series (2001 to 2006). Frankly, I occasionally think of getting something sexier or newer, but you just cannot beat the reliability and comfort of this vehicle. Plus, the interior of this SUV is huge. The newer ones were reduced in size and I don't like the style as much. I know that my honest mechanic will keep me on the road no matter what. However, I recommend that everyone should buy a OBD2 scanner, learn to read codes and research fixes on Youtube. From what I've read, I know that a transmission may be in my future. But, I'm not worried, as I know a great transmission guy. At the price I've paid for this car, I can afford a transmission. Oh, the AWD is excellent in ice and snow. I run Bizzaks on spare wheels in the winter and it never gets stuck. All round great vehicle and I would drive it anywhere. Wish gas mileage was better, but then what SUV gets great mileage? Again, considering the price I paid for the car and I can afford gas.
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I thought Acura/Honda's were relable?
JP, 02/24/2009
Acura MDX AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I really liked the features of the vehicle. Drove it one week and started hearing a "rumbling" noise around 30-40 mph. Seemed like the transmission was having problems shifting. Dealer had it for two weeks, had to rebuild the transmission and replace the torque converter. Luckily I will have 3 years/36,000 mile warranty on the transmission. Besides that, nothing else to complain about so far. I thought Acura/Hondas were supposed to be very reliable?
Rear main seal - transmission
Van Sean, 04/04/2009
Acura MDX AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
Barely out of warranty and the rear main seal (rear crankshaft seal) failed. The sad part is I just paid off this sucker. Transmission also started to develop problems. Replacing the rear main seal can cost upward $2000 (mostly labor) but this won't stop the other transmission related problems. I finally gave up and traded it in for a new car. This was a loss-loss situation for me. Acura quality is falling apart. Sadly, I am not the only ones being affected by this...avoid at all cost!
Extended warranty
MDX man, 09/21/2009
Acura MDX AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have this truck for over 4years, I took to dealer at least 5 times for various problem.... Nice design, need to improve quality... Starter, Valve, Transmission, shock-- etc some of the few problems that have with this truck....