Used 2010 Acura MDX 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A) Consumer Reviews
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Transmission failed at 45000 miles
John Ta, Fountain Valley, CA, 07/10/2016
Acura MDX 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I am the original owner and bought it in April 2010. The car was awesome to drive at beginning. It had pulling issue and grinding noise at low speed when turning the car right after leaving dealer. Both these issues got TSB from Acura later on. The grinding noise was not fixed since TSB came after warranty expired. After 2 years, the MPG went bad from 1 tank for 300 miles down to 200 miles locally and we need to down shift to passed another car. At 45000 miles or 5 1/2 years, the transmission failed. MPG went back to 300 miles for 1 tank of gas but the transmission is shifting so slow now. I bought it since I love it's performance and handling. My next SUV will be Lexus RX 350 since I bought lexus gs 350 and it changed me. I have been honda acura brand fan for 15 years and it is over now except Formula 1 Honda LoL
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Transmission Cycling will cause performance delays
er405, Fairfield, CT, 02/24/2011
Acura MDX 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
22 of 28 people found this review helpful
I traded my new 2010 MDX after months of working with Acura Client Services and the Dealer. The MDX's progressive transmission, in my opinion, is poorly designed. Although, the driver is pressing the gas pedal, the MDX will have long delays during gear cycles. This could be dangerous if attempting to make a quck turn in on-coming traffic. You want to go, but the MDX moves very slowly or not at all. Second, the cabin lets in so much air that during the winter, the heat must be set to keep the cabin warm, especially at the feet. Last, the MDX looses lots of horsepower as it cycles through the gears. A sluggish ride at best. For the money, find something else.
Buyer Beware! Oil Burner!
Pissed Acura Owner, Detroit, MI, 08/14/2019
updated 02/16/2021
Acura MDX 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
8 of 13 people found this review helpful
I have a 2010 MDX base model and have owned it since brand new. The MDX now has about 103,000 miles. I purchased this car due to its reputation for reliability, dependability, and longevity. In February of 2019 I got a letter in the mail from Acura explaining that there’s an issue with some 3.7L engines burning oil. After driving between 4000 and 4500 miles prior to back to back oil changes, the engine was bone dry with no oil on the dipstick. Prior to the latter oil change, the oil light came on and I notified the dealer considering the maintenance minder indicated about 30% life on the oil. I was advised to check the oil and if need be add oil. I did so adding about 3 quarts and the level still did not show on the dipstick. So a few days later I go into the dealer to complain and I begin the oil consumption test. After 1500 miles I was told my engine burned half a quart and that Acura may not fix the issue since it’s not burning over 1 quart in a 1000 miles. I am pissed! Engines aren’t supposed to burn oil! Acura claims this is normal! BS! I may be buying a Lexus or 4Runner! Honda/Acura has gone down in quality and are now on par with American manufacturers! Fast-forward to March of 2020 and after another oil consumption test, Acura decided to honor the warranty and perform the piston ring repair. My MDX now has 109,500 miles. The job took 10 days. I also had the major 100,000 mile service done since the engine would be partially torn down. Everything seemed fine until I decided to check the oil level at about 116,000 miles. The oil level appeared to be roughly a quart and a half low. Of course I return to the dealer and now they’re going to perform another oil consumption test. This is very unnerving!
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So much better than the 06 MDX
hamish, 03/28/2010
Acura MDX 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Have had my 10 base MDX for all of two days now. Biggest difference vs. the 06 MDX is that you actually look forward to driving this one! Reminds me of my 03 TLS, fun to drive, responds well, too fast for the kids to drive on their own!! Handling is very good, sticks to the road like an audi quattro, sporty handling, very little body roll for an SUV. Also very good for tall folk, my 6 ft 4 son, finds it very comfortable as both a passenger and driver.
Love it
John McGreevy, Narragansett, RI, 02/27/2016
updated 09/09/2022
Acura MDX 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
This is definitely a great SUV with superior handling. The only knock is the poor gas mileage. 8/2018 Update (92K miles)--> one other issue (non critical) The car burns oil very quickly. For example, if I'm 2800 miles post oil change and the oil life reading in the car says 50%, the 'Low Engine Oil' warning indicator comes on. It's not a faulty sensor either. The car is actually down 2 quarts of oil after this time. 3/2020 Update (118K miles) --> Turns out the low engine oil warning and the burning of oil fell under a Honda / Acura recall a year ago. That was resolved by new pistons replaced free of charge. I've also had several sensors go bad in the last year (tire pressure and one other). Overall, the car is still in great shape and drives well. I'm looking forward to gifting this car to my oldest when she's done with college in 2 years. Update (3/9/21) --> 122,344miles --> Due to COVID and the fact I work from home, the MDX spends a lot of time sitting in the driveway. Not a lot of miles in the past year. The car is still in great shape and no plans to sell at this point. Update (9/9/2022) - $131K miles; Car still running well and no issues to report in the past year.
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