Used 2012 Acura MDX Consumer Reviews
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My expectations were higher
Celestina Madera, 03/18/2016
2012 Acura MDX 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 10 people found this review helpful
I had a 2009 Acura TL previously, and I really miss it. It was GORGEOUS, Sleek, Quick, very comfortable, easy to keep clean, and had terrific technology, including a great NAV system. By contrast, the 2012 MDX was a 'boat' of an SUV. 'Quick' is NOT in the vocabulary; underpowered comes to mind. It's comfortable enough, and functional, but no WOW. The steering is 'fine' but not agile. The interior was light, which I like, but all I remember is monotone. I felt like a Soccer Mom, and I don't have kids.
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What are they thinking?
esw2, 01/11/2013
2012 Acura MDX Technology Package 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 11 people found this review helpful
Fuel efficiency poor. Why not use cylinder deactiv like on Pilot. Why not diesel? New Audi diesel sign better at motivating this much weight, efficiency about a third better. Voice tech terrible, useless, must learn the language. Blue tooth phone link also useless sound is so bad can't have a conversn. Rattles, lux Jpnese autos should't. Lots of rattles some almost seem to be designed into the car like the rattle that comes from the pssnger seat belt receptacle or the one that comes from the top of where the 2nd row seat splits. AC and fan direction hidden when you turn on HVAC. Why? Bttns are very hard to use.
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Honda disappoints!
tx_mdx, 12/23/2014
2012 Acura MDX Technology Package 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 9 people found this review helpful
the MDX is not a luxury SUV. Honda, please go and try a german, or even a Lexus and try to learn from them! Noisy on the road at 70mph Poor quality audio Bad ergonomics Steering is too light with no feel. All kinds of rattles after 2 yrs and 26k miles. Mileage: a joke compared to similar size SUV's On the plus side: Engine ok Handling ok Will happily get rid of it when the lease is over. Will return to germans without hesitation.
Buyer Beware...
pwr1, 01/11/2014
2012 Acura MDX Advance Package 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
17 of 36 people found this review helpful
I spent over $50,000 on an SUV that is all talk and no walk. Everything about this vehicle exudes quality and detail - until you try to go up a steep hill like your driveway. WTF. The vehicle shifts up immediately, then slows down almost to a stall, then shifts down hard, goes 20ft then shifts up again. I was embarrassed as hell, and as soon as I can dump it I'm going to. Don't waste your time or money. I'm headed straight toward a real SUV like the new Yukon Denali etc... this was a wast of time and money and reputation on Acura's part. The dealers know about the shift problem, but they won't discuss it with you (I know an out of town dealer srvc rep that confirms this). Angry now.
Great design, totally reliable!
Happyowner, 12/29/2019
2012 Acura MDX Advance Package 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Purchased new in 2012. Absolutely, 100% reliable. Drives almost perfectly (brake pedal could be firmer). Really appreciate the clean and efficient styling, especially compared to the current Lexus RX350 (same interior dimensions but RX350 is much larger outside). Interior design and materials are also much higher quality on the MDX.
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