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Used 2012 Acura MDX Consumer Reviews

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2.88 out of 5 stars

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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2.25 out of 5 stars

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.

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3.38 out of 5 stars

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.

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5 out of 5 stars

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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5 out of 5 stars

Our MDX

Robert, 04/08/2017
2012 Acura MDX Technology Package 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

Was our second one, would buy it again

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