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Used 2012 Acura MDX Consumer Reviews

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Enjoying my first SUV

appstategrad95, 12/01/2011
2012 Acura MDX Technology Package 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
21 of 24 people found this review helpful

Overall quite pleased with the vehicle. It's fun to drive, has a good bit of technological goodies and should be a reliable vehicle I hope my family enjoys for years to come.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Great reliability fun to drive

bobrosa, 03/31/2014
2012 Acura MDX Technology Package 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
26 of 31 people found this review helpful

Approaching my 2 yr. of ownership with just over 22k. and I still look at it when I park and walk away. Only visit to dealer is for regular maint. Speaking as a mechanic for more then 30 yrs. this vehical is solid, well built, and really rocks in any adverse weather conditions with its SH-awd system. Yeah think Im gonna keep this baby for awhile.

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5 out of 5 stars

Acura MDX 2012 Advance+Entertainment

dragon64, 12/13/2011
2012 Acura MDX Advance and Entertainment Packages 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
40 of 49 people found this review helpful

Looked at all models from Mercedes (GL), Lexus (GX), Toyota, Land Rover. Our needs were to fit full size cello in the back, 3 kids, 7 sitting capability occasionally for a car pool. Drivability and passenger comfort with technology to protect them. Acura MDX won at the end with the Advance and Entertainment features and space. Mercedes GL was close, had good room but much more expensive if decked out and the reliability history was not as good if reading feed back from internet. Did not drive as easy as Lexus GX and Acura. Lexus GX was best liked by driver sitting but not by the passengers (kids) secondary to cramped 2nd sitting and incredibly cramped 3rd row even for kids.

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5 out of 5 stars

2012 Acura MDX w/ tech package at 2,000 miles

bill2219, 01/31/2012
2012 Acura MDX Technology Package 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
42 of 53 people found this review helpful

I never thought I would own a "gas guzzling SUV” until taking a long test drive in an MDX. I had planned to buy a smaller 4x4 such as the Acura RDX or Honda CRV, but the MDX has the road manners of a smaller, sporty vehicle along with every convenience and safety feature I wanted. Gas mileage was a concern until it returned over 21 mpg on 1,000 mile round trip while fully loaded that mostly exceeded legal Interstate speeds. I expect better when it is broken in. The ability to control so many vehicle functions by voice is amazing and the Acura navigation system (reputedly the best on the planet) even knows its way around the back woods of South Carolina!

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3 out of 5 stars

OLD SCHOOL.....MAKE SURE AND CHECK OIL!!

MPMDX2012, 01/18/2019
2012 Acura MDX Technology and Entertainment Packages 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
12 of 14 people found this review helpful

Bought the 2012 MDX new.... a year ago (jan "18) low oil level message came on for the first time. Had to add 2.5 qts to get dip stick back up to standard level. Since that time, have found that it takes 2.5 -3.0 qts of added oil between 5,000 miles oil changes!! Since MDX now has 96,000 miles on it, haven't discussed issue with Acura dealer. Note: in addition to MDX, purchased new Lexus es 350 in 2008 which now has 200,000 miles... have never added drop of oil!!

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4 out of 5 stars
Technology
4 out of 5 stars
Performance
4 out of 5 stars
Interior
4 out of 5 stars
Comfort
4 out of 5 stars
Reliability
4 out of 5 stars
Value
3 out of 5 stars
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