Used 2012 Acura MDX Advance Package 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A) Consumer Reviews
Buyer Beware...
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!
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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- Base 4dr SUVMSRP: $10,400170 mi away
- Technology Package 4dr SUVMSRP: $16,990177 mi away
- Advance Package 4dr SUVMSRP: $10,300185 mi away
Good overall
Reliable vehicle comfortable
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Great value for money
Great SUV on the fundamental side. Runs great, has enough power and handles like a small car. But the elecronics inside are sub par. Even non luxury (Ford) has better electronics. For example the screen is not touch screen and resolution is poor. There are duplicate buttons for every on screen function. In other words, navigation screen and the functions available there including audio are a duplicate of existing buttons resulting in cluttered dashboard. Rearview camera is cheap and has poor resolution. Doesn't work well in dark and during rain. Almost monochrome. Wish the side mirrors could be folded from inside. Its a wide SUV and I need to fold the mirrors to park it inside the garage.
Best all around SUV
We shopped Audi Q5, BMW X3, Volvo XC60, and Infiniti FX35. MDX was an afterthought after a disappointing drive in an RDX (not a bad vehicle but lacks features and feels like a CR-V with lipstick). We preferred the European vehicles' driving feel, but the MDX Advance offered more of the features we wanted, especially the safety features such as collision mitigation. Our prior experience with Acura (CL, TL, TSX) sealed the deal.