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3 out of 5 stars

Not Luxury Car Quality

bayman48, 04/16/2013
updated 04/18/2016
2012 Acura MDX Technology Package 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
9 of 12 people found this review helpful

Its an ok car, but maybe I set my standards too high, the quality and craftsmanship compared to the germans or to even lexus is sorely lacking. I am downright shocked, I can see carpet staples, the carpeting stops in odd places so it looks cheap, the fake wood is horrible...some hard to touch interior parts. The service is horrible, at two dealers, one makes excuses, I point out issues and he shows me new models that have the same issues...such as a sticking glove box handle, squeaking at the b-pillar, hood plastic cushions that fall off, etc. Outside of the relatively poor build quality and craftsmanship (clearly not built in japan mind you) its an ok car, but acura needs to improve. Update: Its been four years with the car...my initial review has not changed, as time wears on the car runs rougher...it revs higher and hold its too long...dealer says its normal. Cannot wait to move on to my next vehicle, this one has been a bust.

Performance
4 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars
Comfort
5 out of 5 stars
Reliability
3 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Hooked on Acura right after first purchase

Yaaman, 03/11/2018
2012 Acura MDX Advance Package 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

this is my second MDX the only reason why I I sold my first one purchase base after 2 years purchase new one with advanced technology package 6 years later and I still have vehicle and will not give it up I have the 2012

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5 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

2012 MDX Tech

Bill, 11/04/2021
2012 Acura MDX Technology and Entertainment Packages 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Best car we've had. So pleased we have bought a 2022 MDX Tech. We plan to keep the 2012 for a second car. It is like new and has plenty of life left after 10 yrs and 130,000+ miles

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Why buy anything else?

john mcmahon, 07/29/2017
2012 Acura MDX Advance Package 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

This is our 4th MDX and probably not our last. Not one issue with any of them they just keep getting better and in my opinion are the best SUV value on the market

Technology
4 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
Comfort
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2 out of 5 stars

Noisy Car for the money

Dissatisfied, 01/05/2016
2012 Acura MDX Advance Package 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
7 of 11 people found this review helpful

I have taken my MDX 2012 to the dealership several times to complain of a terrible grinding sound during low speeds and when coming off the highway. Several times have been told by dealership this car is fine and it sounds terrible. When turning at low speeds it sometimes makes a loud thud and clunk mostly after rain or bad weather when in reverse or parking the car.

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3 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
Interior
3 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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