Used 2013 Acura MDX Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2013 MDX, so we've included reviews for other years of the MDX since its last redesign.
Acura - Never Again
Ex-Acura Owner, 03/01/2020
2013 Acura MDX 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful
We owned a 2007 MDX which was a great SUV. Drove it on a trip out west to see the National Parks, 8,000 miles and it never used a drop of oil. In 2013, we gave it to our son and bought a 2013 MDX. We thought the last year of a model would be the best, all bugs worked out - wrong. It consumed oil from the time it left the lot. We took it to dealers in NC, MD and MA. They all said that using a qt. in 1,000 miles was acceptable. We only used it on long trips so a consumption test was difficult to do. We ended up extending the warranty for 5 yrs. and 70,000 miles. We knew the engine wasn't reliable long term. We carried several qts. of oil in the car with disposable funnels and filled it back up when it needed it, usually around 1,000 miles. We just traded it in with 91,000 miles. We received the notice of the class action suit against Honda/Acura over the situation and figured we'd never get rid of it once the word spread. Acura did extend the warranty for the issue but from what we read, it is difficult to get them to work on the engine and even replaced blocks leak oil. We loved the handling and comfort. It felt safe. But, Acura blew it on the engine and they refused to acknowledge the problem promptly and the recourse isn't satisfactory. Would never consider an Acura again.
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Expected a lot, thoroughly disappointed.
Cosmo, 11/22/2022
2012 Acura MDX Technology Package 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
10 of 13 people found this review helpful
I've owned many cars at this point in my life (everything from Ford to Porsche 911) so I'm pretty experienced in the car world. I've learned to avoid all american made cars, buy Honda or Toyota if you have a tighter budget and want reliability, buy German if you want exceptional design and performance but be prepared for costly repairs. I had a second kid and needed more space but wasn't doing the van life so I decided on the MDX. When I took it for a test drive everything was great, it's been nothing but problems since then. The RPM's would bounce up and down at certain speeds or going up hills, almost like it didn't know whether to shift or not...found out the differential fluid had to get flushed which solved the issue but cost $1k. Then the brake pedal started getting squishy and something was wrong, had to have the master brake cylinder replaced, pads replaced and rotors shaved, $1,500. Now my light came on yesterday for the traction control system. The hood kept falling on my head so I replaced the shocks. Sway bar and sway bar links had to be replaced due to serious clunking noise when hitting bumps, $1,600. Every other month something is wrong with it, I'm super disappointed. The pros: The leather seats are nice quality and comfortable, interior is spacious, love the 3rd row. The cons: Uses oil. The gas mileage is TERRIBLE, you can watch the needle go down. It's a six-cylinder yet it feels underpowered. My wife's X3 has a turbo 4-cylinder and it's WAY quicker and better on gas. There have been non stop repairs that are expensive. The speakers suck, the stereo system in both of my Mini Coopers was far superior. The decimals are loud at highway speeds. I'm already planning what my next vehicle will be and it won't be an Acura.
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Caveat Emptor
gibbsie, 09/18/2014
2012 Acura MDX Technology Package 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
15 of 21 people found this review helpful
I've had my 2012 MDX for two full years now (and 25,000 miles) and it's definitely a mixed bag. I like the way it handles and with room for 7 or 5 and lots of gear it's certainly fit the bill of people hauler and long road trip mule, but for $45k, I expected better--better quality and reliability. I have driven the 2015 model and there are some improvements, but there are too many issues with this vehicle to recommend it highly. I plan to sell it and consider other options.
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.
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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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