Used 2013 Acura MDX SUV Consumer Reviews
Acura - Never Again
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.
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
2013 ACURA TANK!
My MDX has already almost 200,000 miles on the odometer and drives like a Pro!!! just doing regular oil changes and it keeps going! Very comfortable! much more then the new ones! Highly recommend this vehicle!
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
- Technology Package 4dr SUVMSRP: $8,950148 mi away
- Technology Package 4dr SUVMSRP: $6,990161 mi away
- Base 4dr SUVMSRP: $13,597156 mi away
So glad I decided to lease!
From the first week I started complaining about the GPS. First I was told it was working fine. On the 3rd visit I was told a button needed to be changed, they ordered it and was changed on the 4th trip. Nothing changed with the equipment and I made the 5th trip. Was told GPS would be ordered and replaced. Got the run around for 2 months and then, when I asked to talk with the service manager, was told it would not be changed after all. I talked with headquarters and the response was...we don't make it any better. Had I had real service from the beginning, I would recommend the car but caution drivers it is wider than most and the gas mileage poor. Doors are very heavi and grandkids have a hard time closing them before age 9
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
Great Vehicle for Price
Have had the MDX for about two months. Other than MPG, nothing to complain about. Performance is outstanding for an CUV/SUV. MDX is actually fun to drive on a winding rural road. No noted squeaks or rattles. Things seem solid. Had a 2012 RDX and the MDX is far better. Acura dealers discounting due to coming 2014 model can result in a very attractive deal.
Stunning
I have owned my 2013 MDX since December of 2012. I have logged over 140k miles. No complaints. Phenomenal care. One time the door actuator wouldnt lock the rear passenger door and I had to lock it manually, but that was an easy and cheap fix. Tires and oil. I have absolutely no complaint. Highly recommended cars. I've convinced my two brothers to get MDX. I would like to see MDX stick to only 4wd, but I assume some dont want it. Newer models Hybrids improve power but not really MPG. All in all, I recommend but then again I havent owned another car in 8 years, maybe there are better than out there.
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value