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UPDATED REVIEW w/MILEAGE DATA
joeag8, 08/02/2013
2014 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology Package (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
48 of 49 people found this review helpful
Now that I have 1700 miles on the car, I thought I would provide an updated review to include mileage data. My overall driving habits fall around 65% highway, 35% city, and I currently average a total of 23.9 MPG. After 22,000 miles on my 2012 MDX, the best I was able to achieve was 18.6 MPG, so this is a huge improvement. Many of us have seen reviews with significant MPG stated -here's why. The 2014 has a robust online computer that not only provides total MPG, but per trip MPG as well. I drove from Central NJ to Newark, Delaware twice last week (78 miles each way, 80% highway, 20% city) and averaged 30.9 and 30.7 MPG on each trip, which is impressive for this type of vehicle.
TOO MANY DEFECTS IN 1ST YEAR
rmc71, 01/21/2015
2014 Acura MDX Technology Package 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
23 of 23 people found this review helpful
14k miles on AWD Tech pkg. Have had in shop a total of 26 days. Brake warning comes on with no traffic in front (Acura says to just turn it off !!). Has occurred when at stoplight, door chime doesn't work, steering column had to be replaced. Now waiting for new electrical module to see if it will solve issues. Navigation system not user friendly when trying to set up. Way too many defects for a $50k car. This car has fallen into lemon territory and will be hard-pressed to get another one.
BUYER BEWARE*WORST CONUMER RELATIONS EVER!
rollahead, 06/09/2014
updated 06/10/2016
2014 Acura MDX Technology Package 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
18 of 18 people found this review helpful
Have 14 MDX/Tech 9 mo. Complaining since inception #1 Driver's windows rattle lowered a few inches #2 intermittent motor noise from behind dash with recent 3 second**Steering Wheel Lockup**. Dealer duplicated motor noise on 4th visit. Corporate tech advised dealer "they're aware of "issue" with steering motor, but don't have any solution at this time". Dealer advised car "normal" and I should pick it up!! Problem without solution=no repair? What could happen if the steering wheel locks up again? If you have this problem Please file your complaint immediately with National Highway Safety Administration 888-327-4236. BTW dealer said rattle windows is as per Acura design. Really? More than two years into the lease I became aware through a blog that there was a service bulletin sent to all Acura service centers. Neither of the Acura dealers that I visited 10 times to fix the noise alerted me that there was a fix. When I made an appointment to have 10 plastic clips that secure the plastic shroud under the hood I was given a very hard time before they fixed the problem explaining to me that it was not s recall! WORST CONSUMER RELATIONS THST I HAVE EVER EXPERIENCED ANYWHERE! Lexus or Toyota here I come!
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Complete junk!
dantl, 01/31/2014
2014 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology Package (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
48 of 52 people found this review helpful
My MDX has been in the shop more than I had the car since I bought it 2 months ago. A handful of owners, including myself, have had issues with the warning lights for various vehicle systems (i.e. lane departure warning, front collision warning, SH-AWD, Traction Control, etc) coming on for no reason and when that occurs, these systems do not work. The car has been to the dealer 3 times for the same issue and most recently, they only reset the computer and gave me the vehicle back so I can test it out to see if the problem happens again. This is my 4th and last Acura. My prior 3 Acura vehicles were reliable and thatÂs why I came back for a 4th one.
Even better! A keeper!
tmariner, 03/14/2014
2014 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
27 of 29 people found this review helpful
Moved up to the 2014 from a 2011 MDX. Looks similar, but big perceptual difference. I can select the Sport mode and make the MDX handle like the 2011 3.7 liter, but normally luxuriate in the "normal" mode with handling and silence. The twin screen dash still befuddles my wife, but as a techie big step up -- and I have the "base" model without all the goodies. Great acceleration, but more silent and refined. Tons of detail improvements to numberous to list. If you're in the market for an SUV, either step up to or step sideways into this car! I mistakenly leased it -- a reasonable deal, but they will probably have to pry this thing out of my cold, dead hands.
Build quality is poor for a premium SUV
jedi4knight, 04/26/2014
2014 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology Package (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
33 of 36 people found this review helpful
2014 MDX is a huge deal for Acura as over 40% of revenue comes from MDX sales but the overall execution is poor. First issue is not necessarily a bad design, but build quality of SUV that is made in America. If this SUV were built better, there would be a lot less complaint and more appraises but unfortunately, it does not represent a premium SUV class at all. Overall cost cutting also shows how much Acura cut material cost to save money in several areas for loyal Acura owners will realize rather quickly. After first three months and 2400 miles later, the ultimate question remains. Will you buy this SUV again? My answer would be "probably not" I have owned many Acura but this is the worst.
Last Honda I will ever buy
Sung Lee, 03/29/2015
2014 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology Package (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
Stay away from this year's MDX From 00 Civic si, S2000, TSX, Prelude, and finally this MDX. One of the worst reliability that I have ever faced for a new car. Okay so my car has about 56k miles and now warranty is over. During its journey,it had couple of problems:Seesaw noise on engine bay, Squeeky steering wheel, two recalls (seatbelt and driveshaft), rear seatbelt rattle and now lane departure warning, front collision warning and transmission warning.... I knew that the old Honda/Acura had crappy transmission but didn't know it carried onto new models. Usually first year model is buggy but I think this has to be most annoying new car that I have ever bought (I owned about 15 cars so far)
Beware of noise (VCM or modulator?)
lbjr51, 07/03/2014
2014 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology Package (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
This car is comfortable to drive other than the fact that one must put up with an irritating noise that Acura refuses to fix (5 in all categories otherwise). Some have described the noise as being similar to "a cell phone in vibrate mode going off on a hard surface." My understanding is the noise is identified as being from the Variable Cylinder Management System (VCM) switching from 3 cylinders to 6 cylinders. Unfortunately, the noise gets louder over time. Acura contends it is the all wheel drive unit modulator activating. It apparently is also noted on other Honda models like the RDX, Pilot and Odyssey. At the minimum, Acura's dealers should be required to disclose this issue.
Sporty and Comfortable
bluegoldbobcat, 07/02/2013
2014 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology Package (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
16 of 17 people found this review helpful
Have put first 650 miles on 2014 MDX AWD Tech...coming from 2010 SRX...lots of fun to drive, seats very comfortable, but, front edge of driver seat won't tilt forward, so it may be tougher for short legs. Acceleration is smooth and steering feel is excellent...drove the RX too but, MDX sportier handling much more fun...very roomy 2nd seat with new push button slide ...cargo area gives me all I need. Having only 2 option packages from Base forces losing desirable options like heated rear seats, folding rear view mirrors, remote start, parking sensors, better insulation, better leather, etc without paying $8K more for Advance pkg and then you get 16.2 in DVD screen, 22.8 mpg on first tank.
2014 MDX
chris441, 05/03/2015
updated 11/04/2016
2014 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology and Entertainment Packages (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
16 of 17 people found this review helpful
I would steer clear of this redesigned MDX. I looked at a few different Suv's before purchasing my "New "MDX". Was thrilled to have my first ACURA. What a rattle trap it has become. Noises from the front to back. Engine has strange noises. Interior trim coming loose. Made an appointment with the purchasing dealer only to have them tell me it needed tires.(21,000 miles) and alignment. Could not find the noises. Said if I came back and purchased a set of new tires $1300.00 they would look at it some more. Talked to Acura about this and they said it was a dealer issue and I would have to take care of it by working it out with the dealer. What happened to my warranty?? No more Acura's for me. Update : I have attempted to trade this vehicle but cannot reach any kind of fair trade, these MDX do not have good resale value due to the transmission! Problems and rattles.
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Still Disappointed With My 2014 MDX
Jim G, 09/06/2016
updated 09/17/2018
2014 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology Package (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
22 of 24 people found this review helpful
This is an update to my previous reviews of my 2014 MDX. I now have 65K miles on my vehicle, but I've never had a vehicle with more problems in my life. It's a good thing I bought the extended warranty, but it's still a pain to have to deal with constant problems. In my last review I wrote that I took my vehicle in to fix the stuttering at acceleration and it took two visits before they could diagnose the problem, which was a software bug. Acura engineering was addressing the bug, so the temporary fix was to replace the transmission fluid, which did work. However, it's now almost 2 years later and Acura has not completed the software fix, so I had to have the transmission fluid replaced again. To make things worse, the Acura Service manage told me the MDX transmission is no longer the same as in my model year (and they're changing again), so it's doubtful that this transmission issue will ever be resolved. Additionally, the vehicle has issues with the steering wheel grinding when it retracts, the trunk release is still intermittent, the navigation system send me to restaurants on the east coast even though I live in California, blah, blah, blah. I can't wait to get rid of this vehicle, and I'll never buy an Acura or Honda again.
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Best Luxury in his class.
tonirive04, 07/10/2013
2014 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Advance and Entertainment Packages (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
27 of 30 people found this review helpful
I have had the 2014 MDX since the first day it went on sale. I was following this car since it started the road test on Germany. No disapointment yet. I got the top trim with SH-AWD. My first trip on the hightway the MDX averaged 31.4 MPG, no cruise control, I was speeding around 67 to 70 MPH, a long road trip this weekend average city and highway 28 MPG, so I'm happy so far with this. One of the tech parts I most love is the ACC and LKAS, this is basically a self driving car, a small touch to the weel from time to time is the only thing you have to do. The Aha service provided with Acura-Link is not as responsive as I expected. The interior is comfortable, quiet, and well-crafted.
Great Car - But be aware
Jack, 06/16/2016
updated 06/22/2018
2014 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Advance and Entertainment Packages (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
15 of 16 people found this review helpful
Car is great overall! Be sure to check for covered recalls and ensure the electronic transmission has been evaluated. Absolutely no problems with transmission after fix.
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Love our 2014 MDX
david1965, 01/05/2014
2014 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
Bought our 14 MDX in October and have driven about 5,000 flawless miles. We have had a lot of winter weather lately and the MDX does great on snow and ice. We are pleased with fuel economy for a vehicle this large. This is my wife's car primarily and she drives like she's running from the law - still averaging about 22 mpg in mix of city/highway. Only complaint is that touchscreen seems difficult to use as compared to simply having a knob or a switch. But all cars seem to be going the touch screen direction. Also wish Acura didn't do quite so much bundling of packages. Would have purchased the tech package but I am not a fan of the navigation system. Overall, very pleased.
Disappointed
sadmdx, 02/01/2014
2014 Acura MDX Technology Package 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
42 of 48 people found this review helpful
If you want a pretty vehicle that vibrates while driving, then this is your vehicle. I have now owned this vehicle for 7 months. The vehicle has been in the shop multiple times for a strong vibration in the front left of the vehicle, and it will repeat over and over at a constant speed on the highway. It feels like I am driving on a rumble strip. An Acura Rep came and saw my vehicle and told me it is a normal function when the vehicle changes from 3 to 6 cylinders. Acura is aware of it and they do not plan on fixing it. I have driven other vehicles with fuel saving systems, and you don't hear or feel it switching cylinders. I am so disappointed that they find this acceptable.
Not a luxury SUV anymore!
suitespot, 12/15/2014
2014 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology Package (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
14 of 15 people found this review helpful
Leased my third MDX in late March. Fit/finish not like it was when Canadian made. LED screen control of HVAC began to flicker off/on, phonebook would not load, rattle at left rear wheel. But, real issue was vibration and noise caused by Cylinder Management System. Dealer tried to resolve without success. Called Acura Tech only to be told that they could not help with any of the issues. In the meantime the engine vibration and noise worsened. So emailed Acura. After unpleasant exchange of emails got a call with promise to call back but would make "no promises" re: resolving my concerns. No call back in a week. Obviously Acura did not want me as a customer. Bought a new Lexus RX.
Best in Class
jlazc, 10/31/2013
2014 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology Package (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
I've spent the last week wearing out SUV salesmen in many many show rooms. As a semi BMW loyalist, I went to look at the X5 to replace my Suburban and share garage space with my M Roadster and 7 series. The Suburban is too big now that the kids are grown, but the X5 was too small. I then proceeded to drive several of the other luxury SUV's (Lexus, Infinity, Mercedes, and Acura) and the MDX stands out in every category I saw important. It was close to the X5 in handling and better in ride (It blew the others away in both). Acceleration is strong and braking is quick and reliable. 2nd seat leg room rivals the 7 series. With the 3rd seat down, storage is ample and we can take 7 pax if needed.
2014 Acura MDX Crashworthiness
hapcap60, 05/21/2019
2014 Acura MDX Advance and Entertainment Packages 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
First, let me say that I love my MDX. Been taking it to the dealer for routine maintenance and have been very satisfied with it's performance and minimal repairs. Now to the point of my review. A month ago I was driving home on a rainy afternoon when a small SUV crossed over the media from the opposite side of the road, went airborne, and hit me. Fortunately, my dog and I were not injured, although the SUV sustained considerable damage. The airbags did not deploy because the other vehicle hit the passenger side of my windshield and structural support pillar. Did over $14,000 of damage. I had no time to react. Just a large object appearing in my view and impact. This could have been a much more significant event. The SUV that impacted me turnover over and was totaled, as was another car that was also traveling in my direction. Thank you Acura
Don't Buy until driver's Window Noise Fixed
djr0302, 01/05/2015
2014 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology and Entertainment Packages (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
After a few months an irritating wind noise developed in the driver's window, right next to my ear. Gets loud at >50mph. I took it in, dealer says it is a known problem for which Acura hasn't put a fix out for. They didn't want to try putting in rubber tape, etc and start messing with the window fit perhaps making things worse. Recommended I wait and see if Acura puts out a fix. Are you kidding me.. $55K for a loud noise in your ear. Not a sign of quality to compete with rivals. Stay away.
Best car I ever owned
Tim McCartney, 01/23/2016
updated 07/30/2020
2014 Acura MDX Technology Package 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
My 2014 MDX WITH TECHNOLOGY replaced my 2006 MDX. This car is much more refined than the 06. Beautiful style, great fit and finish. I added the following options; towing pkg, fog lights, roof rails and cross bars, mud flaps, and rear bumper protector. I felt they added a lot to the style as well as some function. This car is primarily my wife's car. She says it is the most comfortable car she has ever driven or ridden in. Good gas mileage for this class vehicle, however the 91 octane fuel requirement over regular cuts down on any fuel savings. I was concerned about the variable cylinder management system, which Acura used to get the 28 mpg. I was pleasantly surprised, no noticeable delays or lack of power. Most cars of this class get improved gas mileage via CV or 9 speed transmissions, the 2014 did not. Strangely enough the 2015 model did come with a different tranny, however it did not seem to improve mpg. The only real gripes are with the navigation and the radio display. The navigation locks you out on many functions while moving (safety) however it is frustrating (when passenger cannot input address or search for points of interest). My VW warns you but allows all functions. The GPS display does not provide the posted speed limit like my $100 Garman portable or my VW Touareg GPS. The radio screen is huge but truncates song/artist info beyond so many characters, go figure.
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Not an SUV
steve526, 01/15/2014
2014 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology Package (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Nice car! Quiet, comfortable once inside. Decent mpg. Unlike most SUV's, driver is close to the ground, more like a car. Not for certain body types. Short body with long legs will not be able to see over the steering wheel... cannot raise the seat or lower the steering wheel enough to make it work. Larger men under 6 feet will have difficulty getting in because the steering will not go up far enough making for a tough slide-in.
Really wanted it to be good. But it's not
Ted Leo, 03/25/2015
2014 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Got the 2014 version brand new after being a previous Acura owner. Actual engine and driving part is excellent. Powerful engine and good handling but it is loud and the rest is lacking. Computer service lights never stop. The only time I ever actually enjoy the console is the week after I take it for service and get hit for $300 bucks. The other 90% of the time the tire pressure and service lights are constantly on. It reminds me of my printer that never works because it's constantly trying to make you buy new toner instead of just working. Last week and the service tech implied the reason for all the service needed is because the car is almost 2 yrs old. C'mon, it barely has 1200 miles.
Many many issues and trips to dealership
Allan De, 08/03/2015
updated 02/02/2017
2014 Acura MDX Advance and Entertainment Packages 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
The voice control does not work Fit and finish is not up to par Door out of alignment Steering needed update Shim kit for squeaking noise in engine needed Infotainment system is the worst ever - you are locked out of basic functions while driving Nav system is horrible Seat was loose needed all new parts Audio is not all that good Voice control doesn't work Replaced 3 batteries in 3 yrs
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Great Roomy Ride- Silent Cabin
mt5670, 02/03/2014
2014 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology Package (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Traded in the VW Passat wagon for the MDX in September. It's been 5 mos. with the MDX and we've had no problems. We have 2 big dogs so there's plenty of room for them and our gear when we head out of town. We live in the city (SF), so I try keep the driving in the city to a minimum. Cabin is quiet and ride is smooth. Prefer Sport mode since I like the tighter steering feel similar to my last car. We keep the 3rd row seats folded down for more room. It's a very roomy cabin and cargo space. Much more storage than the Toureg and some of the other mid-size we looked at. I'm glad they rounded out the beak since that was always an eye sore for me.
So far so good
tlsb2001, 08/19/2013
2014 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology Package (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
1900 miles so far. Comfortable on the road. Have had two problems: (1) a rattle coming from the right front (another reviewer mentioned an "annoying sound coming from the glove box...") and (2) stereo control issues. They fixed the rattle -- something related to packing and the front right strut. Stereo issue remains. Sometimes when the iPod is plugged in and I try to change from one playlist to another, it puts up a message: "Generating voice recognition commands..." I have to turn the car off to get rid of the message. Acura has a bulletin about problems occurring when the iPod is not plugged in all the way. I've confirmed my iPod is securely connected.
I expected a Lot!
Bob, 05/16/2018
updated 11/26/2018
2014 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology Package (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
When I purchased this vehicle I expected a lot from it .... and l got it! It iss truly a pleassure to drive and economical to own and operate. When Itake to the highway I have a heavy foot so averageing 80 -85 of more mph if normal. And the vehicle rides like I am doing 45 - 50 mph, the ridel is smooth, controled and I average 26+ mpg. In the city I drop down to 21 -23 mpg which is still not bad at all. I have owned the MDX since November of 2013 and with the exception of routine scheduled maintance I have not had to spend a dime on repairs. Another positve is the room and confort of the interior which is very nice when you are on those long trips. The only negative I can ssay about my MDX is wind noise on the highway. But believe me, with all the pluses the MDX offers it is easy to overlook that minor problem. When I think back to the other SUV I test drove before I purchased the MDX I am so glad that I made the decision to go with the Acura.
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Great car, lousy Nav/Ent/Voice System
danrhiggins, 11/17/2013
2014 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Advance and Entertainment Packages (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
I have had my '14 MDX (white Advance) since June and now have over 13K miles. I love the way the car drives. But the Nav, voice command and entertainment software is sub-par and of poor quality. Poor support for Apple products. Poor voice command (fewer commands then other vehicles, some commands don't work, etc.), very poor Nav display (not clear, doesn't work with polarized glasses.) Again, for a vehicle of this size it handles well and is fun to drive. Good use of interior space. Comfortable enough though the driver seat could use some more adjustment options. LKAS, AAC, CAS, BSI pretty cool. Nav/Voice/Entertainment very disappointing.
Multiple Acura owner
geomey, 06/16/2014
2014 Acura MDX Advance and Entertainment Packages 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
11 of 13 people found this review helpful
I have owned a 2003, 2007, and 2010 Acura MDX all with the top of the line package. I have been very satisfied with all of the vehicles except for one area. The tire balance vibration in the 2007 and 2010 Acura drove me crazy. Everything else worked extremely well. The vibration caused me to purchase a 2013 Lexus RX 350 which was a quieter and smoother riding although smaller. We recently checked out a 2014 MDX and were blown away by the improvement in ride and road noise. The ride is better than the RX, quieter and a substantially better handling vehicle. With the gas mileage we are getting we are extremely happy. You cannot buy a better 7 passenger SUV for any price.
Acura Venza
bgf18, 02/08/2014
2014 Acura MDX Technology Package 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
44 of 57 people found this review helpful
Overall, we are seriously disappointed. We made the mistake of trading in our 2011 MDX for a 2014 before we had a chance to live with it. Acura has, unfortunately, transitioned the MDX from being an SUV to a minivan-shaped SUV, much like the Toyota Venza. The vehicle is shorter, fatter, and longer. If you need or want an SUV-shaped minivan, then this is the vehicle for you. Also, if you like navigating touch-screen menus while trying to stay on the road, you'll love the new MDX.
Acura is not worth leasing or buying
VP, 09/15/2015
updated 09/18/2017
2014 Acura MDX Advance and Entertainment Packages 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
22 of 28 people found this review helpful
Update: After driving leased Acura MDX for 3 years, I was very happy to return it to the dealer even before my lease expired. Not a good car at all. Eats gas, poor performance, transmission problems. I am driving Acura RDX now and its not a good car either. THUS, Acura is not a good car, do not waste your money on it! I leased new Acura MDX in 2014 after driving it for 18 month, I am extremely unsatisfied with its performance. The engine is lacking in power, the car jumps at 20mph and 40mph points and stoles and shakes, so speed changes are very palpable inside the car. It also lacks in performance as it’s almost impossible to get the speed to 80mph. There are noises from the front and sides of the car every time the speed is over 40mph and they increase with speed. Break safety feature works at its own whim and beeps at any time, no matter if there are cars in front or if road is completely deserted. Lane departure feature is unusable, when its on, it beeps all the time and distracts from driving. Multi-view rear camera does not have all necessary angles to maneuver safely in a tight spot, it is too high and not a wide angle. However, absolutely unacceptable is the way audio system and navigations system work, or more accurately – don’t work. It’s a shame that car that costs more than some homes do has such a poorly designed and obviously malfunctioning navigation and audio systems. Navigation gps, if able to find an address at all, which happens 5 out of 10 times, will show you the longest route, if to the correct place at all. The directions end about 400 ft away from the address and you are left guessing about your final destination all the time. The gps screen is very user unfriendly and when you enter the city it “helps” you by showing you cities that start with the same letters you typed all over the US. Many times it cannot find the street or the house number on the street. Gps cannot be updated without spending additional $200 every year and it is about 10 years behind even on a new car, so any road or development built after 2005 will not be found by this gps. The good navigation system in the car was one of my main requirements when I was signing a new lease, because I use it for work, and I was assured by dealer that this is the car with best gps in the marketplace. I am ashamed every day to use it in front of clients because in most cases it will either take me to a different address, cannot find address at all, or directs me to drive 16 miles in a roundabout way when my destination is located 2-3 miles away. The features to find a place by name or by category usually show places that are on the other side of the country. If I am searching for closest coffee shop or gas station, it will usually direct me to KY or NJ, and I am in FL. You cannot find an airport by name or address or any other popular venue by name at all. Audio system does not work with blackberry phone, it does not transfer contracts, interferes with audio and navigation when linked to a phone, and changes settings automatically without me re-setting the system. There were so many times when after a phone call I was not able to disconnect, or not able to pick up a call at all, or the panel screen would freeze on the phone disconnect screen and would not switch back to navigation. Many other features do no work at all, but I have no use for them anyway. When talking on the phone, navigation sound increase so that you do not hear the person you are talking to. The voice recognition does not work, the voice dial does not work, I stopped using Bluetooth function completely because it interferes more than it was ever useful. So the second main feature why I leased this car is also not working, and creates a danger on the road when I have to hold the phone instead of being able to use a Bluetooth. Overall, I am completely dissatisfied with the car functionality and features. I asked the dealer to help, but if system does not work, it does not work, there is not much the dealer can do. I went to a dealer and asked him to exchange my car before expiration of the lease because it makes no sense to be paying over $550 a month for a car with features that don’t work and create problems for me. I wanted to get out of this lease and switch to Acura RDX without the crazy navigation and audio systems, just a basic car that drives (hopefully). But I was told that there is no way I can change the car until the end of the lease term. So my understanding of the situation is that car does not hold value and it makes no sense for company to buy it back. I send a letter to the Acura headquarters, and after a long conversation was told that they cannot help because every dealership is doing their own thing and the dealership only can make a decision to exchange the car. I advised both the headquarters and the dealership that I will use all available social media to share my experience with Acura.
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Don't penny pinch on a premium brand
mqc99, 10/15/2013
2014 Acura MDX Technology Package 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
We bought the 2014 MDX 2WD with Tech Package. The car looks & drives great and we are very happy about our purchase (well, almost). We have been a Honda owner for over 20 years and this is our 1st Acura. We were told by the dealer the 2WD model doesn't come with a spare tire, instead it has an emergency repair kit. OK, we can live without the spare tire. But, upon returning home, I discovered they also don't include a tire wrench or a jack. Are you kidding me Acura?!! Do you really need to save that extra $1.50 on a $50K LUXURY car? I guess it is hard for you to imagine that some of your Acura owners may still want to do some maintenance work themselves. I feels being nickel & dime'd by you!
no spare tire!
johnkim575, 07/12/2014
2014 Acura MDX 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
22 of 29 people found this review helpful
Be warned that there is no spare tire on some models. I found out the hard way that Acura has put in a tire inflator/gel rather than a spare tire. What should have been a 15 minute tire change turned out into a 5 hours ordeal where Acura wanted me to have the car towed to a dealership because the puncture on my tire was larger than "nail" size. What would have happened if I was on a road trip with no acura dealership near by because Acura road side service will only tow to an Acura dealership? If you don't tow to a dealership YOU pay to have it towed. A car that nearly costs 50K should have a spare tire/donut.
Diappointed and mislead
hhhjjj, 02/25/2014
2014 Acura MDX 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful
We purchased a 2014 Acura MDX 2WD. It has a harsh and noisy ride over bumps. This is due to the light suspension and the light rear end. If you accept more bounce and are indifferent to thumping noises you will be OK. Our dealer suggested riding around with a 50lb bag of dog food to help quieten. Also, notice the resistance when the engine downshifts. Our biggest objection is the Dealer, Gary Force Acura in Brentwood Tennessee, mislead us by putting us in an AWD model for our two test drives. We thought we were buying a much smoother and quiet vehicle. Either way, I would not recommend this vehicle. Based on price you can do much better purchasing another vehicle.
Handling + Braking + MPG = Great Car
deannie, 10/06/2013
2014 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology Package (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Wow. I expected excellent fuel economy, but I did not expect to regularly exceed the mpg rating. Light throttle at 60-70 mph = 30-32 mpg. This is HYBRID-LIKE fuel economy! Make no mistake, handling and braking are crucial to active safety, and this car has it. It was upsetting, though, to have to opt for the tech pkg in order to get the 19" wheels/lower profile tires which make tech pkg cars handle and brake marginally better than those non-tech-equipped. Short people MUST test-drive before buying. My 5'2" wife BARELY found a suitable driving position. Love the side mirrors reverse-tilt feature, but prefer both mirrors tilt down when in reverse, not just one.
Tech package does not work in Arizona heat
Sam Masri, 08/25/2015
updated 08/30/2017
2014 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology and Entertainment Packages (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Brakes disks get damaged from heat, car vibrates when you brake, radiator leak after 30000 miles and Acura refused to fix under warranty saying it was damaged by a small stone hit from the road. I have news for you, Acura, Arizona is hot, cars radiator should be protected by design, and brake disks should not heat up and bend from normal driving.
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2014 Acura MDX
Tim, 09/16/2017
2014 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Best car forever, drive very smooth, good mpg, and more space room. In August 2014 purchase for new SUV. Now in September 2017 for ave 40,000 mileage.
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Best value
Al, 07/28/2015
2014 Acura MDX Technology Package 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
11 of 14 people found this review helpful
I buy a lot of cars for myself and wife. This is my 4th MDX in 7 years. Tried an Enclave terrible seats and steering. Had a MKX for 9000 traded it the steering had torque steel when you punched the gas. My wife drives an Audi but has had a Cayanne, an X5, Range Rover and more. Dollar for dollar the MDX is the best value for me. Quiet, quick and very good seats.
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heather52, 06/29/2013
2014 Acura MDX Technology Package 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
87 of 122 people found this review helpful
If you are vertically challenged this is not the car for you. I test drove the 2013, seat adjusted fine. The 2014 is a whole different story. The front seat does not adjust to where a more petite person like myself can see adequately to drive it. Something to be aware of. My new suv is now my husband's. When ordering in the 2014 I never thought that this would be a factor.
Good SUV but Can be better
icern, 06/13/2014
2014 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology and Entertainment Packages (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
Before i purchased the MDX, i test drove other SUV in or near this 7 seater class. From Explorers, Qx60 and Highlander etc. But it came down to two. The infiniti or the Accura. I went with the MDX. For the reason that it is more enjoyable to drive. Good suspension on minor bumps although the Adv Tech seems to be quiter that the other trims. It has A good Gas Mileage. I get 22 to 24 MPG Combined with more Bostonian/suburb driving than highway. The Interior does not feel cheap at all. Although the Center console looks outdated. It has pretty cool features like the flood lights and interior lighting are LED's. Safety is also good
Unacceptable noises
buchem, 11/09/2013
2014 Acura MDX 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
12 of 16 people found this review helpful
Soon after delivery we took a long road trip. Would have been enjoyable with great comfort but trip was ruined by dashboard rattles and intermittent grating noise under light acceleration. After three trips to dealer the dash noises are less but not eliminated and are judged to be "normal". Not in $50K car. Worse is the grating noise. Dealer says it is a "known issue" with no known cause or solution. I know the 2014 model is a total redesign butt his is just unacceptable. All I can say to potential buyers is avoid this car. Acura is selling cars with a known issue and not currently able to fix them. We are very unhappy customers.
Nice highway suv
David S, 01/21/2016
2014 Acura MDX 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
The mdx drives like a sedan on the highway. Comfortably and very quiet. Surprisingly good gas mileage for a full size vehicle.
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Poor Customer Service - I will NEVER another!
David C. Laredo, 09/01/2015
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2014 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology and Entertainment Packages (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
14 of 20 people found this review helpful
I update my review of the Acura MDX I bought as a new car in 2014. As I previously stated, I am unable to remove the single star rating. Actually, I would prefer to rate my Acura MDX experience at an even lower level... entirely based on poor customer service Acura has provided to me. The corporate attitude of ACURA has been consistently non-responsive and uncaring. The dealership from which I purchased my ACURA closed shorly after my purchase, yet ACURA corporate insists I travel 2+ hours for performance of any and all factory recall needs,,, even though the local HONDA service department tells me are able to replace recalled parts... at times mere minutes "if ACURA would authorize the work." ACURA has refused. As an owner of an Acura MDX I must express my extreme disappointment with Acura's customer service (and lack thereof!). Even though the dealer from whom I bought my car lost its contract with Acura, Acura never contacted me to advise as to where I should take the vehicle for warranty work. As noted, the nearest Acura dealer is a 2+ hour (one way) drive for me, but the certified Honda dealer is only 10 minutes away. As to the defective part, Acura sent me a recall notice informing me it needed to be replaced. The Honda dealer tells me they can do the work, but Acura will cover and authorize this work only with prior authorization. Acura denied authorization, which thus required me to undertake a 4 hour round trip to effect this recall. Oh... and it took Acura 4 weeks and multiple calls on my part to decide my request to deal with the Honda dealer would be denied. Never once did Acura return my call. As a further point of irony, Acura did send me a letter to wish me a "Happy Anniversary" in recognition of my Acura Ownership. Based upon their lack of caring, and lack of responsiveness, I WOULD NEVER PURCHASE ANOTHER ACURA! As a postscript, the Pearl White paint blistered & peeled - and while covered under warranty, this AGAIN forced me to make TWO 4-hour return trips to get the work done. And now the cover-glass (plastic?) for both headlights have major fogging. Guess who needs to make another 4-hour return trip to get this done... when my friendly Honda dealership is once again available to do the same a mere 5 minutes from my home. If you choose to purchase an ACURA, I wish you luck. May you have a much better experience than I have had. I am unwilling to give ACURA a second chance!
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Great except.....
bohlson, 09/04/2013
2014 Acura MDX Technology Package 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
After driving a Chevy Suburban for 18 years I am loving the smaller car with its handling and better gas mileage. I purchased the MDX over the competitors because of the reputation for reliability and because I found it more comfortable than the other cross overs. My one complaint though is that when I open the sunroof I get the smell of burnt rubber or something that immediately comes in the car. At first I thought it was sucking in exhaust but I think the smell is coming up the windshield and into the car. The dealership said it is the smell of the new engine and that after 4-5K miles it will go away but I am not sure. 2k miles and it still does it. Anyone else experiencing this smell???
Better than its predecessor, but not perfect.
mogulz, 08/26/2013
updated 03/04/2020
2014 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology Package (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
The '14 MDX is a driving experience different from the '13. In comfort mode, it drives like a Lexus RX300. In sport mode the suspension and steering tightens up and it drives stiffer than a '13 MDX. 'Normal' mode is a happy medium. Power is still impressive and smooth especially when you remember it is only 290 horsepower. Acura claims it is faster than the '13. Getting in and out of the back seats, including the third row is a breeze. Mileage is excellent for a vehicle this size. I'll get at least 26mpg on the highway - maybe 28 on summer blend gas. Around town has been closer to 18. My complaints about the car are minor. Visibility through the C and D pillars is not good. In fact, since 2013 we have had two minor bumper scuffs with roadside posts that were not seen when backing up. You really need the back up camera to see what is behind you and the Acura/Honda camera is not great, especially at night. The technology in the stereo, navigation, bluetooth, etc is impressive, but not intuitive. I have had to flip through the manual on several occasions to do something I had thought should have been elementary. Some simple tasks like changing the fan speed require two or three inputs. I guess a complaint about the '13 was that it had too many buttons and knobs. This car has two few. The old system with a simple knob for a specific function was better. Also, the car deactivates some sophisticated NAV and music features and requires you to use voice commands when driving, which can be MADDENING when the voice recognition misunderstands. But there are workarounds. Acura/Honda really needs to update this system. The new cars appear to have the same two screen system as my 2014 model. Year seven with the vehicle and there have been two maintenance issues out of warranty. Spent about $1700 total. Overall I am still pleased with this purchase, but I would not buy a new MDX unless I was certain the infotainment tech was completely new.
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Love my MDX but would hesitate to buy again
johnra, 08/23/2014
2014 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is a great family car with plenty of room, power, fuel efficiency, safety features, and style. For these reasons I am very happy with my purchase. However, there are enough quirks that I would hesitate to buy an MDX again. There is an odd noise the car makes when shifting from 3 to 6 cylinders; the lumbar adjustments on the front driver seat are too limited; sound quality from the radio is pathetic; and I have heard awful things about the in car nav (thankfully I did not waste my money on this). All cars have quirks but these are too many for a car in this price range. I get the sense Acura rushed this out the door - a lesson learned for me in buying the first year of a new model.
Not as happy with this model
Nan, 10/14/2018
2014 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Advance and Entertainment Packages (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I purchased the 2014 MDX new and have been the only driver -- just now has a little over 20K miles (the little 'ol lady owner joke :-) Anyway, I too had the squeal of the steering column whenever the temps were hot or cold. It took several trips to the dealer (which is a long drive from my home) before the column would make the noise for the service department techs -- service department finally acknowledged they'd had others with the same problem. Now 2 yrs later, steering feels like something is loose and so now back to the dealer I go. I'm very disappointed in the braking system. The rotors are bad. It is disappointing I have to have those worked on since the car does not get driven much/brakes aren't used much (no issues with my 2011). I'm disappointed I cannot use car play because honda won't/can't offer a software update for "older models". I don't like the touch screen and the voice recognition works only when it wants to (my 2011 has this same problem), and sometimes the Bluetooth for phone goes crazy and won't recognize my phone. I purchased this MDX because I own a 2011 MDX and am pleased with it. It too has low miles. It is used in mountain driving and handles superbly in the snow, down the mountain, etc. Will keep the 2011 but looking at the Subaru Ascent to replace the 2014 MDX. I'm sure there are other small issues with the 2014 that I'm not remembering now. Maybe I just got a lemon.
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MDX Big Dog
Jim Crawford, 06/27/2018
updated 07/10/2020
2014 Acura MDX Technology Package 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This SUV will satisfy so many things a family or just two people would want in a vehicle that meets so many needs such as comfort in that long trip, carrying passengers, kids and their friends, that 4X8 sheet of plywood and great navigation and entertainment center.
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I Don't get all the negatives
nukem4ever, 05/16/2014
2014 Acura MDX Technology and Entertainment Packages 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
8 of 11 people found this review helpful
(AWD with tech and RES package) I have put 14000 miles on it so far, I drive a lot on highways and I find very little to dislike about it. It is a very quiet car, with a great transmission with perfectly in-tune shifting, it has fairly good acceleration. Sure it is a new model and some folks are going to have bear with the fact that new models will have some issues but those will most likely be ironed out easily. Honda makes excellent engines and the one in this car is no exception, I have driven this car almost daily for about a year and couldn't be happier, but I guess you have to drive it to appreciate how great the ride is
"CAUTION"---MDX has a driver safety issue! :((
flfeds, 06/10/2014
2014 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology Package (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
12 of 18 people found this review helpful
Just bought the MDX two weeks ago and took it on our first trip and was astonished at an interior design flaw. Heading west on a sunny day produced a significant amount of glare off the aluminum trim around the center console and the entertainment center.It was so distracting and bothersome to the driver that we had to cover the trim with articles of clothing.Dealership was notified their solution was to cover with electrical tape. Acura client relations was contacted their response was thx for feedback, no solution because its the design of the interior for the MDX.No other model has that reflective trim!Stay away,there r many other competitive choices.I will solve it with "DUCT TAPE" :(
Best 2014 (7 Pas) SUV
nav11, 09/29/2013
2014 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology Package (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Former 2012 ML350 owner, the 2014 Acura is $5k cheaper and offers so much more for the money. I test drove Infiniti Q60 and it did not compare. No contest the MDX is the by far superior than ML, RX, Q60 and the XC. The MDX provides an Excellent ride, best mpg in its class, sexy jewel headlights, roomy, prompt acceleration. Acura did a great job.
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