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Bad Transmission
Diane, 05/17/2016
2015 Acura MDX Technology Package 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
75 of 79 people found this review helpful
I bought a used 2015 Acura MDX. You can feel the transmission changing with every gear. At slow speeds the car feels like it is missing. Took to dealer and software was updated but still same problem. Returned to dealer and was told it had an adaptable transmission and to drive it until it got used to the way I drove. I have driven it about 2,000 miles and still the same problem. Very disappointed as I thought Acura was a great car. Has anyone else had this problem?
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Very good vehicle ***UPDATED*** x7
johnnymac_ak, 03/04/2015
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2015 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Advance and Entertainment Packages (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
49 of 52 people found this review helpful
Owned the car for about two months now. Purchased in Oregon and drove the AlCan highway up to Alaska in Feb. to where I live. This vehicle handled every bit of snow & ice thrown at it. I drove 2400+ miles, for 3+ days on glaze slick roads & never felt a slip. Very comfortable & lots of room. It drives much smaller than it is. The LED lights are very crisp & reach pretty far. The infotainment system is definitely something you have to get used to. It does so many things & is extremely complex so initially it was a little overwhelming, but after a few hours of seat time, things are getting easier now. I drove the RX450 Hybrid, Audi Q5 & Q7, VW Touareg & Pathfinder & the MDX won us. I recommend it. *** UPDATE*** Been about three years now and I'm still pretty excited about driving the MDX every time I walk towards it with the key in my pocket.... It's our vehicle of choice when it's icy or snowy outside as it handles most everything Alaska has thrown at it with ease. The SH-AWD is amazing. I'm still not very good at using some of the tech that's installed. The voice command systems is a bit sketchy. It misinterprets my commands quite often, although I've used others and have had similar results with others, so I think the technology industry wide is still getting up to speed. There are a couple of bugs I've noticed in the electronic system, like heated seats won't work after I've auto-started it twice, but nothing that would change my mind about owning it. We can load quite a bit of cargo in it so long trips and stops at Home Depot work well, and if I keep my foot out of the "go fast" pedal, we get in the lower 20mpg's combined. All in all, I am still very happy with our choice and knowing what I know now, I'd do it exactly the same again. ***UPDATED AGAIN*** Four years in now and still very happy with the car. Haven't had any maintenance or failures out of the norm. I'm a little surprised at the drop in resale value however. I would have figured that being an Acura, it would have held it's value better. According to Edmunds and other valuation sites, this vehicle has lost about 45% of its original value. We have purchased a new Ram 1500 (Laramie - completely optioned out) in the last 6 months and although the excitement of driving a new vehicle is there, and the Ram has many creature comforts, the MDX is still our favorite vehicle for longer trips as it handles better, is more comfortable and is just all around a much safer vehicle. As stated before (and even with my new truck) the voice recognition software that is designed to make things safer is entirely frustrating and it is simply easier (at least for me) to pull over and do it all by hand like I used to. *** 5th Year UPDATE*** Still happy overall. Still hate the voice recognition software. Still not happy about the resale value. Still have less than 30k miles on it but it seems that the MPG's are getting better. Still our go-to car for trips. I recommend it totally if you're looking for a few year old car that is a great machine. ** UPDATE Year 6** All of the above still applies. Runs like a champ. Will replace the Michelins this year due to age only. Still have plenty of tread. **UPDATE 2022** Still loving it. Put a set of Michelin CrossClimate2’s on it and the performance is even better. **UPDATE 2023** Still our driver of choice. Only issue at this point is the HVAC doesn't seem to like blowing hot air on our feet. I'm guessing it's a vent actuator issue. I'll take it in at some point. Update 2024: This update the paint started peeling off and the transmission started slipping. We missed the TSB on both by a couple months so Acura wouldn’t fix either. Floor heater on driver side still doesn’t work. I will leave the paint peeling as advertising for Acura but had to fix the transmission myself. Also the rear tail light got water in it and failed but that was a recall and was fixed by Acura. Still a great driver and I’ll drive it til the wheels fall off. Just might be getting closer to that than I hoped. 😁 Update 2025 - Still runs like a champ and our vehicle of choice for longer trips.
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A Nice SUV ripe with electronic issues - Too bad really
goddo, 04/14/2015
2015 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology and Entertainment Packages (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
32 of 34 people found this review helpful
I feel like a guinea pig. I was sold a vehicle and I am the one testing it. This SUV is an amazing highway cruiser and family hauler when it's not in the garage for electronic issues. My vehicle has been in the garage for multiple two-week periods trying to fix an electrical issue and now the newest issue is the keyless entry/start system doesn't work. I can't even unlock the doors without removing the key from the fob, and I have to hold the fob next to the button just to start the car (even then you wonder if it will work). I have rattles, knocks, and electronic issues that you would expect from a $15K car but not from a luxury brand. I want to like this car, I really do.
Beware of rear suspension clunk/thumping
Bizle, 04/20/2018
2015 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
22 of 23 people found this review helpful
Bought a 2015 MDX w/ 33,000 miles on it last weekend. Noticed a clunking sound from rear suspension right away, mainly only at slow speeds on rough pavement, however very noticeable. I just dropped it back off at dealer last night. I was just told they need to replace the rear dampers as they are faulty. I have had a really good experience with dealer and am confident they will take care of it. Just want to raise awareness for any potential buyers of used 2014-2016 MDX. I was unaware when I bought the vehicle-acura is aware of the problem and issued a service bulletin 16-035 in a July 2016.
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Looking for Luxury, just can't find it in the MDX.
Gordon F, 02/11/2017
2015 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology Package (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
39 of 44 people found this review helpful
We chose the Acura MDX based largely on positive online reviews from car journals and magazines. I suppose we should've read actual owner reviews. The model appealed to us largely due to its advertised "luxury", and its size (with third-row seating) was a good match for our family of five. At $50,400, our SH-AWD model with Tech Package was certainly priced in the premium segment over the Honda Pilot on which it's based on. Unfortunately, as time went on, we grew to like the vehicle less and less. Amongst our major complains are the lack of luxury. This car simply does not feel luxurious. The windows (all four of them), when lowered even slightly, rattle uncontrollably. There is literally a half-inch of play. Acura dealer says this is normal. We don't think it is. The rattle is not only VERY audible and annoying, but it doesn't befit a $50k luxury SUV. Second, the overall interior feels cheap. Many parts are not aligned correctly, the materials feel like they were made by the lowest bidder. For example, our steering column cover has a huge gap in it. The pieces were clearly not correctly attached at the factory. When I brought this up with the dealer, he blamed me for breaking them and quoted me a price to replace it. Which brings me to my other major disappointment. Service. They do not treat their customers like valued luxury-brand car owners. They're more interested in constantly selling their high-margin services (ATF Fluid change, cabin filter, etc.), rather than addressing known issues. Our local Acura dealer is consistently cold-calling us, trying to sell us "specials". All this, despite the fact that Acura corporate tells me I do not need any service that is not displayed on the dash board. We're not due for an ATF Fluid change until 20k-40k miles. Our dealer said it was dirty and had to be changed at just 8k miles! The power liftgate has been to service three times now. Each time they claim to fix it, it breaks a day later. I don't even bother taking it in anymore. But reliability isn't a major issue for us. The car has been relatively low-maintenance. It's the little things that ultimately add-up to a less-than expected experience. The infotainment system for example. I'd expect it to be a little better. We own a 2015 VW GTI (for which we paid roughly half the price - $25k), yet the infotainment has a beautiful, fluid interface. It's fast, responsive, and does what you need it to do. The infotainment on our Acura MDX has an interface as if it were designed by a first-year graphic design student. They really aimed for the bare minimum. It's also slow and unresponsive. Changing functions or settings often results in a 2-3 second lag. Why not use an updated processor? The premium ELS Audio (as Acura calls it), is also, sadly, a joke. It simply sounds horrible. I don't have many cars to compare it to other than our 2015 VW GTI, whose premium "Fender" audio system is simply generations ahead of the one in our MDX. We're frankly just not that impressed at this, supposedly "luxurious" vehicle. It feels anything but, with a lot of the interior pieces feeling loose, being misaligned, and a the rattling windows and doors feel like they'll fall apart. I was quite optimistic about the vehicle when we first leased it, but over the past two years I've grown to really dislike it. We can't wait for our lease to be up next year.
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Disappointed with ride
Florida buyer, 09/10/2018
2015 Acura MDX 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
Test drove many MDX that seemed great. Bought a different one that seemed a little bumpy on test drive but not super noticeable. 6 months later and after having dealer change shocks and factory recall dampers in rear it still handles road bumps terrible. Hear thud and clunking and makes you cringe with every bump. Its like it has no shocks when it hits bumps and potholes. Transmission hunts at certain speeds and RPM becomes jerky. Highway ride on smooth pavement is very good. Changes the driver seat position from 1 to 2 at random. Good interior space, seating, and interior arrangement. Overall its not the dream MDX we thought it was. Other years ride better from what we understand. But this 2015 is very bad and we have to get rid of it now so we dont have to deal with the bumps for 6 years.
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No longer a premium vehicle or ownership experienc
JDC NJ, 06/27/2016
2015 Acura MDX Technology Package 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
14 of 15 people found this review helpful
This is one of the worst vehicles we've ever owned and has been rife with significant quality issues almost since we picked it up. For reference, these include: Body panels were missing attachment clips when car was delivered, quarter panel and bumper came loose. Multiple electrical issues including a bad alternator that dealer took 3 visits to diagnose. Satellite radio failed. Braking became uneven in the first year, dealer refused to address (in tolerance), now needs a brake job after <30k, abnormal tire wear, white paint comes off of car with the most minor contact (paint is thinner to save weight, per dealer), transmission shifts oddly with a great deal of engine noise (within tolerance). Aside from the quality issues, the electronics are poorly executed and difficult to use. You need to read the manual to learn how to change a radio station...and don't dare try to change audio or climate control while you are driving, its is so complicated as to be genuinely dangerous. I just had a great call with Acura customer service where I was told that I should bring the car back to the dealer and discuss all of these issues, again, with no support from Acura. This was once a great brand that produced great products, the MDX should really be out of the premium SUV category and reviewed against Hyundai, GM, Ford, and Toyota, it is premium to those products only in terms of price.
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7 months into MDX AWD w/ tech - Using everything
Christopher, 08/26/2015
2015 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology Package (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
14 of 15 people found this review helpful
My first MDX. Owned a TL and a TSX so familiar with the Acura style. Overall - great SUV. The most striking thing you will notice 1st is the ride. Here in N. Texas, very bumpy riding on hard concrete roads that heat crack and leave you wishing for quite & smooth blacktop. The MDX performs extremely well taking a lot of the smashing right out of the ride. The leather on the seats is the softest I've ever encountered. Handling is great with the AWD. Engine power is throaty and responsive. For improvements, the NAV is crazy. Found the best way is to just type in the address (good display for such). Trying to use the voice recognition for NAV is just stupid. You say, "Dallas, TX" and it says "Ft. Lauderdale, FL." Whatever. Also stupid is that the NAV system locks (most features) while driving. Come on! Hey Acura, there is a passenger who can NAV while driving! Any new car with a lot of features will eventually make you reach to understand the system instead of being intuitive. The NAV takes time. Once you have the address in, the NAV works great. Storage is good so long as the 3rd seats are not used. Using the seats leaves you with a small space left. Also, these 3rd-row seats are kid seats as grown ups will have a difficult time getting to them and being comfortable. I've had luck with the quality- no issues. Got a recall notice for the bolt on the compressor for AC. Easy fix they say. Dealership experience is great. Give you a free Acura loaner if your request. This is my wife's car and she loves it for herself and our daughter. In fact, my daughter always wants to take the MDX over my car.
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Huge disappointment!
CORunner, 08/13/2015
2015 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology Package (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
30 of 34 people found this review helpful
I have owned my 2015 MDX for about 8 months so far. I have tried to love it, or even like it, but I cannot. I traded in my 2008 MDX after six years of loyal service to “upgrade” to the new model. That was a big mistake. The 2008 MDX was a great car and I loved it from the day that I bought it. It wasn’t perfect, but it was good at almost everything. The 2015 was a hassle starting on the day I drove it home. It was raining really hard outside, so we did most of the deal looking at the showroom floor model. My mistake. The salesman informed me that all models had parking sensors, fog lights, and Michelin tires and I assumed that he was correct. In fact, he had lied about all three… I got the dealership to agree to swap my tires to Michelins for free (they only come on the top of the line model now). The fog lights and parking sensors were something I should have checked, so I decided to pay for the upgrades myself. Buyer beware. The fog lights went in without issue, but the parking sensors were a joke. When you upgrade, you can only get rear sensors, not front, and they are not the same sensors that are used on the top model. My installed sensors were not flush with the bumper and they did not work. I had to back almost completely into a brick wall to make them start beeping. So a 50% success rate for dealer installed options. Not impressed. Why Acura would dream of building a $50,000 CUV, make it longer, and not include parking sensors as standard is beyond me! The changes from the 2008 to the 2015, or rather the 2nd generation MDX to the 3rd, were largely not improvements. The power to weight ratio is better on the new car, but acceleration feels anemic in comparison. The suspension is absolutely awful. I had the electromagnetic dampers on my 2008 and it was impressive in the corners! The new model feels far less confident when pushed and my front dampers have developed a constant squeak that causes pedestrians to watch my car as I drive past. The stereo in the old MDX was one of my favorite features and somehow they managed to ruin that on the new model as well. The bass response is weak at best. The touch screen controls are simply awful and make things like adjusting the fan speed for the climate control dangerous while driving. The safety features, like lane departure warning was such a nuisance that I had to disable it. The forward collision warning is dangerous. Mine would go off randomly when I wasn’t near another car! The last thing I want is for my car to slam on the brakes and cause an accident that otherwise would not happen. I spoke with the dealership about the function and was informed that sometimes metal manhole covers or expansion joints will cause the system to produce a false positive. Another safety feature that I had to disable. The materials used inside look and feel cheap. I have a black interior and much of the plastic actually appears to be dark brown. I have had people ask me about it as soon as they get into the car for the first time, so it is noticeable. Finally, the redesign has lowered the height of the vehicle, so while there is a slight increase in cargo space, I’m finding it to be less useable. Oh, I just received my first recall notice… Acura North America has been useless. To be fair, there are a few minor improvements. The cabin is generally much quieter, the LED headlights are great, and the gas mileage is better. I was previously getting 14-16 mpg city / 20-22 mpg highway and I am now seeing 19-21 city and 26-28 highway. If I could go back and undo this deal, I would! My 2008 MDX was superior in almost every way. Build quality has seriously gone downhill. I'm not sure if it's just with the introduction of the 3rd gen MDX or if it's also the assembly line moving from Canada to Alabama. If you are seriously considering a new MDX, I suggest that you take your money elsewhere. I wish I had.
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GPS and Bluetooth are unsable- get a base model
jesseg2, 06/14/2015
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2015 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology Package (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
24 of 27 people found this review helpful
I have had my tech package MDX for over 6 months now and can confidently say that a $100 tomtom GPS beats the in-dash hands down. Boot time takes about 60 seconds. Sluggish input. Passenger cannot input an address while moving. score 0 of 10. The Bluetooth phone is horrible. People ask if I have the windows down or if they are on speaker phone. My $100 Plantronics voyager works perfectly. Also can't press any digits on touchscreen when vehicle is moving. But can use the iPhone to press # for conference calls, etc. 0/10 Save your money and get the base MDX. I do love the ride and 28mpg highway that I average. Probably the most comfortable front seats on any SUV out there. 10/10 After owning for 3 years, not a single issue and they treat me well at Acura of Troy. 10/10
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Very quiet - drives like a car...
woodsfortysix, 03/28/2015
2015 Acura MDX Technology Package 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
Our last Acura was in 2005 - an RL. Probably one of the best autos we have ever had. Customer service was excellent. Since then, several SUVs (another manufacture) and a van for family vacations. We purchased this car about three weeks ago, and just returned from a 1,000 spring break trip with our two grandsons. Car worked great! Very comfortable - handled quite well on the interstate.
Forever an Acura Guy
robfrommass, 02/26/2015
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2015 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology Package (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
18 of 20 people found this review helpful
Traded in my 04 Acura MDX for a 2014 Chevy Traverse, worst move ever. Bought a 2015 MDX Tech and love it. Much easier to see out of, handles like a car, plenty of power and shifts smoothly with the six speed auto. Dual screen can be a little overwhelming at first but once you get the hang of the redundant controls it is actually quite easy to operate with little distraction. LED headlights are second to none. No need to even remove the remote from your pocket, everything is operated through proximity sensors. Third row one touch entry is as easy as it gets. Interior build quality is high but there are a few little flaws. I'm 73" and wish the drivers seat went back one or two more inches. Update: Vehicle is now at 47,000 miles. Needed power tilt steering wheel assenbly replaced under warranty as the electric motors had become very loud. No other repairs needed beyond routine maintenance as of today. There are a few rattles coming from windows when partially open and from the door trim that I wouldn't expect from a luxury brand like Acura, just cheapens the feel of the vehicle. Overall, vehicle has been very reliable and I am still happy with the purchase.
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Poor visibility in rear
mdx514, 01/02/2015
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2015 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology Package (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
38 of 44 people found this review helpful
Overall, I have been very pleased with my 2015 MDX AWD with tech package. After driving the car for a couple of months, I have become familiar with programming the nav and radio. My biggest concern with the model is the rear visibility. When crossing a four lane highway, stopping in the median to continue a left-hand turn, visibility is completely blocked by the rear window brace. I have experienced this a few times when the car is sitting at an angle and look to the right, you cannot see anything--very scary and dangerous.
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GPS sucks!
Michal, 12/08/2015
2015 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology Package (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
26 of 30 people found this review helpful
I had great expectations for this car and it has been a great disappointment. Driving experience is excellent, comfy, well responsive, good visibility to the front. Poor visibility to the back when parking. Infotainment is big mess. I find using my i-phone more than car's features, because it takes so much time to enter or find any Point of interest from Acura database which is extremely poor or algorithms for searching are poorly designed. Acura owns apology to all owners for this mess and perhaps free update to fix it. It is also very slow in response and user experience requires numerous endless clicks to get to anything. I prefer hands down my GPS in 10 year old Honda Pilot EX than this new Acura. It seems that a lot of owners are furious over this infotainment fiasco. I really want to love this vehicle but in the future I will definitely look more closely at many other brands before buying another Acura.
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Not your Japan Acura
Karl, 04/18/2018
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2015 Acura MDX Technology Package 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Now that the MDX is built in Alabama, the fit and finish is no better than my old Ram pickup. The transmission is jerky and the brake assist likes to come on whenever it feels like it. Nav, phone, and infotainment setup and use is totally overdone and complicated. I can't really blame the problems on Alabama, but this is not the MDX you're used to.
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2015 MDX with Tech
aparichithan, 12/18/2014
2015 Acura MDX Technology Package 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I recently purchased a brand new MDX-Tech. Its a good car in many respect for a middle class family like me who can at most shell some 45k towards a 7 seater. But ACURA being a so called luxury brand, I would expect them to use some reasonably good plastic inside. My car seat hinge cover broke apart in one pull... that did not speak about the quality.
beware the 19 in wheels
Carrie Shaheen, 04/02/2015
2015 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology Package (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
19 of 22 people found this review helpful
very happy with my new MDX with 2 exceptions, one serious, the other just annoying. the serious issue, the 19 in wheels are a huge problem if you need to replace a tire anywhere but a large city. NO ONE carries the 19 in tires. i had a flat in Lake City, Fl. My choices Macon or Tpa. 200 miles in either direction. 2 closer Acura dealers did not carry the tire. 200 mi on a donut is too much. worse yet the dealer says a full size spare won't fit. Until these tires become more available I'd stay away from them. The annoying issue: the voice controls for navigation, radio etc are just flat hilarious. Call home pretty routinely either adjusts my AC or finds the closest drug store.
Very Pleased with my Choice!
tspring1, 12/30/2014
2015 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Advance and Entertainment Packages (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
After being an American car guy for years, I bought my first Honda ten years ago and have since owned three. Honda's are rock solid and other that gas and routine maintenance, I've never had any other problems. I am at a point in my life where I am looking to move to the next level and considered Lexus and Infinity, but given my history with Honda I looked at the Acura's. I bought a black on black MDX with all the bells and whistles and while I have only had my new MDX for a few days, I am in love. For being an SUV it drives more like a sedan and it's very agile. The interior is top notch and the car rides extremely quiet. It's still very early but I am very pleased with the quality.
2015 MDX Tech Package- AWESOME!
SteveLo33, 07/19/2016
2015 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology Package (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
My wife and I have owned several SUV's both large and small and when looking to replace a GMC Acadia we were having a tough time finding a small SUV with a 3rd row seat that had all the features and benefits of the Acadia. After looking at many different manufacturers and not wanting to go back to a GM product due to repair and breakdown issues we settled on the Audi and the Acura. Looking at and test driving both vehicles we both felt the Acura was more comfortable, offered better visibility and had a nicer interior. We went with it and the MDX has been fantastic. Definitely a 5 Star ***** vehicle. Performance, handling and overall satisfaction could not be higher.
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So Disappointed
EL, 11/21/2019
2015 Acura MDX Technology Package 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
It's 2019 and I still have my 2015 MDX but wish I didn't. I read another customer's review which stated he was having issues with the "adaptable transmission". The transmission in my MDX is also rough with gear changes. I took the car in to the dealership numerous times to "fix" the problem before one of the service workers told me that it was just the way the car drives! I am also having problems with the driver door not unlocking. Most of the time I am able to get in the car but intermittently I cannot get in the driver door but I am able to open all of the passenger doors. Has anyone had issues with lock outs? Even though my car is still under warranty the dealership will not fix it because they cannot get it to duplicate the issue. I even sent the dealership service manager a video of one of the lockouts clearly showing the key fob in my hand and not being able to open the driver side door but able to open the passenger door. Acura will still not fix the issue. Also, the inside of all of the doors and lift gate have dark discoloration that cannot be cleaned off. I've never had this happen to any cars that I have owned. Anyone have issues with discoloration inside the doors?
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Mostly satisfied.
Aroon Patel, 08/06/2016
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2015 Acura MDX 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
The seating is not as comfortable as my Acura 2006. Long distances I get tired. Cargo space small. Gas mileage great. Also the steering wheel cannot be adjusted that much.
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Not what I would expect from a $47k car
Steve D, 07/28/2018
2015 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Suspension sucks! Clunky every time you hit a bump. Transmission is pretty weak. Shifts too many times.
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Great Vehicle at a Reasonable Price
karhill1, 12/17/2014
2015 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology Package (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
Have had a 2015 MDX, AWD with Tech for a while. Previously had a prior generation MDX. The differences are noticeable. The 2015 is far more luxurious. The vehicle is solid, extremely quiet, and fun to drive. The interior design and materials are top notch. So far not a single negative thought about the vehicle. Performance has been exactly as promised.
My first step up.
Lee Nalley, 08/08/2015
updated 08/10/2018
2015 Acura MDX 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
I have had my MDX for 10 months now and have several problems that cannot be explained: The indicators for blind side vehicles will go off when no one is by them; the gas cap light will go off when nothing is wrong; the front breaking light will go off when there is nothing in front of me; and the windshield wipers will go off when it is nice and bright and sunny. I'm told at the service area that they can't find anything wrong and cannot pinpoint the problem, but will keep checking the their update sheets and if anything comes across, they will let me know. This is a safety issue as far as I'm concerned as the breaking light comes on, my reaction is put the breaks on. Also, have a problem with the windows being down at high speeds, the tailgate wants to try to pop open, you can see gaps appear along the sides. Again the service agent cannot find anything wrong. I have the heated seats and it feels as if they were never turned off, making it a little uncomfortable during the summer months. The interior is comfortable, but with a lot of road noise; handling is good and acceleration is really good. I am sorry that I spent what I did for this car. I have since traded my 2015 Acura for a 2016 GMC Acadia and am much happier with the overall performance and handling.
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Acura flagship model dropped the flag
jeff, 07/25/2016
updated 08/12/2019
2015 Acura MDX 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
19 of 25 people found this review helpful
My 3rd Acura in the last 25 years. 1st was a 94 Legend - was a great car. Next was a TL - not so great. This MDX will be my last. Owned for 16 months and driven 13000 miles. Excessive road noise. Driving on rough roads difficult to carry on conversation with person in the middle seat. My 2 year old grandson can draw a better picture than the back up camera gives. It is totally worthless. Navigation is extremely poor - use your phone. Complained about issues at each service appointment but all I get is that will tightened this or that and see how it is until next time. Other words, kicking the can down the road till warranty is out. I did go visit local BMW dealer this past week - anyone want to buy a slightly used MDX? 12-1-16 Update - Traded the MDX for a X5 demo car. Took a $10K loss in the MDX but it was still the best move I could make. I am done with Acura.
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Thermometer/AC problem
avv, 06/03/2015
2015 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Advance and Entertainment Packages (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I haven't seen anybody else mention this, but it's probably my only problem with the car since I bought it last December. If I drive the car awhile, and then park it for an hour or so, the next time I take it out, the car thermometer will read about 10C to 14C degrees higher than what it should be. As a result, the AC will then blow full blast for about 5-10 minutes until the thermometer gradually adjusts itself to the correct temperature as I drive around. For instance, it could be about 17C degrees out, but when I take the car out later, the temperature might read about 29C degrees for a little while. If it stay less than 1h there is no problem at all.
My last Acura
bhuddle, 01/13/2015
2015 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology Package (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
11 of 14 people found this review helpful
I have owned several Acura products over the years. I traded a 2011 MDX for this new model. I can't believe how much they have cheapened up the new model. The seats are very uncomfortable, covered with low grade leather. The HD screen of the previous model has been replaced with two sub par displays. The infotainment offering is horrible, unintuitive, hard to navigate. It doesn't even have tailpipes, replaced with faux lookalikes. I have to take the key fob out of my pocket and hold it up to the handle to unlock. Overall, a very unsatisfactory vehicle.
I want to love this SUV but too many negatives
emwhydee, 06/20/2015
updated 06/22/2016
2015 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Advance and Entertainment Packages (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I live in AZ and have had this vehicle for 14 months and whenever the temps rise above 90 degrees and the car is parked in the sun the LKAS and LDW do not work. I get a message that the camera is too hot. 10-15 minutes later, the cameras start working but by that time I am already home. I purchased this car because of these safety features but did not realize they would not work. What a waste. The voice activated navigation system is equally poor and does not recognize addresses or place names so it is another lost cause. I do not recommend buying this car for these features. On the plus side, the SUV is the most comfortable vehicle I have ever owned. The seat hugs you, the ride is quiet and it is easy to drive. This is why I want to love this SUV but the negatives outweigh these positives. I purchased a high end vehicle specifically for these safety features and when they don't work, I end up hating the car all over again. I will not buy or lease an Acura again.
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Strange and dangerous downshift.
Jerry, 01/20/2016
2015 Acura MDX 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
Be careful with the strange sudden acceleration when braking. Shifts into lower gear and lurches forward when applying break. Dealer recognizes this and tells me Acura needs to hear more complaints before addressing the problem. I'm worried a lot this during slippery roads.
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Almost got everything right
mrso718, 07/25/2014
2015 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology Package (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
36 of 52 people found this review helpful
My first car was the 2013 RDX so when a 2014 MDX redesign was coming out, I knew I had to get one. Because of the over design and value of this vehicle, two years down the road we (my wife and I) traded in our RDX, which was great, for the 2015 MDX. Fell in love with the vehicle immediately, BUT not a minute longer of driving off the lot, we started to discover little things that the quality of this vehicle is REALLY lacking. Loud adjustable seat motors, scraping noise coming from the steering wheel louder, louder then normal engine, a paint job gone bad, bad outside temperature gauge and the list goes on! Acura what have you done?
The best SUV money can buy
richpar, 01/24/2015
2015 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've owned several Acura's and this is the best yet. The power and how the vehicle handles is amazing. Extremely quiet, spacious with amazing technology. Test drove every luxury brand and my decision remained the same. The seats are like heaven and I just love the stereo. Took her on a trip across country and wanted to just keep on driving. Really a fun to drive SUV. Added fog lights and trailer hitch and can tow the required 5K pounds (more than what I need).
Worst purchase ever
Mandy , 08/11/2023
2015 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Advance and Entertainment Packages (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Brought a brand new car and paid $70K on only to spend an additional 30K in repairs over last 8 years. We are at 90K miles and now a transmission failure. Installed remote start which quit working after first year. Battery kept dying since leaving the fob in the car was wrong to do and the Acura dealer service team couldn’t figure out the issue. A local mechanic did. Car has been a headache from day 1 and continues to be the same. Never ever buying an acura
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It's on the inside what matter
Tanner, 08/01/2015
2015 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology Package (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
The 2015 Acura MDX is not a "flashy" car to the normal eye but certainly does hold its own against other luxury SUV. Handling is very light but easy to get used to. The interior is where the MDX shines, materials are very nice inside and easily accessible however having the tech package you certainly must be good with today's technology because at certain points it can feel overwhelming. Road quality if very nice as well, having owned the Audi Q7 it is very comparable. However only having 15,000 miles I cannot touch base on reliability quite yet.
Accelerate
Phoathnou Mao, 01/27/2017
2015 Acura MDX 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
7 of 10 people found this review helpful
Make sure test drive and pay attention to the acceleration. The speed dropped quickly causing the driver and passengers whiplash unexpected.
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Better Than My 2011 MDX, But Not Perfect
Fran Mirabelle, 09/23/2017
updated 04/01/2021
2015 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Purchased a 2020 Acura MDX in June 2020. While some features are better than my 2015 MDX, some are not. Gas mileage is about the same, approximately 20 mpg around town and 28 on the highway. Acura still recommends using 91 octane or higher fuel. Like my 2015 MDX, occasionally and without reason, the brake warning flashes; not a big issue, just annoying. The engine cutoff while idling is annoying, as well, although it is a fuel saving measure. The GPS is still poor. Honestly, a smart phone with a GPS app is far better. Info screens are not intuitive. This may be the last year of the current MDX design, so perhaps my nitpicks will be addressed in the re-design. Finally, the cargo area seems smaller, but still larger than others in its class. Overall, still a good vehicle, just not perfect . . . yet.
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Nice and Fast
GRJ, 02/29/2020
updated 03/04/2021
2015 Acura MDX Technology Package 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
We purchased a 2015 Tech FWD model in the Fall of 2014 and despite negative reviews I've since read, have had no problems at all. I take it in religiously every 5000 miles for the oil change / tire rotation and whatever else is required all at the dealer. I have a lifetime alignment package from Firestone so a couple of times a year I take it over to be sure all is well as far as alignment is concerned. There have been a couple of recalls handled by Acura but our MDX so far has been unaffected by the notifications. I like it because it's quick, comfortable, especially for passengers in the second row (never used the third row) and has decent cargo space. The negatives would be the actual amount of space for cargo (would like more) and the Acura/Honda info system is weird and not easy to use at all. This is our second MDX the first being a 2011 and what sold me is that you can use regular fuel in this model (although they suggest premium) and the mileage is great 23/28. Five years and no engine performance issues at all on regular. Since it was expensive to purchase, I plan to drive this one for a few more years.
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Buyers remorse
drjaykorsen, 11/16/2014
2015 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology Package (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 10 people found this review helpful
I had my MDX for just a few weeks and the warning lights started going off for tire pressure, check engine, and a few other things. Brought it in and it had a computer reset. That seemed to help but come on! The computer, nav and radio voice commands are not very intuitive. You have to memorize a text book to make it functional...no thanks! I just got a "recall" notice in the mail I have been waiting for and it is just for the radio, nav and phone, not to address the other computer problem. Lastly, I get flashed every time I drive at night because the headlights Blind Every Oncoming Car...What a 50K dollar pain in the Butt!
Amazing as always
kmfl, 09/23/2014
2015 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Advance and Entertainment Packages (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 10 people found this review helpful
Wonderful SUV just like my previous 2! Bought a 2014 Tech realized how much I wanted the features of the advance so a year later I bought another one and I must say no problems at all, and every possible luxury feature I could ever hope for! I am an Acura client for life!
Not so great
Patty S, 11/21/2016
2015 Acura MDX Technology Package 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
7 of 12 people found this review helpful
OK, was expecting much more for 50 grand. Biggest disappointment is nav-still use my phone, yet paid big bucks for what I thought would be luxurious, it is cumbersome & unuseful- never never use, sad technology. Radio reception can be shaky, connection light goes in & out(including volumn)-I live in metro area & should be clear as a bell. I am frustrated because what I read was so stellar on the MDX, car of the year. I realize I am fussy but I thought I was paying for that. Not so. Also don't like I can not have digital speedometer, only old school dash-not sure what happened here but I am wanted high end luxury, you can't even tell what kind of car it is from the side. I literally was confused when I first bought this car- is it too much to ask to put ACURA or MDX on the side of a car--CARS LOOK SO MUCH ALIKE FROM THE SIDE- WHITE SUV---MAKE IT SPECIAL--DUUH. Do not feel special in the least driving this car, what has happened to that's a cool looking car. Bottom line I would not have spent the extra money on an acura, it's not that great. Unfortunately, this is my dream car for a long time. What I like is the engine it does have power, but- the keyless entry is defective too- at times I have to find the fob to lock or unlock-perfection has not been found in the 2015 MDX in my opinion, what's better? that verdict is out
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sorry i purchased an acura mdx
tom kowalick, 08/20/2015
updated 02/17/2016
2015 Acura MDX 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 11 people found this review helpful
very noisy cabin,very poor electronics,etc.radio,stereo,navigation,overall all electronics is very poor.very,very poor suspension,when you hit the smallest pot hole at a very low speed it sound like the tire is coming in the cabin to join you.very loud road noise.no sound barriers or noise insulation installed in vehicle.for the price of these vehicles you should have a much quietier ride.i owned o cadilac srx before purchasing the acura and my butt is so sore from kicking it for buying this over priced,over rated vehicle.beware buyers do not buy an acura mdx. I am very honest
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Great option - fun to drove
Bob, 06/24/2019
updated 06/25/2021
2015 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology and Entertainment Packages (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
We bought this MDX new and have happily driven it for 7 years. We purchased it when our son was born and it was a great choice for all the gear that required. We took it on long road trips across the west. Reliability has been excellent and it has been an excellent choice for our busy lives. We think it is a discrete option for a luxury vehicle. We have taken it into the snow and desert and it handled beautifully. We can see no reason yet for replacing it as it functions perfectly and still looks like new.
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Acura acts well
Chef Nez, 12/03/2018
2015 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
I just wanna say to all consumers who are thinking about obtaining Acura MDX you cannot get a better purchase of auto mobile it’s safe stylish ecosystem friendly!!
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Beware of this car, ACURA NO MORE, NEVER AGAIN
fidus, 03/11/2015
2015 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
14 of 30 people found this review helpful
5,000 miles on a AWD MDX and the car is falling apart. First a ln annoying ticking noise that suddenly got loader and is accompanied by a sqeek. At low speeds especially when turning into my driveway there is a knocking noise that sounds like a 20 year old car losing a ball joint. When i start the car there is a rumbling noise that comes and goes. And the newest problem is a very rough downshift when slowing down to a point that you get thrown into the steering wheel. This is my first Acura i have had 6 new hondas and i am saying BYE BYE to honda and Acura forever. Their cars got cheeper and cheeper every year and i dont mean in price but quality. Take your money elsewhere, dont buy the MDX
Stay away from MDX worst built quality
WI, 08/22/2020
2015 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Advance and Entertainment Packages (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 8 people found this review helpful
the looks and drive great and have some great tech but the built quality is the worst. Soon after i purchased it started making ticking noise from the back seat. took it to the dealer 4 times for the same issue but they failed to fix it and even told me they changed the back seats. I called Acura customer service and even they just dragged it till my car was out of warranty and after that, they just hung up on me and nothing else they can do. I have all the dealership record to show I have taken the car to the dealer multiple times or same issue. Because of absolutely pathetic customer service I will never go near Acura or Honda product. Just wish they can improve their customer service and dealers. I purchased mine from Clinton Acura in NJ and they were the ones who failed to fix the problem.
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Not sure what others are complaining about
Alesh, 02/22/2016
2015 Acura MDX Technology Package 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 8 people found this review helpful
Well i had BMW and Audi and trust me except for acceleration, horsepower...nothing else beats Acura or lexus. You always look for efficiency, value for money, quite drive etc... So if other are complaining please drive german cars for 2 years then you will understand what you miss.. My only complain is acceleration but agreed that mileage is top class in this luxury segment...
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Better Than My 2011 MDX, But Not Perfect
Fran Mirabelle, 09/23/2017
updated 03/31/2022
2015 Acura MDX Technology Package 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Regarding gas mileage, my 2015 MDX does much better than my 2011 MDX did. For that I am grateful. Both vehicles recommended using 91 octane or higher. I faithfully do. However, and unfortunately, I used to have weather information available in my 2011 with the tech package, which no longer is available without now paying for it. Honestly, the vehicle costs enough already without add-on expenses. Also, occasionally and without reason, the brake warning flashes. I've asked about it at the dealership, but no one there seems to know anything about it or has heard of other owners citing it. Apparently, no recalls are associated with this . . . yet. Recently, my battery failed. it was only 2.5 years old. Generally, they should last 5 years, or so I'm told. At any rate it was a Japanese battery that had a bulge in one side when it was replaced. Not sure what that means, but it would not have been good for the engine compartment had it exploded. Finally, the GPS is poor. Honestly, a smart phone with a GPS app is far better. I recently did the 100K maintenance. While expensive, it covered many items. No need for brakes, yet, pleasantly surprised about that. All is working well with my MDX, so I will hang onto it for awhile. When the time arrives to buy another vehicle, I will look at another MDX, but will check to see if these deficiencies have been corrected. Despite these nit picks, the MDX is still likely one of the best in its class, and it is very stylish. That styling has been copied by other manufacturers.
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Brand new 2015 MDX - Electronic Issue
newyork5, 02/09/2015
2015 Acura MDX Technology Package 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
16 of 44 people found this review helpful
I had an interesting experience with the 2015 MDX this weekend. After only 5 weeks with a new car and less than 1,000 miles, my car broken down. I was shocked. Suddenly, all my systems were not functioning and the computer was warning about no all wheel drive, no power steering, no LDW, etc. So, I used roadside assistance and scheduled an 830am appointment on Saturday morning to pick up my car and have it towed to the Brooklyn Acura dealer. At 9am, I was told they would tow the car at 940am. At 10am, I was told 11am. Finally, I had a tow at 11am.
Defective Windshield
Rhona, 09/22/2018
2015 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
This has been a great vehicle with one exception. We are now on our FOURTH windshield replacement! Not to mention the last replacement was only one month ago, and it is already chipped AGAIN!! Not sure if this is due to the angle of the windshield or thickness of the glass. But we cringe every time we are driving and road debris or rocks hit the vehicle. And mind you, this is just typical road conditions. There appears to be other complaints online with this same issue.
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What a disappointment.
laura81, 08/09/2014
2015 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
18 of 52 people found this review helpful
We purchased a 2015 MDX several weeks ago. The next morning, many error messages came on after starting the car - tire pressure warning, emissions system warning, transmission system warning. I was unable to drive the car. The car was towed to the dealership, we were assured it was a battery problem. We were given a new battery and left for a trip. We then drove it several hours, parked it overnight, and received the same messages the next day when we tried to start the car. Another tow, another dealership in a new state. Two weeks later, and we don't have the car back yet. Acura Client Services has been really unhelpful. I would not recommend this car to anyone.
Great Balance of Everything
Bruce Miller, 01/19/2018
2015 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology Package (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
It is a great balance of performance and luxury. I was looking at Honda Pilot and the MDX came out cheaper and nicer in every way. If you want an suv with three rows and can tow 5000 pounds then there is no competition. I am very happy with my purchase.
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