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Transmission nightmare
Charles Topor, 06/19/2018
updated 01/10/2022
2016 Acura MDX Technology Package 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
Transmission cannot be fixed. Has been checked 3 times and no software up date has worked Slow speed shifting is constant car looks great feels good but would not buy it again Getting use to the shifting Still don’t like shifting Recalled for modulator replacement Help shifting a little better(2019)
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Like an old Chevy
Don’t buy one, 03/12/2018
updated 09/19/2018
2016 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
Clunky front suspension, 9 speed transmission delivers terrible driver experience, touch screen controls everything and does not work properly in cold weather, bogs down when accelerating cold like an old Chevy. Dealer says engineering issues-no fix, Acura Corp says talk to dealer. This is my last Acura.
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Shifting issues.
Vincent Cerbo, 09/20/2016
2016 Acura MDX Technology Package 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I've only owned it for three weeks. The nine speed transmission has issues when shifting into second and third. Rough shifting from idle into first and second. Engine revs up then will often jump from first to third. Very pronounced action.
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Exterior Quality
Christopher Trinh, 11/26/2015
updated 12/01/2016
2016 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Advance Package (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful
Overall it rides nice and very comfortable. The downside is that the Acura MDX has built quality issues. The panels either don't lineup or the gap is not even. For instance, the fuel door is off center, both side of the trunk lift gate have uneven gaps and both side of the front top fender panels are off and don't lineup with the front bumper. Very disappointed and I would consider other brand of SUV such as Lexus in the near future. If you are in the market for any Acura vehicle, do check for quality built issues. Chances are the panels don't lineup and the gaps are not even. The engine idle stop feature does not work at all after a few miles. In addition, don't even try to connect a smartphone because the vehicle does not recognize it no matter how hard you try. This is not what I anticipated for a new vehicle especially an Acura MDX. My conclusion is I would look to other brand of SUV before considering the MDX.
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Hits the sweet spot between minivan and crossover
Richard Ades, 02/10/2016
2016 Acura MDX 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Smaller and nimbler than a minivan but with third row has more flexibility than most crossovers. And some nice luxury and safety extras. A little sluggish in first gear but other than that a great car.
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