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Mostly happy after 4.5 years
Jeff, 06/20/2020
updated 03/29/2021
2016 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
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We bought this car new and have now had it for four years. I would give it 4.5 stars if I could because it does all the important stuff excellently, there have been no surprises, and the only negatives are small items. The car has been 100% reliable with no service required other than the regularly scheduled oil changes, etc. which the Acura dealer does at a very reasonable price. Typical for Honda vehicles (we have owned Hondas or Acuras for over 25 years). The push button, 9 speed automatic transmission took a bit of getting used to at first, but my wife and I are fine with it now. The advantages are peppy acceleration and great highway gas mileage (27 MPG at 75 MPH you are still at under 2,000 RPM). The only disadvantage is around town there's a lot of shifting going on, but that's just something we don't notice any more. I have had no service issues that required dealer attention. Compared to the 7 speed, 2015 Mercedes ML 350, which I also own, the Acura feels much more nimble around town, and the Merc gets around 23 MPG on the highway. The MDX performs well fully loaded. Even with 5 adults, luggage, bikes and Thule box on the roof, and a fully loaded trailer hitch too, have still gotten better than 20 MPG highway. Have also towed a light trailer which worked great. For the exterior/body, the headlights are great, super bright (the Mercedes halogens are like birthday candles by comparison), the ride height is just right where it's still easy for everyone in the family to get in and out. I am not a fan of the beak grill style. The interior configuration is good, although I would have appreciated a higher opening in the rear hatch to carry large, tall items. For max storage space, with all the seats folded down (including the 2nd row): the width is the same as the Merc, and the Merc gives you about 5 inches more height, but the MDX gives you about 5 inches more length. The MDX has the storage well in the back which is nicer, so the groceries aren't tipping over and sliding around in the back. I only have a few complaints about the MDX. I personally prefer a very firm driver's seat with a bottom cushion that I can adjust to be flat. Just my personal preference but on the MDX the bottom cushion (even with adjustment) tilts back, so I use an additional booster seat cushion. Also I am not a fan of having the touch screens for so much of the controls. The shift buttons are fine, just took some getting used to. Overall we are very happy with this MDX and plan to keep it a long time. Update: the driver's seat adjustment mechanism began malfunctioning at about 4 years and 1 month (LOL one month out of warantee). The seat bottom won't adjust all the way up anymore, makes a loud clicking noise. I assume this is partly due to the fact that the automatic driver's seat preferences have it (and the steering wheel) moving and re-adjusting every time you get in the car.
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Great SUV! Poor electronic interface.
Fred Lauber, 10/03/2018
2016 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology Package (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
The touch screen interface for navigation is horrible--you have to twist a dial to spell out where you want to go. I use Waze on my phone instead. The touch screen for music isn't much better. One more problem is that the transmission occasionally gets confused and shifts erratically. Other than those two problems, it is a great car with plenty of power, head room, leg room, cargo space and great gas mileage for a large and powerful vehicle. I have owned/leased two MDX's, a 2011, and a 2016. If it weren't for the touch screen interface, I would buy another MDX, but I'll get something else instead next time.
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Not what I was expecting from Acura
Mike B, 04/30/2016
2016 Acura MDX Advance Package 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Chose the MDX for a few reasons - reliability, versatility, build quality, value. Been very surprised that car does not deliver well on at least two of those traits. Had a transmission issue the first day I drive the car. Transmission got stuck in low gear. Was solved with a software upgrade and been ok so far. I did a lot of research on the transmission issues and was under the impression that the ills of 2015 were fixed in 2016. Not sure of that. Next issue was a rattle from the rear of the car since day 1. Turns out that a bolt was dropped into the chassis during assembly which required taking out part of the interior to find. How did that ever pass the quality check before delivery I don't know. On a positive note, I am actually getting great mileage - averaging 25 mpg on the freeways, far better than my last Lexus. But the car feels cheap and as if corners were cut. Lots of plastic and poor damping on the different cubbies in the car. My Lexus was far superior for only about $3k more. Still 2 1/2 years on my lease but this is my last Acura. I grew up on Hondas and Acuras but feel Acura, at least, has lost its way. Back to Lexus for me.
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A sensible choice for a luxury crossover
bonofca, 08/28/2015
updated 02/29/2016
2016 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Advance and Entertainment Packages (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Purchased my MDX'16 (SH-AWD Adv/ Ent.) 3 months ago. So far so good. Great handling, smooth riding SUV. Quiet and comfortable on the road. Very responsive in sports mode. The infotainment system was not simple to use at first, but when I learned how to use it, I really like it because of its cool advance tech. features. Great sound system. Excellent Rear entertainment system with wide screen that produces a surround sound quality similar to a high end home theater system. Safety features are probably one of the best in it's class. The adaptive cruise control/ lane keep assist are great feature on long drives. Follow up review: after 9 months. So far so good, still an excellent vehicle. no major issues. I really like the push button shifter. Contrary to some reviewers complaint, doing a three point turn is an easy step for me: put the hand over the gear selectors, pull the reverse button to back up with the index and middle finger, push the drive button with the thumb to forward, no arm travel is needed. One minor issue is the back up camera was slow to respond. Just like some of the reviewers here in the site, I also noticed that ocassionally, the drive in lower gear is not smooth particularly in sports mode, but it's not a big deal, for me it has similar feel when driving a manual trabsmission car at 1st gear. Highway mpg is spot on, 26-28 in long drives at 60-70 mph on a flat road. City is around 19-20. The lane keep assist can keep up at 45-65 mph when there is a clear lane marking, at >75mph, I noticed that the car gets too close to the next lane when going on a curvy free way. Adaptive cruise works well in my car but can slam on brakes a bit hard in some occasions particularly when there is a slowing down of traffic in front of you. Not quite as smooth as a human driver braking. To me, the dual infotainment system is cool and high tech looking especially now that I'm used to it, but could still be improved to a nicer, faster, HD graphics. I wish Acura could come up with software upgrades in the future.
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Our New MDX
K-Meister, 08/15/2016
2016 Acura MDX Technology Package 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Great ride, love the lane assist. Took it on a very long trip and it performed great. Surprisingly great mileage.Back seats do not recline which is a bummer for our kids. Navigation system is a bit clunky with the two screens.
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