Used 2017 Acura MDX Technology and Entertainment Packages SUV Review
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the 2017 Acura MDX Technology and Entertainment Packages SUV.
Most helpful consumer reviews
My new 2017 MDX
Marianne Kanning, Shakopee, MN, 09/08/2016
2017 Acura MDX Technology and Entertainment Packages 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
This is a great car for the price. This is my third MDX since 2001 and I put many miles on a car. With regular maintenance, this car can go at least 200.000. A very stylish ride.
No service parts available
Jagan, Red Wing, MN, 02/12/2017
2017 Acura MDX Technology and Entertainment Packages 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
My MDX top rear spoiler is damaged and when I went for a replacement, there is no spoiler available in entire USA and Acura wearhouse. They can't guarantee when it will be avialable. It might be 1 month , 2 months or a year. Such is the service of Acura. It's really frustrated my that they can't maintain parts inventory.
Great car, transmission needs work Acura!
KT, Rochester, NY, 04/06/2019
2017 Acura MDX Technology and Entertainment Packages 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
We just spent close to $50,000 on a luxury SUV, and yes, I have high expectations for a vehicle of that price. I have to say the transmission in the thing is HORRIBLE. It shifts REALLY hard between 1st and 2nd and again between 2nd and 3rd. It doesn’t matter if it’s cold or warm and the dealer is saying it’s our “fault” for not letting it warm up enough. That’s crap. It’s a poorly … designed transmission. When you go on line, you’ll find MANY others now having the same issue. Is this the best Acura/Honda can do? I will continue to complain every time I go in, because I want problems down the road covered, because no piece of machinery should run that rough. The rest of the car is good. Comfort is OK, but the interior style is outdated. I don’t care too much though. The rest of the car has met or exceeded our expectations, being smooth, quiet and comfortable.
Awesome Investment
Trudy L., Hutchins, TX, 11/02/2017
2017 Acura MDX Technology and Entertainment Packages 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
I absolutely love my MDX! I researched a lot of vehicles before making this purchase and found the value, features, and interior space to be the best. I also know it will remain reliable for several years as is the Acura standard.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2017 Acura MDX Technology and Entertainment Packages SUV
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Generous array of features and active driver aids for the money
- Pro:Optional SH-AWD system enhances handling and all-season surefootedness
- Pro:Smooth and confident acceleration from the V6 engine
- Pro:Quiet, comfortable and spacious cabin
- Con:Touchscreen isn't user-friendly and graphics are subpar
- Con:Cabin looks and feels less luxurious than some rivals
- Con:Clunky auto stop-start function
- Con:Adaptive cruise control can be slow to respond and abrupt when it does
Which MDX does Edmunds recommend?
It costs a bit more, but we think the new Sport Hybrid is the best pick for an MDX this year. The additional power, better fuel efficiency and standard all-wheel drive are all worthwhile upgrades. You can't get the Sport Hybrid as a base trim level, but we like the top Advance package anyway. Highlights include 20-inch wheels, a heated steering wheel, a surround-view camera system, second-row captain's chairs and elegant wood trim. The downside is that this is the most expensive MDX you can buy. If you're drawn to the MDX for its value proposition, a lesser MDX is still appealing.
Full Edmunds Review: 2017 Acura MDX SUV
Driving
4.5The 290-horsepower, 3.5-liter V6 and optional Super-Handling All-Wheel Drive are key factors in making the MDX one of the most confident midsize SUVs in this price range. It's not as thrilling as some competitors, but it is effortlessly capable.
Comfort
4.0Comfortable seats and ample sound deadening are hard to fault, but more expensive competitors offer slightly better accommodations. The same goes for the ride, which lacks some of the bump-smoothing sophistication that pricier rivals provide.
Interior
3.5The MDX is spacious and versatile for the midsize luxury segment, and though its third row is tight, it's more usable than most. Still, mainstream models such as the mechanically related Honda Pilot are even more practical.
Utility
5.0Convenience and efficiency play a big part in vehicle utility, and here the Acura MDX capitalizes. Total cargo volume isn't the biggest, but easy fold-flat seats make loading long items a breeze. Storage space in nooks and crannies is another win.
Technology
4.0Acura has projected an image of advanced technology in recent years but hasn't always followed through. The MDX remains a mixed bag. Its smart device integration and host of advanced safety aids are impressive, but its clunky dual-screen interface and so-so graphics leave something to be desired.
Edmunds Insurance Estimator
The Edmunds TCO® estimated monthly insurance payment for a 2017 Acura MDX in Ohio is:
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