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Blurry windshield
SS, 02/14/2018
2018 Acura MDX 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
58 of 61 people found this review helpful
There is a problem with the passenger front windshield. It's blurry along the edge and hard to look out especially to check for on coming traffic from the right side. Brought it in to the dealership, the district manager checked it, and noted all the other 2018's have the same issue, but said nothing could be done. It is a hazard to drive and see properly out that window. There service department took photos and agreed there is a problem. Now I am stuck driving this car for the next 3 years knowing that an accident could happen due to the defect that they won't correct.
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2018 MDX Tech..1st Acura, Has some misteps
Chris B, 06/01/2018
updated 06/04/2020
2018 Acura MDX Technology Package 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
45 of 48 people found this review helpful
Update: After 10,000 miles I traded in my MDX. I had to many issues with Air conditioning Compressor/ fans etc and it being in the shop for multiple days at a time For my liking. I liked the vehicle overall but reliability is questionable. Reading some other reviews I can concur with, the break clicking noise when backing up, The strange distorting haze on the passenger side while looking from the driver side of windshield and vice versa. My biggest issue is the acceleration off the line. When a light turns green and you ease on the gas, it almost does nothing, and then Jerks and accelerates hard. This is enough not to want to drive especially in areas with a lot of stop and go or lights. The dash is dated but i believe it will change to what the 2019 RDX has in 2020. Make sure to get a version with SH-AWD it makes a large difference in the driving dynamics. I still think its funny how the moon roof shade is completely manual like a base model civic from the 2000's. At this price point all things should be automated. Although i'm glad for Apple Car play, it defeats the purpose when you have to use the control knob to access the functions, seems to be one of those, well here ya go type of updates.
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Base SHAWD Bang for the Buck!
Leo, 02/16/2018
2018 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
62 of 68 people found this review helpful
After researching, haggling, test driving, and repeating this process, we ended up with the 2018 MdX Base with SH AWD. So here's the deal, after test driving all the trim levels, I decided on the base model. Reason being, it comes with all the options that you will ever need. The tech package is advantageous if you REALLY need the blind spot monitor. However this car is very easy to drive/switch lanes and is proportioned very well. And keep in mind, tech package adds a pretty penny to the purchase price. I had the new body X5 but was paying an arm and leg in lease payments so immediately got rid of it, meanwhile the MDX has more options and is half the price. But going back to the car, it drives well, size is relatively small thus making it easy to drive for smaller statured people, has great utility, and actually fun to drive so long as you have the SHAWD. The only drawback is the infotainment system. However, with the 2018's having apple carplay, it makes it bearable. The shifter is annoying in the beginning, but easy to get used to. The Infiniti QX60 is probably the only viable competitor but to get standard options with AWD that you get in the mdx , it will drive up the price significantly. Added bonus is you get a fleet of standard safety and driver aid options with the base. If youre in the market, just go with the base model with SHAWD. Youre welcome!
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Getting out of 1st is the worst!
Brittany B., 08/04/2018
2018 Acura MDX 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
22 of 24 people found this review helpful
This car is beautiful- it rides smoothly has a lot of awesome standard technology BUT accelerating is awful! It is super slow coming out of first gear & that alone is a deal breaker for me. The other thing I am not crazy about is the touch screen climate control. It takes your eyes off the road as you try to adjust the temp b/c there are several touches to move the temp.
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Transmission Problems!!
MDX Owner 15 Years , 02/07/2020
2018 Acura MDX Technology and Entertainment Packages 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I’ve had my 2018 MDX for two years. At 17k miles I had to have my transmission replaced and serviced after at least 3 additional times to “reset” my transmission because of jerking and the influx from shifting from one gear while driving, mind you while during automatic mode. My rear camera has been stuck on at least 6 times while driving, error messages but no light warning and getting stuck in Neutral while finishing my car wash. In a panic about the person behind me about to smash into me because they are on the belt behind me. Hitting the drive button, neutral button at least 16 times before having to placing my car in park while still on the belt. Now I’m starting to hear the little humming noise again now at 25k miles, same sound I started to hear before my transmission went out the first time. Love Acura but this might be my last rodeo depending on the out come with the dealer today. Uhg!!
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