Used 2018 Acura MDX SUV Consumer Reviews
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Nine different electrical failures in twenty seven
James Peebles, 01/23/2019
2018 Acura MDX Technology Package 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
22 of 28 people found this review helpful
I've been robbed. Nine different electrical failures in twenty seven weeks. That's every three weeks there is a new problem. Most concerning is heated seat problem, possibly a fire hazard. Six failures have occurred one time, three problems are intermittent. Dealership can't emulate failures and will not change any components in an attempt to eliminate a possible cause. I am working with a regional case manager with Acura client relations now. Many other MDX models are having the same problems. If you are having a problem with your MDX, file a report with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration . I think all of us should gather in some group and file a class action lawsuit. Acura knows about these problems and continues to sell their defective product.
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This is our second MDX
Charlie N., 02/06/2018
2018 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Advance Package (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
19 of 24 people found this review helpful
Love this car. Love the transmission. Love the gas mileage on the freeway. Love the night time visibility with the LED lights. I have owned this car now for a little over 2 months and put about 5.5k on it. The trans has 9 speeds. It has drive, sport and manual via paddle shifters. I like using the sport mode going down hill and when I really need to get up and go. Put it in sport at a stop light and it is a rocket ship taking off. O.K. not a Tesla, but for as big as it is it gets up and goes. I haven't driven up to Tahoe yet so I can't say how it performs climbing the hills. If it is anything like the previous 2004 MDX, I am sure it will do great. I am happy with the gas mileage on the freeway. I have achieved 25 mpg at 75 mph. That is on the flat. City mileage is around 16 to 18 mpg. I love the LED headlights. I don't like that the headlights do not self adjust when the car is loaded. For the price and that it is the Advanced Package, Acura should have installed load sensors and headlight adjustment motors. On coming traffic really does not like to be blinded by LED lights. That is a big letdown in my opinion for a '17 SUV. I am not real happy with the voice activation everything. It is very clunky, does not understand your voice and very slow. If you have not memorized the commands it will just frustrate the hell out of you. I also don't like the little upper screen and the very grainy picture for parking assist. My '04 MDX with the rear view camera had a more clear, crisp picture. I don't like that I couldn't get 18" or 19" wheels. They are 20" and are not low profile tires or run-flats. I wanted a smaller wheel so it won't bend so easily when you hit a pot hole. Aluminum wheels bend easy and are really, really expensive to replace. I am not real happy with the active cruise control. I was zooming along at 75 mph the other day with the car in front of me going the same speed. We were in the middle lane of a three line freeway. A car from the fast lane decided it want to be in the far right lane. With no blinker, they moved between me and the car in front and then to the far right lane. The active cruise freaked out, slammed on the brakes (collision avoidance) and sounded the alarm and the flashing orange light on the dash. It scared the $h_T out of me!!! When I bought the car I asked if the radar could be turned off and the cruise control be regular cruise. "Yes" they told me. No you actually can't. I tried. Today I was listening to a podcast on my i-phone (6) when I got a phone call. I answered the call and I could her the caller, but she could not hear me. This is the first time I have had a problem with an incoming call. My wife has an i-phone (8 plus) and the contacts will not completely load. Acura says it is and Apple software problem. I can not comment on the cost of maintenance yet as I have not had anything done on it yet. I have changed the oil because on a new engine I like to change the oil withing a few thousand miles to drain out the engine break-in byproducts. Over all I am very happy with this car. It is fun to drive and very comfortable.
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DANGER/Serious transmission problems
Valerie, 08/07/2020
2018 Acura MDX 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
This car has a very serious problem of hesitating and when on a freeway changing lanes or getting onto a freeway it is very serious. It won't go when accelerating. It jerks from a stop all too often. Now I must take it into Acura because it isn't shifting into second gear going up our hill. Not a very big hill either. Too much transmission problems and this has been a problem with this car for years. I read since 2005. If it can't be fixed a redesign of the car is a necessity. TOO DANGEROUS.
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Overpriced! Overrated!
Shakor, 01/13/2019
updated 03/08/2021
2018 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology Package (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful
Rear differential fluid must be changed every 7k miles! It used to be every 70k miles! This will run you about $300 at the dealer who is the only one recommended to do it. Premium gas is recommended. The car is sluggish with economy gas. I use plus gas. The car does jerk a little in the lower gears when pressing on the gas but could be due to gas quality. There tends to be some dust when I turn on the fan. Passengers will usually cough or sniffle when the air is on. The air quality and airflow is bad even with a new filter. The front seats are heated, the rear seats are not heated. It would be nice if all seats are heated. Headlights are nice and bright and have a cool design. The armrest on the driver's side door is a little hard. It's very uncomfortable. This SUV is overpriced in my opinion at 50K. Safety radar / collision detection feature is very useful! Rear seats are not comfortable and padding is thin. Too many recalls on this vehicle. American made Acuras don't carry the same quality as Japanese made Acuras. I don't recommend this vehicle.
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Not worth the money or the fuss
Whitney Green, 07/11/2021
2018 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Advance Package (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
While technically the MDX is a third row, you basically have no legroom and not cargo space with the third row up. If you’re using it for small kids sure but adults couldn’t possibly ride longer than 15 minutes without cramping up. On top of that we had repeated electrical issues in the 3 weeks we had it before returning to CarMax. I now have a VW atlas. Much more value for your money and SO much more space. Do your research guys!