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Great family SUV
A E, 03/21/2021
2022 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 10A)
104 of 107 people found this review helpful
Only owned the new 2022 MDX SH-AWD for a few weeks and I love this car! Initially, I had test drove the Highlander, Lexus HX350L, Subaru Ascent and this MDX model was the most enjoyable to drive for comfort and engine power. Exterior of the 2022 MDX is elegant but sporty - and looks and drives like a smaller car than the actual dimensions reveal. The front Acura grill is more to my taste than the Lexus RX350. Already gone on a road trip with the 2022 MDX to the mountains (3 hours away) with my family of 4 and two dogs and it was a dream to drive and fun to take on the road. Plenty of room in the 2nd row and 3rd row worked great for my teenager. It was easy for kids and dogs to get to the 3rd row when center 2nd row seat was removed for the trip. Was easy to adapt to the Infotainment system although touch screen would have been nice. However, the Apple CarPlay streamlines everything and obviates the need for an Acura navigation system. Safety features are excellent - cruise control slows down automatically if senses a car is too close in front of you and lane assist was surprisingly effective. Parallel parking was easy with the cameras.
Nearly A Perfect Automobile
Beat Army 81, 08/08/2022
2022 Acura MDX 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 10A)
26 of 27 people found this review helpful
I bought the base MDX model in September, 2021 to replace my 2011 Pilot - largely because it was on the lot in metallic red with the tan interior; that combo really caught my eye. I had test driven a number of vehicles before I got to Acura. The dealer had to tell me that the upholstery is the leatherette material vice "real" leather, the quality is so high. As soon as I sat in the driver's seat I knew the 2022 MDX was what I was looking for. I'm 6'3" and the front seating area is the best I've ever experienced. After 6,500 miles of every type of driving, it's averaging 20.1 MPG. Gets up to 26 on the highway. This car has operated perfectly with zero mechanical or electrical issues. The only two things that don't work well is the phone charging pad and the USB drive music interface. But with the Apple Play interface functioning seamlessly I don't even notice any longer. You don't need an internal navigation system in a car any longer - it's redundant. I can stream Amazon Music or any other music app. The touchpad interface does require some time to master, but once you do it's fantastic and cutting edge - right at your right fingertips with the comfy hand rest right above it. I would not want a touchscreen interface and get all the fingerprints and other smears on the crystal clear display. I love driving this car. The ride is luxurious, and handling the perfect balance of responsiveness and luxury. It is not the fastest car of this class out there, but perfectly acceptable for me. I love the 10-speed transmission. Summary: Very, very happy I purchased this vehicle. The base model is loaded with technology and performance, so I don't feel like I had wished I bought one of the more expensive models.
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Tech Issues
John, 06/19/2021
2022 Acura MDX 4dr SUV w/Technology Package (3.5L 6cyl 10A)
45 of 48 people found this review helpful
I really love this SUV. I have a 21TLX and I love the tech on the car and decided to also get a family SUV. The gas mileage isn’t too bad either. (I drive about 65 miles a day 5 days a week and I use about $60 - $70 of gas. It fills up with about $83 with gas prices being upwards of $4.30). The pros to the SUV is it looks nice from the outside and it looks great on the inside. It’s pretty roomy and very comfortable but the 3rd row is really not spacious. It’ll fit kids comfortably but not adults. The sloping roofline makes the 3rd row lack head room. The technology is also quite extensive for not being a top of the line model. I have an ELS system that sounds good but it’s not as good as the 3D ELS System offered in the more upgraded models. It has the ambient light on all of the doors which is nice and the big screen is nice as well. My favorite tech of the car aside from the Acura Watch safety features is the tachometer. It’s fully digital and somewhat customizable though it would have been nice to see it a bit more customizable. I love how the little MDX in the center of the tachometer mimics the lights of the actual car. For example, when you step on the brakes, the brake lights come on on the little digital MDX. Same with the turn signals and headlights. Some other nice touches on the car are the panoramic sunroof, 3 memory seat settings even on the passenger side, rain sensing wipers, wireless charger, and even wireless apple car play. Now for the Cons: it’s. 2022 and it’s a full redesign, so I’ve seen the issues first hand. The screen will reset itself randomly. I have about 5,000 miles and it’s done it 2 times…both when the apple carplay started to glitch out. I even had a key issue once while starting the car through the app. I had to turn off the car and turn it back on with the key. Some other cons is despite it being a lower end model, at the price point of $53k, you would think remote start and fog lights would be standard. I didn’t want to spend an extra $6,000 for the A-Spec just for the fog lights. The wireless apple CarPlay is cool but at random times the audio cuts off for a second or so but doesn’t last longer than 30 seconds when it starts to cut off. This is something I’ve experienced on every wireless apple carplay vehicles I’ve test driven so it’s not just Acura. I tested out a Kia, Hyundai, Cadillac, and a Chevy Tahoe and they all had the same cutting off issues with wireless apple car play. Another con is I’m 6’ 1” so when the seat slides back to let me exit the car, it can hit the knees of the person behind you. It becomes a bigger issue if you have someone in the 3rd row. While the second row moves back and forth to give more space to the rear, if it’s forward the driver seat makes it a very tight squeeze and it makes it harder for the second row passenger to get out. Aside from those issues, I still love the car and the amenities and comfort it brings. I don’t have kids so I can’t give a review based off of how family friendly the SUV is but I do carry friends quite often and we’ve been on 3 trips already with 7 people in the car and it’s not too bad of a ride. Granted I have 2 fun sized friends (under 5’ 2”) and they were fine in the 3rd row.
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Disappointed
Jen S., 07/01/2021
2022 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology Package (3.5L 6cyl 10A)
106 of 119 people found this review helpful
We extended our previous MDX lease so we could wait for this 2022. Three days after getting it home, the car started calling onstar emergency. We couldn’t stop it. It just kept calling. Police called us, Sirius XM was alerted and it went on all night til next morning when my husband got in it at 5am and drove over an hour to dealer. A week later the infotainment system malfunctioned with warnings and continues to do so and they say they don’t have a fix. Now the AC isn’t working well. And we got a crack in the windshield and they say all sold out of front windows! All over the country! I’ve owned 7 Acura’s and never had this. Living in MA with a lemon law I would’ve thought it could help but it doesn’t. Owned it 3 1/2 months and it’s been at the dealer shop 6 times for 5 days or more. They said they’re having many problems with the 2022. Buyer beware.
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Best MDX yet!
60 year old male, 12/19/2021
2022 Acura MDX SH-AWD A-Spec 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 10A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
This is my 13 Acura (8th MDX). The make over was over due. I think the ride and handling is on par with any other luxury SUV. I would recommend the A-spec which comes very well appointed. The leather interior is a big improvement. As for handling and ride, Acura has always excelled, but it is an obvious improvement. The infotainment system is a slight learning curve, but manageable. Just find a 14 year old to help set everything up and you will be good! I use to think the MDX was just a family SUV but not anymore! It’s stylish and sporty the way it should be!
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Type S? More like Broken Type.
James, 06/12/2022
2022 Acura MDX Type S 4dr SUV AWD w/Advance Package (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 10A)
39 of 43 people found this review helpful
We got our 2022 MDX Type S in April 2nd of 2022. We fell in love with the features and handling of the vehicle. The air ride made the car feel great. Our dealership experience was very good and enjoyable. On May 11th 2022 while traveling at 21 miles an hour the front left strut blew at 888 miles on the odometer. Our vehicle instantly dropped the front left corner of the vehicle and all of the warning lights went off. We were just a block away from our home so we took it home. The next day we had the car towed to the local Acura dealership and had it examined. They told me the issue was not engineeringly possible. So the part was backordered but we put in a high priority order. After a few weeks I reached out to Honda of America to see if I could get some corporate power behind the process. After 2 more weeks, 27 days out of service, the part finally arrived. Turns out Honda of America sent the incorrect part. The dealership ordered 2 more and both were wrong. At this point our vehicle has been in the shop for 32 days and not fix insight. What has Honda done to assist us with this issue? Nothing. No offer for my time. No offer to replace my vehicle. Just a lot of apologies while my 75k vehicle is in the shop not being driven. At this point it would take a lot for Honda to redeem themselves in my eyes. At this point I would never own another Honda product.
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New MDX is nice!
Mclerob, 03/26/2021
2022 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology Package (3.5L 6cyl 10A)
57 of 64 people found this review helpful
I had a 2019 MDX Sport Hybrid Tech, and just recently turned in my lease and got a 2022 MDX Tech. While I miss the gas mileage @5-27 regularly, and overall power of the Hybrid (it was definitely faster) I LOVE the ride of my 2022. It feels so much more planted down with the double wishbone front suspension. I did not like the touchpad when I first got it, but once you sit and set everything up in one shot - it is a lot easier to use. I live for my steering wheel controls and Siri and Apple Car play are wonderful just like in the last one Overall a much better ride for sure. Handles like a dream for such a big vehicle. The Interior finally feels luxurious!!
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2022 MDX SH-AWD Advance
B Lang, 06/18/2021
updated 12/27/2022
2022 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Advance Package (3.5L 6cyl 10A)
36 of 40 people found this review helpful
We’ve had our MDX for about 18 months and have 40,000 miles on it. No issues yet. Still drives like new. We’ve found it to be useful in hauling light items, grand-kids, and for long road trips. Gas mileage as advertised. Handles well. Seats are very comfortable. Sound system is excellent.
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MDX Type S Advanced - Handles like a Dream
Barath, 05/21/2022
2022 Acura MDX Type S 4dr SUV AWD w/Advance Package (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 10A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
Have only had the car a few days not but I lack the adjectives to describe this car. All I can say is it is fantastic. We had our first road trip, in Comfort mode I am getting 24 mpg highway which was surprisingly good, considering I was covering a lot of distance with some traffic on the way. One con for me for now is that the Acura Link app (available to all Acuras) is slow and poorly designed. The console entertainment system screen which many people dislike actually works pretty well. I personally prefer this. If I were to try to reach out and use it as a touch screen it will certainly make driving more dangerous. The split screen option also makes sense switching between maps and music is seamless.
Sharp vehicle, loads of tech, drives great
Todd Smith, 12/26/2021
2022 Acura MDX SH-AWD A-Spec 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 10A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
Upgraded from a 2013 RDX to an A-Spec MDX, vehicle is a great upgrade from my previous vehicle. Wife has a 2017 MDX and the '22 has a significantly upgraded interior with all the latest technology, while improving on the ride and driving experience. Great size vehicle if you need additional space and great for long distance road trips.
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elegant classy suv
joey, 12/19/2021
2022 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 10A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
only 500 miles still love the car I had ordered a ford Bronco it took over a year to show up after seeing it person I canceled order and got my 500 deposit right away. looks great but interior did not feel like a 50,000 car. It was either a bronco or a mdx different suv but the same price range in my budget. the mdx is a great looking car, I just wish the rear would be nicer, I only got the base sh-awd since it already had apple car play. after connecting your phone to your car you can easily talk to siri what you would normally do, weather and directions for me. also that the mdx had a proven V6 not the turbo which the other brands are doing. my 18 tlx a-spec V6 had zero 80,000 trouble free miles the only thing I replace was batteries and tires. it only took me 2 days to feel confident using the touch pad entertainment system. also no fingerprints. I was confused for the first day playing with radio. now the only thing I need to learn is how to set up favorite stations. I mostly learned by just playing around with it. the manual wasn't very helpful but Youtube help. the mileage is 19-21 since I like to drive with a little pep. I was lucky to get this car i only waited for 3 to 4 weeks the dealer already had this on ordered and they were just waiting for it to be built. out of 12 mdx in transit 2 were not sold yet. the only discount is 1000 loyalty just msrp. so if you are willing to wait for a few more months to get a good deal hang in there. I didn't want to wait so early xmas present in december. I can here the tire noise maybe its because its not a michelin. also its not a tech so no ambient lighting if that what you want. the 9 speaker base stereo is good enough. when the kids are watching youtube on your cell phone the speaker project in your car stereo. I'm sure there tons more to do with the car. since everybody has a palisades, telluride pilot and highlander this is a great suv alternative. I believe you would be happy with this car.
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The good, the bad and the ugly
Kits BC, 06/01/2021
2022 Acura MDX SH-AWD A-Spec 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 10A)
55 of 62 people found this review helpful
The Good: My previous ride was a 2018 MDX. My 2022 MDX (A Spec) is a serious upgrade. The handling and overall ride feels much better. The interior is light years ahead. The transmission, night and day - better. ELS surround sound is impressive, and the large sunroof is much appreciated. Feels bigger inside while not riding or feeling bigger outside. The exterior styling looks slick. Overall, I found the price to be not much more than a loaded Telluride or Pilot etc., and significantly less than an XC90 or Q7. For me, this was the sweet spot. You can now move the position of the crossbars on the roof - nice. Power is adequate. The Bad: Tires are louder than they should be. The touchpad is a learning curve and isn't the best. If you are using Apple CarPlay, the only way to change the radio channel is with the steering wheel dial to scroll thru favorites. Wish it was a hybrid. The Ugly: Tech gremlins live within. There are known issues with Iphone 12, but I have an Iphone XR (with up to date IOS). My Sirius cuts out intermittently (50% of the time) when it connects to Apple Car Play, and then i'm forced to go to the home screen, choose FM, go back to the home screen, and choose Sirius if I want to listen to XM radio. It seems to especially dislike Waze, anybody out there like using Waze like I do? I video'd this issue with the salesperson so that there was no doubt. I was told by the Service Dept today to delete the Waze app, while another tech told me I didn't have to do it. Bottom line, Acura is working on it, but it could take 6-8 months is what i was told. I asked if my problem was common, they said they've seen some issues, but I was their first with the new MDX. Bottom line, if you have an Iphone, especially if you like using Waze, test CarPlay many times over to see if you might have issues too. I used Waze and Apple Car Play all day long on my 2018 MDX without issue, so despite the fact that one Acura Tech blamed Waze, I'm convinced that it's Acura that has the issue. I've had phone calls that disappear and switch back to XM, and I've had the touchpad not respond and allow me to answer an incoming phone call. Acura, are you listening, your system is buggy and needs fixing. Please.
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Beautiful and a good ride, but has flaws
Lauren B., 06/30/2021
2022 Acura MDX SH-AWD A-Spec 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 10A)
78 of 89 people found this review helpful
Have owned the 2022 Acura MDX A Spec since March and while I love this car, there have been some issues. Pros: - Beautiful design - Excellent quality leather and suede seats - Smooth and quiet ride - Very roomy 2nd row (haven’t used 3rd yet) - Safety features: if the car senses so much as a bush or a piece of garbage on the ground while you are in reverse it will break for you, and hard. Though it was scary at first and made me feel like I hit something I’ve come to like having that feature- just in case a person, car or animal are actually there in the future. - Panoramic roof is gorgeous Cons: - Gas mileage isn’t that great, though expected for a bigger car (coming from being a Mini owner) - Navigating the info-tainment system takes practice, and is still glitchy. - iPhone randomly disconnects and you can’t reconnect until the car is off. - Bluetooth connectivity is rough, which causes skipping when listening to Spotify/music from phone - Phone charging pad is terrible IMO. I hook up to a USB 99% of the time. The pad will charge for 1-2 minutes and then disconnect. Also you can’t have a case on your phone if you want it to connect - One of the cup holder retractable clamps up front just broke, spring and all. The only thing we put in them are paper/plastic to-go cups. I could see this breaking after years of wear and tear, but not 4 months. - 2nd row AC/Heating vent clamp broke. When I put my purse on the floor in the backseat it brushed against the left vent and broke. My purse was not that heavy, so it must have been the angle it went down maybe. Either way, very cheap vent parts that will definitely break off if a knee hits them sliding in/pushing on them from the middle seat.
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It’s such a gem, I love it!
Danielle Moscato, 05/02/2021
2022 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Advance Package (3.5L 6cyl 10A)
22 of 24 people found this review helpful
I test drove a long list of SUVs, including the telluride, edge, sequoia, Highlander, traverse, forester, ascent, pathfinder, rogue, Santa Fe and I really didn’t think I’d ever find something that suited me and made me happy, had enough room for me and my Labradors, had good ratings and was comfortable and quiet and worth its price tag. Then I set foot into the 2022 MDX and fell in love! It’s plush, comfortable, and feels solid. There’s plenty of room for the dogs when I need to take them places, and the safety features are standard (as opposed to some others that don’t include them unless you get the premium or high country model). Its quiet, no road noise, the sound system is amazing, the seats are like sitting on the couch, they’re so comfortable. Being objective it’s not perfect and the third row could use a little bit more room, but for me and the dogs it’s exactly perfect for us. Just enough luxury so I don’t feel totally crazy hauling Labradors around town and practical enough to feel safe driving to work. The touch pad isn’t that difficult once you get the hang of it, and my sales person made sure I was happy with it before I left the showroom.
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Two Steps Forward, One Step Back?
Arm Chair Car Guy, 07/13/2021
2022 Acura MDX 4dr SUV w/Technology Package (3.5L 6cyl 10A)
57 of 66 people found this review helpful
The new 2022 Acura.Pretty darn good, not great. I give it3.5/5.We just purchased the 2022 MDX Tech Package for my wife. She is not a "car person" and really likes it as an upgrade to her 2017 MDX Tech. I am a car person, and I think it is a solid car with some missed opportunities. Here are my initial takeaways: 1) Context is important here, and lets start by saying that despite the price increase, this is still a car that is slotted at a fairly low price point for a 3 row luxury SUV. I drive a 2021 BMW X5 and there is no comparison in terms of the quality and refinement of the vehicles, engine, cabin, infotainment, materials, but there is also little comparison in price either--with a 12-15k difference. The MDX is best compared to its other Japanese rivals, Lexus and Infiniti; and wins that fight hands down. We really like the new aesthetic redesigns on the exterior and interior--dramatic improvement. The 2017 infotainment system was horrific, and it looked like a minivan and dated very quickly. If you are considering the 2022 MDX, you have surely read a lot about the finicky new infotainment system. But I have found these concerns to be overstated. It is a tad finicky, but if you learn how to use it as designed, I think it nets as an asset to the car, not a detractor. Still, it is very surprising that this is not a touchscreen, given Acura was a pioneer for touchscreens in the 90’s. Still, it’s not a bad interface, but you do have to learn and understand how they designed it. Finicky is a fair descriptor, but there is also some real innovation and cleverness to it. I was more disappointed by the engine than the infotainment. Not necessarily in terms of power--its a bit above average there with a standard 6-cylinder--but rather in the lack of refinement. It is a bit growly, and lacks quick shifts and lags a bit in acceleration and shifts. This is the same engine currently featured in the Honda Passport and Pilot as well. Its a decent engine, but not really a refined one--a bit growly, a bit sluggish--but overall fine. Refinement-wise--It feels like it barely gets over the goal line for the segment it competes in--but it does get over that goal line. The steering and handling improvements between the 2017 and 2022 however, are noticeable as the car feels more planted and sturdier that the 2017 by far. The audio for the standard ELS system is also a step back from the prior generation—but the COVID parts shortage may be the culprit there. Like the major improvements to the exterior refresh, the interior refresh is also really strong (and much needed). The new gauge cluster is all digital, no analog at though some “hard”buttons are a bit small. The second-row seats do recline back several degrees--a big plus if you have kids in car seats and want a slight tilt back for long road trips. That second row can also move forward or back by a few inches--which cramps the third row when all the way back, but gives second row passengers more space. We rarely use the third row so this is helpful. The third row has room, especially when the second row is pulled up. The center seat in the second row can also be let down or removed altogether basically creating captains chairs on second row. Great versatility there. The leather, like the engine, feels barely to par with the segment it competes in but is also good enough. I think where Acura really struggles is with segmenting their trim lines--Base, Tech, A-Spec, Advance. The Advance Package adds over 7k to the sticker and just really lacks value there. The A-Spec is basically just a sport aesthetics/audio package costing over 5k more than the Tech. The Tech package I presume with be their best selling trimline. Unfortunately, they actually de-contented some of this trimline, I presume to push the Advance trim level. I would have rather them elevated the Advance than de-content the Tech package. For example, they eliminated remote start from your key fob in the 2022 Tech. Weird since this was present on the 2017 Acura MDX Tech, and also is on the very base Honda Passport that my daughter drives. Acura, really? They also bifurcate the ambient lighting between the Advance and all other trimlines.This just seems petty on Acura’s part. The Advance gets ambient lighting throughout the cabin while all other trimlines, only one line of ambient on each of the doors. Again, this just seems more of a de-content to distinguish of Tech rather than an elevation of the Advance. Overall, there just isn’t enough distinction between the trims—same engines, transmission, gauge clusters, steering etc. Best overall value still seems the tech package. In the end, we are happy with the purchase, especially at the price point barely over 50k. It’s a great car overall, but some really small refinements could have gone a long way. If you are a driver/car enthusiast you will be satisfied with the significant improvements,but not thrilled. If you aren’t,you will love
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Shockingly bad infotainment system
OC_AcuraMDX, 09/29/2021
2022 Acura MDX SH-AWD A-Spec 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 10A)
30 of 34 people found this review helpful
I think the car looks beautiful and modern inside and out which is why we bought it. After bringing it home; I realize how bad the infotainment system was. 1. Reboots at least once a week while I am driving. 2. The radio stops working for no reason. I can see the Chanel's but no audio. Have to turn the car off, open the door, close it and then restart the car for the radio to work. 3. The WiFi hotspot doesn't work and ATT said that they have told Acura but Acura to date has not resolved the software issue on their end. I am honestly very disappointed that a Honda made car would have such obvious issues which have remained unresolved for such a long time.
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Beautiful car but annoying issues that persist
Frustrated MDX Owner, 03/31/2022
2022 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Advance Package (3.5L 6cyl 10A)
24 of 27 people found this review helpful
Got my 2022 MDX Advance in September 2021. The front doors vibrate and make annoying noise when music is played - even at low volume. Wireless CarPlay doesn't always work - a few times a week the system prompts me to re-connect my iPhone 12 Pro Max. I also get an error on the Infotainment screen often - "LinxlPodServiceApp isn't responding" - that I have to click to dismiss. My iPhone and the car's Infotainment software are both up to date. I have about 5,500 miles now and I'm starting to get a whooshing/wind noise from the right passenger door area when I’m on the highway going more than 60 miles an hour. Sometimes there’s a little bit of a faint clanking sound also. The Infotainment system never shows the correct artwork for the music in the right side of the screen (which apparently is the side that Acura uses - the main section of the screen for the Apple Car Play always shows the right song). I’m don't get any turn by turn directions on the Heads Up Display (HUD) for Apple Maps or Waze until 20 minutes into my drive when suddenly all the directions will start from the beginning and cycle through quickly until it is caught up. In addition, my iPhone has never been able to charge using the wireless charging pad which takes up 25% of the real estate in the center console and I basically keep it off all the time. Acura said it is a known issue but has made no fixes or communication about it and I have had the car for over 6 months. Needless to say, I’m pretty disappointed Acura isn’t communicating anything about that to the 2022 MDX owners. Very frustrating. The truth is, this is a beautiful car to look at but when it comes to the tech and functionality, it is a dud.
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It's typical Acura / Honda.
IPAislike whiskey, 12/12/2022
2022 Acura MDX SH-AWD A-Spec 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 10A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
There's lots to like about the 2022 Acura MDX. Its sleek and handsome exterior is sophisticated. In the interior the design is unique and overall cabin space is generous. However, after owning the vehicle for 20k mi the pros and cons are clear. Cup holder design is terrible. The tabs will fall into the center console black hole. We initially had the cup holder warrantied at like 5k mi, but both cup holders broke and we didn't bother bringing back. Also the dealer attempted to fix the cup holder by prying into the wireless charger pad leaving pry marks. The exterior fit is not what one considers "precision." It's more like someone eye balling the fitment with a thick finger. The hood, front quarter panel, rear trunk panel pieces, the headlight and front fender, A-Pillar to door gap all have varying fitment widths. Very disappointing for a $60k+ vehicle The trim piece anterior to the A-Pillar that covers the windshield also uninstalled itself. In high wind situation the cruise control will abruptly slam on the brakes, which is terrifying for all occupants, and causes my young children to repeat things I never intended them to hear. Need more dampening on the SUV. It's kind of stuck between almost performance and trying to be luxury. Acura is not a luxury brand, it is a performance brand, but you're selling 3 row SUVs, make up your mind. The AWD system is excellent, we recently drove through a snow storm without chains and never doubted the car, tons of traction and predictability. While we drive past dozens of cars stranded or watched fake 4WD cars struggle even with chains installed. Approaching 30k mi and need to decide whether to keep car or not - and we're not entirely convinced that this car will age well.
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Junior , 12/31/2021
updated 01/16/2025
2022 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Advance Package (3.5L 6cyl 10A)
23 of 26 people found this review helpful
New and final update: We recently traded this car in for a ‘24 Honda CRV Sport Touring. Yes, the Honda is no where near the same category of vehicle but several key factors led to changing of the score I had given the car originally and it departing our family. First and foremost, we traded it in with 38K miles, during its last service visit at Fremont Acura, they had they replace the passenger side front brake caliper because it was stuck in a practically closed position (at 36K miles); as a result this caused uneven wear on the both front brakes (they were at 30%). The pads, rotors, and caliper were replaced per Acura. At about the 25K mile mark, we caught a rock in the rear right passenger side of the car (lodged between the caliper and rotor). The car was towed to dealer because it was causing a loud scratching sound and we at the time didn’t know the problem. Rock was removed from rear brakes but car never stopped producing the scratching sound when braking and according to Fremont Acura, even if we replaced the entire system in the rear (pads and rotors) there’s no guarantee the noise would stop! What kind of operation is this or vehicle is this when brakes make a scratching sound when braking at 38K miles?! Bad engineering, poor craftsmanship, etc. we loved the comfort of the car’s front seats, stereo system was one of the best on the market, tech can and was a bit glitchy at times. But no $70K car should be making sounds at 38K miles, I’m sorry this is not the 1960s or 1970s. Good luck to future owners, beautiful looking SUV, but not worth our family’s lives. This will remain forbidden fruit! Update: July 13, 2023: This vehicle has been stellar, comfortable, quick for what it is, creature comforts and gimmicks aside it works as advertised. We continue to average about 25-28 on the highway with the recommended 91 octane. City mileage is about 16, pretty dismal. The only unfortunate part of owning the car is having it serviced. We refuse to take our vehicle to our local corresponding dealership (Fresno Acura); absolutely nightmare of an experience going there. So we drive to our originally purchased dealership for service. The major complaints we have about the vehicle stems from the interior rear portion of the car. The middle row seats while we appreciate the stadium style of approach of having them sit higher than the front seats; helping with a less confined feeling. The padding is not the same quality and they are rather hard over long trips. And the lack of third row climate vents or controls is really irksome. You have to raise the fan speed for the folks in the rear to receive any kind of airflow. Seems like a major misstep in a flagship vehicle. We continue to love everything else about the car. The user interface is fine, and I love not having to touch the screen. I just wish the front seats were copied for the middle row. Those are thrones in comparison. Update: July 12, 2022 This vehicle contains to be a stellar value proposition (if you could call any luxury vehicle) a value proposition. The vehicle currently has 13.5K miles and has been an excellent family vehicle. The MDX is extremely comfortable for long travels, we frequently use it for road-trips and commuting from the SF Bay Area and the Central Valley, CA. On the highway, the MDX has been able to match EPA highway ratings with cruise control engaged, ideal road conditions (and traffic), and air pressure in tires. Unhappy with our local dealer, Fresno Acura is a joke. But other than that our vehicle has been comfortable, easy to drive, relatively good on gas mileage. In terms of negatives, wish their were third row vents in the back row seems like a major oversight on Acura/Honda’s part. Another minor annoyance is the small/almost nonexistent door sill protection for the interior of vehicle, the carpet is left exposed unnecessarily to wear and tear when a simple plastic cover could have been added. Overall, we are happy with the performance of our car, love the color in the sea of monochromatic colors on the road. The engine and transmission performance is ok, wished for the Type-S but was not available during original purchase. Would recommend to anyone looking for a bulletproof option besides the Lexus RX350. Original Review: Having owned more than a dozen Toyota’s (Corollas, Camrys, and a Highlander), Chevrolet, Fords, and even a Cadillac CTS; this Acura is buttery smooth. Purchased the car on Tuesday from Acura of Fremont. This car is stellar, have never owned a Honda/Acura product before. Initially, was looking at an RX350 with the luxury package or an F-Sport but couldn’t get passed the revamped grill in front. The Acura has been good in so far in every regard. So far 600 miles and about 24.5 miles per gallon on highway with 70 miles per hour. Not great, but not bad considering the size of the car. Drives a lot smaller than it is and the dynamic mode is fun with the ambient lighting and driving dynamics.
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Buyer Beware
sesfritz, 09/29/2021
2022 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Advance Package (3.5L 6cyl 10A)
83 of 98 people found this review helpful
Just purchased a 2022 MDX Advance 48 days ago brand new. This car has put me in 2 extremely dangerous situations. The first being power steering went completely out as I was traveling down the freeway at 78mph. Was only slightly able to move steering wheel with quite a bit of force so was able to just get the car pulled onto the shoulder of the road. As I was sitting there, warning light came on that notified me braking systems failure and car could roll. This was the hill assist mode. Taken to dealer ASAP was instructed that they couldn’t find anything. Picked up the car and 2 days later, car goes into collision mitigation mode while I was traveling 50mph with the only car in my sight was behind me. That car had to swerve to avoid backing into me. This incident caused me to have whiplash. The car is back in the shop and have been told that Acura has only seen this one other time. Blah blah blah!!! The real kicker is the part needed hasn’t even been manufactured. So I could wait for months before this is fixed. Researching what my consumer right are at the moment.
Best Acura ever.
lloyder, 03/30/2021
2022 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 10A)
27 of 31 people found this review helpful
Acura did a great job of redoing the Acura for 2022; it's quiet, which my previous RDX was not, it rides and handles very well, especially for the size of the vehicle, it has enough power when you need it, shifts extremely well, better than the previous 8 speed automatic. In general, this '22' MDX has been better than anticipated, thus far. The new interior is a big plus and the base AWD has the equipment that previous models would require an upgrade to get. So far, Acura has a winner with an updated, not perfect to be sure, but better than before electronics. Best value is the base SH-AWD as long as you use your phone for navigation, etc., it comes with the panoramic roof as standard along with the necessary safety items.
Technology is not their strong suit
John Craig , 03/16/2021
2022 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Advance Package (3.5L 6cyl 10A)
55 of 65 people found this review helpful
The 2022 MDX was marketed as the new technology leader for Acura, but they failed at the basics. The wireless charger will not work with Apple’s IPhone 12 Pro Max. Acura knows about the issue, and tried to blame Apple when I called, but then they seemed to admit they have a problem. The on dash window display castes a nasty glare on the windshield on bright sunny days. The MDX is supposed to show you the speed limit on any given highway, and I know it works perfectly with their RDX, but not this vehicle. Today on a 55 mph highway I was shown to have a 90 mph speed limit, and then a bit later it was 25 mph and then it would just go off and on. I’ll try driving it again tomorrow to see how it performs otherwise, but these are all problems that should not be present on their flagship vehicle!
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Poor technology /infotainment system
Nancy C, 08/21/2021
2022 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology Package (3.5L 6cyl 10A)
17 of 19 people found this review helpful
I’m new to the Acura family having driven Infiniti SUVs for the last 10 years. I fell in love with the drive and appearance of the new 2022 MDX while car shopping but my frustration with the technology system over shadows the positive attributes of the car. Like another reviewer has shared, the glitches with the infotainment system are extremely frustrating (and dangerous to deal with while driving). The Apple car play randomly disconnects. Sometimes it comes back on 20-30 seconds later, sometimes not. When it does not connect again, you need to manually reconnect it. For some reason I can not use my phone at all when connected to car play. So when I am a passenger in the car, I can not use the phone at all, otherwise the XM radio turns off (I’m not trying to play any audio or video on the phone, just checking email will turn off XM). There is some issue with Waze. I can not connect to Waze once the car (and car play) are on. I have to turn off the WiFi on my phone so as to disconnect from car play in order to be able to use the Waze app on my phone, then turn WiFi back on and I will be asked if I want to connect to car play, and then the Waze works they car play. I’ve taken it back to the dealership twice. The second time they did a hard reset of the system (described as manually disconnecting the wiring from the system and then reconnecting). I’m still having the same issues described above.
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What lemonade just buy a 2022 Acura MDX
Elliot caban, 01/19/2023
2022 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology Package (3.5L 6cyl 10A)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
Little back story purchased mine on March of 2021 owning the vehicle for 2 weeks the radio went bad turning on and off 2 months pass by the battery went bad then another 2 months pass by the starter decide to leave stuck in the middle of the road at a light ! 2 months pass by the radio amplifier went bad 1 month goes by the front passenger shock starts making noise yes the car has warranty and was serviced by Acura! But today the braking system lights are on as well as the low speed sensors my dash looks like a Christmas tree called Acura main branch to explain that this car came out a lemon all the day is it has warranty. I explained that the total investment in this MDX is 38k out of the 61k they told me at the dealership they can buy it back but I will lose that 38k to start another finance on the 23 model looked at him and laughed! Buyers Please beware for those new Acura MDX they are lemons !!!
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Awesome SUV
Tami B, 12/20/2021
2022 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 10A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
The base model of this SUV is loaded. I love the way it looks and as someone that drives 70 miles a day I not only wanted a vehicle that looked great, but also performed great, comfortable and enjoyable to drive. This 2022 Acura MDX hit all the marks for me.
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2022 MDX Tech (8,500 miles) Does It All Well
Dr Mike B, 06/04/2022
updated 12/08/2022
2022 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology Package (3.5L 6cyl 10A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I sold my Audi A6 for this 2022 MDX AWD SUV with the Tech Package to hold my wife's walker/wheelchair - which it does with no problems. This is my first SUV. After driving all the competition from Porsche to MB, Audi, Telluride and Pallisades, Highlander, X5, XC90, etc. this is the only one in which my wife and I were both comfortable. The seats are great and we can drive all day with no pain - better than the Audi. Although the seats are not ventilated in the Tech package, they are perforated and my back does not sweat. The much despised infotainment touch pad is actually good. I have shoulder problems and not having to lean forward and reach a touch screen is wonderfully painless. It took a while to be able to use the touch pad quickly with no issues, but since then it is truly very good; much less distracting than leaning forward and reaching to a touch screen. It's been 1.5 years and 13,000 miles so far and almost no problems to report. Occasionally Android Auto has a problem, but it generally clears up in a minute or so. I notice that most reviews complain about the touch pad, but that is a matter of choice and getting used to it. A combo of both touch screen and touch pad would be better and satisfy everyone. Power is adequate for any occasion but not overwhelming. Accelerating from a stop, merging, passing on 2 lane roads all pose no issues. This is a big vehicle and I don't expect to drive it like a sports car but it handles very well, no wallowing, no dives on braking, accurate steering and hugs the road beyond reasonable expectations. The 10 speed transmission, much like the 6 speed that was in my Audi, always is in the right gear. Upshifts are smooth and downshifts are right on every time. On steep downhills the tranny holds gear and downshifts if you brake. Most of the complaints I've read concerning jerky tranny shifts, etc. seem to be limited to the Advance model --I have the Tech, and I think this is the sweet spot. Very reasonable price ($55K) for what you get. Mileage in suburbia has been about 18, even on regular, and acceleration doesn't seem to be impaired. But all is not perfect - twice the battery died - maybe my fault for leaving something on, not sure. The last time I didn't want to wait for assistance and wanted to use my small jump starter. Unfortunately it was in the way back and the rear hatch has no way to open without power. I had to use the key to open the driver's door, empty the way back and open the storage area under the floor to reach my jump starter. This is nuts - the key should be useable on the hatch. That's pretty much it. I haven't needed the SH-AWD yet, the car is very comfortable and quiet, the safety stuff works well and driving is a pleasure, but it is still a medium size SUV and our expectations should be centered on that fact. The car drives surprisingly well: very direct and accurate steering with no wander; more than adequate acceleration from all reasonable speeds; handling is also surprisingly good - comfortable suspension with little lean on hard curves and very predictable responses - really surprised me as you can throw this big vehicle around very well. Separate drive settings do not change the suspension but do change shift points, steering effort and accelerator pedal response, hold gears longer, more feedback from steering and can change the dashboard gauges. My only complaint is the brake feel: pedal is soft at first but gets nicely weighted as you depress the pedal. The brakes are very good as I discovered yesterday. The automatic tranny works excellently when left alone, with swift downshifts of several gears when needed and smooth up shifts, but paddle shifting causes a brief pause in power delivery. Electronic nannies are also very good. Adaptive cruise control works very well and even handles stop and go traffic. Automatic lane keeping also works very well, although you must put your hands on specific areas of the steering wheel every 30 seconds or so. Lastly, the car is very quiet and the sound system is excellent without going to the higher cost options in the advance package. Gas mileage jumped up when the car reached about 6,000 miles and is reasonable for a car this size (about 18-19 in suburbia and 23-24 at a steady 75. I have to be careful because this car wants to go fast and you just don't feel the speed. I would really like to have the 360 degree camera views, but it wasn't worth the increase in price to the Advance package just get this - Acura should allow some individual options without requiring expensive packages. To summarize: after careful months of shopping this was our best choice and there is very little I would change. I am constantly surprised by the comfort, quiet, great driving and handling. Nothing to repair yet and my first service (oil, filter tire rotation) was $115.
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terrible
Deni, 09/22/2021
2022 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Advance Package (3.5L 6cyl 10A)
38 of 45 people found this review helpful
I have had the car for 5 months and it has been in the shop 6 times for fuel pump issues. The car feels sluggish, which may be related to fuel pump issues. The engine sounds noisey and weak. I usually wait for bugs to be worked out on new or updated models, but since I already had a 2013 Honda Pilot and had really no major problems, I decided to make a leap of faith and purchase this updated model. Big mistake.
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No audio connection
Veronique, 04/19/2022
2022 Acura MDX SH-AWD A-Spec 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 10A)
37 of 44 people found this review helpful
I bought this car because I fell in love with it, when I first saw it. I am so disappointed now. I have a brand new luxury car for which I paid around $57,000.00 and after a couple of weeks of driving it, the audio connection doesnt work. This means, no radio, no phone, no sound at all. I took it to the dealer and they said it was the battery (really?) anyway they changed the battery and the sound did work for a month and then it started again. It is on and off, sometimes I have audio and sometimes I dont. I took it in twice more, they have no idea what is going on. The last time they said Acura is going to release an update that will fix it (when? I dont know). Now I am stuck with a brand new car with NO AUDIO CONNECTION. Very very upset with it. Do not buy!!
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Lousy interior lighting, Rock Hard tires,
Sonny, 03/22/2022
updated 03/25/2024
2022 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Advance Package (3.5L 6cyl 10A)
19 of 22 people found this review helpful
After having a 2015 and a 2018 we couldn't wait for the all new 2022 and when one became available we bought it. It is absolutely stunning. Well with that said the engineers?, outdid themselves on 27 interior lighting schemes, and bypassed the important part, interior lighting. This 22 MDX has 2 firefly lights in the overhead console that require you to look up to see if they are on. Drop something on the passenger side floor at night, forget it till it is daytime and then you may have trouble seeing your dropped item. The next mistake they did was with the tires. They built a Luxury car with an all new front suspension to cradle the passengers with a smooth quiet ride and then put tires on it with xtra heavy sidewalls (to give better handling they say) and a brand that is notorious for being noisy, IMO. Then they make a model (Type S advance)specifically to do what they did to ruin the Luxurious MDX Advance. So sad! One other gripe, Interior- Exterior color choice combinations. Lord forbid you would like a grey interior in a white exterior. White and black exteriors should be able to have any interior color Acura offers. With all that said, we still will try to enjoy this beautiful vehicle, for a couple years.
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Everything is great except the stock tires.
Acura driver, 07/10/2021
updated 01/12/2022
2022 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Advance Package (3.5L 6cyl 10A)
19 of 22 people found this review helpful
Overall this is a great family car. I’ve driven it 10,000 miles and the reliability has been perfect though that is what you’d hope for. I love the technology, the ride, the looks, and how practical the cargo space is. Love the removable middle seat. With my family of three kids that is a game changing feature that makes the car so flexible. The third row is also very usable for kids up to about 12. I also like the cargo area flexibility and in particular love how you can turn the area behind the third row into a deeper cargo well rather than one that is flush with the door or turn it into secure storage for camera equipment or a computer, etc. In my old cars things would just roll out the back if I was parked on our steep driveway. I also really like the tech. The touchpad is much better than reviewers give it credit for. Once you are used to it, which doesn’t take long, it is much nicer than a touchscreen where you have to reach far and is easy to use. I think giving both a touchpad and a touchscreen have been nice for them. I also like the ambient lighting. The SHAWD is fun. The car can give you some easily controlled oversteer. The engine is also very smooth and responsive though lacking in low end torque. I appreciate that most of the controls are physical buttons. To me that is much better than the touchscreen setup in our Audi. What I don’t love is the crazy amounts of tire noise on some surfaces on the OEM tires. On OEM tires this car is louder than my 10 year old Honda or any other car I ever owned on the wrong surfaces. I swapped out the tires at 8500 miles and the problem became much better with the car becoming much more pleasant at highway speeds on rough surfaces. Now the noise is acceptable on all surfaces. There are many complaints on Acura forums about the tires and many others who have swapped them out and found that made the car more quiet. I don’t know what Acura was thinking. On some surfaces the stock tires were fine but on concrete freeways the noise was really bad. Other than that my complaints are minor. I think they could have done a better job of creating interior storage for small items. For instance an RDX style open area below the console. I also wish they used less glossy trim.
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Im sweating
Acura guy, 07/31/2022
2022 Acura MDX SH-AWD A-Spec 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 10A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
2022 Acura mdx A-spec. This is my 20 + Acura since 1986 1/2 and as the years have gone bye I have seen more issues with every new replacement. The last decent Acura i had was in 2008 and it was an mdx after that it was extremely downhill. i have been a auto enthusiast for many years and have quite a collection of collectibles and Acura was always my choice for reliability design and semi luxury .i have kept away from the European and American vehicles due to overpricing and reliability issues, but Acura has caught up to the unreliability standards and now there prices are also catching up . Well, I have 800 miles on my current MDX and my air conditioning has been working horrible. I called a dealer and told them the temperature at the vents are between 50-60 with the outside temp at 72 degrees. Not exceptable, but the service manager said it is normal with this new freon .I am sweating just thinking about it . I called another dealer and they said bring it over and they found that the condenser was leaking . They fixed but overheard them speaking that these new 2022 acuras were rushed into production to fast despite the 1 year gap due to Covid. As I heard , there are just to many problems then we've anticipated and parts are not even available. Well, that was more than I wanted to hear. On the other hand they fixed my vehicle flawlessly and applaud the way they respected my vehicle and fixed it to perfection. I hope they are wrong about issues but if this continues and Acura feels that losing me and probably many other dedicated customer is of no concern to there existence, so be it I will look elsewhere for a dependable company. In fact, when I had a more major issue with my past 2016 mdx and ask them for some assistance they said we've given somethings in the past and my reply was ,I think after 20+ Acuras I deserve a couple of gracious offers. there answer was we can not afford to offer accommodations more then a couple times. Example; a couple oil changes or mud guards .I think that was more then reasonable. I hope Acura starts to really take there customers more seriously and offers dedication UNCONDITIONALLY............
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Rock chips in the brakes for days !
Krazy king, 06/22/2022
2022 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Advance Package (3.5L 6cyl 10A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Overall I love the look and despite what others might say about the infotainment system it served me well. The only complain after 1 year and 12000 km is the rock chips getting stuck on rotors backplate. I would say at least 20 times, getting stuck for on average 3-4 days. And it makes the car sound like trash Finally decided to take it to the dealer and they said they will have to take it apart everytime and there's nothing they can do about it.
Great upgrade for a JDM Enthusiast
Supdizzle, 04/08/2022
updated 10/17/2024
2022 Acura MDX Type S 4dr SUV AWD w/Advance Package (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 10A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
I love cars! Have had over 26 cars for the past 25 years. I had a 2017 MDX Advance before pulling the trigger on a 2022 MDX Type S Advance. WOW, what an upgrade. We looked at the GV80 and XC90 as possibilities and fell in love with this top end Acura that comes with everything you need. The increased power is not like my previous TT 6speed Supra but for a family hauler in the Rocky Mountains this thing will get you there in Comfort and ease or in a flash with your heart racing. I love choosing between Sport Plus for the twisty roads and Comfort driving through city traffic. I actually like the touch pad, that screen is too far forward to comfortably use as a touch screen, unlike my Land Cruiser which has it far forward. For 73K when looking at comparable autos this was the one for us... Oh yeah, and it is a Honda so will hold it value over time. UPDATE: We have had this car now for 2.5 years and have put about 32k miles on it. This is still one of our favorite cars to ever own. It is a great balance of comfort and speed. Nothing new has come out that has compelled us to make a change. Still very happy!
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Jeff, 03/30/2021
2022 Acura MDX 4dr SUV w/Technology Package (3.5L 6cyl 10A)
32 of 40 people found this review helpful
Quick Summary: great seat comfort for all day travels - very stable in a straight line on the highways and it corners exceptionally well - quiet cabin but noticeable tire noise on some surfaces - lots of nice features - touch pad interface with the screen is hopelessly complicated and frankly is unsafe in a motor vehicle as it requires WAY too much attention to do anything because it is not intuitive at all and requires the manual for even the simplest tasks. My 2005 MDX had a wonderful NAV system, but this one is way too complicated. If I had to buy this car over again I would just buy the basic model and use a garmin gps or even my iphone instead.
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Incredibly bad mileage buggy infotainment
OC_AcuraMDX, 09/27/2021
updated 12/18/2023
2022 Acura MDX SH-AWD A-Spec 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 10A)
29 of 37 people found this review helpful
Can you imagine an Acura having an average MPG of 14-15 MPG. The dealer says it is normal and nothing wrong with the car. 220 miles per tank. I really do love the look of the car inside and out. They have done a great job. The infotainment system is incredibly buggy, and I am shocked that the car went out with it. 1. The system crashes and reboots at least once a week. 2. The radio will just stop working for no reason. You will have to turn the car off, and restart for it to work. Another option is to reset the infotainment system through the diagnostics option. 3. The WiFi hotspot doesn't work. Acura has known about it since at least February, and yet no fix. I would have thought that these issues would have been fixed within a few months, but it seems they just prefer that we just deal with it. Very disappointing from a Japanese car company.
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The Only Review You Need To Read!
chad Luke, 06/28/2022
2022 Acura MDX SH-AWD A-Spec 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 10A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
Ignore the negative reviews. This car has it all! It has an outstanding ride, perfect handling, quality finishes, plenty of room inside but drives small, and Honda build quality. If you want better gas mileage, get a hybrid. If you want more luxury, pay 20 grand more for a German car. If you want a car that has it all for a great price, this is it!
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Trading my X5 for MDX
AlbertW, 01/09/2022
2022 Acura MDX SH-AWD A-Spec 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 10A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
I had so much issue with my Range Rover sports and X5. Finially decide on going back to Japanese. Very impressed by the 2022 MDX. Yes it is not as luxurious as BMW or Range Rover but so is the price. It is 20k less than my X5 or 30k f less than my Range Rover sports. The luxury is about 80%_90% This is good enough and really I am no longer have to worry about stuck on trips with my new cars as what other 2 did to me
What an amazing car!
Winston Leung, 09/13/2021
2022 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Advance Package (3.5L 6cyl 10A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
Purchased a 2022 MDX Advance SH-AWD a week and half ago and I have to say that this is by far the most comfortable ride I have been in. It is not the fastest or aggressive, that is not what the MDX was made for. It is all about the ride comfort, luxury and convenience this vehicle can provide for you and your family. My wife and kids love it and they agree that this is the best car we've owned and I have owned all MDX generations and the I also own the current RDX Aspec.
WATER LEAKAGE
GB, 11/11/2022
2022 Acura MDX Type S 4dr SUV AWD w/Advance Package (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 10A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
Had this car for over a year now and I have already had 2 major issues. First, the driver-side door was not aligned properly and kept making a noise when I opened it. Went to get it checked out many times and every time they would not do anything about it and finally fixed it after a year. Now there is water and moisture in the interior, on the carpet, doors and even the trunk. Went to get it checked and was said it would take a week to diagnose the car and then who knows how long it will actually take to fix the problem depending on the parts availability. While the car is in the shop, Acura is unable to provide me with a car or even reimbursement for my work travel.
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Met My Price
Stick, 10/03/2021
2022 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Advance Package (3.5L 6cyl 10A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
This car is as advertised so far. I need to do a road trip before really getting into details. UPDATE-7 hour road trip demonstrated this car lives up to the hype. I used all of the driving assist features and they worked flawlessly. Only disappointing feature was the cordless phone charger, no big deal as there are plenty of corded plugs available. Averaged 23.4 mpg on interstate at 77 mph. I am enjoying this new MDX, but still learning all of the features. Acura assistance is great on sending YouTube videos explaining different nuance instructions. GREAT VEHICLE so far!
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Worst Car Experience Ever - Avoid!
Barbara, 12/15/2023
2022 Acura MDX 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 10A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have never in my life experienced a car with so many ongoing issues. Truly, I bought a premium, expensive lemon, in every sense of the word. I am currently in a months-long dispute with Honda/Acura working on a buyback, and they have been impossible to work with, fighting me every step of the way to the point where I had to hire a lawyer and get the State Attorney General involved to get them to take my case seriously and consider the lemon law buyback. My car has been leaking significant amounts of water into the trunk since I bought it in 2021. The car now permanently smells like mildew and the body of the car beneath the trunk is completely rusted from water damage. The dealership had my car for months at a time, making many attempts to fix the leaks, finding multiple manufacturer defects, and even flying in a "specialist" to try to fix it for good. After returning it to me several times saying it was fixed, water continues to collect in my trunk after any rain storm. When I attempted to bring it back, they said they would continue to try to look at it, but refused to offer me a loaner car or assistance for a rental car, leaving me with no car, after paying a premium price for this one. Avoid this car and Acura/Honda at all costs! I will never buy one again. I can assure you.
Best MDX yet!
Scott, 12/16/2021
2022 Acura MDX SH-AWD A-Spec 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 10A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Best driving and riding luxury SUV yet. Fit and finish is good quality and styling is right on! Well appointed and good blue in comparison with other makes. Excellent warranty and quality.
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Amie, 08/07/2022
2022 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology Package (3.5L 6cyl 10A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I was so excited to get the new MDX and have had so many issues. I finally received my car in Oct 2021 after shipment issues and they couldn’t install all the features due to back order. At first I was looking at three weeks but that turned to five months so shame on the dealer. I was angry! I had already paid for the stuff so I said forget some of it and give me money back. Within 3,000 miles I had a steering motor go out, charger stop working, Apple play and navigation issues, updates not sent. Windows and and moonroof not open or close, and the auto opener on the back works intermittently. It is not the smooth and quiet ride I test drive either and some parts don’t fit tight around the doors and the key pad sticks in hot and humid weather. I’ve been less than impressed overall for the cost and most likely not consider again. I love the look and comfort and room, but I could have paid 20,000 less for that!
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Roxy, 07/09/2021
updated 01/18/2022
2022 Acura MDX 4dr SUV w/Technology Package (3.5L 6cyl 10A)
14 of 19 people found this review helpful
I bought this car about 2 weeks ago. Right before the car was ready for me,they told me the ac was not working,but later they told me, that was freon that it needed. I took the car home ,only to discover 2 weeks later that the ac was not working Properly. I will take it to the dealer again. I took it to the dealer and they told me they need to change a part. They change the part and now the ac is working great. This car is beautiful and its rides excellent .
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Love my MDX
Pats fan, 05/01/2022
2022 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology Package (3.5L 6cyl 10A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I have owned my 2022 MDX tech model for about 9 months now and I love the car.Traded in my 2017 caddy XR5. The caddy had some features that are lacking in the MDX such as heated steering wheel and remote start, also the caddy was more adgile and had more engine power(310 HP). The cons for the MDX: the tire noise is excessive, and the tech items have a big learning curve, After a while the tech items become easier to operate. The pros for the MDX, nice styling in and out. comfortable ride. I have the metallic red color and the paint job is beautiful (Have had many compliments on the paint),The inside is very roomy,3rd row seats are good for kids, no glitches as of yet except for the audio system cutting out from time to time. Glad I bought the car when I did because the price has gone up about $5000 Over all the car is a winner. I have had many different cars over the years and this one is the best.
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Great value
Maybud, 09/11/2022
updated 03/21/2025
2022 Acura MDX 4dr SUV w/Technology Package (3.5L 6cyl 10A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I have now leased a new 2022 MDX with Tech pkg for 18 months. I am a bit disappointed in the tech this model offers. One, I can't read the small infotainment screen during the day. Sure its 12 inches, but that is the diagonal dimension. It is only some 5 or 6 inches from top to bottom and 1/4 of screen is partitioned so you don't get the full 12 inches for your nav system. Just not bright enough to see the screen during the day when the sun is shining. The laptop system to move around the screen is a joke. You have to look away from the road to see what you are doing on the touch pad to be able to see the screen. Not a very safe thing to do. I think the ergonomics is poorly laid out. There are no areas for trays to put anything when you are driving. I had a Honda Pilot that I traded in for the MDX. I got better mileage and much quicker acceleration with the Pilot. Substantially better performance. Like 1 second faster to 60 mph, and 1.5 mpg better whether in city or on the hwy. You have to use high test gas on the MDX and don't get the results of high performance. Now I will say the MDX is a firmer ride, better handling and more luxury than my old Pilot. Is that enough to buy again? Not for me. Sorry. Ok, now that I have lived with my MDX for 3 plus years I have enjoyed the quiet tide, great handling and a very good cruiser on highway. The problem reading infotainment screen was solve by me getting cataracts surgery. I still dislike using pad on console for media screen. Nav system free update just doesn't work. Had dealer try, still can't do. Has a great resale value, so I purchased my MDX after lease expired. Will drive another year b4 replacement. I now have owned my mdx for 4 years. Have enjoyed the great ride and decent mileage. 21 mpg city and 27 mpg on hwy..Terrific handling. A great cruiser on trips. I traded mdx in after 4 years and received $3,000 more than what I purchased it for off lease one year ago. So overall, I would highly recommend the mdx for it's great handling, enjoyable ride and dependable performance. The new mdx has fixed the poorly designed controls for the multimedia system.
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Jonathon, 03/12/2022
2022 Acura MDX Type S 4dr SUV AWD w/Advance Package (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 10A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
What a fun car to drive. Incredible to go from comfort mode to sport plus and see the turbo putting out 16lbs of boost and all the driving senses wake up. Absolutely love getting in this car every time infotainment,glossy interior finish and interior vent gripes are petty. This car likes to be pushed.
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Not the usual acura standard
old mike, 07/31/2021
2022 Acura MDX SH-AWD 4dr SUV AWD w/Advance Package (3.5L 6cyl 10A)
23 of 36 people found this review helpful
out of the showroom, touch pad not working properly, will not track on keyboard input, usb sound does not work, going to hand the keys back and go look at audi and bmw
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Sweet ride
DaveK, 05/03/2022
2022 Acura MDX Type S 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 10A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
We've only had the MDX for a few days, but coming out of a RDX A-spec, the MDX Type-S is a whole different level! Unbelievable luxury, ride & performance!
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Dissapointing and Not Luxurious
Bob Shoemauker, 08/17/2021
2022 Acura MDX SH-AWD A-Spec 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 10A)
28 of 46 people found this review helpful
The piano black plastic all over the dash ages terribly. The sun is reflecting one moment in your eyes and then the next showing dust, fingerprints and scratches all over. Not luxurious. They increased the weight on this new gen MDX by 400lbs compared to the prior gen, but kept the old V6 powering it. While I love the 3.5L V6, this is the first application where I've drove it and it feels underpowered. The MDX is simply to heavy now for the 3.5L to be quick or quiet. The lack of a touchscreen still bothers me especially for Apple Carplay. Last time I will buy a vehicle based on the reviews. A Hyundai Tuscan has a nicer interior and better tech than this. I will be trading this MDX in early. What a dissapointment.
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