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Tough beginning!!!
Mickey and Connie, 10/08/2022
2023 Acura MDX Type S 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 10A)
35 of 39 people found this review helpful
We had to drive about 200 miles to get the MDX type S we were looking for. We knew the type S did not come with a spare tire, so we thought we had the extra cost spare tire kit coming when we picked it up. Unfortunately the kit was and is on back order. Well the stars on the way home were not aligned in our favor and of all things we had a blowout.. Acura care sent a flatbed and by 10 o’clock the next day, Saturday, we had a new tire! We love the car, it’s unbelievably comfortable, sporty, and fun to drive unlike the GLS that we replaced. I ordered a spare tire, the required hoist, and jack from three different dealers, hoping I never have to make use!!🥴. Most of the articles I read indicated mileage even below the EPA estimates. Our short sample to this point have shown at least two or 3 miles per gallon better than anticipated. Hopefully that first night is not a sign of things to come!
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Terrible Drive Train and Other Annoyances
Acura MDX No More, 12/20/2022
2023 Acura MDX 4dr SUV AWD w/Technology Package (3.5L 6cyl 10A)
89 of 102 people found this review helpful
We were initially very excited about this car. It ticked many of the boxes we needed for our family of five. I'll get right down to the issues. The drive train is jerky. The transmission doesn't release the gears quickly enough when you take your foot off the gas peddle. This feels like your car lurches forward or you are breaking when you release the gas. This isn't noticeable when on the highway so much as when driving in traffic. I had my car in service several times and the service department said this is due to the 10 speed transmission. I had one of their loaner MDX's for the day and that car drove the same way. It's awful. The air-conditioner can't cool the car on very hot days. I had the car in for testing and they said the air was blowing at the correct temp. I saw the gauges and it was the correct temp. The problem is, the cabin air wasn't cooling down. I've rented a suburban and expedition which are much larger than the MDX and they were able to cool the car down within a couple of blocks. My MDX doesn't cool down between locations 8 miles apart. Service said the air was blowing at the correct temp. I suspect the full sunroof lining wasn't able to insulate the car and the large black dashboard kept expelling heat from the summer sun. The breaks squeal. This is because of the metallic break pads. There is nothing they can do. Mercedes, BMW, Infiniti don't seem to have this issue. Service doesn't have a fix. The wireless charger will not work on the new iPhone 14. Acura is pointing the finger at Apple. Apple pointing the finger at Acura. The steering column groans when repositioning itself after the driver gets behind the wheel. Service said they are aware of this and it's the motor. Nothing they can do. Gas mileage is no where near where Acura said it should be. Over all, the car looks great. It's very roomy and comfortable. But all the other issues make it a terrible car to own. I'm trading mine in for an Infiniti. I'm tried of the issues with no resolution or compliancy because it's how it's designed.
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2023 Acura MDX for sale near you
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- Base 4dr SUV w/Advance PackageMSRP: $42,39919 mi away
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Problems @1,500 miles
Gigi Giani, 05/16/2023
2023 Acura MDX Type S 4dr SUV AWD w/Advance Package (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 10A)
21 of 23 people found this review helpful
This is my first Acura. "Love" the look, only "like" the car. At 1,500 miles my rear, right wheel sensor failed. Every light on the dash came on. Was told supply chain issues so can't get the replacement part for a month. Also, the car isn't extremely quiet. The tires are loud and road noise can be heard. Lastly, always had a problem with using my phone in the car. When I call out the other person gets echo sound. I've tried looking up how to remedy it but still no luck. Not the experience I expected for a $65k car.
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MDX Elite 2023
Paul, 03/20/2023
2023 Acura MDX 4dr SUV AWD w/Advance Package (3.5L 6cyl 10A)
26 of 29 people found this review helpful
Comfortable, stylish... Could use better tires. Biggest problem is the use of electronics. Not at all e-z to operate. Navigation is old. Found that 2023 model had 2020 map. when prompted to upgrade it turn out to be a major undertaking . Scraping all and using my google maps etc.
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2023 MDX, WORST SUV EVER
Genise, 06/27/2023
2023 Acura MDX 4dr SUV w/Technology Package (3.5L 6cyl 10A)
40 of 46 people found this review helpful
So, I decided to purchase an Acura MDX 2023. Before I even made it back home, I noticed the panel was only partially attached to the driver's seat. I also noticed that the drive was a little jerky, but I chalked that up to the adaptive cruise. When I figured out how to drive on regular cruise; it did the same thing, constantly jerking. It is not a smooth ride at all. After a couple of days, I noticed the passenger's seat cover, yes, a cover, was unattached. The seat is leather, supposedly, but it has a clip on the left side to hold the cover down....smh. I also noticed the area right above the glove box, the leather is beginning to bubble. Also, around the hatch window on the outside, one gap is much larger than the other. The vehicle was returned to get these problems fixed. They fixed the seat, the gap is still around the window, they did nothing about the jerkiness, and the vehicle has to be returned about the bubbling leather.....RIDICULOUS!! This is a 56k vehicle, brand new; it should not have these problems. This tells you how much time and effort Acura/Honda puts into their vehicles. This will be my last Acura, and I will be trading it off as soon as I can. I would give it a negative rating if there was a choice.
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