2007-2013 Acura MDX Review (2nd Generation)

This is a review of a 2010 model of the Acura MDX which is the second generation, produced from 2007-2013. The MDX is a luxury crossover vehicle with 3 rows of seating, built on the same platform as the Honda Pilot. This review covers the overall design, trim packages, features, options & summary of the highs and lows of the vehicle.
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[@christopherwoodard2616]

It's 2020 I have the 2009 Acura MDX AWD. This car help up very well runs corners fantastic. Well maintained it will go 200,000 miles guaranteed.

[@evamaynard3021]

The MDX hugs corners insanely! I hated the BMW. Hated it!

[@gator2155]

Exactly I own the AWD, Superhandling MDX., 6 speed. These automobile are comfortable to drive. Wonderful on the road. In sports mode, WOW LOOK OUT!!

[@dannylay7965]

I hate the BMW too, it’s so ugly! Lol

[@texanitaa707]

Yes but bmw are garbage in USA to expensive and they break a lot after 100k miles not worth it

[@valentynfrunza6159]

Very informative, great job

[@davidpedder9048]

Sure the Audi VW Merc and BMW may be faster and may handle ( Abit ) better, HOWEVER !! the Acura will be a more reliable and cost the owner much less in repairs

[@vikk5459]

Probably going to buy my grandpa's 2007. Coming from a base Nissan Altima I'm not used to driving luxury cars at all and I'm having fun learning about all the features that I didn't even know cars had lol!

[@ManuelMartinezM2]

How did it go??

[@thefragrancecritic9136]

Less face time more views of the actual vehicle

[@mik3s41185]

😂

[@RandallvanOosten-ln5wf]

The Acura MDX is perfect for my wife so she can haul the grandgirls (and friends) along with their tennis equipment to tournaments and do so in style. The kids love it too. She has the Tech Package so the sound plus "bells and whistles" are fun for everyone.

[@Ironhide1937]

How can I disable the horn sound when locking and unlocking my car?

[@alexbungcayao826]

Ours is a 2011 mdx tech., silver with black interior...and still runs great! My only bit complain is that it drinks premium gas.

[@alexbungcayao826]

Okemirikingsley Martins Yes. Its a bit heavy but very stable suv and i live here in Los Angeles, traffic is bad...but on long drive, its fast, smooth, a bit of wind noise. Driving it on mountain road is a breeze, you’ll love the power.

[@therussiantrollnetwork7464]

Why are you putting premium gas in it. I have the same exact car in and don’t put premium in it

[@christopherwoodall8189]

It says to use premium only!!!

[@therussiantrollnetwork7464]

christopher woodall waste of money

[@christopherwoodall8189]

Your car runs perfect on 87 ?

[@ant8622]

do you know how to turn on / work the Bluetooth feature in the car with the handsfree taking calls etc i haven't been able to figure it out and I don't have the manual i bought it used from a dealership this week can you please help?!

[@DrivenCompanion]

These steps should work: 1. Press settings and select phone settings 2. select bluetooth device list 3. select add bluetooth device 4. put phone in discovery mode and handsfreelink will search for your phone 5. select your phone when it appears.

[@Dan-oz4qb]

The variable valve timing (VVT) engines often develop problems if the wrong weight of oil is used or if oil change intervals are too long. This isn't just a Honda problem but it certainly does apply to the engines in these Acuras.

[@av8rbri473]

We use the proper recommended wt oil and STILL get chk engine lights when it’s colder outside...... kinda sukky......

[@ezye4567]

How many kilometers goes full tank on 2009 mdx any body knows, thank you

[@luismorales3991]

What was the door in passenger side

[@donaldmurphy6716]

Mike are you from The Matrix ... Lol

[@rich3576]

Mike- Which trim level or package is the MDX you're reviewing?

[@DrivenCompanion]

Rich, I believe this was the base model

[@blockthis08]

Q5 also in shop more than the MDX.

[@starmabenadjei2285]

What does the code A2

[@Deathbywill]

Does this trim have Bluetooth ????

[@dianebays5484]

My 2009 mazda has the exact same motor.

[@MacLaw3084]

is the j35 engine in these direct injection or ported?

[@mrgold3591]

3.7L Port injection engine. The 3.5L DI was used for the +14 MDX.

[@gator2155]

Can aftermarket Bluetooth systems be retrofitted to 2013 MDX models

[@everestlang9057]

Gator 126 they have Bluetooth

[@gator2155]

@@everestlang9057 Thanks

[@ebextworld8482]

nice video of mdx... i hope to get one in a very good and affordable price.. the destination is Africa, Nigeria precisely.. i also want to ask about the fuel economy.... hope it has good efficiency on fuel economy..... and hope we could work out something for the mdx 2007 to 2010... thanks.

[@charlesslay3080]

if u don buy bro let me know pls

[@adanortega8099]

I,m thinking to buy a 2007 but I'm afraid that it start having issues because is an old model, any comments or advice ?

[@edwardcheeks4142]

Keep checking oil level. If using a quart every 1000 miles then change PVC valve. Easy to do

[@JohnSmith-hl4bb]

I love everything about this SUV. EXCEPT the VCM. The older one is burning oil.

[@mrgold3591]

The 07-13 MDX didn't have VCM and that was the reason the mpgs was 20-21 on the hwy compared to +26 mpgs for the +14 3.5L DI MDX.

[@brandonwright6578]

Hey mike C I’m looking at getting this but 2010 for my wife what’s your thoughts on reliability and comfort I’m a teacher in Az so I’m far from rich.

[@DrivenCompanion]

Hi Brandon, Its always hard to say how reliable a vehicle will be long-term as it can vary from one to another but in general the MDX has a good reputation for reliability. Acura is a luxury branch of Honda so they tend to have similarly strong reliability. Most important though is that you want to make sure any car you buy has been well mainted by the previous owner and I strongly recommend getting one with a clear title and no prior accidents.

[@markmat8437]

I am looking to buy the 07 Tech package it is at 211000 miles, It's going for 4500, It will be my 1st SUV Will this be a good buy at this price year and miles. I need it for the upcoming Winter in Utah.

[@DrivenCompanion]

Sounds decent but mileage that high is something to be leery of on any vehicle. If its been well maintained you'll probably be alright.

[@markmat8437]

@@DrivenCompanion thanks.

[@tanikarobinson03]

Are the Acura MDX reliable, and are they expensive to maintain?

[@DrivenCompanion]

The MDX has a reputation for being very reliable. Maintenance will be a bit more than the sibling Honda Pilot but shouldn't be terribly more than your average suv

[@outrightpainting2203]

Routine maintenance it runs forever. My wife owns 2011 same color as this one. No major issues

[@davebenjamin9655]

The only thing that can get expensive is on the MDX is active suspension on the Sport package. The car handles phenomenally well with it, but when the shocks start leaking, it's an expensive replacement. There are no aftermarket shocks that are compatible with the ADS (active damping suspension). However, if you check the internet, you can find some parts houses that offer genuine Acura parts for way less than your local dealer. When it comes time to replace, I'll check to see if the local dealer we bought from will offer us a deal, however I'm prepared to install on my own or have an independent shop do it. There isn't that much labor involved unless the car is from a state where you have a lot of salt on the roads which makes it tough to get things apart.

[@gator2155]

Very reliable, between 45-47k, but worth every penny!

[@rawfeekee657]

@@gator2155 do you still own this car?

[@pliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii]

maybe less sporty but RELIABLE that None of those germans have Im fed up with car that break for nothing

[@walkbylight]

I saw the price tag...do you sell used cars?

[@DrivenCompanion]

I borrow vehicles from a used car dealership

[@zajliab6017]

he like a rapper better then a mumble rapper too lol

[@heeaach]

any comments on the well-known oil consumption issue in the 2010-2013 MDXs???

[@edwardcheeks4142]

If your msg is using 1 quart of oil every 1000 miles then change PVC valve. Easy to do yourself.

[@mrgold3591]

The oil consumption from teh 10-13 3.7L engine was caused by clogged oil rings around the pistons. The fix was replacing the pistons and rings with an updated design. There was an extended warranty to cover the repair.

[@ichi_go]

It's actually built off the Accord Platform.

[@brandonwright6578]

Very good review though German cars all break and break bad garbage quality and highly unreliable.

[@DrivenCompanion]

Acura is Japenese. Also, on the German front they are expensive to maintain but I find in general they are fairly reliable.

[@Mihalyofficial]

I love my audi and prefer german, but they are not as reliable unfortunately.

[@stoyanpapanchev3626]

Man, you can't compare a Q5 (small urban Suv) to a big MDX. And i'm sure that the MDX is more powerful and faster than the Q5. Both are V6... But this is The most powerful honda engine

[@DrivenCompanion]

I own a Q5 and guarantee the MDX is nowhere close to as quick. You're right the Q5 isn't the best comparison for the MDX. The Q7 is more equivalent.

[@nanaansah1353]

He's just being bias on this one. I love my 2011 mdx

[@av8rbri473]

My experiences with an ‘09 The bad: Reliable? yes and no. have had a home link module go bad (known issue) and drain the batt and leave me stranded; crappy designed battery terminals (known issue) eventually come loose and leave your ass stranded unless you have tools in the veh to tighten temporarily until yu can get a PROPER set of terminals on there from autozone or the like; The climate control/stereo lights are very hard to read in bright daytime (known issue) Have had the A/C go out around 120k mi. Compressor failed. Thought that was a little soon for that to happen.... Had tons of oil leaks (cam seals and several others) that eventually had to be addressed since I was tired of seeing oil on my driveway. This was not a cheap fix!!! Rear seat cables will eventually fail or come off the poorly designed cheap plastic actuator leaving you with no way to put the rear seats down or up from whatever position they are currently in. Not an easy fix either!! Very time consuming. Once again (known issue) Trim on B-pillar came loose while thermal expansion took place (hot/cold weather changes) and whistles while you’re going down the road.... lots of chk engine lights when it’s cold out, but when it’s warmer, not so much... code checker said it was one thing, had mechanics look at it and said it was functioning properly.... but until that light is off, you will not have full power on acceleration or passing (guessing that’s some sort of limp mode protection???) The Good: The super handling AWD the handling of it is decent yet still with a pretty good ride considering....you’re rolling down the road in a 4200+ LB veh. Seems VERY stable around corners at speed. This thing is a BOSS in the snow with the AWD. It did very well in the little bit of snow we had here going up some pretty steep inclines as well. That’s what I paid for, and that’s what I got. Confidence inspiring..... The engine What can I say. The V6 Honda motor runs smooth and seems very reliable. Though I wish it had more low end torque. Don’t get me wrong, this thing will scoot, but you have to put your foot into it to convince it to scoot. Otherwise, it can feel anemic at times. More torque would solve this. 170kmi. and still runs buttery smooth with the same power it had the day i bought it at 45kmi The stereo. The stereo comes with a sub-woofer and plays clear and loud! Pretty impressive for a stock factory setup. The adjustable steering wheel. The steering wheel comes with a power telescoping feature as well as power up/down adjustment. The telescoping feature really helps to get it just about rt to your preferred ergonomics. Nice Feature Acura/Honda.!!

[@agb3762]

Thanks for such a comprehensive review.