2008 Acura MDX Owner Review. Reliable Used SUV

[@Shakazulu0]

Just bought this exact car today.

[@AtomicCarReview]

Thank you for your comment. Congratulations!

[@Shakazulu0]

@renewer We're still very happy with our purchase. The gas mileage is decent, eventhough it requires premium fuel which costs more money. The car is fast and handles very well. My only complaint is of the active electronic suspension(dampers). Ours went out 7 months after we bought the car. After many months of searching I've come to realize that $980 would be the cheapest I can buy 1 for. Yeah 1!!! After labor I'm looking at $1300 easy. And you cant replace it with a standard suspension. It has to be the active electronic suspension. I think that it's ridiculous that a spring and damper kit would ever cost that much. Nothing I can do about it. I'm currently looking for a used model. .

[@rainretribute9852]

@@Shakazulu0 How many miles did your car have when you bought it? I need to buy a SUV soon and I'm only looking at Acura MDX's. There's one that I want for a really good price and it has 225,000. Thanks in advance

[@Shakazulu0]

@@rainretribute9852 it had 109k

[@markk8248]

@@Shakazulu0 can you still drive it without replacing that?

[@AllenManor]

Great review. I have a 2011 MDX and it is a great car, but there are two issues people should be aware of. First, the MDX high-compression engine has oil consumption issues. Acura is aware of this but they will only do repairs at their own discretion. My MDX has 69,000 miles and consumes about 1 quart of oil every 2,000 miles. I do not feel this is acceptable but Acura maintains that it is completely normal. People who buy these cars should be aware of this and make sure you check your oil regularly. The other issue that really bothers me is the 6-speed transmission shifts rapidly and noticeably from 1st to 2nd gear and it is very jerky. Even with new transmission fluid this happens. Again, Acura claims it is normal, and maybe it is, but I really hate it! Otherwise it is a great car.

[@Waaterbottle]

This is my exact car. 16 years old and close to 200k. I love it.

[@afzalshaikh2128]

I have this suv and it’s just a beast. I wish it had better fuel economy, that would make it perfect suv. The spaciousness and ride quality is unmatched.

[@tavy7200]

Hello,how it's gas mileage on your car?

[@Vanilla_Icecream1231]

@@tavy7200 it’s a 2 tonne vehicle with v6 engine and tow 5000 pounds on the base model so that’s why it consumes a lot but it still reasonable taking all these things in account in city 13 litres per 100km and 9 litres per 100 km on the highway it’s also has super handling and is all wheel drive

[@shaunmathew]

Love the MDX, great review!

[@AtomicCarReview]

Shaun Mathew thank you, Sir! MDX is definitely one of the best SUV on the market!

[@emteebee1872]

Deciding on a 2009 Lexus RX350 and a 2008 MDX... was leaning toward the Lexus but I think this video may have changed my mind

[@jimmiespivey]

2008 MDX 💯

[@sharone8542]

Great review !👍 I just bought a 2012 Acura MDX with 80k miles and I love ❤️ it!

[@desmondlouis5762]

Congratulations sha Rone. I bet u must be loving 🥰 every ride with that baby 👍

[@CyFoxDen]

I bought the same car and I love it. It's 2020 and feels like it is still brand new. One thing though, you have to start replacing the fuses which are pretty cheap to buy.

[@tavy7200]

Hello,can you tell me about gas economy?

[@CyFoxDen]

@@tavy7200 It's premium gas.

[@judelinenyame]

@@CyFoxDen what if you put regular gas or silver sometime is that ok

[@markk8248]

@@CyFoxDen it doesn’t require premium gas. Just recommended.

[@markk8248]

@@judelinenyame regular gas is okay to use. Premium is best tho.

[@olgazakirova1263]

Love it!!! Thank you guys! )

[@AtomicCarReview]

Thank you for watching us!

[@rahulrane1658]

Man absolutely well detailed review. I liked all the detail you mentioned. Very nice review

[@AtomicCarReview]

Thanks a ton! And thank you for stoping by and leaving your comment!

[@jhasonw2163]

5:05 "Looks stupid right?". Love the blatant honestly. Lol.

[@AtomicCarReview]

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[@Tcho2100]

Good review bro but microphone sucks a little bit.

[@AtomicCarReview]

Tcho Laury, thank you for the comment. We know that the microphone was not the best one :(. It was one of our first reviews and we used the cheap stuff because we did not know if people will like it. But right now we got better equipment:) Thank you again for spending the time on our channel!

[@Unknown-Updog]

Agreed mic blows

[@Silwine79]

Great review. Very informative and funny too

[@AtomicCarReview]

Saga thank you for so supportive comment and your time and Happy New Year!

[@alanramnanan]

Great review

[@AtomicCarReview]

Alan R. Thank you for your time, and comment and Merry Christmas! :)

[@johnwu7166]

Very comprehensive review. Thank you. 2007 MDX has HFL drain battery issue, I'm wandering if 2008 has the same issue.

[@jimmiespivey]

Blue tooth Module 🙌🏾

[@jimmiespivey]

Replacement it or take it out it drains the Battery

[@carstream2924]

It is fucking Best Car Ever I would say! :) Great review guys, thanks a lot! Keep it up!

[@AtomicCarReview]

Thank you! And thank you for your help with this review!

[@rainretribute9852]

Great review! Song name please at the end of the video?

[@JasonGarber-n9y]

I bought a white MDX yesterday! I think i looks way newer than a 2008

[@mhhq5269]

Great video

[@AtomicCarReview]

Thank you!

[@10ee]

One thing to keep in mind. If you buy the Sport or Elite version, do not replace the ADS electronic shocks (in back) and struts (in front) with new ones. These are notorious for failing and if your roads are bad you will be lucky to get more than 30,000 miles on them. The system has a problem with rust forming at the electrical connectors and the magnetic fluid inside gets over volted and prematurely fails. FYI I have the Elite model and am replacing the ADS dampers with the regular non-electronic ones and using 10 watt 5 ohm resistors in the front and 10 watt 2 ohm resistors in the back.

[@markk8248]

How much is it to just replace them with regular ones?

[@unpossible11]

How to check mpg on this SUV. Can't find it in the trip computer

[@ТОВНВПЕлектра]

Hello from Kharkov :). Why not in russian lang? By the way Larisa has great prononciation 😄

[@p-tosinajibola2508]

I want to get this as my first car is this advisable am from Nigeria

[@AtomicCarReview]

This Acura is one of the best mid-size luxury crossovers for these years. It is not as simple as Honda CR-V, but if you want some luxury and not really worry about the gas mileage - 2nd generation of Acura MDX is a great choice!

[@p-tosinajibola2508]

AtomicCar Review Okay thanks a lot for this review my mind is set I’ll save up to buy one this year

[@p-tosinajibola2508]

Thanks so much guys Have gotten the car now

[@enokemz9937]

@@p-tosinajibola2508 hello, are you enjoying it?

[@k3lvinsWorld]

@@p-tosinajibola2508 are u enjoying it so far?

[@brightephraim7718]

What is the cause of its electrical fault, cos in my country people loves to drive this car initially. But when those that bought it end up sleeping in the mechanic work shope for electrical fault, then others who loves to drive it drow back like me. So if the cause of the electrical fault can be discovered, really many loves to drive this car including me. I wish good answer can be given to me here from one who has the idea. Thanks to viewer

[@AtomicCarReview]

Thank your for your comment! Any trouble codes in PCM memory?

[@adejohnson2999]

does anyone know what rim size is this... looks nice and big

[@AtomicCarReview]

18 inch (the tire size is 255/55R18). At the end of production of this model they started to put 19 inch rims with 255/50R19 tires.

[@TheHienax]

Power steering is not expensive. Spark Plug easy dyi work as the power steering Timing belt...advance DYI. Don't looks as complicate as an audi. I did my volvo s60 and xc70 and is similar Only question is the shock absorber... i can't find a price with the electronic model.. Really thinking getting one as secondary car and tow a small boat.. Do you still have it? Thanks for the review..

[@AtomicCarReview]

Hi. Thank you for the comment! Yes, I still own it. The OEM electric struts could cost you between $800 to $1,000 easily. I did not find aftermarket shocks with the electric adjustment. Also, it is hard to find somebody to rebuild the original one: they all tell that there are no replacement fluid for Acura with electric shocks on the market. But according to my research, Acura uses the same fluid as GM which is possible to find. This summer I replaced the rear shock on regular without electronics, the front one is still original.

[@williamstorres1372]

Everything is good but gas for me is 13 city 15 highways

[@AtomicCarReview]

The car is perfect, but the gas mileage is not ideal but you have one of the best handling and reliable cars in its class.

[@utmost-F16]

Too bad I'll pass

[@MrMlbfan6]

Is the design is ageless tbh

[@lzumm]

😍😍😍😍

[@AtomicCarReview]

Kila Stylez :)

[@AllenManor]

Do you live in Ukraine or in North America?

[@DentReversal]

Looks like in both

[@AtomicCarReview]

Mostly in US but trying to visit Ukraine each year.

[@TheEgorchek]

Май иарс блиидинг ✌️

[@hishamelshoni7235]

the timing belt in this MDX needs to be changed every 100000 KM not miles !!!!!!

[@AtomicCarReview]

Hisham El Shoni, thank for watching us and for your comment. According to information which Acura and Honda provides on US territory you have to do this once per 100000 miles. Thank you.

[@hishamelshoni7235]

Thank you for the reply I reviewed the manual because i have a 2008 MDX here in Canada and it says 100000 km or 60000 miles.

[@AtomicCarReview]

Hisham Elshoni, yes that’s very weird. I own Acura in Ukraine and all services which Honda and Toyota require to do by mileage they ask to do with the same numbers but in kilometers in Ukraine.

[@johnwu7166]

​@@hishamelshoni7235 I'm looking at 2008 MDX Manual: Replace timing belt and inspect water pump If you drive regularly in very high temperatures (over 110°F, 43°C), in very low temperatures (under 20°F, 29°C), or towing a trailer, replace every 60,000 miles (U.S.)/100,000 km (Canada). We normally change timing belt every 100,000 miles

[@hishamelshoni7235]

@@johnwu7166 yes we are here in Canada may have really cold winters and i found my timing belt with minor cracks at 120000 km. so i am quite sure it needs to be replaced max at 100000 km. i will change the belt every 50000 km and the whole kit at 150000 km

[@chickenknucklez2604]

Mumbling marbles

[@SnoopiFL5]

horrible review.

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[@MrMakaveli2786]

He did a better job than you guy. If you don’t like it love along