2011 Acura MDX Tech Long Term Review 

Хорошая Машина I own this same mdx. the seats are TERRIBLE. I'm 27 with no back problems, my girlfriend is 26 also with no orthopedic issues, and it KILLS both of our backs in 30mins no matter how you adjust it. the last long (3000mile) roadtrip I had one of the reasons I avoided my mdx and actually took my sports car with recaro sport seats and coilover suspension is because it had way more comfortable seats. seats and mpg are the only drawbacks of the car.

Well, that's too bad, I'm sorry for you and your girlfriend. The longest trip I had was around 500 miles non stop and no one complained. Also, I've had this vehicle for almost 4 years now and I had no problems with the seats whatsoever. And I had zero passengers complain whether it's a long or a short trip. I'm participating in Acura clubs all over the world and heard zero complaints about the seats from hundreds of club members. If you are having so horrible problems with the seats, you shouldn't be driving it. Just get something else instead.

I have thus car as well. You literally just have to move it to your liking. It's one of the most comfortable cars I've ever driven and I road trip all the time. You can also get a carseat pillow if it's that unbearable.

howdo you adjust the seat?

This kid is a fucking idiot (deeman as well, apparently) these seats are awesome,especially for long trips!

Johnny Rogers Thank you!

Do you like it so far? I'm thinking about maybe getting one but isn't a big Acura fan.

+Fred Medina 0609370 - Absolutely LOVE IT! Just added snow tires for the winter to go with the SH-AWD. Unfortunately we have only had snow once this season.

Johnny Rogers im looking at one now..my main concern is gas mileage. I assume its premium..but do u get good milege

QueenCylie most mens jeans are darker. So i can see where he would have that issue. Seat covers are an alternative

I bought my 2003 at 189K. Six years and 64K more miles later, it ran like the day I bought it! Many MDX owners get well over 300K without major repairs. I replaced my 2003 with a 2011 with Tech Package. I'm confident it also will perform perfectly to at least 300-350K. Your 105K is just an ante to get into the MDX game!

Subaru Lover I think you should go ahead and buy it my MDX have 373 Thousand Miles my MDX is a 2007 and this thing will run it will run all day and a run all night it's the best car ever made in Automotive History

An Acuras lol those things will last on till ur first great grand child

Rob Roper so no transmission problems guys?

Eric Manso now thats funny

Lol wuts so funny about it ?

Congrats on your MDX lasting so long... Question?? Do you think it is normal for the oil consumption have you brought this up to your service department? I have a 2010 with 125,000 miles and burn around the same amount of oil. How often do you add oil?

@@royfinnel I only add oil around the 50% oil life mark (under a quart). I'm a little low around a 1/2 to 2/3 of a quart; but, still on the hash marks when my oil change is due at the 15% oil life. I don't add any more and just do the oil change at the dealership instead. My MDX wouldn't qualify for the engine rebuild. The oil consumption needed to be around 1 quart per 1000 miles compared to 1 quart per 5000-6000 mile like in my 11 MDX. I did switch to 100% syn Mobil 1 oil at my first oil change when I purchased used back in 2014 with 30,000 miles. My oil consumption hasn't changed with Mobil 1 oil.

9000 miles between oil changes is asking for trouble despite factory recommendations

@@bucklagrim I switch to full syn oil on first oil change and zero issues with vehicle recommended +/- 9000 mile oil change intervals with my 11 MDX (155,000 miles), 18 RLX Sport Hybrid (29,300 miles), or 19 MDX Sport Hybrid (46,400 miles). You might need to change to different vehicle or oil type if the factory oil change interval isn't enough?

Thanks man!

Best of luck to ya!

Thanks a ton for the review, it helped a lot!

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+Songqi Bi Thanks! Still making them.

Thanks so much!!!! :)

Can you hurry up

Ichi Go why does it matter, my kids and i call it “our car” because thats what mama calls it yo! I bought it for US, not just for me. If it was for me, i wouldnt have this, i would have a nissan 370. So critical words on the kids words of ownership and using “we” instead of “my mom” is bs. This kid reminds me of my son. He did a great iob. And probably better than you could

Thank you so much! It's good to know sane people are still left on RU-vid. I won't stop making these videos!

A Trailblazer isn't market as luxury. The MDX is.

Seriously? This comment was necessary?

Thanks!

+Ravi Gosal The Advanced Model came with standard Rear Entertainment, Cooled Seats, Adaptive Cruise, etc.

itzmando Congrats on the new purchase. Believe it or not, our MDX did have the Taupe Interior- It is the only interior you can get on the Bali Blue models. Feel free to double check that. My blanket statement was referring to personal experiences with a brand new $50k CUV. I don't appreciate your degrading comments when I've had a different experience from yourself. Ours was new, not certified. Our dealer would not replace any of the quality issues, and the car was under warranty. Comfort is all in personal taste. My family found the seats to be downright painful- we aren't the only ones with this opinion. This product left us with a dissatisfied taste, but that's not to say it's an awful car. It was not designed for our family, but I'm sure it serves others just fine. The MDX still has the best Nav I've ever used.

brorowcarwiz I did not mean to 'degrade' your experience, but if you took it that way then that's on you. I was questioning why you would say that about the panels falling off or seats, and your response answered that, it was your dealer's fault not your own which lead to your family being upset that they would not fix the minor quality issues. And the seats themselves, I have not read many opinions feeling uncomfortable to drive from automotive magazine website or Acurazine and MDXers forums on ownership comments. I understand every car will have their shortcomings, but the MDX was and is still a great SUV there is no disputing that, but I can see how some owners were just not satisfied with it because of experiences with their dealers alone. I double checked the color combination, and you are correct on interior for the Bali Blue. For some reason when I watched it, the color looks really bright like the parchment. When I look at my MDX it looks gray not tan in color. My intention was not to start anything, since that is pointless, but a constructive comment questioning why you would made such statements left me curious. As those areas of dissatisfaction is something I would watch out for in my MDX. And I do agree the updated navigation is what drew me to the refreshed second generation MDX. I have always wanted one, and now that I was able to own one myself I am very happy. --------------- On a side note, how did the silver roof rails hold up over the first two years of ownership. I plan to get roof rails, but cannot decide on the black or silver ones. But I know the black plastic ones tend to fade quickly and require more detail attention to stay nice and black.

The silver roof rails held up quite well, but if I'm honest they were purchased for looks rather thank use haha. Again, congrats on the purchase! I'm a fan of any Toyota/Honda (especially their luxury counterparts). Hope the MDX provides you years of happy and trouble-free miles!

brorowcarwiz It seems you and the other owners I asked get them for looks. I plant to add a cargo carrier up top for more space on road trips. I love Lexus and Acuras, along with Hondas. But this would be my third Acura I've owned and will keep this one for the next 7-8 years. and then maybe save up for an RLX, NSX or another MDX. The latest generation MDX has improved immensely on the 2G shortcomings. I had a loaner for a few days and man I was ready to just trade in and get a new one, but I like the 2G more rugged, SUV appearance.

Guilty as charged! Our MDX came from the showroom and thus had many of the accessories, like the (useless) running boards. I have not driven a 3G MDX, but I completely agree that the 2G looks much better. I've even heard the 3G called "an Odyssey without sliding doors and some LEDs" which isn't far from the truth. This was our second Acura (after a 2005 TSX--LOVED that car), but we currently maintain an all Toyota fleet. I've got a 2008 IS250. As a side note-- have you driven a TLX? That car with the 2.4 really intrigues me.

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