2008 Acura MDX exterior  Acura MDX interior

Acura MDX

Acura MDX Reliability

Want to more clearly know what the difference in reliability will be if you buy a Acura MDX rather than another vehicle? TrueDelta will be providing this information in the form of "times in the shop" and, later, "lemon-odds" stats in addition to problem rates.

The latest Vehicle Reliability Survey results include Acura MDX reliability information:

Successful Repair Trips per Year (per 100 vehicles)Data Characteristics
YearMakeModel

Trips/Year
per 100

VehMonMon/VehOdo
2007Acura MDX

54

Fewest         Most

694867.010100
 

For all Vehicle Reliability Survey results and a table key, click here. New results quarterly.

To provide comprehensive results, TrueDelta needs reliability data on all cars--not just the Acura MDX--from people like you. To encourage participation, those who help provide the data will receive free access to the site's reliability information. Find out the details.

Acura MDX Repair Histories

To supplement our Vehicle Reliability Survey, TrueDelta collects Acura MDX repair histories, a list of all the repairs that have been performed on a vehicle. With these, no minimum sample is required and owners can report repairs that occurred before joining.

Individual responses to both tbe Vehicle Reliability Survey and the Vehicle Repair History Survey are posted here:

Acura MDX Repair Histories

Acura MDX Extended Warranty

Concerned about the Acura MDX's reliability? Considering an extended warranty? Warranty Direct is a 26-year-old company with nearly 2 million contracts sold and over $500 million in paid claims.

Yes, this works out to about $250 per contract. Like insurance, extended warranties are best bought to limit downside risk, and from a company that is almost certain to remain in business. While for most people extended warranties will not pay off, for some they will pay for themselves many times over.

Be aware that, like many extended warranty providers, Warranty Direct does not pay for diagnostic charges and will only pay up to the "usual and customary" amount of labor, about $85/hour.

If you are unsure about the Acura MDX's reliability, or simply want the peace of mind afforded by an extended warranty, you can click here to purchase one from Warranty Direct.

Acura MDX MSRP and Invoice Prices

Whether comparing two vehicles or just pricing one, you can forget about digging through trim lines, option packages, prerequisites, and the like one by one -- the TrueDelta algorithm uniquely figures these out for you in one swift pass. Results include both MSRP and invoice prices for the Acura MDX. Price the Acura MDX.

Acura MDX Price Comparisons

Want quick, thorough MSRP (sticker price) and dealer invoice comparisons between the Acura MDX and another car, both similarly equipped to your specifications? Choose one of the most frequently performed Acura MDX price comparisons from the list in the sidebar.

If the comparison you are interested in is not listed, go here:
Price compare the Acura MDX.

Acura MDX Dealer Price Quotes

Requesting dealer price quotes or buying a car through CarsDirect (ad in the sidebar) helps support TrueDelta while getting you a great price on a new car. Start by selecting a model in the "NEW: Get a Price" box at the top of the CarsDirect homepage.

For dealer price quotes in fewer clicks, select the make and model in the box to the right (via Autos.com, owned by CarsDirect).

Acura MDX Fuel Economy

Everyone knows that government estimates often aren't indicative of the Acura MDX's real-world fuel economy.

In response, TrueDelta began collecting fuel economy data from owners of the Acura MDX, with the intent of providing real-world fuel economy estimates customized to how and where you drive.

Acura MDX Real-World Fuel Economy

Note: TrueDelta hasn't been collecting this data for long, so there are often just a few results in raw form.

Why (Not) the Acura MDX? (reviews)

For car buyers' reasons for buying a MDX--or not--click here.

Want another perspective? Since 1999, Michael Karesh, the developer of TrueDelta, has contributed reviews to Epinions, where he is one of two people who oversee the autos section.

Michael's most recent Acura MDX review.

Note: The older the review, the more likely it has become outdated owing to more recently introduced competitors. 

Acura MDX Forums (TrueDelta partners)

For discussions of the MDX by owners, visit:

AcuraMDX.org -- Acura MDX forum

Acura MDX Tire Reviews

The Tire Rack offers the Internet's most extensive collection of Acura MDX tire reviews, tire survey results, and tire tests. To see which tires are available for the Acura MDX--or for your car--and go from there to Tire Rack's comprehensive information, use the tool in the sidebar.

The Tire Rack can be especially useful as a source of winter tires, which I have strongly recommended ever since buying a set for my car. If you're unhappy with your car's handling and braking on snow and ice, you probably just need proper winter tires, not a new car.

2008 Acura MDX Specifications

Body4-door SUV
Wheelbase108.3
Length190.7
Width78.5
Height65.9
Fuel Capacity21.0
R1 Headroom39.2
R1 Shoulder Room61.6
R1 Hip Room59.0
R1 Legroom41.2
R2 Headroom38.6
R2 Shoulder Room61.5
R2 Hip Room59.1
R2 Legroom38.7
R3 Headroom35.7
R3 Shoulder Room57.1
R3 Hip Room42.0
R3 Legroom29.1
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5
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2008 Acura MDX 4-door SUV
Complex Feature Availability

TrimBase
Standard Engine 3.7L V6
OHC-4v
HP: 300@6000
TQ: 275@5000
Standard Transmission5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
Standard DrivetrainAWD
Standard Tires255/55HR18 tires
Standard AudioUnbranded audio system, 253W, 8 speakers (including a subwoofer)
Optional AudioELS audio system, 410W, 10 speakers (including a subwoofer)
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