2005 Acura MDX Consumer Reviews
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
Recent Consumer Reviews
(56 Total Reviews)
Kumho Tires Transform the MDX
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Acura MDX Touring AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
Review
The Michelins lasted 50,000 miles; at that point, I was thinking of trading the car. Too much road noise, and a jarring ride. Then I put on Kumhos and my MDX was transformed. The road noise I disliked was cut in half, the handling got sharper and the ride improved enormously. Replacing the windshield, which we have to do every few years because of grit on the highways in winter, costs a cool thousand bucks. I like the auto wipers, but it would be $500 bucks cheaper without them.
Favorite Features
Rock solid, great seating position, XM (escape from the soul-sucking garbage on AM/FM), nav system, build quality, value. Resale.
Suggested Improvements
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
Best Vehicle I've Ever Owned
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Acura MDX Touring AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
Review
Reliable, smooth drive, great pick-up when needed. All I do is change the oil and rotate the tires. I'm following the maintenance program and I bet this vehicle will last forever!
Favorite Features
Ride, reliability, navigation, sound system, heated seats.
Suggested Improvements
Don't bother with the 3rd row seating. It was folded down the day I bought the vehicle and I haven't used it yet.
8 out 10 people found this review helpful
This Car Rocks!!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Acura MDX Touring AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
Review
My MDX is so smooth and the bluetooth works very good. I love the looks! I pretty much love everything about this car!
Favorite Features
Smooth ride, looks, bluetooth, fast, everything!!
Suggested Improvements
Center arm rest in front is not split.
5 out 5 people found this review helpful
Great Car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Acura MDX Touring AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
Review
Bought this car new in March 05 and have loved every minute of it. My only regret was not talking the wife into getting the Navi. Test drove all the competitors, but the MDX blew them all away. I love the car-like handling. The bluetooth can have trouble picking up my voice when the air or heater is on. It has led to some frustrating exchange (me--"dial 911" MDX--"now calling 753." Also, there is a sloshing sound from the gas tank. I took it back to the dealier shortly after purchase, but there was nothing they could do about it. Eventually, I just got used to it, and I no longer notice it.
Favorite Features
Bluetooth, smooth ride, car-like handling. Blue ambient light is an elegent touch. Lots of storage room.
Suggested Improvements
Removable (or fold-down) second row seats. The sound system is great but the display on the radio is very small.
9 out 10 people found this review helpful
Solid overall, room for improvement
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Acura MDX Touring AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
Review
Got it with the nav and RES options. The RES is a must if you have kids. Ride is still smooth after 2 years and 35K miles. Averaged 24.8 MPG at steady 70 mph on last freeway trip with wife, 2 kids and cargo. Still love the MDX and we've had zero issues with the car. I use the Bluetooth often to talk hands-free and the Bose stereo sounds great. Only things I should have gotten up front were a cargo net for the back and running boards to help boost the little kids (under 4) and great-grandma.
Favorite Features
Nav and RES are worth the extra, although I don't use the voice command much except when using Bluetooth. Great dependability. Holds value well. I decided to buy new when I saw the asking prices of 2 year old MDXs.
Suggested Improvements
$40K+ vehicle should have HID lights, tri-zone climate control (see 2007). Nav user interface not very intuitive but it is functional, e.g. showing pizza places 750 miles away when doing search. People would think I had my headlight brights on when they weren't. Third row seats best for kids.
12 out 12 people found this review helpful
A great all-purpose SUV
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Acura MDX Touring AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
Review
Extremely comfortable, quiet ride with excellent performance. I purchased with all the bells and whistles, including DVD with rear speaker control - perfect for long trips with kids. Also, with two rows of seats that fold down, easily converts to a good SUV for hauling stuff. Bluetooth for the mobile phone is now a must-have. The voice-activated nav system seemed cool at first, but it was the one thing that didn't always perform perfectly. Still, this is my first Acura and the best vehicle I have ever owned.
Favorite Features
Overall ride and performance, DVD, Bluetooth, fold down 2nd and 3rd seats.
Suggested Improvements
Keep working on voice-activated system, and make nav menus less complicated.
5 out 5 people found this review helpful
Most Outstanding Vehicle!!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Acura MDX Touring AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
Review
I have owned a lot of nice vehicles, but the Acura MDX is my favorite vehicle I've ever had! It does everything well. I have the navigation system on mine, which I personally would never want to be without again. Acura has the best one out there, in my opinion. I test drove a lot of cars and SUVs before I bought this one, and nothing compared. I have had 7 people in my car for a sightseeing trip, and it was wonderful. I also have had the challenge and fun of driving my MDX through blizzard conditions and on snow-packed, icy steep hills in Pittsburgh, PA, and I went down a very very steep hill in AWD and never even slid. The vehicle in front of me had gone down the hill sideways!
Favorite Features
While I love everything about my MDX, I guess my favorite features would be the navigation system, its terrific handling, the roominess, and its versatility. The back two rows of seats fold down with no effort. Has lots of cargo room! It's very comfortable and has everything on it you could want!
Suggested Improvements
I can't think of any way this vehicle needs to be improved. It's virtually the perfect vehicle.
8 out 9 people found this review helpful
Great SUV - Excellent value
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Acura MDX Touring AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
Review
After 18 months, I can't find anything not to like about my MDX. This is my first Acura and second SUV. I am a finicky consumer and researched all luxury models prior to buying - it paid off! For the money, this is by far the best SUV in its class. Gas mileage was better than anticipated. And, it has the highest safety/crash test ratings. Quality, comfort, and value...I love it!
Favorite Features
Exterior styling, navigation system, XM radio, interior space, smooth ride, confident handling
Suggested Improvements
Telephone charger should work without running the engine; that's all!
3 out 3 people found this review helpful
I Love It!!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Acura MDX AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
Review
I love my MDX as much today as the day I bought it. It drives like a dream and is very roomy. Just last weekend we took 6 adults over 3 hours drive away with luggage and everyone had plenty of room. Now if only they would come out with a hybrid with the new models...
Favorite Features
Navigation system is great! From NJ to Maine with only the system to guide us - it is wonderful! A traffic accident ahead? Just plot a new way home! It is always accurate and fun!!
Suggested Improvements
Next model needs to have an optional hybrid. A premium gas vehicle with these gas prices is expensive.
4 out 4 people found this review helpful
Power and comfort
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Acura MDX Touring AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
Review
Best vehicle I have ever owned. Would definately get another in the future.
Favorite Features
Blue tooth tech. Rear A/C
Suggested Improvements
Better fuel economy.
6 out 6 people found this review helpful
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