2006 Acura MDX Consumer Reviews

Still Love My Acura!!

Written by: pearl on 06/22/2008

Vehicle

2006 Acura MDX Touring 4dr SUV AWD w/Nav, Entertainment System (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

I still love my Acura after 2 years of ownership! This is my 2nd car made by Honda and my other was an Accord and I have been very happy with both. The Acura is like a Honda on steroids! Love the back up TV, navigation, onstar, Bluetooth, heated seats, and my kids love the DVD. I would definitely consider another Acura in the future!

Favorite Features

My favorite features are navigation, bluetooth, heated leather seats, onstar, 3rd row seat that folds flat, and mud mats are a must with kids!

Suggested Improvements

So far none!

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Zacura

Written by: LZ on 06/17/2008

Vehicle

2006 Acura MDX Touring 4dr SUV AWD w/Nav (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

In 18 months of driving the MDX, not a single item has needed repair - we had a leaking tire once, but the dealer removed the nail, patched the tire, and didn't even charge me (and we only knew of the condition because of the dashboard warning light). Great ride, sporty handling, good acceleration off the line, does everything right.

Favorite Features

Bluetooth, OnStar, split fold down seats, great ride & handling, acceleration.

Suggested Improvements

Sensitivity adjustment for auto headlights (would like them to come on sooner), seat-warmers could be hotter.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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LOVE my MDX

Written by: jennifer on 06/08/2008

Vehicle

2006 Acura MDX Touring 4dr SUV AWD w/Nav (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

I love my car. I am consistently getting between 18-20 MPG, which is great for a 7 passenger vehicle. Quality of finish is great. Has everything I would ever want in a car. Navigation easy to maneuver. Heated seats work well. XM and Bluetooth both work well also. My 6' teenage son is a little cramped in the back seat--mostly because he slouches. Wish there was sunglasses holder, but center console works fine. Automatic closing hatch would have been a nice feature, but all in all, this is the best car I've owned. I have been looking around for something with same features and 25 mpg in the city... can't find anything that compares!!!

Favorite Features

Heated seats, steering controls.

Suggested Improvements

Make rear air controls automatic, not turned on by driver.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Great Ride

Written by: Realtor on 05/07/2008

Vehicle

2006 Acura MDX 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

The fuel economy is really not bad when compared with other SUVs. I average 19 mpg (more city than hwy). The ride is smooth and quiet. I am a realtor and my clients always comment on how comfortable this vehicle is. I enjoy the ride myself and only regret that I did not upgrade to the touring. The base stereo is really lacking and no passenger power seat is embarrasing in a vehicle of this caliber.

Favorite Features

Reliability. Comfort, ride, handling, power, xm-radio.

Suggested Improvements

More standard equipment in the base package (this is an Acura, not a Honda). Fuel economy can always be better.

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Poor Fuel economy

Written by: Acura MDX on 04/22/2008

Vehicle

2006 Acura MDX Touring 4dr SUV AWD w/Nav, Entertainment System (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

This car is barely breaking 13 MPG that's combined city/hwy. Called Customer Service to see if they can do anything about it because the dealer couldn't. The worst customer service ever, they said "There is no issue for us to address". WOW! That's after they put me on hold for 40 minutes.

Favorite Features

Smooth ride, navigation

Suggested Improvements

Gas economy and customer service

1 out 4 people found this review helpful

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Black Touring Navi and Entertainment

Written by: laxdad on 10/31/2007

Vehicle

2006 Acura MDX Touring 4dr SUV AWD w/Nav, Entertainment System (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

First off we do love this vehicle and except for a chronic rear door sticking issue, this SUV has been a great vehicle, drives more like a car than a truck, plenty of power and comfortable, family loves XM radio and navigation is huge help when traveling. We got the running boards, pinstripe and rear deflector which really helps dress the look up. Gas mileage is as usual disappointing but expected. We avg 15 around town and just over 20 on the road.

Favorite Features

XM Radio, navigation, ride and handling.

Suggested Improvements

It would be nice if there was more room behind 3rd row of seats, hybrid model??

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Love my MDX!

Written by: maryindublin on 08/31/2007

Vehicle

2006 Acura MDX Touring 4dr SUV AWD w/Entertainment System (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

I live in the mountains, lots of driving uphill and lots of snow in winter. Never had any problems in the snow with the AWD. I feel safe and confident. The front seats are very comfy, but the back seats could use a bit more room. I have a 3 year old in a booster seat in the back and he doesn't have all that much leg room. Still, I wouldn't trade it for anything and plan to drive it till it won't drive any more!

Favorite Features

Love the heated seats in winter. The trip computer is a nice feature, and I really like the thing that tells me how many miles I have left on that tank of gas. My son loves the DVD player, very handy for long trips. The bluetooth is nice, and the programmable garage door opener is handy.

Suggested Improvements

More room between front and second row seats would be nice. Of course, with gas prices like these, it would be most excellent to have much better gas mileage, but none of the SUVs really have great MPG. Maybe a hybrid would be in order?

5 out 5 people found this review helpful

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Not True Luxury

Written by: enlightenedacuraguy on 07/19/2007

Vehicle

2006 Acura MDX Touring 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

This vehicle is overrated, not true luxury. No backlighting on the steering wheel buttons so you can't see what you're pushing in the dark, not even an option. A/C controls are in an uncomfortable place, and rear controls have to be reset every time you restart engine. Battery died 4 months after brand new. No back heater in passenger seat, not even an option. Power seats are far inferior to the seats in my '03 Tahoe. There is no 12v outlet for second row passengers, except the one in the bottom of the center console, very inconvenient. No power folding mirrors. It is very uncomfortable to drive long distances for a male, 5'10", arms fall asleep after about 1 hour, and not enough leg room.

Favorite Features

Strong engine. Good looking exterior. Nice gauge cluster.

Suggested Improvements

Put a light bulb behind a steering wheel button, and run a seat heater for the passenger back.

5 out 8 people found this review helpful

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Les' MDX

Written by: Leslie Mays on 01/13/2007

Vehicle

2006 Acura MDX 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

Driving experience with my 2006 MDX is hands down "all stares". I drive for a living, so at the time of searching for a new car I became very selective about the vehicle I wanted to purchase, I had a few in mind but, when I ran across the MDX on the highway I fell in love with the looks at first, then when I visited the dealer and saw what it had to offer, I was taken. All my friends love my MDX and for me the joy of knowing where I go the MDX will be there by my side.

Favorite Features

All, perfect in size for parking, inside comfort to fit 7 passangers, which I've done a few times. It impressed me to know it still handles as usual even with the load of people, then I had to put them out for crowding me.

Suggested Improvements

Make it more soundproof. I hear the wind blowing as I drive and at the amount of money I'm spending, I shouldn't have passengers telling me to turn the music up to drown out the outside sounds.

4 out 5 people found this review helpful

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AZ Acura MDX Owner's Comments

Written by: Danno on 12/12/2006

Vehicle

2006 Acura MDX 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

Great handling pleasure to drive vehicle. OK mileage. Quiet, solid, spacious. Always wanted one, now I have one. Like the way the vehicle is appointed with leather seats, and wood trim. Fold down seats help and 3rd row conceals nicley. Safe, luxurious, sporty, good HP, performs well on and off road (within reason... not a rock crawler). Glad I bought it.

Favorite Features

Handling, comfort, power, safety, AWD, 4WD assist. Plenty of room in back.

Suggested Improvements

Further tilt on steering wheel to put steering wheel in vertical position and telescope to push in or pull out closer to driver. Conceal space for suglasses on cabin roof. Auto door locks, more leg room for drivers left leg/foot. Better tires on base model.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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