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2008 Acura MDX
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Fast Facts
Fuel Economy
Crash Test Scores
Base Price: $40,955
Price as Tested: $48,755
Why We Drove It: The Acura MDX is a Top Safety Pick according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and also receives top-notch crash-test scores from the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration.
In surveys that J.D. Power and Associates has conducted with verified owners of the 2008 Acura MDX, the people that actually own and drive one told us:
“The automated rear hatch was not offered independently but only as part of the rear entertainment system.”
“I love the handling of the MDX and the turn radius. It drives like a smaller car even though it’s an SUV.”
“I am not happy that it doesn’t have an MP3 player in front. You can access from the rear but it doesn’t play well.”
“The side windows opposite the third row have [an] obstructed view and are smaller than on previous models.”
“The MDX is easy to drive and provides an excellent ride with adequate mileage, performance, [and it is] very quiet!”
“The navigation screen is not real clear in daylight; too much reflection.”
“I love everything about the car, every surprise is pleasant. [The Acura MDX is] above and beyond what I expected.”
“[The amount of] noise over bumps is unacceptable for a vehicle in this price category.”
“Bluetooth has poor and inconsistent quality for [a] new vehicle [paired with a] new phone.”
“The interior moldings [have a] very sloppy fit for a vehicle of this price and quality!”
“The third-row seating has minimal leg room and is hard to get into.”
Top 3 Things Owners Like About the Acura MDX:
1. Effectiveness of headlights
2. Braking responsiveness/effort
3. Appearance of exterior paint
Top 3 Owner-Reported Problems with the Acura MDX:
1. Hands-Free Communication – Doesn't recognize command
2. Navigation System – Map/Wrong directions/Poor location
3. Hands-Free Communication – Won’t connect
Ratings for the 2008 Acura MDX
More photos of the 2008 Acura MDX
More information on the 2008 Acura MDX
“The automated rear hatch was not offered independently but only as part of the rear entertainment system.”
“I love the handling of the MDX and the turn radius. It drives like a smaller car even though it’s an SUV.”
“I am not happy that it doesn’t have an MP3 player in front. You can access from the rear but it doesn’t play well.”
“The side windows opposite the third row have [an] obstructed view and are smaller than on previous models.”
“The MDX is easy to drive and provides an excellent ride with adequate mileage, performance, [and it is] very quiet!”
“The navigation screen is not real clear in daylight; too much reflection.”
“I love everything about the car, every surprise is pleasant. [The Acura MDX is] above and beyond what I expected.”
“[The amount of] noise over bumps is unacceptable for a vehicle in this price category.”
“Bluetooth has poor and inconsistent quality for [a] new vehicle [paired with a] new phone.”
“The interior moldings [have a] very sloppy fit for a vehicle of this price and quality!”
“The third-row seating has minimal leg room and is hard to get into.”
Top 3 Things Owners Like About the Acura MDX:
1. Effectiveness of headlights
2. Braking responsiveness/effort
3. Appearance of exterior paint
Top 3 Owner-Reported Problems with the Acura MDX:
1. Hands-Free Communication – Doesn't recognize command
2. Navigation System – Map/Wrong directions/Poor location
3. Hands-Free Communication – Won’t connect
Ratings for the 2008 Acura MDX
More photos of the 2008 Acura MDX
More information on the 2008 Acura MDX
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I have a 2008 MDX. Very happy with it so far. Great ride, very comfortable, superior handling and ride like a tank!! Feel very safe in winter driving with its excellent SHAWD. It's at the top of the heap among its class.
-- Posted by KC on 8/28/2009 3:24:00 PM
going over small speed bumps slowly, noise (grinding) and clunk. seems a common problem, otherwise not a bad vehicle, 2008 mdx
-- Posted by mdx owner on 10/7/2009 6:10:00 AM
Like the car overall; navigation system was sold on proviso that it was "update" at least once a year. I checked upstream suppliers to source and found that some areas may be updated but not many. I bought new 2008 mdx in austin in dec. Absolutely NO updates for texas at all and even areas such as waco and austin with streets in existence for years were not covered propertly. houston not updated etc. when going to actual source which said that they supply verizon etc. with their data was also told (but unverified with acura) that acura does not push for updates--unverified. In any case I have had other gps units thisone is ok and a little slow (you can miss an exit easitly by the time it tells youand seems to be off about 500 feet. Not worth the tremendous premium for the accuracy and the worthless updates; you can buy the update for about 200 but check to see if your area is updated; dealership basically shrugs off the problem which is understandable since they can do nothing to resolve; suggest you bring up during price negotiations--at the least get two years of "updates" paid. Acura "customer service" was useless, less than useless. I actually followed the help line tips in the acura magazine and their staffers said they had no knowledge to pass on when I called. Very disappointing.
-- Posted by Misdiredted and Unupdated nav system on 10/7/2009 6:08:00 AM
