2004 Acura MDX Base 3.5 V6 from North America
Summary:
Timeless Perfection!
Faults:
Updated Aug 2013:
2006:
Electrical - The volume and channel changer needed work, but was under warranty.
2011:
When jump starting the battery, the audio didn't work at all. Just called a parts guy to punch in a code. Fixed in ten minutes.
The window washer line to the rear window froze up twice now. They ran hot water to thaw it out.
2012:
Left headlight has condensation due to bad seal. Left it.
DRL light came on. Broken relay - $200 job.
One tire pressure sensor starting to leak due to corrosion. $100 job.
One plastic vent tilt thing snapped. I'll just leave it.
2013:
Front right tie rod - $100.
Front right wheel bearing - $250.
ABS sensor adjustment - $40.
Ignition recall.
General Comments:
Not really any rust yet.
All wheel drive is all right, but not a true 4 wheeler (Nokian WR G2 tires helped a lot).
Still holds up in style, still gets noticed.
At 6'1", the driver's leg and head room is limited.
On long trips, the 2 kids folded down the middle seats, and only had the 3rd row up so that they could stretch their legs out.
Fit and finish is superb.
Dealer costs are a little on the high side, but it is a luxury brand after all.
Paid $51,000 in Aug. 2004. So far I've got 203,000km, and only about $800 in faults. I think I'll keep it forever.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 4th May, 2011
15th Dec 2012, 01:02
Your 2nd fault is now a factory recall. I just heard on the news this week. Along with Honda Pilots and Odyssey's.
http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1081099_2003-2006-acura-mdx-included-in-wide-ranging-honda-recall