Considering a new 2025 Acura MDX Tech package and was concerned about recent Honda/Acura recalls. How solid and reliable are newer Acura MDX compared other other brands like BMW X5 and Lexus for example?
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Honda recalls nearly 295K Honda, Acura vehicles for risk of engine stall, power loss
Honda is recalling nearly 295,000 Honda and Acura vehicles that could potentially suffer engine stalls or loss of power from faulty software.
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We cross shopped a Lexus TX but went with the MDX Type-S because even if we wanted to get the TX there was a recall and a stop sales order due to an airbag recall. Recalls aren't a problem for me, its about maintaining long term quality on a given product - I would be more concerned for prevalent problems WITHOUT a recall. Plus the Lexus TX felt cheap compared to the Type S and the gauge cluster was skewed, once I saw it it drove me crazy!
'24 Tech...Wife's car now 1yr in 4K. No issues - happy!
Many MDX's (all gens) since 2002.
Acura products (owned many flavors) not always 100% including service.
You buy the car, but as important in the end - dealer competence.
Many MDX's (all gens) since 2002.
Acura products (owned many flavors) not always 100% including service.
You buy the car, but as important in the end - dealer competence.
We have both a MDX and X3. I have a friend who is dumping their X5 due to repair costs .....$3,000 for a sensor? We purchased the X3 as a CPO and was underwhelmed when we had a warranty issue and the dealer told us not to drive the car until we could get in 6 weeks later. Needless to say, after calling the dealership GM, the car was fixed in 6 hours. Normal things like a battery are $500 due to programming. The radiator failed at 60k. As we bought this well ($$), don't drive it much (5k), it is not an issue. But the minute the X3 becomes problematic, it will be replaced. BMW's are great until something breaks. Another friend is replacing his BMW X3 because it needs $7500 worth of repairs at 130k. He bought a Subaru.
The MDX is my eighth Honda product. In every case, we've gotten over 200,000 miles out of them with minimal repairs. They are less expensive to repair and maintain than a BMW, don't break down as much as the German cars. And the parts are much more available.
The MDX is my eighth Honda product. In every case, we've gotten over 200,000 miles out of them with minimal repairs. They are less expensive to repair and maintain than a BMW, don't break down as much as the German cars. And the parts are much more available.
We seriously considered an X5 before buying the Type S - Ultimately it came down to exactly that.....long term.....the Acura should be less expensive and hopefully less repairs. To be 100% honest.....one of the main contributors of not buying/going with the X5 was/is the inability to check the oil with a physical dipstick.
Something so simplistic to an internal combustion engine that relies on wet sump lubrication.....and you can't physically check the oil, you have to rely on a sensor......seems over complicated to me.
I mean, I get it....most X5 drivers ...1 - lease their vehicle, so they don't really care long term and ..2 - can't be bothered to check their oil.
Something so simplistic to an internal combustion engine that relies on wet sump lubrication.....and you can't physically check the oil, you have to rely on a sensor......seems over complicated to me.
I mean, I get it....most X5 drivers ...1 - lease their vehicle, so they don't really care long term and ..2 - can't be bothered to check their oil.
2022 Type S here with 23000 miles on it. The car has been fantastic, best riding car I’ve ever had. Two issues so far, a recall for engine software(10 minute fix) and a TSB for tightening the tie rod nuts)1 day). I did buy an extended warranty for this car since it has Honda’s first airbag suspension, but so far I love it!
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