[Manish]

Does anyone have a problem with the MDX Navigation system? We have been experiencing problems where the navigation doesn't register our correct location, and says "we're not on a road". This never happened with our old MDX.

We've taken it to the dealer twice and the problem can't seem to get fixed. Suggestions welcome.

 

[Bluepill]

What year, model, and software version do you have?

 

[Manish]

Acura MDX 2017. It's the standard navigation system that came with this model.

 

[vic bastige]

Does anyone have a problem with the MDX Navigation system? We have been experiencing problems where the navigation doesn't register our correct location, and says "we're not on a road". This never happened with our old MDX.

We've taken it to the dealer twice and the problem can't seem to get fixed. Suggestions welcome.

I've had my 2017 tech AWD for about 7 months now and I think I can fix this for you: use your phone instead. After several trips back to the dealer and a personal "tutorial" with their best salesman on the Infotainment system, I have determined it is essentially a waste. Bummer, because the vehicle is otherwise very nice. I should have paid closer attention when test driving.

...and to be more direct, yes, mine shows me the same issues regarding not on a road from time to time. can't enter an address until it "finds" itself.

Good luck.

 

[elvisfan]

I've had my 2017 tech AWD for about 7 months now and I think I can fix this for you: use your phone instead. After several trips back to the dealer and a personal "tutorial" with their best salesman on the Infotainment system, I have determined it is essentially a waste. Bummer, because the vehicle is otherwise very nice. I should have paid closer attention when test driving.

...and to be more direct, yes, mine shows me the same issues regarding not on a road from time to time. can't enter an address until it "finds" itself.

Good luck.

Buy a Garmin.

 

[vic bastige]

Buy a Garmin.

WAZE works great for me. Just need to leave the phone plugged in as it really accelerates battery burn rate.

 

[cardude10]

MDX NAV does need upgrade compared to other cars so I use my phone instead.

 

[DesiMDXer]

MDX NAV does need upgrade compared to other cars so I use my phone instead.

If people are using their phones anyways for navigation, then why bother with a tech package? Aside from the navigation, it only adds minor features like power-folding mirrors and blind spot. Unless you consider the remote-start to be worth the 4 grand upgrade.

 

[rustyb]

I would agree the nav is not very good, my nav in my Hyundai is way better.

 

[elvisfan]

If people are using their phones anyways for navigation, then why bother with a tech package? Aside from the navigation, it only adds minor features like power-folding mirrors and blind spot. Unless you consider the remote-start to be worth the 4 grand upgrade.

I think the audio system is different. Also the comfort opening is on all 4 doors.

 

[DesiMDXer]

I think the audio system is different. Also the comfort opening is on all 4 doors.

What is comfort opening?

 

[neoshi]

What is comfort opening?

The lock/unlock handles on the front doors are also on the rears.

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[elvisfan]

The lock/unlock handles on the front doors are also on the rears.

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Thank you.

 

[Manish]

Thanks to all - however, it's terrible that the solution many of you have is to use an alternate device. After spending 45K+, I expect more from the car.

 

[Bluepill]

Contact Acura Customer Relations. It can't hurt, and the more they hear owners *****ing about their infotainment systems, the more likely that they will do something about them.

 

[E92Vancouver]

Does anyone have a problem with the MDX Navigation system? We have been experiencing problems where the navigation doesn't register our correct location, and says "we're not on a road". This never happened with our old MDX.

We've taken it to the dealer twice and the problem can't seem to get fixed. Suggestions welcome.

Mine does that once in awhile but once it gets a lock on satellites, it self corrects.

 

[E92Vancouver]

Buy a Garmin.

What useless advice. Why bother wasting bandwidth? I started buying Garmins for my car 17 years ago when they were gray scale and cost $1,700 vs $5,000 for an in car option. Once the cost of in car navigation became reasonable I always bought.

Built in navigation is the only way to go. Calling in to Acuralink and having them program an address into your GPS while you are driving is far superior than using a pedestrian Garmin product.

 

[MCDavis]

Calling in to Acuralink and having them program an address into your GPS while you are driving is far superior than using a pedestrian Garmin product.

I've also grown fond of the maps in the AL App. Much easier to use than what Ford uses, quicker to input in the car since it auto downloads too.

 

[GOSSIPSAIGON]

This might help

https://youtu.be/uYvpzXXB9m4

 

[E92Vancouver]

Does anyone have a problem with the MDX Navigation system? We have been experiencing problems where the navigation doesn't register our correct location, and says "we're not on a road". This never happened with our old MDX.

We've taken it to the dealer twice and the problem can't seem to get fixed. Suggestions welcome.

I am pretty certain I have seen a menu item in the GPS settings to manually set your location for synchronization. If you can't find it. let me know and I will find it for you.