Faults:

Problems began when car was purchased in 2002. At 600 miles, while on a trip in the Mojave Desert, the engine blew. Towed the car 600 miles to the dealer (Acura Roadside Assistance could not assist until 3 days later) and they discovered that the timing belt was rubbing against the water pump (flange had not been detached at time of construction) and a stop sale had been placed on the car. Received a new MDX.

Second problem, transmission failed at 40,000 miles. Fortunately, it was a few months from the end of the extended warranty, and the transmission was replaced for free at the dealer. Warning, do not lose your extended warranty paperwork. Honda did not have copies of mine, and would have deferred if I had not had hard copies!).

Third problem, the transmission has again failed at 80,000 miles. Also, the main seals are leaking badly. Currently in dispute with No. American Honda. The car is not driven harshly, and in my opinion, the last transmission was not built and installed properly. They want $4,600 for the job, and have told me they cannot work with me on the price.

General Comments:

I actually love the car. Unfortunately, the transmissions have serious defects. I have never received a recall notice for a problem with the tranny, but three transmissions over the life of a car with 80,000 miles is ridiculous. And the car is in pristine condition otherwise. When the engine blew at 600 miles and I received a new car, it was painful enough that I had hired an attorney, and he related to me that Honda was one of the least effective customer service wise. And I now believe him.

Faults:

TRANSMISSION is CRAP! They just replaced it for the first time at 80,000 miles and it was never the same.

Rear air vent made a loud noise.

The car rides very rough, although it is AWD.

Every time I go to the dealership, there is something wrong with the car.

It is very fragile.

General Comments:

I love the SUV to death, considering I had a piece of crap Oldsmobile minivan that NEVER ran properly.

I purchased an extended warranty that has never made me pay anything for any of the problems. I don't know what I would have done without it (especially when you have had over $10,000 on repairs) and it hasn't even reached the 100,000 mile mark.

I love how it is perfectly sized, while still being able to seat 7.

It has terrific get up and go also.

Altogether, me and my wife both love this SUV and would recommend it to anyone (as long as you get an extended warranty!!!)

Faults:

* Transmission slipping going up hills at 59,244 miles. Transmission replaced by Acura at no charge.

* Transmission slipping again at 89,800 miles!

* CD player won't eject CDs at 70,000.

* VTM-4 light goes off & on. Can't pinpoint the problem because it's not always on when I get to the dealer, to hook up to the computer. 62,006 miles. It's still on today 1/7/10.

* Fuel door doesn't always open when the interior latch is pulled - since I bought it at 24,909 miles.

* When the rear door hatch mechanism is squeezed to open, it remains 'squeezed in' so that rear hatch won't close. I have to manually 'un-squeeze it' so the hatch will close - since I bought it at 24,909 miles.

General Comments:

Comfortable roomy interior. 3rd row seat is great.

I really like this car, but won't buy another one due to the transmission issues.

Faults:

Transmission required repairs around 100000km. Fine since.

General Comments:

This is a solid highway cruiser with room for passengers and their stuff.

City fuel economy is disappointing.