2003 Acura MDX Touring review from North America
"I enjoy the Acura MDX, but next time I think I will scale down the options in order to save money"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The air conditioning died after 46,800 miles. The A/C was working fine the first nine months of ownership and then the first time we used it in 2007 - nothing. Apparently there was a leak as there are no problems with the compressor.
The battery had to be replaced after 44,000 miles (three years six months). This does not seem to be out of line, but, after I replaced the battery I went through the former owner's paperwork and saw where they also had problems with the battery and the mechanic could not find any problems. I also have a friend who owns a 2004 MDX and he also has had problems with his battery. Once he gets a jump he goes months before the problem arises again.
General comments?
Overall, I am satisfied with the MDX. It meets the needs of our family. I like to keep cars 7-10 years and hopefully I will not incur high maintenance costs.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 2003 |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 36000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 46800 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan Quest |
| Date of Entry | 27th February, 2007 |