I just bought an 05 for 200.00 they sold it cheap because thought the engine was locked up turned out the ac pump and alternator was froze up. Trip to junk yard and she runs like a charm.

My dad's first car was the Acura MDX 2001. 21 years later, I am now using it to drive to College. It's a very reliable car, still looks stylish, and is amazing to drive. :)

I have a 2004 MDX. Currently at 311,000 mi. The transmission leaks a little, but the mechanic said not to worry. I'm going to drive this until it dies! I really love this car.

I have an '05 MDX and I must say, it's pretty dope! Never gets stuck, and never fails to pick up speed.

I just bought a 2002 for $630. Last owner thought the transmission was going bad but it turned out it needed needed the fluids changed. Junk yard offered her $630 so she sold it to me for that much. Been running great ever since I had the whole vehicle serviced. I just use it fur running around and it’s a good little vehicle with 215K miles on it.

love my 2004 mdx, 260k miles, just keeping up with maintenance

Great review. I recently inherited a 2005 Acura MDX. Loving it so far.

I have a 2006 MDX. This review is spot on. Even the mechanical issues we’ve had to fix.

I've driven this car for years and I love how simple everything is. No lane or braking assistance. It really trusts you to drive instead of micromanaging you.

I bought mine 3yrs ago from original owner with about 170k miles i planned to have it for 1yr while i save up for a newer model but guess what i'm still driving it with 240k miles and counting really nice suv and cheap to maintain

i have a 2002 mdx with 300k miles idk why people say its fragile... other than a small crash on the bumper and right hand wheel which was driver error, it has had no issues. 20 years going strong

I have a 05 mdx. 273k miles and runs like new. No noises and no major repairs (knock on wood). It just shows if you take care if it it will take care of you.

Bought a 2004 Acura mdx with 200k miles for 500 bucks previous owner said it was the transmission going out cause of the loud whining noise turns out it was the tensioner pulley making the whining now it’s at 215k miles and running strong! Great car!

I got my 2006 RL SH AWD with 190k miles and it's still a beast. Nothing but synthetic oil changes and maintenance and it's a dream. Thanks Honda!

I’m buying an 03 tomorrow im glade i came on here to review this

We have an 05, my daughters first car, and it need oil topped off monthly but always starts and great in snow and feels way smaller than it is. 209k and still moving. Thanks Honda!

I was lucky enough to have found an 04 MDX Touring with 145k miles on it at my local dealership. It runs great with a ton of luxurious features I never expected to get in a 20 year old used car. The only thing not working is the screen but I can live without. Also there's SO much space in it for a single woman with no kids. Lol I have to get up to date on it's maintenance but I'm feeling confident I'll have this for the next couple of years at least.

I had a childhood friend all the way back in kindergarten who's mom had a first-gen MDX. She's still driving it to this day. Update: The MDX finally conked out recently with over 250,000 miles on it! Incredible SUV!

Hey man, great job! I enjoyed the way you went over the car. Very casual man

My parents bought a 2001 MDX back in 2003. They eventually had to sell it in 2012 for reasons I can’t remember, but my dad had a hard time letting it go. He loved that car so much that a couple of years ago, he tracked down and actually went out of state to purchase a 2006 model MDX, and he’s very proud of it despite the constant issues it’s facing 😂

My mom got a 2006 MDX brand new, about 3 years before I was born. She gave it to my dad a couple years later. He drove it for 13 years, and then gave it to my brother when he got a 2021 4Runner. Our mdx is actually the same color as this one, same interior too. We have to sell it as repairs are getting expensive, but it did us well.

2002 Original MDX Touring owner here. Still have it 21 years later with 199K mile on it. Running strong and perfectly. Our daughter (born well after this purchase) will be driving it to school in the fall.

well done my brother. Very nice narration. Keep up the good works and keep more videos coming.

I have 03 Mdx with 197k miles on it, still going strong at almost 19 years!

Bought mine for 430, owner thought the engine was gone, after a cam adjustment it ran like new. I’ve been doing Uber eats in it 11 hours a day 6 days a week for a year and a half. 43 thousand miles later and a total of 264,000 miles she still runs fairly new.

This is a great review Bern! I just happened upon in it and this video is a gem! Best of luck with your channel!

They still look modern today! I saw one recently in a 9/11 documentary of all places and thought it looked really out of place for the time. I nearly had an extestental crisis thinking it was a time traveler 😂. I had to reassure myself with Google to see when the first gen mdx came out. Manic episode avoided 😎

MDX was the 1st luxury crossover to have 3rd row seating.

I loved these old Acura MDX

Thank You so much for this.. You’ve just taught me a lot about my new (06) Honda (🇦🇺) MDX Great Video ✨

Spot on review , I grew up in a 2004 MDX and we never had any major issues with reliability. Lots of good features in this vehicle, a surprising amount for such an old vehicle. Certainly a very good buy as a used vehicle especially considering they are not very expensive nowadays. we sold ours at 200k miles and it still worked fine , such a great car super comfortable.

Another great review as always, Bern!

Bro I love this car soo much

I have the Canadian model with 150k miles on. Solid SUV. 5/5 on comfort and handling. That 3.5 V6 is an excellent engine after 17 years with regular service it drives smooth. I love the interior design , very spacious for a family car. Personal favorite - the space you get as a driver to rest the left elbow on the door cushion and yet drive comfortably - I cannot get that on other SUVs.

I have a 2006 Acura MDX and just bought it back in April of this year and its my first car ever. I dont regret it even though the car isnt great on gas and yes the power steering issue was definitely something I just had an issue with back in July after coming back from vacation. Definitely something to keep an eye on

'04 with 190K. It's been a Great family car for 18 years. Front wheel drive got us everywhere. Skiing in the Cascade Mountains and Whistler. Road trips. Minimal issues, love Acura quality. Bought a new one in 2017!

Excellent review! I currently have an 04 with 220k that I am restoring. Even with all its gremlins it still performs very well. That premium only is no joke though - the EGR system was completed clogged out due to previous owner using 87

Juat bought a 2002 with 130000 miles... i replaced shocks and tires and tune up... i ❤ thia car and the room. Now im taking out seats to use as a camping vehicle

I bought an 2003 model in Australia in 2018, silver with full black interior. At over 20 years old it's done over 230,000 kms. It's been an amazingly practical and reliable vehicle for our family. I've renewed various suspension bushes and scheduled maintenance items and that's all. Agreed, thank you Honda, great work.

I love mine. 04 230k miles. Got it at 162k miles. It's been our "other" car for the last few years ( it was replaced with a 2013 MDX). Did have to replace power steering which I think was about $400. And the stereo had to be replaced. It used to have a pretty bad oil leak, but has weirdly improved alot in the last 6 months. It no longer needs topped off between oil changes. We average 15.9 mpg. Timing chain was only $800 which was better than had feared. We keep it fairly well maintained, but it definitely has been neglected and abused at times too.

That power steering whine can sometimes be a worn out “O” ring. I replaced mine in less than ten minutes at the cost of approximately $3. Immediately fixed the issue. Just a heads up for anyone who hears the power steering whining on a cold day. Great video by the way. I’m at 166,000 on my 06, and can easily say it’s been one of the best vehicles I have ever owned. 17 mpg is pretty dead on. When I was driving 90% highway I was getting about 20, 21 if I drove it real easy. Now I’m driving probably 25% Highway and getting about 16.

Great review on a great suv. My 06 touring has 234k miles. Purchased at 182k. I get 20.5 to 21.5mpg on 91 octane. Requiring premium is one if the few drawbacks cost wise. Doing the transmission,diff and transfer case fluids this week. Enjoyed your video. Cheers!

I have a 2004 MDX, 323,000 with no major repairs. I would be hard-pressed to replace this car with anything as reliable!

I have a 2009 Acura MDX with 240k and it can still win almost any race on the road! It feels like it has 70k on it and I do maintenance on it to keep it current. An old guy told me it looks new!

Great review. I bought a 2005 new, amazing, reliable, and functional. FYI, those were out struts are $100 for the set of 2 for the rear end. Takes 15 minutes each side to replace....so easy. Brakes are piece of cake too. Cheers!

Great video!

Great review

Just bought a 2005 MDX with 174k miles. Hope for many more in the future. Thinking about replacing the seats though, since the leather and foam is really worn.

in late 2019, I bought a 2002 MDX.. 3.5L vtec, AWD, moon roof, 3 rows of tan leather seats, heated seats and heated mirrors, COLD ac, virtually new tires/ 90% tread or better. NOTHING leaks on this thing at all. No rust, No dents... even has after market stereo/ cd player-- a Clarion or Alpine or Orion or Aiwa-- one of those exotic names (I forget at the moment). It had 155k miles -- and I got it for $1700 cash. lol... It still makes me happy to this day that I got it for so cheap. it's an incredible car-- the only thing: I wish it was a manual transmission; but otherwise, man what a Find. I really love this thing. I'm not sure if it has ever had a timing belt change though, so it's something that's on the list to get to soon enough. But man do I love this car. incredible vehicle, and everyone today is trying to copy it's design. They did it right all the way back then-- and now it's all you can find anymore. Crossovers are all that is being built anymore, because it's just that flawless of a design............... Before that I had a 97 Isuzu Rodeo (which is the same as a honda passport), 5spd 4x4. 3.2L v6 ... and I could talk all day about that thing and how great it is. I still have it, 320k miles, and it finally needs a timing belt. I like it even better than the MDX, because it's a manual and a true 4x4, with 4L and also with a front axle, rather than IFS... I took that thing off roading 100 times and it never failed me and never broke anything. It's fairly beat up now because of the trails, but It's a solid drivetrain... if I could get the Rodeo drivetrain and axles-- into the Luxury MDX, that would be heaven.

Such a well done video

Another great video.

bought an 04 touring trim with 200k miles now. when starting up at idle sometimes you forget if you turned it on or not. fuel efficiency is okay. the seat is more comfortable than my 2011 kia optima sx.

Love my mdx

Nice review thanks

Great video

Great review!

Nice video. I really like my MDX. Gas is another thing, but it's paid for...:D

Another great vid Bern! I'm surprised on the mpg for a crossover, seems to be about the same or more than a 4th gen 4Runner which are body on frame and 4L V6; 12.4mpg is about what I get when I do FSR light off roading on my lifted and armored 4th gen.

I just bought 2005 Acura MDX and this is gonna be my first year driving it on the snow let's see how it works

Have a 05' with 258K, still drives great, O-ring on power steering pump fixed the whine about 75k ago... now i have rear wheel bearings that grind. Timing belt @ 206k, when I 1st got it, replaced rear shocks... but its a solid car... rockauto has everything to keep this car going .. cheep.. 17mpg is what i get burning 87, never put premium in it...Love my Acura, might get a new car, but this will be my everyday car til it dies!

Great review, very well presented and informative. I was offered a 2002-MDX with only 81kmls in perfect condition, but here in Europe it is an exotic car and I don't know whether it would be a good idea to buy it or not.

When I was little, my dad used to own a 2004 MDX. And it had a rear spoiler. But forget that! Now he is getting a 2011 MDX! :)

I love my 2006 MDX

getting one of these soon. awd and hp, reliability can't be beat. only competition is the crv which lacks in hp but has better mileage.

2:14 That's debatable to say the least 😂

I just bought a 2004 mdx with 220k runs perfect

My 2003 MDX is 100% work horse. I’m original owner and have taken excellent care of it. It just turned over 220,000 miles. The navigation and CD player died a few years ago……but my baby is still going strong.

I just bought a 02 MDX with 218k on it. The transmission has been rebuilt and updated so I'm hoping to be able to keep it for at least 5 years.

Right on. I have a 2003 MDX with 315,000 miles and power steering issues with the usual maintenance ones. The transmission seems to be slipping these days 🙃

Still driving 2001 Touring. No major issues, except had to fix the AC and a few batteries over the yeas. I put in a more modern stereo, but kept the Bose sound system which is still sounding great and the Nav (admittedly it's ancient and needs to be updated). Has 255,000 miles now and is still comfortable and reliable. I cannot believe I've had it this long.

I have an 06 MDX and I’ve gotta say it’s an amazing SUV! I’m not real crazy about the premium fuel requirement but at same time I’ve not had any problems, just rolled 175k miles! 😎🏁

Ive got a base model 06 at 179000 miles but she’s definitely reliable hauls to when you tell her

A truly outstanding vehicle, a perfect blend of luxury, utility and performance, the current generation has became much more car-like, more luxurious, and less practical. The original had the ideal blend of elements.

Timeless design, still looks relatively modern. The over structure of the body is pretty solid and durable compared to the Lexus RX… I have been working on restoring one which my father had since 2002!

Power steering pumps go. Quick cheap and easy replacement. I’ve owned several and they are bulletproof. Until 2004 they had trans problems. After that they were solved but nothing beats regular maintenance.

I’d love to see a comparison between this car and the RX300.

This was my childhood car. My parents bought it when it was two years old in 2003 and we drove it till 2018 when my parent sold it and bought an RX. They really liked it because their previous cars were Ford and they were all garbage, so my parents liked the reliability and road comfort

got an 01 at 288k miles and it still runs amazingly

Thank you

Hey thats my car

I have a basic 2005 Acura Mdx at 197 miles.

Great review. Got an '04 and my VSA random turns on and does this funk jolt. Any suggestions?

I miss my family’s 02 so badly 💔

good stuff.

Had a 2002 touring the screen didnt work but the touch controls worked

I got a 2005 mdx. Nice car all around. No aux tho like brooo

I looove this car just built so solid my parents leased an 06 in silver with the touring package I wish they bought it out and kept it. But my mom got a 10 Lexus RX which was also great wish she kept that one too🤣

Still have my 02 MDX with 265k miles

I'm driving mine to 300,00 miles just watch!

im loooking for a 1st gen Acura Mdx i need to know which one to get, i am looking around 2005 to 2006 i dont know what mileage i need to look for i need tips.

Any one how to use the video input port in the storage box? Can it use for backup camera?

That MDX is cool! I wonder how it would look lifted :)

Theres golf balls in here and tees! Lmao your voice bro 🤣

Just bought a 2005 with 295,000 miles for $2800 Can't afford a timing belt right now and don't know how many miles are on the belt. Fingers crossed. I have to drive it for 2000 miles this way. Actually I don't know if the belt has ever been changed...yikes!

Do these older models have trouble passing emissions? Just had to get rid of my scion xb because it needed 4k in repairs to pass emissions. Looking at at 2005 mdx w 130k. thnx

The 1st gen mdx is "almost" the perfect suv of its time. My only wish is if 1st and 2nd gears were a little shorter to accommodate a higher tow rating. 3500lbs is barely enough to tow a trailer and crx lol.

mdx 最高！

Tamed of MDX Acura

I’m undecided on getting an mdx or a pilot . 🤔🤷‍♂️

I’m trading my 8th gen civic ex for the 06 touring mdx