2005 Acura MDX Review

Name: 2005 Acura MDX Review
Brand: Acura
Rating: 4.7 (209 reviews)

Price Range: $4,500 - $5,500

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Pros

Room for seven passengers or serious amounts of cargo, gutsy V6 engine, well-balanced suspension, top-rated crash test scores.

Cons

Limited off-road capability, below-average tow rating, ho-hum interior design and materials.

What’s new

This year the MDX receives standard XM Satellite Radio, a Bluetooth hands-free cell phone interface on Touring models, a larger fuel tank and an enhanced stability control system. The optional rear entertainment system now includes an in-dash six-disc CD changer, and the navigation system has an enhanced database. MDXs with navigation also include the OnStar communications system.

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A somewhat bland but otherwise utterly capable and perfectly useful crossover SUV.

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2005 Acura MDX
Touring 4dr SUV w/Nav
$5,278
fair price
$427 below market
- 183,700 miles
- 2 accidents, 2 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
- 6cyl automatic
- Ed Voyles Acura (10 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Heated seats
- Navigation
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Located in Atlanta, GA
2005 Acura MDX Desert Rock Metallic Leather, Bluetooth, Power Moonroof, Back-Up Camera, AWD, 4X4, Navigation, Saddle w/Leather Trimmed Interior. 4D Sp...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
17 Combined MPG (15 City/21 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 2HNYD18855H517864
Stock: PA8609A
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 03-29-2025
2005 Acura MDX
Touring 4dr SUV w/Nav
$4,500
good price
$1,367 below market
- 172,820 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
- 6cyl automatic
- El Camino Buford (10 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Heated seats
- Navigation
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Located in Sugar Hill, GA
2HNYD18865H5***** 2*** Acura MDX 172k Miles 3.5L V6
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
17 Combined MPG (15 City/21 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 2HNYD18865H543714
Stock: 543714
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 04-06-2025

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Acura MDX Reviews

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Yes , the transmission is a problem

Kevin M, 09/04/2015

2005 Acura MDX Touring AWD 4dr SUV w/Nav and Entertainment System (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Very good Suv. Love the AWD. Felt safe going down the road, it feels like driving a tank. But, the transmission failed at 160000 and we were left stranded on the side of the road. Also, some other little issues. Used regular gas. It did a good job towing. We finally did trade it in at 200000 miles and Lindsay Acura Cols. Gave us 5000 for it. It had a lot of bumps and bruises on it from …

'05 MDX

mdxer, 08/07/2010

2005 Acura MDX Touring AWD 4dr SUV w/Nav and Entertainment System (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Replacing Cadillac Eldorado and more than happy with the change. The MDX had 82,000 miles when I got it, 97,000 six months later without any trouble, except with an a/c vent cover. Early on I had the opportunity to drive for several hours in a blizzard with complete confidence. I have also had it on unimproved old logging roads with equal confidence. I would not take it where I would …

Love my Acura!

cfischer15, 05/20/2015

2005 Acura MDX Touring AWD 4dr SUV w/Nav and Entertainment System (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

I am the original owner of my 2005 Acura MDX. Love my car! I have owned this car for over 10 years with no problems. The only thing has been the electric door locks that needed the actuator replaced. Other than that issue, this car is so reliable and comfortable to drive. Love my Acura!

Lots of mechanical issues

MHirt1, 05/16/2015

2005 Acura MDX Touring AWD 4dr SUV w/Nav (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

I am the original owner of my 2005 MDX, and currently have about 130,000 miles on the car. We have had many mechanical issues with this car, including: - failed torque converter at about 55,000 miles - failed transmission cooler at about 85,000 miles which caused intermingling of transmission and radiator fluids - not good - failed electrical harness unit - had to wait to get one …

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2005 MDX Highlights

Trim:

Base

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$36,900
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	17 MPG
Cost to Drive	$264/month
Seating	7 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	14.8 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	all wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Safety

Key safety features on the MDX include:

Back-up camera
Alarm
Tire Pressure Warning
Stability Control
Post-collision safety system

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Side Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Side Barrier Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front SeatNot Rated
Back SeatNot Rated
Rollover
Rollover4 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of RolloverNot Rated

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Not Tested
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Not Tested

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