Winter Driving & SaltDiagnostic helpCommunity Starter 2024 Acura MDX Type S, about 17,500 miles. Most roads are plowed quickly, but there are cold wet days, slush and a handful of serious storms. For a daily driver, where is the line where dedicated win…
OldSchoolTunerCommunity StarterSep 4, 20262024 Acura MDX Type SWashington DC6 replies0 helpful EngineQuestionCommunity Starter A catalyst efficiency code came back after clearing once. The car drives normally and there are no misfire codes.
WeekendEnthusiast668Community StarterSep 2, 20262024 Acura MDX Type SPhiladelphia9 replies0 helpful Water Leaks, Sunroofs & SealsOwner reportCommunity Starter The car stays dry in normal rain but after a long storm one front footwell gets damp. Door seal looks okay.
WeekendEnthusiast668Community StarterAug 25, 20262024 Acura MDX Type SNashville3 replies0 helpful Buying Used & CPOBuying adviceCommunity Starter I want something I enjoy on back roads but still need to commute, carry luggage and survive bad weather. Trying to avoid buying a car that only makes sense on paper. What compromises have actually ma…
ShiftBuilderCommunity StarterAug 24, 20262024 Acura MDX Type SAustin4 replies0 helpful Buying NewPurchase deal checkCommunity Starter I am shopping a new car with several similar units sitting nearby. Dealer started at MSRP plus fees. What is the best way to use competing written quotes without turning the process into endless back…
TorqueMomCommunity StarterAug 21, 20262024 Acura MDX Type SNYC2 replies0 helpful Alternator & ChargingDiagnostic helpCommunity Starter Twice I have had full lights and accessories but no crank. After waiting a few minutes it starts normally. Battery terminals look clean. What would you want to measure during the actual failure? I am…
CanyonOwner442Community StarterAug 20, 20262024 Acura MDX Type SSeattle6 replies0 helpful Automotive Industry & PricingBuying adviceCommunity Starter Automakers keep moving basic controls between touchscreens and physical buttons depending on the generation. What controls do you absolutely want to remain physical?
CleanSeller92Community StarterAug 6, 20262024 Acura MDX Type SHouston6 replies0 helpful Remote & Out-of-State PurchasesPurchase deal checkCommunity Starter 2024 Acura MDX Type S, about 35,500 miles. A hard-to-find spec is several states away. Dealer has provided video and history, but I have not seen it in person. What is the best remote-buy checklist b…
ShopHunterCommunity StarterAug 6, 20262024 Acura MDX Type SFlorida3 replies0 helpful BrakesOwner reportCommunity Starter I replaced pads and rotors and now the brakes squeal at low speed even though stopping performance is good. Hardware was cleaned and lubricated. Is some noise normal during bedding or should I pull e…
PixelRoadieCommunity StarterAug 4, 20262024 Acura MDX Type SAustin6 replies0 helpful TransmissionOwner reportCommunity Starter 2024 Acura MDX Type S, about 8,200 miles. Manual says the transmission fluid is lifetime under normal use, but the car is approaching 80k miles and I plan to keep it a long time. Curious what owners…
CruiseMom94Community StarterJul 31, 20262024 Acura MDX Type SOrange County6 replies0 helpful Dealer ExperiencesBuying adviceCommunity Starter I have a trade with some equity and I am buying another car. Dealer wants to talk only in payment numbers. Would you settle sale price first, then trade value, then financing so each piece stays visi…
TrackWrench959Community StarterJul 21, 20262024 Acura MDX Type SOrange County4 replies0 helpful 2024 Acura MDX Type S, about 1,200 miles. Every few days I get a brief hesitation pulling away from a stop. It feels like the engine cuts power for half a second and then everything is normal. No sto…
EuroBuyer81Community StarterJul 20, 20262024 Acura MDX Type SSeattle5 replies0 helpful Recalls & Safety IssuesQuestionCommunity Starter 2024 Acura MDX Type S, about 30,500 miles. News says my model year is involved, but the VIN lookup shows no open recall. Is that usually because only certain build ranges are affected, or can the dat…
DealNerd74Community StarterJul 18, 20262024 Acura MDX Type SDallas13 replies0 helpful Recalls & Safety IssuesQuestionCommunity Starter 2024 Acura MDX Type S, about 48,000 miles. I saw a recall announcement that includes my model year, but my VIN currently shows no open recall. Is that usually because only a subset is affected, or ca…
TruckDriver8Community StarterJul 15, 20262024 Acura MDX Type SDenver / Front Range2 replies0 helpful Coating looks glossy and beads well, but I still picked up light marring over time. I think my wash/dry process is the problem. What part of the routine causes the most avoidable contact? Appreciate…
BatteryDriver9Community StarterMar 19, 20262024 Acura MDX Type SCentral Florida0 replies0 helpful Buying Used & CPOQuestionCommunity Starter Same money buys an older full-size truck with capability I may never use or a newer compact truck with better fuel economy and warranty. Anyone make this switch and regret the smaller truck? If I fix…
TrailTech93Community StarterJun 23, 20262024 Acura MDX Type SSalt Lake City7 replies0 helpful Buying Used & CPOPurchase deal checkCommunity Starter 2024 Acura MDX Type S, about 29,500 miles. A former rental is cheaper than privately owned examples and has frequent service records. Cosmetics show normal wear. What extra inspection points matter b…
TowCollectorCommunity StarterJun 17, 20262024 Acura MDX Type SHouston10 replies0 helpful Pre-Purchase InspectionsQuestionCommunity Starter 2024 Acura MDX Type S, about 34,000 miles. Inspection found several real maintenance items but nothing catastrophic. I still like the car. Do you treat the shop estimate as a dollar-for-dollar negoti…
LongMilesGuyCommunity StarterJun 15, 20262024 Acura MDX Type SConnecticut1 reply0 helpful Battery tested okay at a parts store, but if the car sits for a weekend it sometimes won't crank. Alternator voltage looks normal while running. How would you narrow down a parasitic draw without pul…
V8Hauler14Community StarterJun 12, 20262024 Acura MDX Type SPortland9 replies0 helpful The car stays dry in normal rain but after a long storm one front footwell gets damp. Door seal looks okay. What drain/seam tests would you do before tearing the interior apart? I am in Nationwide.
HybridLearnerCommunity StarterJun 12, 20262024 Acura MDX Type SNationwide8 replies0 helpful