2002 Acura MDX Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

17 City / 23 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

240

Seats

Positive Owner Reviews

Anais R

My Acura has not failed me and continues to perform at its finest.

I am pleased with the performance of my vehicle. Being a high mileage car, it is silent and has not given me any major problems. Aside from it is usual oil changes and such my car has been nothing but reliable. It is comfortable and may I add spacious.

Teresa D

I love how comfortable the seats are.

I love the size. I love the comfort. I love my heated seats. I feel protected in the vehicle. The only thing I do not like is the burgundy/red color.

Melinda S

Loving my Acura mdx. What a great ride.

Mdx is very comfy. Love how it handles the road. Only problem I have is sometime the sec system goes off by itself. It is very roomy. Gets great gas mileage. I love the sunroof. It also has a navigation screen. It has 3rd seating but I haven't used it I like having the extra storage in the hatch.

Dedra M

A few problems with a used vehicle but all in all, a great buy!

I love everything about my car except the skip in the CVT transmission, some noises coming from the rear suspension and inoperable navigation system. Other than those problems on this used car, it rides smooth, has very comfortable, programmable seating (front heated leather), I love the auto-dimming rear view mirror and just everything else this car offers!

Kayla S

Reliable long term car for your family

My car has over 222000 miles on it and still running great. By taking good care of it throughout its life it has really given a great performance. I love that I have room for my family and dog and still have space in the back to haul things around. The only downside is the gas mileage. Around town it really gets poor gas mileage at only 13 to 14 miles per gallon.

Amber O

Spacious, comfortable, easy to drive, and easy to park.

I really like my Acura, it's spacious and fits the family and animals. Very nice leather seats, all weather mats, and a house away compartment in the back. All the back seats fold completely down. Electric driver and front passenger seats. All electric windows and doors. I don't like the fact that you can't move the middle seat to give more room for the very back seats.

Mike S

AWD is great in the winter time

All wheel drive, can tow trailer with it, comfortable and has good acceleration

Gilbert B

It is a very good looking car, body style that is. It's Fun to drive it floats on the road And it is very comfortable with leather seats.

I love my MDX it rides so nice and smooth, Being a 2002 you can still smell the Leather, I have 233,000 miles on her and she just keeps going. It has to back row seating, sunroof, navigation system great Stereo system too. I could not be more happier owning the car. And everybody who has driven it wants to keep it too.

Negative Owner Reviews

Madison S

Lasted well for a long time.

Seats are no longer comfortable. Transmission is broken. Constantly has other issues. It is an old car though.

Michelle H

Cuts off while driving. And will start again.

Being my vehicle is used. I have tons of maintenance to getting in good running order and being on a budget it is very hard financially.

Tiffany W

I always say this car was ahead of its time

I am sure when this car first came out it was amazing. Now that it is over 10 years old I have many issues the AC does not work. I have had many things under the hood need to be replaced. But all in all this car gets me to and from safely

Kelly N

Very reliable with as many miles it has, over 220,''' on it.

I love driving it. It's really comfortable. The only thing that I dislike is the price to replace parts are so expensive.

Kevin O

It is comfortable and a lot is space.

The seats are comfortable they are nice and it has a lot of space. I also like taking it out for trips with my family since we can take a lot of people. Also I just like how it runs it runs smoothly and the speed is also nice. There is really nothing bad about it.

Howard T

Mdx Acura made by Honda 2002.

It is a great running car and it has over 250 thousand miles on it, the only problem I have had is the power steering other than that it's a great car it is very dependable, it is also a 4 wheel drive 6 speed automatic. I highly recommend this car you can fit 9 people.

Riley C

Comfy and good at doing its job.

Sometimes it waste a lot of gas and the speed could be better but it gets me to where I need to be so that is a good thing I guess. Interior of it is ok not too stylish but that is fine. Mileage is fine as well I do not really have that much of a problem with this car.

Richard R

It's very dependable. It's never had any form of serious issue with anything more than minor care.

The car works like a horse. The power steering fluid ends to leak. The seating is very comfortable/

Acura MDX Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

Base

240 HP 20-20 MPG 7 Seats

Touring Pkg

240 HP 20-20 MPG 7 Seats

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2002 Acura MDX Owner Reviews

4.02

57 Reviews

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5 stars

37%

4 stars

33%

3 stars

25%

2 stars

1 star

Kylie M on March 19, 2021

2002 Acura mdx AWD navigation.

Luxurious, roomy, and reliable. Some suspension problems is all I've had with mine. Leather interior and heated seats. Third row seating. AWD. Navigation. Can use climate controls in back seat also. Great gas mileage for an SUV. I would buy another one, it's been good to me.

Brian K on March 16, 2021

It's a very spacious car that is very reliable to drive.

Its an old car that my mother had used before. It has only broken down once. It has 170k miles on it.

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Ranks #3 Luxury Midsize SUV by Owners

The 2002 Acura MDX has an average owner rating of 4.02 out of 5 which ranks it #3 of 5 other Luxury Midsize SUVs.

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4.42

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4.18

2002 Acura MDX

4.02

Ranks #1 Luxury Midsize SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2002 Acura MDX has a combined MPG of 23 which ranks it #1 of 5 other Luxury Midsize SUVs.

2002 Acura MDX

23 MPG

2002 BMW X5

21 MPG

2002 INFINITI QX4

18 MPG

Is The 2002 Acura MDX A Good Car?

Yes it’s a very reliable vehicle and we would recommend MDX to anyone. Holds a lot of things. Best vehicle my family has purchased. When it finally breaks down we want to buy another MDX

Maggie B.

Yes, durable and long lasting. I have had this car almost all of my life and it rarely breaks down and has a lot of room to put people or stuff.

Jackie P.

How Reliable Is The 2002 Acura MDX?

Had problems with the steering wheel but it was an inexpensive repair; have had an issue with the battery loosening up in the past year but we can fix that ourselves

Hayden O.

After a while, the service light comes on a lot and it is a little outdated. There is no aux or Bluetooth so I had to buy one off of Amazon. The GPS is also outdated.

Chris F.

Is The 2002 Acura MDX A Good Value?

We bought it used about 15 years ago. Don't remember how much it costed. But it has been a very reliable car.

Al L.

It may cost around $35,000 now. Pretty good value for having it so long and being very durable. It Is a luxury vehicle and very large.

shanna B.

Frequently Asked Questions

2002 Acura MDX: What is the towing capacity including torque, payload, and tongue weight?

Answer: The 2002 Acura MDX has a max towing capacity of up to 4,500 pounds lbs, or just a little under. The engine on the car is able to generate between 1700 to 2200 foot-pounds of torque, depending on which version...

2002 Acura MDX: What is the oil type and capacity?

Answer: The 2002 Acura MDX takeS4.7 liters (4.97 quarts) of SAE 5W-30 motor oil. This is one of the most popular viscosities in this fluid because it protects a wide variety of engines in nearly every climate. Acura...

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Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Rollover

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Not Rated

Roof Strength

Not Rated

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

2002 Acura MDX Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Acura MDX Models

2002 Acura MDX Owner Reviews

Ranks #3 Luxury Midsize SUV by Owners

Ranks #1 Luxury Midsize SUV by Fuel Economy

Is The 2002 Acura MDX A Good Car?

How Reliable Is The 2002 Acura MDX?

Is The 2002 Acura MDX A Good Value?

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