Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
17 City / 23 HWY
Horsepower
265
Seats
7
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Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Holly B
Perfect fit for a small family.
I love the size, reliability, sound system. It is comfortable, plenty of seating and space in the back for every activity. I like that it is automatic, and has a built in GPS system although it needs to be updated. Gas mileage is too expensive however.
accountCircle Thar U
Good brand and good brand...best in quality and trendy in style
Good brand and best one ..I love this brand.good style
accountCircle nikki n
Acuras are reliable and sturdy cars which you will get your money's worth.
Acura mdx are reliable and sturdy cars. They last a long time and the are stylish cars. I love acuras.
accountCircle Donna T
It has a lot of good features. Smooth.
I love everything. It's comfortable. A good size. And dependable n
accountCircle Jazzmen B
Take care of all maintenance.
I love how much space it has. Super roomy! I absolutely hate how much more expensive gas is for it compared to my Honda.
accountCircle Kristi W
That it is an extremely reliable car and with 149,000 miles have not had any major issues with this vehicle
Has been a very reliable car. Great features for the year of this vehicle. It is a very comfortable vehicle as well.
accountCircle Caitlin H
Acura: a safe and comfortable car.
I enjoy driving my Acura. I always feel very safe and comfortable in my vehicle. I have had very few issues with the integrity of the car itself and very few mechanical problems so I think it is reliable. It has a lot of nice safety and comfort features that enable me to feel confident driving myself, family members, children, and pets.
accountCircle Vanessa L
Best vehicle for families!
My Acura is the most reliable car I have ever had. It is the first time I have kept a car for over ten years. I have 3 kids and never wanted a minivan. It seats 7 so plenty of room. It has all the extras, heated seats is probably my favorite and the Bose stereo. I have only had to do regular maintenance and I have a 158, 000 miles on it and it still runs amazing. I live in Minnesota so the roads can be really bad in the winter and this vehicle is so easy to drive on bad roads. I feel like it is one of the safest vehicles for families in my opinion. I will definitely be buying another one when I have too. One of the things I love is that the kids have their own controls for heat and air conditioning in the back. So if I am hot while I am driving and they're cold they can turn their air off in the back and also has so many drink holders which not a lot of vehicles have enough of with bigger families. If you need a lot of trunk space you can just put the third row down and you have so much space I rarely ever need to borrow a truck for purchasing bigger items. They also have storage racks on top. Just all around a great vehicle and mine is 14 years old now and still looks so nice!

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Maddie N
Only takes premium gas, ouch!
The car is great. It has almost 300,000 miles on it and still runs like a champ. Put up well in a rear ending accident too. Only drawback is it only takes premium which can really hurt the wallet. Smooth brakes and driving. Wheel covering gave our easy but that's a quick and cheap fix
accountCircle Jacob B
The car rides like a dream and has great acceleration. However the parts in the interior do not last as long as my Honda did.
Though the vehicle is very comfortable, the issues that I have had over the past few years have been with the quality of the seat leather and with the steering wheel being sticky.
accountCircle Mark M
I will drive the green monster for another 5 yrs. I will trade in for VW SUV.
The only problem I have is my back windows are taped up because they quit working and have not had the money to fix them. I just had work done to make it run better, that cost me big. It runs like it did when we bought it. I should get another 100,000 miles on the green monster.
accountCircle Veronica S
The electrical problems and air bags.
My vehicle is getting pretty old and it has a lot of electrical problems. When I had first purchased it I had no problem.
accountCircle Jenny L
Why not to buy an Acura mdx.
I just replaced the power steering pump. After that I replaced all six spark plugs, and coil packs, as well as the pcv valve. It said that all six cylinders were misfiring at once. It idles rough and there is still a bounce. There is still a need to put the car in drive 4 in order to avoid problems.
accountCircle Heather P
Don't buy used without a good check over or great warranty!
I bought it used. It ran great for a month then found out it had a oil leak. Warranty fixed that but not the reason for the leak! A year later we had to have a whe new transmission put in and the car still doesn't run right.

Acura MDX Models

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

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265 HP 20-20 MPG 7 Seats
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Touring Pkg
265 HP 20-20 MPG 7 Seats
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Touring Pkg RES
265 HP 20-20 MPG 7 Seats
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Touring Pkg w/Navigation
265 HP 20-20 MPG 7 Seats
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265 HP 20-20 MPG 7 Seats
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2004 Acura MDX Owner Reviews

4.44
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5 stars 55%
4 stars 37%
3 stars 6%
2 stars 3%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Mike on July 15, 2021
2004 Acura MDX
This vehicle is basically Honda Pilot, rough riding except on on smooth road, not very economical average milage is about 17 to 18 miles per gallon and requires premium fuel. Transmissions have issues, V6 engine has 265 HP not enough for a 4,400 pound vehicle . But engine is good. Good for basic transportation.
accountCircle Jasmine H on March 30, 2021
Sounds great with a system in it.
Love that it has 3rd row seats. Love that it has heat and air. Hate that it doesn't have a reverse camera on it :(

Ranks #4 Luxury Midsize SUV by Owners

The 2004 Acura MDX has an average owner rating of 4.44 out of 5 which ranks it #4 of 12 other Luxury Midsize SUVs.

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Ranks #2 Luxury Midsize SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2004 Acura MDX has a combined MPG of 23 which ranks it #2 of 12 other Luxury Midsize SUVs.

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Is The 2004 Acura MDX A Good Car?

Yes, mine is still running great and has over 300,000 miles on it. I have never had any problems with it in the time I have had with it
Jeff S.
Yes the 2004 Acura MDX is a very good reliable vehicle. I have had no problems besides basic maintenance.
Tory G.
It is a very good vehicle, I would like a newer one. I would buy one every year if I had the money I'd even buy one for my mom and other family just to be kind and pay it forward
Emily G.

How Reliable Is The 2004 Acura MDX?

Yes it is reliable. It hasn't broken down once in 12 years of owning it. The only problem is the AC doesn't work as well as it used to and it gets hot in Florida
Amanda B.
Yes the 2004 Acura MDX is very reliable. I have not had any problems with this vehicle besides basic maintenance.
Jarrett S.
The only thing bad about it is not enough leg room for people, especially going on long trips with family.
Janice H.

Is The 2004 Acura MDX A Good Value?

About 5k and no I don't think this is a good value. I think it is a little pricey for a 15 year old car
Maya A.
I purchased the vehicle pre-owned. It has been good value for the price that I paid for this vehicle.
Haley B.
$23,000 is a good value for a small vehicle and for people who can afford a vehicle like that and good mileage
Casey K.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the Acura MDX 2004 power steering fluid type?

Answer: You should only use Honda power steering fluid in the 2004 Acura MDX. You can use other steering fluids in an emergency, but You should have the system flushed and replaced with Honda PSF. When checking on Your...

What's the Acura MDX 2004 aux location?

Answer: The 2004 Acura MDX does come equipped with an Aux input as stated by the manufacturer. The Auxiliary is located on the lower right side faceplate of the stereo reciever on the center of the dashboard. The Aux...

What's the 2004 Acura MDX transmission fluid type?

Answer: The 2004 Acura MDX'S5-speed automatic transmission uses ATF-TYPE H fluid. Dealerships recommend a flush and filter change for it every 30,000 miles. The manual indicateS-105,000 miles. Problems associated with...

What's the 2004 Acura MDX fuel tank pressure sensor location?

Answer: The fuel tank pressure senor for a 2004 Acura MDX is going to be part of the fuel pump assembly. It would be easiest to access this part from underneath the vehicle. You're going to want to put it on a jack and...

What might cause my 2004 Acura MDX check engine light to come on and vtm 4?

Answer: The "VTM4" light refers to the "Variable Torque Management 4WD System" and could be triggered by many different errors aqlong with the "check engine" warning. Under inflated tires or problems in the rear...

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Safety & Reliability

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