2006 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
253
Seats
7
Front angle medium view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Deb H
Excellent safety rating in this particular model year.
3 useable row seating. Handles well. Stylish. Lots of room
accountCircle Kimberly H
Spacious vehicle for all your needs.
Although the gas mileage per gallon is not the best, it does not burn a lot of gas. The car drives smooth and is spacious.
accountCircle Giniann F
It is all wheel drive and specifically made to drive in snow.
I love it. It is reliable and runs well even for being old. It is comfortable. I love that it is reliable and safe during times of snow since I have to be at work no matter what.
accountCircle Hannah W
Most reliable and roomy car
I love my car because it's very reliable. I've had it for about ten years and it still works just as well. It's smooth, comfortable, and roomy. The seat heaters are nice when it's really cold outside, but also when you just need a little extra warmth. Having seven seats has come in handy when driving my friends around. It's a perfect car for road trips, but also just to drive around town.
accountCircle Paris W
Accommodates 7 passengers.
I love the size of my vehicle. It has three rows of seating can accommodate seven passengers. Maintenance is not too expensive. It has leather seats third row folds down for more trunk space. Power seats and windows. . In my opinion it should do better on has mileage but it is a great car to have.
accountCircle Ashely D
Perfect dependable vehicle for those with kids and have a lot of running around to do!
I love that it can accommodate me and my family, although it's not a new vehicle, it runs so smooth. It's very sturdy and dependable, especially through the snow in the winter. It's the perfect vehicle for me! No complaints at all, I do plan on purchasing a newer version.
accountCircle Sally B
The transmissions go out pretty fast.
I've had 2 Acura MDX. I have had an '04 and I currently have an '06. I have loved them both! They are perfect size for vacations, traveling for work, or just quick trips around town! They are great rides and great on gas. I can fit everything in one trip and not have to worry about squeezing everyone in around our things!
accountCircle Deby D
That it has longevity as far as the miles it can take and will go the distance.
I like the size and room we have for transporting things. I love the reliability. I like the 2 programs attached to the driver's seat. Would like better gas mileage.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Vic N
Heated seat and sound system
None problems with it it runs good just regular oil change and breaks and pads have owned it for 4 year but sometimes rear end noise
accountCircle Kalpana R
An average car, comfortable for within the city drives.
It is comfortable enough for drives within the city. But we had faced problems with long drives, specially on the mountain regions. Brakes work fine, drive feels comfortable. Also since it is a 2006 model, the tires give a little problem. But overall a good vehicle.
accountCircle Shane M
Acura makes a good vehicle.
Can have engine failure issues, my Acura currently has low compression in the 5th chamber. Other than that the vehicle has held up really well.
accountCircle Ashley D
I love the smooth wheel handle
It's lasted me a long while. I love how it fits the kids and I. It's reliable. I've had this car for a few years now and even though I've had it crashed into it still works great
accountCircle Chris F
Vehicle is an electrical nightmare
Bought the vehicle pre-owned wasn't taken care of properly every seal on the thing leaks and it's electrical engineering nightmare oxygen sensor goes wrong everything else in the car seems to fail throws every light possible for a simple oxygen sensor
accountCircle Lindsey C
It helps me get around everywhere.
I love the 3rd row feature. I love the color of the car. I love the DVD player in the car for the kids.
accountCircle Kayla K
Overall good care besides a few minor flaws
Overall it is a decent vehicle. However i have had some things wrong with it. Mainly sensors and the mpg is considerably lower then I would prefer but besides those things it is a very nice mid sized SUV.
accountCircle Esther D
Great for room but unreliable and always breaking down
This year has transmission problems. Have had the transmission replaced twice and the transmission still overheats on long drives. The car is easy to drive and has a back up camera which makes parking a breeze. The space in the back of the trunk is large. The third row seats are cramped for leg room and the air conditioning does not reach the third row well.

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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Base
253 HP 20-20 MPG 7 Seats
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Touring
253 HP 20-20 MPG 7 Seats
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Touring RES
253 HP 20-20 MPG 7 Seats
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Touring w/Navi
253 HP 20-20 MPG 7 Seats
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Touring RES w/Navi
253 HP 20-20 MPG 7 Seats
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2006 Acura MDX Owner Reviews

4.47
62 Reviews
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5 stars 60%
4 stars 27%
3 stars 13%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Robyn L on March 14, 2021
Acuras are a wonderful and reliable car
My Acura is the most reliable car I have ever owned. It has not had any recurring issues just general maintenance. It is very comfortable. Nice leather interior. I love the large back window. It also has a great turning radius and the drive is smooth. I would definitely buy another Acura
accountCircle Megan A on March 7, 2021
I have always driven a sedan, driving the Acura mdx is a pleasant surprise.
I wish that it had some sort of Bluetooth feature. I have not been able to figure out how to hook up my iPhone to the aux. I love that it is a 4-wheel drive and the rear view camera does make parallel parking a lot easier. Seats are easy to move around and collapse so there is plenty of space in the back if I need it.
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Pros from Owners

likeFilled Kim M.

Heated seats, seat position memory, navigation, seats seven, latch system, 6 disc changer, lots of cup holders, rear view mirror dims lights, heated side mirrors, rear heating and air conditioning, sunroof.

likeFilled Andrea O.

Third row capacity, with fold down seats. Built-in navigation. Plenty of Interior space. Field of vision is good, able to see out all windows with minimal blind spot. Rear heat control is great. Nice to have DVD player for kids. Like the height.

likeFilled April R.

Drives great reliable low cost maintenance fully loaded. It has all the extras and built in navigation and DVD player. This vehicles seats 7 people comfortably and is a very good drive. I love the design of the car and would be recommend it.

likeFilled Cam C.

I like the safety features, how spacious it is and that it provides great performance, not to mention it's up to the minute technology. I also enjoy the luxury feel of the interior and absolutely love driving in it.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Kim M.

Driver side leather seat is tearing, wish it was eight passenger, backup camera is hard to see when it gets darker, have to pay for updates for the navigation system, premium gas, not great on gas mileage.

dislikeFilled Andrea O.

Feels like there is a lot of road noise, not quite enough for my liking. Would prefer to not have to remove the headrests when folding down the third row seats. The automatic headlights do not come on enough. Sensor should be adjusted. In limited visibility conditions, cloudy, rainy, foggy, etc. The lights do not automatically come on as I would like them to.

dislikeFilled April R.

There's not anything that I find to be bad about this car, it does consume a lot of gas at the regular price that is really my only complaint. I cannot really think of anything else that I would classify has negative.

dislikeFilled Cam C.

While the vehicle offers fabulous, attractive and exceptional features, it is often expensive and quite frankly, overpriced. Especially when some of the packages are not really required, given that the standard vehicle has great features in itself. In addition, the transmission is a common problem in that it can be slow.

Ranks #4 Luxury Midsize SUV by Owners

The 2006 Acura MDX has an average owner rating of 4.47 out of 5 which ranks it #4 of 11 other Luxury Midsize SUVs.

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4.47

Ranks #1 Luxury Midsize SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2006 Acura MDX has a combined MPG of 23 which ranks it #1 of 11 other Luxury Midsize SUVs.

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Is The 2006 Acura MDX A Good Car?

Yes. It is very reliable. There is almost 200,000 miles on it and it still runs great. The only downside is the gas mileage.
Karley e.
Yes very sound vehicle. Low cost of ownership, maintenance, and upkeep. Fair gas mileage even at 240,000 miles.
Seth D.
Yes the 2006 Acura mdx base is a good vehicle it has lasted me 4 years and counting, the engine is still good and I have not had any major complications with my battery or my brakes or anything... Read More
Brittany L.
Yes it is durable and has lasted over 10 years, it could be better on gas mileage but is not horrible.
Cait p.
Yes it is an exceptional vehicle no major mechanical problems decent gas mileage for a large SUV. Seats 7 people comfortably and leather interior is a plus.
April R.
No the Acura 2006 mdx is not a good car. There's water that leaks in on the passenger side floor.
Denise N.
I love it but it does have its issues. For example, the transmission can be quite difficult for being so highly registered vehicle.
Arielle B.
It is a very good reliable vehicle decent gas mileage loaded features. I love the overall design and features of it.
Cynthia C.

How Reliable Is The 2006 Acura MDX?

Right passenger door has to be unlocked manually. TV behind driver seat turns on when the car turns on. Tabs broke off the ac vents.
Karley e.
No known issues besides normal repairs like brakes, fluids, and preventative maintenance. No issues in the many years of owning.
Seth D.
The 2006 Acura mdx base is a reliable car. I have not had any major complications with it and I have had it for 4 trusty years. In fact I feel it's even better than when I first bought it.
Brittany L.
It is very reliable, there were almost no big problems for the first 8 years of owning this car. Only normal maintenance.
Cait p.
It is very reliable no major mechanical issue just keep up with routine maintenance. Brakes and overall system works great.
April R.
The Acura mdx 2006 drives well but there is water leakage that seeps in when it snows or rains on the front passenger side floor.
Denise N.
The car has breathing problems and also problem with the transmission. In general the navigation system is alright but needs to be updated.
Arielle B.
Yes it is very reliable and I have had no major problems with it outside of regular maintenance and things like brakes and alternator
Melissa J.

Is The 2006 Acura MDX A Good Value?

I would say that it is now about it is worth probably $6,000. Yes for the year 2006 I think it is a good value.
Karley e.
Base package is 40k and up. Many standard features on the mdx are optional and extra with other manufacturers.
Seth D.
I bought it from a regular retailer so I got offered a good used price for it which was around 6,000. Considering some the interior wasn't in perfect condition it was still a good vehicle.
Brittany L.
I am not sure how much it costs now, but for the fact that is has lasted over 12 years means it is a good value.
Cait p.
I paid 14000. I feel it is a little expensive but overall I am satisfied with the value I have and continue to get from it.
April R.
I purchased the Acura 2006 mdx used, for about $10,000. I think it is a good value for the age of the car.
Denise N.
Well I got mine for 3000 but usually it's about 7000 and I do not think that''s reasonable unless its from a dealer and has a warranty option.
Arielle B.
I feel that the price I paid for the vehicle was a little high but overall it was a good value just overpriced I feel .
Amanda D.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2006 Acura MDX power steering fluid type?

Answer: The recommended power steering fluid to be used in Your 2006 Acura MDX is Acura Precision Crafted Power Steering Fluid. You are allowed to use other power steering fluids but it is generally recommended to use...

What's the 2006 Acura MDX heater control valve location?

Answer: The heater control valve in a 2006 Acura MDX can be found against the firewall of the vehicle. It is on the passenger side and there are hoses that run directly do it and then those go out to the core. The...

What's the 2006 acura mdx rear wiper blade size?

Answer: The rear wiper blade size for a 2006 Acura MDX is 12". It is recommended that You change Your wiper blades every 6-12 months. Windshield wipers are made from rubber which is degradable and becomes less...

2006 Acura MDX: What is the towing capacity including torque, payload, and tongue weight?

Answer: The 2006 Acura MDX will have a maximum towing capacity of 3500 pounds across all trim levels. Acura offered no extra tow package for this year of the vehicle like it did in previous years. The tongue weight...

2006 Acura MDX: What is the oil type and capacity?

Answer: The standard 3.5-liter V6 engine in the 2006 Acura MDX takeS4.2 liters (4.5 quarts) of either 5W-20 or 0W-20 engine oil. Both of these options are synthetic and designed to last longer than non-synthetic...
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Safety & Reliability

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