2013 Acura MDX Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
16 City / 21 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
300
Seats
7
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Cristina D
The perfect family vehicle.
I have had zero issues with this vehicle. The space is perfect for our family-I love that we can use the third row when necessary. It is big enough, but not too big. For me it is aesthetically ideal.
accountCircle Daniel L
Acura mdx is great, low mpg, easy to manipulate.
Highly reliable low maintenances, relatively good mpg around 20 miles per gallon. It also has plenty of room. I especially like the fact that the rear chair cannot be flattened so the cargo space is huge. One special feature is the rear seats are very easy to lay down and he has a third row of seats which is also very easy to lay down. Many other brands do not have easy machinist to lay down chairs.
accountCircle Pamela B
Acura mdx is a fabulous luxury vehicle that is also practical.
My mdx is totally reliable. It requires minimal upkeep. It looks great and is fun to drive. It is really comfortable for my family of four. It is my second mdx, my first one I drove for 12 years and it had over 200, 000 miles on it, with no problems. I highly recommend the Acura mdx.
accountCircle Kameliha T
This car is very reliable and affordable.
My vehicle has no bad problems but it is a very reliable car if you are planning on buying your first car. The only thing about it is that it is not as fast as many of the newer model cars. But if you want a car that is very smooth to drive and very quiet with good brakes this is the car you are looking for.
accountCircle Fernando M
It's reliable. It's fast. I love driving it around.
My mdx is reliable, clean and fast. I love it. Will keep driving it.
accountCircle Jason W
Md is amazing for family trips!
We bought an Acura mdx because we needed more room for family trips. There is plenty of leg space in the 2nd row and the seats can comfortably fit 3. The kids love the seat warmers in the second row too. There is a 3rd row that is very convenient when transporting the kids’ friends. There is very little trunk space when the 3rd row is being used.
accountCircle Valerie B
It is a very reliable car that looks as good as it drives.
I like it because it has a very smooth ride.. I love how quiet the ride is.. It is by far the easiest car to drive that I have owned.. If Acura made a pickup I would buy it too..
accountCircle Hilary S
It is luxurious vehicle that has lots of fun and practical features
I love my car! It drives super well, gets great gas mileage, and it is very luxurious! It has a DVD player for the kids in the back and I can control it from the from. The Cruise control works great too! It is reliable and it has controls that tell when I need an oil change so no more ugly stickers on the windshield.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Chance I
Car details and my honest opinion of the car.
Very comfortable & drives really smooth. I love driving my car. I have had it for a few years and haven’t run into any problems. I love my car. Thank you for the service. It is gets up too, kind of fast & surprised me when I first got it. I think I am going to purchase another vehicle from them, it is worth every penny.
accountCircle Sam W
Satisfied and good overall purchase
Very reliable and safe, easy to drive, utilizes less gas more mileage, interiors comfortable and great air conditioning love the heated seats and decent third row seats, transmissions problem vibrations when driving on medium speed of 35-40 miles per hour.
accountCircle Lina G
Best seats and great mileage for a journey. Great car with great highlights.
Sometimes it does not adjust to key battery. Really like my vehicle. The color is nice. The mileage is great. I think I can try a new car. I need to wait for more income before I do that. My car is awesome. I am excited to see more deals on other cars.

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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300 HP 19-19 MPG 7 Seats
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300 HP 19-19 MPG 7 Seats
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Tech/Entertainment Pkg
300 HP 19-19 MPG 7 Seats
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Advance Pkg
300 HP 19-19 MPG 7 Seats
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Advance/Entertainment Pkg
300 HP 19-19 MPG 7 Seats
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2013 Acura MDX Owner Reviews

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5 stars 60%
4 stars 37%
3 stars 3%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Lina G on June 4, 2021
Best seats and great mileage for a journey. Great car with great highlights.
Sometimes it does not adjust to key battery. Really like my vehicle. The color is nice. The mileage is great. I think I can try a new car. I need to wait for more income before I do that. My car is awesome. I am excited to see more deals on other cars.
accountCircle Husain A on May 26, 2021
Great and reliable luxury SUV.
The vehicle is very reliable, and it drives like a tank. It is good for all types of weather. Very good space for people or if you need to haul things around. Perfect SUV that combines reliability and luxury. Gas could be better but no complaints here.
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Pros from Owners

likeFilled Amy T.

The main pros in my vehicle are how comfortable it is and that it is fully loaded. Bonuses include the sunroof and backup camera. A nice asset is the third row seating. With many visitors and a teen with many friends, it is nice to have enough space... No need to take two cars.

likeFilled Melanke P.

In my opinion The Acura MDX is a very Spacious SUV great for road trips and family trips. It is has a sleek lovely design in every inch. A lot of technology in every feature. I would highly recommend this SUV to a family in search of a luxury SUV fit for a big family.

likeFilled Kameliha T.

Very affordable, and very good on gas and mileage. All around Avery good dependable vehicle if you are looking to purchase something for long term purposes and quickly. Many other vehicles require more attention when needing fixing but, this car very good and affordable in that area.

likeFilled Stuart A.

The pros are that it drives nicely, holds up on the road, and looks clean. I love the style and way it handles along with the mileage it has. I would recommend it to new car buyers around. Happy travels!

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Amy T.

The main negative of my vehicle is the gas mileage which is horrible. Another con is bought new, it is quite expensive. Other than these, I only have a positive view of my vehicle. I would recommend this vehicle to family and friends.

dislikeFilled Melanke P.

In my opinion the Acura MDX replacement parts are more on the expensive side. It is takes up quite of a space in the garage and usually will need a lot of gas to fill up the tank. You could probably get a same size SUV at the same price but cheaper replacement parts.

dislikeFilled Kameliha T.

Some of the cons of this car is that obviously it is a older model so it might not be as cool as other new cars now. Also it may not be up to speed as fast as the newest models of cars because of the engines that are installed.

dislikeFilled Stuart A.

It is rather small, ac can get run down, has engine issues, will not turn over sometimes, needs extra gas in the tank to run, has headlight issues. I love this car but it gets annoying at times sadly. Enjoy.

Ranks #7 Luxury Midsize SUV by Owners

The 2013 Acura MDX has an average owner rating of 4.63 out of 5 which ranks it #7 of 17 other Luxury Midsize SUVs.

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4.57

Ranks #7 Luxury Midsize SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2013 Acura MDX has a combined MPG of 29 which ranks it #7 of 18 other Luxury Midsize SUVs.

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2013 Porsche Cayenne
29 MPG
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2013 Audi Q7
28 MPG
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2013 Acura MDX
21 MPG

Is The 2013 Acura MDX A Good Car?

Tes it's a very good vehicle. It drives great on the highway, it's like your riding on air. The Acura is a good travel car with plenty of room for passengers.
Glory S.

How Reliable Is The 2013 Acura MDX?

I haven't had any major problems, just normal maintenance and the purchase of a tire. Everything else was normal.
Tye K.

Is The 2013 Acura MDX A Good Value?

I think for a used MDX the price was great along with the miles. It still had the new car smell. The price was around 20,000.
Elijah A.

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Frequently Asked Questions

2013 Acura MDX: What is the oil type and capacity?

Answer: The 2013 Acura MDX oil type and capacity iS5w-20 and 4.5 quarts. Your oil needs to be changed eventually. Every 5,000 to 10,000 miles is a good rule of thumb. If You don't change it, there will be problems with...

Does the 2013 Acura MDX have a timing belt or chain?

Answer: The 2013 Acura MDX comes with a timing chain on the 3.5L V6 engine. This is a component that can wear out and will need to be replaced every 60,000 to 100,000 miles. The timing belt keeps all of the engine...
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Safety & Reliability

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*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety