Before every vehicle purchases, I extensively browse the subreddits of the models I'm considering to research common problems before making a purchasing decision.

What's ... different ... about this subreddit is I don't see many posts of owners having problems, outside of a few related to higher milage wear and tear. Perhaps this car is largely problem free, but I have a hard time believing there aren't a few trouble spots to watch out for.

What are some of the common problems with this vehicle. I'm specifically looking for a type-s, and I usually buy lease turn in's.

I am looking at the Acura website and confused at what the $1501 trailer hitch option includes. It seems like its just a drawbar, pin and clip for $1501. Everything else, looks to be additional.

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Trailer Hitch $1,501*

When the need arises, put your MDX to work by adding the Trailer Hitch with accessory Trailer Hitch Ball.

Receiver-style hitch accommodates a variety of trailer coupler designs  

Trailer Hitch Kit includes draw bar, retaining pin, and clip

Wiring harness with 7-pin round-style connector available separately

Towing over 3,500 lbs will require a Trailer Hitch ATF Cooler Kit which will allow towing up to 5,000 lbs
1 7/8-in or 2-in balls available separately

New to me 23 MDX.
Autostop doesn't work. Not complaining, but wondering if its part of a bigger issue. Warning says the car might be warming up or the battery might be charging. So i just tuned it off. Never came back on. TIA

What do you think is fair for this vehicle? Are there any major issues with the 2010 or any looming repairs?

Clean-title 2010 Acura MDX SH-AWD Technology Package in black with black leather interior.

Owner says it Runs and drives great with no warning lights

143,000 miles

Highlights:
• Clean CARFAX – No accidents reported
• 28 documented service records
• Timing belt and water pump replaced at 113,000 miles
• SH-AWD (Super Handling All-Wheel Drive)
• Technology Package
• Navigation
• Backup Camera
• Heated Leather Seats
• Power Sunroof
• Third-Row Seating
• Premium Audio System
• Dual-Zone Climate Control
• WeatherTech Floor Mats (front, rear, and cargo area)

Recent Maintenance:
• New alternator
• New daytime running lights (DRLs)
• Fresh oil change, full synthetic

They are asking 11K

Thoughts?

Love my new type S, but absolutely hate the B&O system. Bummer the ELS is gone. It’s great for some I understand, but it hurts my ears, even at low volume. I don’t know if it’s a frequency thing, faulty speakers, or just from the lack of adjustments. Even with the crappy circle adjustment, you can never seem to remove the bass and treble. After short stints, my ears are fatigued and there seems to be a slight shrill in the sound. Maybe it’s just because it’s so amplified? IDK not an expert at all with sound. But I do know that the Honda Pilot Bose system I had prior was way better for my ears.

Has anyone successfully upgraded the stock B&O for model year 25/26 to better speakers, or modified with software, the current system, to make it better? Can it be addressed by a car audio shop?

Ridiculous a 31 speaker system is terrible for my ears but there you go! Love everything else about the car. Any advice would be appreciated. I would HaTE to trade this in down the road, because it’s that good of a car.

Just drained and filled the ZF-9 transmission myself and found out the dealer overfilled it. There was nearly 3.7 QT of old fluid that was light brown so when I filled it with Honda ATF to same amount and ran the engine to the correct AT temp of 115F, about 0.2-0.3 QT of fluid drained out of the horizontal level check hole. This was surprising. And during test drive, the AT shifts smoothly and no more clunking at gear changes. Advice is to follow the full AT drain and fill procedure and don’t cut corners with the final overfill check. by the way - also did the front transfer case at same time. Dealer quoted $600 and I spent 2 hours and $240 for OEM Acura fluids, washers and AT bolts with new rubber seals.

I have a 2023 Acura MDX Technology that's in need of a new windshield. I have been waiting 3 months for the dealership to get an OEM windshield but apparently they are still on backorder. I called Safelite and the can replace and recalibrate next week with a non OEM windshield. Has anyone had their MDX windshield replaced through Safelite with non OEM? Any issues or concerns I should have if I choose this non OEM option? Will I experience any problems or see any differences? Thanks in advance.

What’s the correct amount of transmission fluid? I recently changed the transmission fluid on our 2025 Acura MDX fwd w/technology package with 36K miles and I measured & replaced the 4.5 quarts, however, owners manual says 3.4 quarts. Is it possible the manual is wrong? I only accessed the drain & fill bolts because I have trouble finding the fluid level bolt. Thank you

2022 MDX Tech.

Not impressed by the stock Bridgestone Alenzas. Would like a quieter tire. Any recommendations?

for the folks that has an mdx type s have yall or would yall put 5w30 as your motor oil instead of the 0w20 ?