Are 2008 Acura MDX reliable?

In government crash tests, the 2008 Acura MDX earned a top five-star rating in both frontal and side-impact tests. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gives the MDX a top score of “Good” for occupant protection in frontal offset and side-impact crashes.

Who used to own Acura?

Honda, the parent company, launched Acura in 1986. When Honda introduced its luxury brand to the U.S., it was originally known as Channel II. Today the Acura brand is as world-renowned as the Honda brand.

Why is Acura not popular?

Overall, while Acura is a perfectly fine premium auto brand and certain models of their vehicles may be a great fit for some consumers, the brand isn’t as popular because it lacks the features and variety offered by other automobile brands.

When did the 2007 Acura MDX come out?

Editor’s note: This review was written in September 2006 about the 2007 Acura MDX. Little of substance has changed with this year’s model. To see what details are different this year, check out a side-by-side comparison of the two model years.

What is the reliability score of an Acura MDX?

The Reliability score is based on our latest subscriber survey of 2008 Acura MDX owners. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle.

How many seats does the Acura MDX have?

A Cars.com Best Bet for as long as we’ve awarded the honor, the MDX was ahead of the curve in this category, offering seven seats as standard equipment and luring buyers away from the Lexus RX (which still has only five).

What causes an Acura MDX to not start?

“The Bluetooth module is faulty – turns out of be a long standing issue with Acura. The faulty module drains the battery and can cause the car to not start. Acura has never made a recall and wants ~$400+ to plug in a new module. We simply unplugged the module and have lost the use of the phone via Bluetooth while driving.”