2014 MDX 77100 miles, bought July 2014, manufacturer in May 2014. It's been the most reliable vehicle I've ever owned. I've thought about getting a new one but no reason to since it still drives perfectly. In the next couple of months, I need to do the timing belt which is $1500 but better than monthly car payments.
thank you for posting this, i was looking to purchase one and hearing your insight on it is literally the best, thank you for your videos we all appreciate it 🙏🏽🙏🏽
As the owner of one of these they are great vehicles but like anything they do have some minor things that tend to fail. You are spot on with your overall assessment. Great well timed video. I'm at just over 100k and everything is good but I am debating if I want to keep it or move on.
@@BCautosolutions As a car enthusiast I like trying new things but at the same time I don't have loads of $$. Honda vehicles have always treated me right. American brands have been ok but I've never owned them long enough to say how they are long term. Having said that I have never tried the Euro brands. I know they are high maintenance etc. If I were to sell I would consider an Audi S4 or BMW 440 grand coupe.
my 2014 MDX 110k miles, bought Aug 2013, now drive it still like new. Just did on schedule maintenances. Only did one fix was for replacing one control arm. The 2014 MDX has 6 speed transmission which is different than other years in this generation.
My brother owns a 2016 MDX. Fantastic truck, but we did had to put in some work into it. We took it Acura for front suspension work, we changed two wheel studs, changed the passenger-side engine mount, performed a transmission fluid change, and did the timing-belt job.
It’s funny the first thing you pointed out was that control arm bushing. One of things I notice in my new Pilot and don’t like is I can feel the bumps from that bushing and in my head I wonder if they will fail frequently. Time will tell but unless they improved the compound the Pilots may see the same issue. New Pilot may suffer from that same issue with AT selector. It’s setup the same way with the cup holder. Thx for the video. 🙏🏾
I have a 19 MDX Adv Sport Hybrid since new with +66,000 miles after 5 1/2 years. Just fluid/filter/wiper/rotation scheduled maintenance, TSB for software update for 7DCT, and front window rattle at hwy speeds for both side fixed with lithium grease in felt tracks. Planning to keep for another +60,000 miles (I have Acuracare to 120,000 miles I haven't used yet).
Wondering of you could provide some knowledge on the 6 cyl turbo on the Type S variants . Ive been considering it. I read they went with a Honda built transmission rather than ZF. Any problems engine not transmission wise ? How many hours of labor would rear main seal be ? And the leaky solenoid ruining the alternator? Other SUV on my shortlist from fav to least favToyota/Lexus Grand Highlander /TX, Mazda CX90, Infinity QX60. I purchased a CX5 for my daughter , its now 3 years old and have had no issues (built in Japan) I’ve noticed the Acura and Mazda have the “firmer sportier” ride and tire road noise , where Toyo/ Lexus is more “floaty soft” . long term reliability of Toyota / Lexus v Honda / Acura ?
Yes the j30ac has dual over cams (4 total vs 2 on older j) and quad vcm with a totally different setup. There have been some issues with engine and trans but nothing on too much of a repetitive basis. I can get a tad into more detail on my Monday Q&A videos, not sure if you currently follow along or not.
@@al_f.miami.semperefideles2879 7pm eastern but you can watch at any time after that. I do it weekly, I’ll probably be able to discuss it not this week but the following as a I have a running list of questions to answer
I love your content thanks for another video. I have 2013 Honda Fit Sport. When it’s cold and I run over a speed bump the suspension squeaks loudly on the passenger side. No rust at all on the vehicle and it’s all stock. Is this common and what could be making the noise? THANKS!
This a 2020 Acura Aspec, PMC MDX. Mine is 4 years old with 48000 miles. (Number 117). 🍅😊Beside the front warp rotor, note all mine Acura front rotors have warp. Note as far as I know the MDX are not part of the recall for rods.
@@CODgod357 I would take this video and look at all the points I mentioned. Sure it can reach 250k but I’d bet it needs a decent amount of work currently
I used to Own a 2014 suspension was giving me a headache when it fails . When the suspension works omg is amazing on the highway is super quiet tbh . It has anc . There’s was a brawl by where I lived I didn’t hear a damn thing
Excellent post - thank you 2017 MDX w/Tech fwd - failed transmission at 58 K 5:35 So along with timing belt change , change the timing belt tensioner , oil and water pump ? New fear unlocked -- Rear main seal leak , rod bearing
@@scotttan6377 at the time of timing belt change: Timing belt Drive belt Water pump Coolant Timing belt tensioner Inspect oil pump and reseal is needed
Every car has problems. These issues are minor except for the rod bearing recall. Contact any Acura dealer service department with your vin#, and they will tell you if it's on the recall list. Probably not. It's not very common. 2020 MDX is an extremely reliable car.
2014 MDX 77100 miles, bought July 2014, manufacturer in May 2014. It's been the most reliable vehicle I've ever owned. I've thought about getting a new one but no reason to since it still drives perfectly. In the next couple of months, I need to do the timing belt which is $1500 but better than monthly car payments.
@@andyr9168 absolutely love the thought process.
thank you for posting this, i was looking to purchase one and hearing your insight on it is literally the best, thank you for your videos we all appreciate it 🙏🏽🙏🏽
Thanks for watching and best of luck
Did you buy one anyway?
As the owner of one of these they are great vehicles but like anything they do have some minor things that tend to fail. You are spot on with your overall assessment. Great well timed video. I'm at just over 100k and everything is good but I am debating if I want to keep it or move on.
Japanese cars are for 300k miles and more. Its not a American or German pos
Just keep it, your MDX will last another 200k miles easily. Most of the new stuff out now aren’t easy to work on, and be super expensive to fix.
If you were to move on, what would you consider as a replacement?
@@BCautosolutions As a car enthusiast I like trying new things but at the same time I don't have loads of $$. Honda vehicles have always treated me right. American brands have been ok but I've never owned them long enough to say how they are long term. Having said that I have never tried the Euro brands. I know they are high maintenance etc. If I were to sell I would consider an Audi S4 or BMW 440 grand coupe.
@@denvernn logical and honest answer 👏
my 2014 MDX 110k miles, bought Aug 2013, now drive it still like new. Just did on schedule maintenances. Only did one fix was for replacing one control arm. The 2014 MDX has 6 speed transmission which is different than other years in this generation.
@@liwensi1218 thanks for sharing!
My brother owns a 2016 MDX. Fantastic truck, but we did had to put in some work into it. We took it Acura for front suspension work, we changed two wheel studs, changed the passenger-side engine mount, performed a transmission fluid change, and did the timing-belt job.
✅ thanks for sharing and best of luck with it going forward!
That must have been an expensive job ,.timing belt job and all components at acura is around 2k$
@@kustomchevy27yea go to a independent shop
It’s funny the first thing you pointed out was that control arm bushing. One of things I notice in my new Pilot and don’t like is I can feel the bumps from that bushing and in my head I wonder if they will fail frequently. Time will tell but unless they improved the compound the Pilots may see the same issue.
New Pilot may suffer from that same issue with AT selector. It’s setup the same way with the cup holder.
Thx for the video. 🙏🏾
Thanks for watching!
I have a 19 MDX Adv Sport Hybrid since new with +66,000 miles after 5 1/2 years. Just fluid/filter/wiper/rotation scheduled maintenance, TSB for software update for 7DCT, and front window rattle at hwy speeds for both side fixed with lithium grease in felt tracks. Planning to keep for another +60,000 miles (I have Acuracare to 120,000 miles I haven't used yet).
@@mrgold3591 awesome. Thanks for sharing
Could you do a dedicated video on what the rod knock recall repair process entails? Thanks
Yes!
I have a 2010 Acura ZDX. As a former Honda tech, I perform all of my maintenance. 165k miles and it runs like new money. No car note!!! Lol
@@Nolepower that’s a unicorn now a days!
Wondering of you could provide some knowledge on the 6 cyl turbo on the Type S variants . Ive been considering it. I read they went with a Honda built transmission rather than ZF. Any problems engine not transmission wise ? How many hours of labor would rear main seal be ? And the leaky solenoid ruining the alternator?
Other SUV on my shortlist from fav to least favToyota/Lexus Grand Highlander /TX, Mazda CX90, Infinity QX60. I purchased a CX5 for my daughter , its now 3 years old and have had no issues (built in Japan) I’ve noticed the Acura and Mazda have the “firmer sportier” ride and tire road noise , where Toyo/ Lexus is more “floaty soft” . long term reliability of Toyota / Lexus v Honda / Acura ?
Yes the j30ac has dual over cams (4 total vs 2 on older j) and quad vcm with a totally different setup. There have been some issues with engine and trans but nothing on too much of a repetitive basis. I can get a tad into more detail on my Monday Q&A videos, not sure if you currently follow along or not.
@@BCautosolutions at what time ?
@@al_f.miami.semperefideles2879 7pm eastern but you can watch at any time after that. I do it weekly, I’ll probably be able to discuss it not this week but the following as a I have a running list of questions to answer
@@al_f.miami.semperefideles2879 for a type s go for a x5 40 instead tbh
I love your content thanks for another video. I have 2013 Honda Fit Sport. When it’s cold and I run over a speed bump the suspension squeaks loudly on the passenger side. No rust at all on the vehicle and it’s all stock. Is this common and what could be making the noise? THANKS!
Not something common, could just be a strut/mount or a bushing of some sort.
This a 2020 Acura Aspec, PMC MDX. Mine is 4 years old with 48000 miles. (Number 117). 🍅😊Beside the front warp rotor, note all mine Acura front rotors have warp. Note as far as I know the MDX are not part of the recall for rods.
@@domfer2540 ✅✅
My LKAS rador camera on my 2018 hybrid was $1400 to replace. Tensior was bad at 110k. Other than that, it's been pretty solid
@@bbbt8090 thanks for sharing
Honestly, this doesn't seem bad. The only major headache is the rod knock recall but that's free however quite timely.
@@JamarD421 yeah. Mostly stuff that can happen on most cars. I’d buy one…
@@BCautosolutions 2014 MDX Tech Package with 95k miles for $12,999 before taxes etc... bad deal? This is Florida btw.
@@JamarD421 not a bad price imo.
Looking to buy a 2014 MDX w/ tech package. $11.5k with 137k miles. Any thoughts to see if an MDX would last to see 250k miles? Good buy?
@@CODgod357 I would take this video and look at all the points I mentioned. Sure it can reach 250k but I’d bet it needs a decent amount of work currently
I used to
Own a 2014 suspension was giving me a headache when it fails . When the suspension works omg is amazing on the highway is super quiet tbh . It has anc . There’s was a brawl by where I lived I didn’t hear a damn thing
@@MrMlbfan6 thanks for sharing
What tint percentage is that on that red Mdx Aspec front windshield?
@@marlonfb6_raiden662 5%
Excellent post - thank you
2017 MDX w/Tech fwd - failed transmission at 58 K
5:35 So along with timing belt change , change the timing belt tensioner , oil and water pump ?
New fear unlocked -- Rear main seal leak , rod bearing
@@scotttan6377 at the time of timing belt change:
Timing belt
Drive belt
Water pump
Coolant
Timing belt tensioner
Inspect oil pump and reseal is needed
Nice video. THANK YOU
@@Mabeylater293 very welcome
Yeah its took the last few years to massage the 9HP and revealing honda 6 speed auto / torque converter is prone to failure
💯
Where r u located
Nj
Are you at Acura now???
I am not
Sooooo I’m NOT buying a 2020 mdx now thanks
@@pauly5502 👍🏻
Every car has problems. These issues are minor except for the rod bearing recall. Contact any Acura dealer service department with your vin#, and they will tell you if it's on the recall list. Probably not. It's not very common. 2020 MDX is an extremely reliable car.
@@bobdailey9735 agreed