2005 acura mdx 3.5 l touring package

2005 Acura MDX KBB.com Review

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2005 Acura MDX KBB.com Consumer Reviews

4.6

Consumer Rating

435 ratings

Value

4.6

Performance

4.7

Quality

4.7

Comfort

4.8

Reliability

4.7

Styling

4.7

POWERTRAIN

Engine Type

3.5-liter, SOHC VTEC 60-degree V-6

Horsepower, SAE Net

265 hp @ 5800 rpm

Torque

253 lbs-ft between 3500 and 5000 rpm

Redline

6300rpm

Bore and Stroke

3.5 in x 3.66 in (89mm x 93 mm)

Displacement

212 cu in (3471 cc)

Compression Ratio

10.0:1

Induction System

Multi-Point Fuel Injection

Valvetrain

Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC™), 4 valves per cylinder, belt-driven, single overhead camshaft

Engine Block

Aluminum alloy

Emission Control

ULEV-2 emissions

Throttle

Drive-By-Wire Throttle System

Ignition System

Direct ignition system with knock control

Alternator

130 amp. Max

Battery

12V, maintenance free

Recommended Fuel

Premium Unleaded

Layout

Transverse mounted, front engine, four wheel drive

Drivetrain

VTM-4™ Variable Torque Management 4-wheel drive

Transmission

Electronically controlled, 5-speed automatic with Grade Logic Control

Ratios (:1)

1st 2.693
2nd 1.566
3rd 1.023
4th 0.729
5th 0.531
Reverse 1.889
Final 4.375

CHASSIS

Body Type

All-steel unit body

Front Suspension

Independent strut with lower control arm

Rear Suspension

Independent multi-link with trailing arm

Shock Absorbers

Gas-pressurized

Stabilizer Bars

Front

23 mm diameter

Rear

20 mm diameter

Steering Type

Variable power-assisted, rack-and-pinion

Steering Ratio

16.9 : 1

Steering Wheel Turns (lock to lock)

3.22

Turning Circle (curb to curb)

38ft (11.6m)

Wheels

17 x 6.5 JJ cast-aluminum alloy

Tires

P235/65R17 all-season

Braking System

4-wheel disc brakes with 4-channel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)

Front Discs

Ventilated 11.8 in (300 mm) diameter; 1.1 in (28 mm) rotor thickness

Rear Discs

Solid 12.3 in (313 mm) diameter; 0.4 in (11 mm) rotor thickness

Total Swept Area

Front: 63.1 sq in (407.2 cm2) Rear: 50.4 sq in (325.0 cm2)

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

4-channel system with 4-wheel speed sensors and electric/hydraulic control

CAPACITIES

Crankcase

5.3 US qt (5.0 L)

Cooling System

2.4 US gallons (9.0 L)

Fuel tank

20.4 US gallons (77.0 L)

Volumes

Passenger

161.5 cu ft

Cargo with 2nd and 3rd row seats down

81.5 cu ft

Cargo with 3rd row seats down

49.6 cu ft

Cargo behind 3rd row seats

14.8 cu ft

FUEL ECONOMY

EPA Fuel Mileage - City/Highway

17 / 23 MPG

EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS

Wheelbase

106.3 in (2700 mm)

Track, front

66.3 in (1685 mm)

Track, rear

66.5 in (1690 mm)

Overall Length

188.7 in (4789 mm)

Overall Width

77.0 in (1955 mm)

Overall Height

68.7 in (1744 mm)

Minimum Ground Clearance

8.0 in (203 mm)

Approach/Departure Angle

Approach - 28 degrees
Departure - 21 degrees , Breakover - 19.4 degrees

WEIGHTS

Curb Weight

4471 lbs (2028 kg)

Touring Package - 4504 lbs (2043 kg)

W/Acura Navigation System

4515 lbs (2048kg)

W/Rear Entertainment System 4531 lbs (2055kg)

Weight Distribution
(% front / rear)

56/44

TOWING

Maximum Towing Capacity

4500 lbs boat/3500 lbs trailer

Maximum Tongue Weight

450 lbs

INTERIOR DIMENSIONS

Front

Head Room

38.4 in (976 mm)

Leg Room

41.5 in (1055 mm)

Hip Room

56.9 in (1446 mm)

Shoulder Room

61.2 in (1555 mm)

2nd Row Rear

Head Room

39.0 in (990 mm)

Leg Room

37.8 in (959 mm)

Hip Room

56.3 in (1431 mm)

Shoulder Room

61.1 in (1551 mm)

3rd Row Rear

Head Room

36.1 in (918 mm)

Leg Room

29.3 in (745 mm)

Hip Room

48.5 in (1232 mm)

Shoulder Room

58.6 in (1489 mm)

WARRANTY

Vehicle

4-year / 50,000-mile limited warranty

Outer Body Rust-Through

5-year / unlimited-mile limited warranty

What kind of engine does a 2005 Acura MDX have?

of the 2005 Acura MDX. Base trim shown. Body Type: Sport Utility See similar vehicles. Combined MPG: 20 Combined MPG. Engine: 265-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 (premium) Drivetrain: 4x4. Seating: 7 Seats. View more specs.

How much does a 2005 MDX cost?

The base price of the ’05 MDX is $36,900. Only three factory options are offered: the aforementioned touring package ($2,825), the navigation system with voice recognition and rearview camera ($2,750), and the DVD entertainment system ($1,500) that lets the kids in the back watch their Disney movies while listening to them on wireless headphones.

When did the Acura MDX get a makeover?

Acura’s midsize crossover SUV, known as the MDX, has been on the market since the all-new 2001 model was introduced in late 2000. And even though a whole-new generation is still a few years away, Honda hasn’t been letting its premium sport utility stagnate. For 2003, it got more power. A year later, the exterior got a minor makeover.

How safe is the Acura MDX?

The MDX scored the top rating of five stars for both driver- and front-passenger safety, Acura said. The MDX already had been given a five-star rating in the agency’s side-impact tests.

How many miles can a 2005 Acura MDX last?

The Acura MDX is a durable, robust SUV that can last between 250,000 – 300,000 miles when properly maintained and driven conservatively. Based on 15,000 miles driven per year, you can expect 16 – 20 years of service from your MDX before repair costs become uneconomical or it breaks down.

Does 2005 Acura MDX have transmission problems?

Transmission failure is the most common issue with the Acura MDX, alongside other minor and major issues. The 2004 model suffers earlier and more expensive breakdowns than most other MDX vehicles. Total transmission failure affects 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2005 MDX models, even though they arrived a little late.

What is the most common problem with Acura MDX?

Below are some of the most common Acura MDX problems:.
Poor Acceleration/Hesitation. ... .
Stalling/Lurching on Light Acceleration. ... .
Excessive Oil Consumption. ... .
Parasitic Draw and Dead Battery. ... .
Faulty A/C. ... .
Rumble Strip Noise. ... .
Transmission Failure..

Is the Acura MDX 05 always AWD?

The Used 2005 Acura MDX comes with all wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 5-speed automatic.