Hello! I’ve owned this 2021 TLX for a few months now. I got ‘er around 31,000 miles and put roughly 3,000 more miles since. I plan on changing the oil around 36,000 miles (every 5k miles), and performing a transfer case drain around 50k miles. I know the maintenance minder recommends 7,500 miles between changes but since it’s turbo’d I want to be safe with it.

Besides wearable items like tires and brakes, is there anything else I should be considering or am I being too cautious? Are there any specific issues with the 2nd gen TLX I should be looking out for? I know the transfer case can be a problem but I don’t drive like a maniac and I don’t plan on boosting it so I’m not as worried.

I plan on owning this for a long time and I want to make sure it’s healthy well beyond 100k miles.

26 A Spec Advance. The way this thing handles around mountainsides and the windy coasts makes me want to take this thing out every day.

Did a car camping trip down the California Coast and it was just so smooth. If only I didn't have to fill it up so damn much 😭.

Another one bites the dust

I had a few people DM me and ask about the color of the infotainment system on my 2016 Acura MDX, so I figured I’d post it here. Using the Amber color scheme these are the settings I’m using, I think it gives the interior a much cleaner look.

Not too long ago i got my first car, a first gen Acura el if anyone has suggestions on modding/what to get, as well as any tips at all honestly it would be much appriciated👍

I love my 2016 Acura MDX sh-awd, parents bought it new in 2016 and I’m now the owner… its in pristine condition and i really love the car, but I only see hate online😭 people criticizing the interior being dated and stuff but to me it looks great! Car has never had any problems and has always been reliable to us…. I feel the car doesn’t look over 5 years old…

Hi!! i recently joined the Acura team (2025 tlx aspec), and the car is beautiful, but i really find it hard to enjoy the car when all i can think about is the gas. I’ve literally never seen a car suck so much gas in just a trip😭😭 for example driving to a place thats 15 mins away (8.3 miles) at 75-80 mph sometimes up to 90 (but for a very small period of time) on the comfort mode, it would take up to 20-25 miles on gas. I find it takes 30-35 when i have the AC on, and i dont even put it up all the way (i keep it at the third level). Can someone please tell me if this is normal for this model, or is something wrong with mine, because i did buy it used and i’m seriously thinking of switching it out for another car because i cant be spending $80 on gas every 5 days😭. Sorry if this is a stupid post, but i didnt think it would be taking up that much gas for a 4 cylinder. Thank you!

Kind of struggles to turn on, push to start. Is there anyone here with any similar issue?? My gf is freaking out and i'm not too sure what it could be (i drive a bulletproof 2012 corolla s) 😂😂 can send video if anyone can reach out and see. Thanks in advance!

Well, I took my 2019 Acura Rdx FWD, in January to get the control arms replaced and other miscellaneous things out-of-pocket cost at the dealership $3800. They ran a multi point inspection. I was like please just fix everything so I have no more problems. They said I would have no more problems than in March. I’m at the bank and my car starts to overheat……. I took it to mechanic. They told me the coolant is low but to watch it incase, I run out of coolant again. The mechanic told me if I keep losing coolant and there are no leaks. It’s most likely a head gasket issue. He told me to just trade it in lol for a RAV4 me being desperate and not wanting to start over on car payments I will have this money pit paid off in January 2027.!!! at this point, I’m pretty fed up with the dealership so I take it to Drivers Edge to get repaired. $4400 later and she’s running good for now… Hopefully for a while… But can Acura be trusted? I found out about the Goodwill after the repair 🙄

My two questions for everyone impacted by this, did you have good luck requesting Goodwill?
Also, what car brand are we all looking at surely we have all dug far enough in our pockets, for Acura/Honda and deserve reliability in a car that’s worth the money!

Hello all,

I drive Acura rdx 2020 model (SH-AWD). I don't have a car garage and I park in front of my apartment. 6 months ago it was heavy snow here and my radar sensor got mis-aligned. I took it to a honda dealership because when I was driving to work all these warning lights came on (pictures attached). After diagnostics, they said my sensor was mis-aligned and said they would re-align it using special tools and it would cost $500. Two days ago, it was heavy rain and when I got into car for work, the same lights come back on. I called the honda dealer again ( i go to honda since its cheaper & closer to my home) and they said my sensor needs to be replaced and quoted me $2500.

My question is where is the sensor located, is it behind of the big acura "A" logo or top of windshield near the rearview mirror? Can acura RDX owners comment if they had any issues like this? I think my dealership offers 1 year warranty for their work since the same issue came back, can they work it under warranty? I don't have $2500 to fix this issue now, if I get the sensor/part online, can I do this or I have to go to dealership for this. This is my only car so I need it running smoothly, I am also concerned about safety and brake systems since all these lights came up on the dash. I do highway driving a lot too. Any help/suggestions are highly appreciated, thank you.

My 2019 TLX has over time been slow/reluctant to start when the engine is warm (not a hot day, I mean when I've been driving for at least 15 minutes) and I try to restart between 15-45 minutes after turning off. Once the car has been turned off for at least an hour, it fires right up as it should. It was at the dealer for 2 recalls (including the fuel pump, which one independent mechanic suggested might be the source of the problem), I reported this issue and predictably "could not replicate problem".

Any ideas?

2002 RSX Type S, 150k kms, $11kCAD

I’m 18 years old, my old civic just blew a coilover and tie rods are cooked, I wanted something new already though. Have \\\~$12k CAD once I sell my old shitbox looking to buy a car for commuting 86km on highway to work everyday but have the option to carpool too so I it’s not really everyday, but I love cars and want something that I enjoy/is fun, will last, and I can put time and love into. Even if I’m budgeting heavily in uni in the future want to still be able to drive and hopefully just have to do oil changes + brakes, etc. (regular maintenance).

Really want an RSX type S or 8th gen civic si but the market is rough. This rsx type S was listed for $15k CAD but guy said he’d drop to 11k after everyone telling him it’s too high.

Modified quite extensively and while I would much rather have one stock if it’s been done well and will still be reliable I don’t mind. What do you guys think? Worth it or I should keep looking? Do need to buy a car though in the coming week or so there was a good deal on a base 2007 civic with 118k kms too but wouldn’t make me nearly as happy.

Update: I bought a carfax report cause the seller didn’t want to spend the money…

Registered with normal branding, clean title but car was in 1 minor collision in 2003 another in 2004, vandalized with a 3k claim in 2003,
Theft of auto claim for $0 in 2015 but the cars not declared stolen at least currently, and a comprehensive claim for $0 in 2020

But worst of all,

In 2010 the odometer read 152,999k kms at NAPA AUTOPRO GAP Automotive

In 2015 the vehicle odometer read 192,799k kms at jiffy Lube

And counting how many times it says new owner reported on the carfax it says 13, with this guy owning it since May 10, 2026

What the fuck

I have a 2010 MDX. It's driven 218,000 KM. It's giving average mileage of 15L to a 100KM or 6KM to a litre.

My driving style is not aggressive at all and I drive with a soft footing and acceleration.

I recently got the oil changed too. Should be good to drive for another 8K KM.

Any tips or suggestions to improve the mileage. Any specific service that the car would require?

Acura intends to revive a decades-old ambition with a three-row utility vehicle that would anchor the top of its North American lineup.

The flagship, positioned above the midsize MDX, is scheduled to enter production in September 2029 at a Honda factory in Lincoln, Ala., people with knowledge of Honda’s production plans told Automotive News. The automaker is forecasting annual volumes of up to 40,000.

The model, referred to as ‘Acura XL’ in a Honda document, is expected to carry a new large-vehicle hybrid powertrain to deliver premium performance and efficiency.

Rumors of the potential Acura flagship recently have circulated among the brand’s retail network.

There are customers who want a full-size luxury utility offering a combination of performance capability and cargo capacity, said a dealer. “I hope it’s a full-fledged large SUV that gives us the ability to compete against Tahoe, Expedition, Escalade,” the person said. “If it’s on a body-on-frame platform, or an extended wheelbase, not only do you get three rows, but you get added cargo space.”

The addition is sorely needed. Acura’s U.S. lineup will shrivel to only three nameplates, with Honda scrapping several planned electric vehicles as part of a strategic pivot toward hybrids.

A larger three-row Acura would directly compete with the TX and provide a more attainable alternative to large but pricey European flagships such as the Mercedes-Benz GLS, BMW X7 and upcoming Audi Q9.

Tire repair shop says they’ve never seen this and I don’t know what caused the damage. Anybody seen this before? Damage was on the inside so it wasn’t visible until they took the tire off. Acura RDX. I replaced one tire which is what I could afford to do that day and plan to go back tomorrow to replace the other three tires because the car is all wheel drive.

I'm planning on replacing my 2015 Camry LE (120k miles) later this year and have narrowed it down to two cars:

• 2026 Lexus IS 350 F SPORT AWD (new)
• 2024+ Acura TLX A-Spec SH-AWD (used)

My priorities are:

• Reliability and low maintenance
• Keeping the car for 8-10+ years
• Comfortable daily driver that's still fun
• Good interior and tech

The Lexus build I'm looking at is about $56k. I like the NA V6, interior, and overall Lexus reliability.

The TLX is appealing because it's significantly cheaper used and SH-AWD gets great reviews.

My biggest hesitation with the TLX is the touchpad infotainment and the size. I use Apple CarPlay all the time and I'm worried I'd end up hating not having a touchscreen. It's also much longer than the IS, and I live in a city where I occasionally have to parallel park, but I do see them from time to time here so I guess people get by OK.

For anyone who's owned or driven both:

• Which would you choose and why (I know this is the Acura sub but still)?
• Is the TLX touchpad as annoying as people say?
• Is the Lexus worth the extra money if the plan is to keep it for close to a decade?

I’m considering an Integra A-Spec Technology 6MT and wanted to hear from owners who have kids.

I test drove one recently and really liked it, but I’m trying to get a better sense of how the rear seat works in real life with kids. I have two kids, ages 7 and 4, both big for their age. They’re both out of car seats and in boosters now.

I’m 6'2", so I’m especially curious about how much space there is behind the driver’s seat once it’s set for a taller driver.

A few questions for parents/owners:

How comfortable are your kids in the back seat?

Does the rear legroom feel good in daily use, or does it get tight quickly?

Does the sloping roofline become an issue as kids get taller?

Any issues with boosters?

Any regrets using the Integra as a family daily?

I’m not looking for a huge vehicle. I’m mainly trying to find something manual, fun to drive, and practical enough for daily use with kids.

Going through replacing bushings on my RL. This one holds the front lower control arm in place but i can’t seem to find the part number or name for it. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

I was wondering if anyone knew how to set it so when you select narrow on the RDMS setting, it does not flash text in the dash that it is engaging when it goes on. If it is set to narrow the text comes up, but not when normal or other settings are chosen. I wish for it not to come up ever.