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The 3.5L V6 with Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) makes the MDX handle like a sports car for a three-row SUV—corners stay flat and snow grip is genuine. Owners praise the six-speed automatic transmission for smooth shifts without the jerky hesitation that plagued earlier MDX years. The third row actually fits adults on short trips, and the power liftgate rarely jams like competitors' do.
Transmission shudder between 60k–100k miles is the most common gripe; some owners report rough shifts when cold or during light acceleration that dealers struggle to fix permanently. Paint peeling on the hood and roof starts around 80k miles, especially on white and silver examples. Door latch mechanisms wear out by 120k miles, causing doors to rattle or fail to close flush. NHTSA logged multiple complaints about infotainment screen flickering and Bluetooth drop-outs around 90k miles.
Under 80k miles: $18,500–$24,000. 80k–140k miles: $14,500–$19,500. Over 140k miles: $10,000–$15,000. Trim level (base vs. Advance or Tech Package), service history, and whether transmission work was done drive the upper end; accident history or repaint records knock $2,000–$4,000 off any band.
Ranges are typical 2026 asking prices, not appraisals. The actual fair offer depends on this specific car's title history, accident record, and open recalls — which is what EstimateProof tells you.
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