Acura MDX vs. Lexus RX350

Compare repair costs, reliability, and owner reviews

Acura MDX

$571
Average Annual
Repair Cost

Lexus RX350

$550
Average Annual
Repair Cost

Overall Reliability Rating

4
Excellent
The Acura MDX Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 2nd out of 14 for luxury midsize SUVs. The average annual repair cost is $571 which means it has average ownership costs. The severity of repairs is low while frequency of those issues is average, so major issues are uncommon for the MDX.
4
Excellent
The Lexus RX350 Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 3rd out of 14 for luxury midsize SUVs. The average annual repair cost is $550 which means it has lower than average ownership costs. The severity of repairs is low while frequency of those issues is average, so major issues are uncommon for the RX350.
Cost
Average annual repairs total
$571
inexpensive
expensive
$550
inexpensive
expensive
Frequency
Average annual repair shop visits
0.45
not often
very often
0.44
not often
very often
Severity
Percentage of annual repairs that are urgent
8%
not urgent
urgent
8%
not urgent
urgent

Overall Car Ratings & Details

5 (1)
4 (22)
3 (4)
2 (4)
1 (1)
“1 biggie: 77K the transmission locked up. Lucky me..I had purchased 100K warranty. It was replaced and is running great again. Like promised, EGR valve failed-but for some reason, every car I...”
“1 biggie: 77K the transmission locked up. Lucky me..I had purchased 100K warranty. It was...”
5 (2)
4 (5)
3
(0)
2
(0)
1
(0)
The Lexus RX350 ranks highest in value and ranks lowest in fuel economy.
“My RX350 is a wonderful vehicle, I have 86,000 miles on it and it is just like new! Smooth, quiet, powerful, comfortable in every way. I love it!”
“My RX350 is a wonderful vehicle, I have 86,000 miles on it and it is just like new! Smooth,...”