2002 Acura MDX Acura MDX 2002

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2002 Acura MDX repairs by problem area

Engine (26%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (19%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (20%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (6%)

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2002 Acura MDX electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (37%)

< $100 (33%)

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Chart based on 30 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2002 Acura MDX 4dr SUV

240-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

197500 mi

US $300
Nav system display needed repair. 
80000 mi

US $340
Replace driver's seat belt buckle and faulty switch 
80000 mi

US $100
I have a very slow drain somewhere in the electrical system. Two shops have searched for the source, but neither have found it. 
177000 mi

US $167
Positive battery cable assy replaced - would not tighten on battery terminal. 
188300 mi

US $518
changed ATF and replaced both low beam head lamps. 
201500 mi

US $25
SRS light on all the time; replaced drivers side seat belt buckle assy under warranty. Cruise control not working at all. Replaced interior cruise control switch. 
204700 mi

US $1000
interior map light switch did not work; replaced unit with used part. 
208800 mi

US $650
Factory 6-CD changer & tape cassette player stops working when used for more than a few minutes. 
84320 mi

C $20
The rear brake light and reverse light were burned when we bought the truck. 
146000 mi

US $177
Alternator went bad and had to be replaced. 
162000 mi

US $40
replaced right rear window regulator 
147000 mi

US $381
car would not cool down [recharge A/C] 
195500 mi

US $100
Car did not start. Battery not charging per battery test. 
102200 mi replace a transistor to get my rear a/c controls to work again... 
134000 mi

US $2000
developed a leak in the rear console AC unit. Caused the system to lose charge but the system failed to shut down and subsequently seized the compressor which should not have happened if the fail safe device had worked properly. 
137400 mi

US $450
alternator failed, warning light came on. I tried to repair myself but could not get to the idler to release the belt, so I decided to go to a shop instead. 
155500 mi

US $65
1 Headlight blown, replaced both with new high intensity bulbs,reused old working bulb. 1 driving/fog/lower lamp also blown out. Used remaining old style headlight as a replacement for blown bulb. 
124000 mi

US $25
Water build-up due to clogged line in A/C system. Caused rattling noise and rear fans failed to work. 
65100 mi

C $400
DRL light on since purchase - determined bulb missing and electrical was shorting out. Error discovered and repaired. 
81220 mi

C $1500
AC pipe leaked and needed to be replaced. Acura no longer provided this part and so part had to be built. 
176000 mi Mostly routine maintenance, but also some light bulbs in the IP. 
176000 mi Piece of the SRS system went bad. 
223000 mi

US $955
A/C line that runs under car from front to back A/C broke, replaced.  
259200 mi

US $1998
a seat belt tensionor went bad, was told they have lifetime warranty on this, and replaced for no charge. the abs light came on that alerted me to this. 
134000 mi

US $35
AC refrigerant leaked out. Shop quoted $650 for parts and labor to fix including removal of front bumper.  
134000 mi

US $600
Refrigerant leaks fixed. New hoses. Refrigerant leaks fixed. New hoses 
79000 mi

US $680
Heater fan control replaced 
73200 mi

US $175
RR window motor failed. Motor/regulator replaced with a new part. 
77000 mi

US $165
Driver side rear window stopped working. 

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2002 Acura MDX Electrical Problems

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