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Expensive Acura MDX repairs by problem area

Engine (25%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (18%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (28%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)

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

Other (2%)

Chart based on 261 repairs.
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Acura MDX repair cost distribution

$2500+ (27%)

$1000 - $2499 (73%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (0%)

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Chart based on 163 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2016 Acura MDX 4dr SUV

290-horsepower 3.5L V6 9-speed shiftable automatic AWD

96000 mi

US $400
Right rear wheel bearing became very noisy while on a trip 900 miles from home. Bearing was replaced at a local shop 
117000 mi

US $2200
Replaced F&R struts, strut mounts and four wheel alignment. Struts no longer functioned. 

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2014 Acura MDX 4dr SUV

290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

13000 mi

US $1000
Telescopic steering wheel 

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2014 Acura MDX 4dr SUV

290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

107000 mi

US $2000
Passenger's front shock was blown out and leaking fluid, $350 
130000 mi

US $250
Trouble code 12 volt charging system not working. Thought it could be the battery or the alternator. We took it to the dealer, who diagnosed the problem as a bad battery. ZERO cold cranking amps. The battery was original to the car from July 2013, so ~49 months of ownership, but 128,000 miles. Total cost between diagnostic and new battery was ~$250. 
48000 mi

US $250
Clogged drainage pipe resulted in water accumulating inside an air duct under the front passenger seat. Dealer cleared the drainage pipe at no cost. 
65000 mi

US $1200
After a local body shop work on exterior damage, electrical actuators in one of the rear doors stopped working. An Acura dealer attempted repairs, but determined that a fix would require disassembling doors, adding three days to the repair time. We decided to postpone the repairs until the next scheduled maintenance visit. 
77 mi

US $1100
Replaced front struts and sway bar end links (one shock leaking fluid) 

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2012 Acura MDX 4dr SUV

300-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

97000 mi

US $1000
replace pads 
65000 mi

US $1000
63K on original brakes, front and rear brakes replaced. 
68000 mi

US $254
Oil lube and filter, tire rotation and four wheel alignment. Transmission reflash to update programming. 95% resolved problem. 
75000 mi

US $300
Drivers side power door lock actuator 
140000 mi

US $1200
Had to replace the alternator. 
31000 mi

US $1500
Handle used to lift third row seat is lose. rear seat cupholder tray will not open 
49600 mi

US $2200
Replaced both front struts 

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2011 Acura MDX

Engine not specified

96000 mi

US $2100
Passenger side low beam lights out. Needed replacing the light bulb and ballast. The dealer charged over 1,000 for the repair. Apparently the ballast is prone to fail in this model due to water intrusion. 

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2011 Acura MDX 4dr SUV

300-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

163000 mi

US $1200
Struts & Shocks 
87000 mi

US $2000
1) corroded positive battery terminal - fix is replacing the cable 2) oil pump seal #2 and rear main seal #3 leaking - replace engine oil pump & replacing rear, main torque converter and axle seals 3) power steering rack beginning to leak - replace the rack 4) rotors need machined 
127000 mi

US $150
Transmission flush, clean and refill 
145000 mi

US $5000
The engine was rattling for a long time and heavily burning oil. One of the valves ended up with no compression and I had to replace the engine. I also had them change the timing belt, water pump and spark plugs at this time. 
59200 mi

US $200
Whistle noise occasionally from hvac 
65000 mi

US $450
Front hub bearing replaced. 
65000 mi

US $1000
Automatic Trunk Gate opener would go to top and shake. motor was replaced; problem still there, system was then recalibrated. 
125000 mi

US $1500
Hoses. Oil change. 
158000 mi

US $980
U-joint failure 

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2010 Acura MDX 4dr SUV

300-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

102000 mi

US $350
Serpentine belt 
102000 mi

US $500
Transmission oil, transfer fluid 
106000 mi

US $150
Battery died 
124000 mi

US $1000
Replace sway bar links Replaced rear brake calipers, rotor, pads 
97000 mi

US $900
Replace timing belt, water pump and tensioner. Replace coolant 
13300 mi

US $800
Warning lights on, check emission system, check engine, engine misfire. Clean entire fuel system and replace spark plugs. replace power steering fluid and change o-rings oil pan bolt stripped, constant leaking. Replace oil pan and gasket. 
137000 mi

US $200
Bank 2 sensor 1 Oxygen sensor bad. Replace oxygen sensor. DRL warning light on, passenger DRL light not on. Shop indicates it is a problem with the fuse box and part not available currently. DRL will not function properly but should not affect other systems. No repair made. Battery will not hold charge. No start. Battery replaced. 
141000 mi

US $1250
replace both front struts and front control arms, alignment, reset cam timing. 
66000 mi

US $120
Battery Indicator light had been on. I had tested at another facility with inconsistent readings. On this oil change trip, they checked the battery and it needed replacing. Was original battery from 2010. 
114000 mi

US $1900
Timing belt frayed, was the original belt which is recommended to change at 100K miles. Complelted Timing Belt/Water Pump combo service Rattle noiser reported was low rear differential fluid. Proper service completed, rectified noise. 
176000 mi

US $115
Oil pressure switch replaced. Low oil pressure and level warnings displayed in car. Oil level was fine when checking after seeing warnings displayed. 
181000 mi

US $1452
Suspension was worn out resulting in poor handling. All shocks/struts were replaced and front sway bar end links were also replaced. 
190000 mi

US $780
Received error code P0562, SH-AWD off and other systems not working. Automatic transmission shifted very poorly and battery drained very quickly at low speeds. Replacing alternator fixed issue. 
88000 mi

US $1800
Charging system, sensors, alternator, battery 
60000 mi

US $1100
Bad battery led to misfires and low performance. After replacing battery, problems persisted. Engine computer needed to be reset and run through learning procedure. Additional fluid maintenance was also performed. 
99000 mi

US $1290
Squeaking noise when cold. Replaced serpentine belt, tensioner, and 4 AC compressor mounting flange bolts, per Acura TSB 10-035, $174. 
116194 mi

US $196
Passenger side rear window would not roll down from driver's control switch. Replaced wiring harness that runs from under the dash into the driver's door. 
157943 mi

US $400
Brake pads worn beyond safe level. Brake pads replaced, rotors and drums turned. 
57000 mi

US $1350
Replaced both leaking rear shocks, damper assembly 
61582 mi

US $142
Replace hood struts (engine hood would no longer stay up on its own) Replace right front wheel bearing assembly & perform alignment Replace rear brake pads and resurface rotors Squeak - dealer was unable to pinpoint and repair. 

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2009 Acura MDX 4dr SUV

300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

61700 mi

US $250
Creaking to front end, replaced front away bar end links and bushings. 
77200 mi

US $130
Oil pressure sensor going bad (check oil light on), Oil levels ok. Replace oil pressure sensor. 
78000 mi

US $400
Front passenger wheel bearing going bad 
88000 mi

US $300
Inner CV boot torn/leaking (pass.), replaced boot repacked CV joint. 
92800 mi

US $600
Oil pump leak at time of TB replacement service. Replaced oil pump with water pump and TB maintenance service. 
107500 mi

US $1190
AC clutch and field coil replaced due to AC blowing warm and intermittently cold for brief bouts. 
109630 mi

US $668
Clicking upon turning. Replaced Rt. Driveshaft assembly. 
113000 mi

US $650
Roof rail leak into rear cargo area. Rails re sealed, fuses in rear fuse box (those showing corrosion) replaced. 
118000 mi

US $200
3rd brake light fail. Replaced Brake Pedal Switch 
70680 mi

C $180
I noticed the AC wasn't working right after picking the car up from vent repair. Although fan would run, sporadically no cool air from vents. A/C would work around 50% of the time, with no identifiable correlation to anything. A/C relay replaced. 
71920 mi

C $220
Battery no longer held a charge, and would go dead after listening to the radio (with car off) after 5 minutes. 
111600 mi

C $125
Rear windshield wiper arm fell off. Plastic mounting piece on arm that goes over the motor shaft failed. 
115940 mi

C $250
Warning message and warning light that tire pressure monitoring system was not functioning. Dealer replaced Tire Pressure sensors in each wheel. 
117490 mi

C $4000
Oil leak on front of engine. 
136400 mi

C $300
Bluetooth failed, and resulted in drained battery. Required replacement of bluetooth module. 
106000 mi

US $1400
Replaced timing belt, water pump, hoses, spark plugs 
60000 mi

US $2100
Engine oil leak. Also replaced timing belt. 
114000 mi

US $1500
tie rods were worn out, joints and such. the steering was vague and wandering slightly and there was a clunking noise from L front end which was cured with this repair 
125000 mi

US $275
Door lock actuator was intermittently having problems on rear driver door. Door lock actuator replaced in 40 min. Problem solved. 
136000 mi

US $289
O2 sensor was replaced. Took 2 hours to do. 
170000 mi

US $1200
CV joints. Replaced both front (driver and passenger side) axles. 
122760 mi

C $1361
Noise from the front end. Dealer thought it was from the sway bar bushing and strut assembly and had them replaced. Turned out to be the front damper assembly, which the dealer replaced at no additional cost. 
123380 mi

C $200
transmission sensor defective 
136400 mi

C $700
Starter was making noise. It was replaced. 
141240 mi

C $120
Dead battery 
145700 mi

C $200
Check for coolant leak 
96720 mi

C $1000
had to change the headlight housing and the hid ballest and igniter. 
109740 mi

C $350
replace left rear wheel bearing replace front right tie rod end 

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2008 Acura MDX

Engine not specified

94860 mi

C $2000
2 front sport shocks 
95480 mi

C $1500
2 back shocks also noted a weird hissing sound car makes when you start it up after sitting for more than a week. Hasnt been diagnosed yet. 
123000 mi

US $1200
both front axle assemblies 

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2008 Acura MDX 4dr SUV

300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

66000 mi

US $1700
ADS system malfunction. Replaced one suspension strut and calibrated electronic suspension systems. 
82300 mi

US $1700
Rear shocks leaking need replacing 
98900 mi

US $2000
Front struts replaced 
67000 mi

US $160
Daytime running lite burned out. Repair required removal of the front bumper. 
68000 mi

US $250
Oil pressure sensor failed, got low oil light even with plenty of oil. $25 part, $200 in labor. I also had a slow leak in a tire that had to be patched. 
99800 mi

US $2800
Replace transfer seal Car had vibration at higher speed (70mph) 
117900 mi

US $150
Replaced sway bar endlinks 
151000 mi

US $1525
Re-sealed oil pump Replaced tie rod boots 
156000 mi

US $180
The relay switch that controlled the AC was going bad - it worked when it wanted to. 
90520 mi

C $250
ABS VSA lights went on finally it was a defective speed sensor. Replaced the sensor but the hub was damaged so changed the hub at dealer 
105400 mi

C $1200
Wheel bearing tie rods stabilizer alignment 
58200 mi

US $454
Oil pressure switch failed 
70000 mi

US $1000
Bluetooth connection was wearing down the battery. replace boot 
84940 mi

C $2000
Timing Belt, Water Pump, Serpentine Belt Both Rear shocks 
110980 mi

C $1000
Valve adjustments and spark plug and coil replacement 
115720 mi

C $300
noise heard from front when going over speed bumps 
120800 mi

C $1100
rear springs and shocks replaced 
126480 mi

C $1200
Replaced radiator. 
91000 mi

US $147
side panel for driver front seat broke off the clips 
103300 mi

US $1500
power steering rack needed to be replaced 
111000 mi

US $265
Front hood and rear lift gate struts needed to be replaced 
83000 mi

US $350
Auto setup failed to work. Problem was motors/sensors in side mirrors. Replaced. 
84700 mi

US $425
Bad low-beam bulb. John Eagle Acura charged my wife $425 for one bulb and installation. Retail bulb cost is $80. I'll not go back to John Eagle Acura for repairs. 
89000 mi

US $250
Cracked daytime running light fixture replaced, requiring removal of the front grill assembly. 
107000 mi

US $200
Engine Mount rt side 
114700 mi

US $1035
Leaking schrader valve replaced. 
163700 mi

US $415
Alternator shorted, draining the battery very rapidly (10 minutes). Opted to have it repaired locally rather than towing 60 miles to the dealer. 
182000 mi

US $900
Analysis of "chattering" problem, determined that the fresh air motor assembly was faulty. Did not repair. 
95500 mi

US $100
Third gear clutch sensor, transmission code came up P0874, car would not accelerate very well or shift gears 
130000 mi

US $1400
Both front ADS (magnetic struts that are only on Sport model) were completely seized. Also noticeable clunking noise when going over speed bumps. 
1729800 mi

C $950
replace alternator 
212660 mi

C $2400
New brake pads and rotors New ride height sensors Awesome reliable vehicle 
124000 mi

C $300
HandsFree Link Windsheild washer system - plastic elbow broken 
143160 mi

C $3000
Radiator blew injecting fluid into transmission. 
69200 mi

C $282
Clunking noise coming from driver's side when going over bumps. Replaced front sway bar bushings and road tested. Noise was still present and left front strut is source of noise. Recommend replacing left front strut and front sway bar links. 
71300 mi

C $2990
Replaced left front strut. Replaced left and right rear shocks.  Replace front sway bar links 
72000 mi

C $287
Replace driver rear suspension level sensor. Rear doors would not stay open on level surface. Both rear door checkers were replaced. 
91000 mi

US $380
Replace wire harness under driver seat which was causing malfunction in airbag sensor system 
109700 mi

US $2000
Replace leaking oil pump and timing belts 
117000 mi

US $300
freon leak fixed and freon recharge 
120000 mi

US $350
fan replacement 
119000 mi

US $1140
Power steering was very difficult to turn at slow speed. Needed new power steering pump. 
149000 mi

US $450
Replaced the belt tension pully 
79300 mi

US $500
"Firewall shield" replacement due to external damages/corrosion of bolts. 
88000 mi

US $600
tensioner 
104000 mi

US $3000
wheel bearing replacement, based on dealer recommendation brake pads, water pump, timing belts, hoses, 
121000 mi

US $1900
A/C clutch, replacement window actuators, replacement 
97810 mi

US $750
replaced one failed TPMS sensor;  replaced one failed Oxygen sensor on Bank 1 Sensor 1 
132063 mi

US $408
new breaks, rear bump shocks 
135000 mi

US $1867
replaced front struts, rear sway bar, rear shocks, 4 new tires and alignment exhaust gasket and flange 
121000 mi

US $120
O2 sensor on Bank 2 needed repalcement 
126548 mi

US $120
Check Engine light. Scanned it and pointed to a defect Cat. Front Cat Bank 1 bad. Dealer replaced. Replaced defective Battery. 

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2007 Acura MDX 4dr SUV

300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

65000 mi

US $110
Heater/AC blower very noisy at all fan speeds. Suspected debris in fan. Removed cowling under wipers and cleaned out debris, replaced cabin air filter and noise persisted. Replaced blower motor with new. Problem resolved. DIY. 3 hours. 
100700 mi

US $340
3rd gear pressure switch failure with subsequent flashing D on gear selector and P0847 OBD code. Switch was replaced. Trim piece below glove compartment detached, repeat problem. Clips were replaced and trim was re-attached. 
112000 mi

US $176
Sway bar end links and frame bushings worn beyond limits. Rattling could be heard on bumpy roads. Both LH and RH sway bars replaced while vehicle was in for 105,000 mile service. 
121000 mi

US $300
A/C relay failed and caused an over-pressure releasing all refrigerant through relief valve. Replaced relay and re-charged. No leaks found. 
126000 mi

US $1490
A/C stopped blowing cold air. After re-charge and running for several hours, a small leak was found at the compressor discharge fitting. Compressor and schraeder valves were replaced. System evacuated and re-charged. 
128932 mi

US $174
Replaced Hands Free Link module 
135008 mi

US $200
Replaced windshield washer reservoir and pump due to unrepairable leak. 
135512 mi

US $800
Replaced alternator 
136948 mi

US $500
A/C blows warm air, replaced relay, recharged 
137628 mi

US $600
A/C blows warm air. Troubleshot, r/r relay, recharge 
140000 mi

US $600
LP Suction pipe assembly replacement 
142000 mi

US $800
A/C blows warm air. Replaced evaporator. 
54180 mi

C $550
Loud noise front wheels, first 15mins cold mornings, then quieter but noticeable. Dealer recommended replace front bushings but would not do under warranty. Warranty expired 6 days earlier. Called Acura, they authorized. Boo dealer. 
48980 mi

C $371
Transmission issue on second gen MDX. 
55180 mi

C $600
In shop for exhaust system recall, they replaced another o2 sensor. (CEL on.) 
66340 mi

C $600
Cable for lifting/lowering third row seats broke. Serpentine belt was making a noise. Advised by dealer that it was cracked and needed to be replaced. 
76660 mi

C $3000
AC line had a leak. 
85440 mi

C $120
Heat shields fell off or loose. 
86360 mi

C $500
Car started to make a whining noise. Then wouldn't start. Then when jumped with a different car - dash lights started to flash all sorts of warnings. 
105400 mi

C $100
AC stopped working. Replaced relays. 
106020 mi

C $200
Replaced pads again, machined rotors.  Heat shields are constantly rattling but can't fix and not worth 4+ hours of labour to cut them off. 
79000 mi

US $1500
Blown strut replaced Replace bluetooth module. 
126400 mi

US $980
Belt tensioner replaced, because of squealing noise Replaced passenger side mirror motor 
140600 mi

US $800
Original alternator was replaced 
129200 mi

US $1100
Alternator failed and car stopped in middle of road. Had to tow to the dealer and get it fixed. 
54000 mi

US $313
failed oxygen sensor 
70000 mi

US $150
AC quit working. Replaced bad relay sensor 
80000 mi

US $1600
Headlight out. Replaced bulb, control unit, igniter. PO401 code, replaced EGR valve... $310 Outside mirror actuators not working correctly, replaced, also this fixed the seat memory issue.. $190 
146700 mi

US $215
Bluetooth unit for phone quit 
160000 mi

US $250
Replace EGR valve $250. Adjust valves replace plugs $729 
162000 mi

US $183
Bad sensor replaced 
80000 mi

US $300
O2 sensor was bad and was replaced. 
108000 mi

US $1000
broken sway bar The AC was weak and sometimes would take awhile to get cold. 
115000 mi

US $2000
Replaced spark plugs, spark plug coils, all 4 oxygen sensors. Flushed transmission, power steering, brake and differential fluids. 
92800 mi

US $185
Bluetooth module went bad and drained battery. Replaced bluetooth module. 
97000 mi

US $2391
#4 spark plug detonated. Pieces of spark plug and ignition coil sucked into engine. Engine short block and front head replaced. Received goodwill 70% Honda 30% me. Fault code P0420. Replaced Rear (bank 1) warm-up three-way catalytic converter per TSB 11-018 
130500 mi

US $100
AC Relay stuck needed replacing. 
85000 mi

US $250
Front stabilizer broke and needed replacement. 
99000 mi

US $1800
Alternator died and needed to be replaced. 
135000 mi

US $650
Replaced headlights. 
55500 mi

US $176
Took half a day to replace the valve. But the noise recurred the same day after I test drove it to get it hot, and then the ac "dumped" its refrigerent in front of the tech. A possible plugged ac line or condenser was suspected.  
86000 mi

US $3820
Struts made noise and suspension was loose front and rear. 
98000 mi

US $208
Bluetooth/handsfreelink controller would drain battery by constantly looking for a paired phone even when engine off. Replacement fairly easy to do. 
103000 mi

US $825
Original Alternator stopped charging. Replaced $525.00 est. Leak in transmission cooler line. Replaced and new fluid approx. $300.00. 
104000 mi

US $3200
Blown front left door speaker. Speaker cone had gradually split. Rather than just put in an OEM speaker I splurged and had the audio shop upgrade the sound system. Except I didn’t replace the head unit which requires the OEM unit @ $1000.00. 
106000 mi

US $400
Driver’s seat airbag sensor wiring harness had a fault, likely developed from moving seat back and forth over the years. Replaced harness. 
106000 mi

US $225
Low beam headlight bulb replacement passenger side is expensive! 
130000 mi

US $456
O2 sensor replaced 
45500 mi

US $180
Fuel door would not open. replaced the hinge and the locking mechanism 
59000 mi

US $100
rear wiper no longer worked. shop replaced wiper arm 
65500 mi

US $160
transmitter on key failed, had to be replaced 
89000 mi

US $250
brake job - front 
94000 mi

US $500
Alternator didn't work. it was replaced 
104000 mi

US $1500
timing belt radio replaced. Repair technician claimed that radio was draining power which would explain why mdx wouldn't start. Turned out not to be true when cars till wouldn't start with new radio.  replaced keyless memory part, fixed battery drain 
100300 mi

US $1300
Replaced power steering pump, water pump, timing belt, serpentine belt, oil level warning sensor 
100700 mi

C $1500
Replaced all four shocks, stabilizing links, break pads, and rotors. Used regular shocks instead of electric shocks; hence, lost the sports mode but I really don't care about that. New cabin filter replaced as well. Bought the car used. Replace all four break pads, rotors, stabilizing link, shocks (regular, non-electric which saves lots of money) The only down side is I lose the sport mode, which I could careless about it. Also changed cabin filter. 
61900 mi

US $1500
Replaced original tires which were badly worn. Oil, filter, lube. Rear shock leaking. Replaced both rear shocks. 
14000 mi

US $220
Suspension click still present. 
45500 mi

US $180
After 6 years, I had to replace my original battery. 
57000 mi

US $350
Positive battery terminal stretch out, needed new cable - $85 for parts plus 2 hours of labor to route new cable to starter motor, fuse box and elsewhere. 1.5 year old Acura battery also replaced under warranty, and could have been due to 
69000 mi

US $200
Wiper stalk had to be replaced. Wipers turning on randomly and would not turn off. Known issue from 2010 but had to pay to replace part. 
72300 mi

US $400
Bluetooth Module failed. Killed battery and replaced module. 
86000 mi

US $2500
Power Steering Pump (noise in cold weather). 
117000 mi

US $1000
Tires and rear brakes 
82000 mi

US $120
Replaced original battery. 
84700 mi

US $160
Bulb is available cheaper online, but labor to bring the car back would have been too much. The mechanic did take longer to get the bulb out. If he was proficient in this HID Light system, he could have done it quicker. 
90300 mi

US $100
Transmission relay switch was replaced. Error code was P1717. The oil level sensor had to be replaced, as it was giving repeated warning of low oil, when it wasn't low. Acura has TSB on this issue. 
96000 mi

US $100
One of the O rings on the steering pump line needed to be replaced. 
97000 mi

US $1170
Heat exchanger in Radiator broke. Transmission fluid filled radiator and coolant went in transmission. Radiator had to be replaced, and everything flushed out. Acura refused to help (out of warranty) 
61000 mi

US $344
Mirrors not working when in reverse. Had to replace right and left mirror actuators. 
90000 mi

US $1300
Active damper failure. Likely cause from hitting large pothole over the winter. 
95000 mi

US $1200
Front active damper went bad. 

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2006 Acura MDX 4dr SUV

253-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

122000 mi

US $550
A/c hose tore letting all coolant out 
127500 mi

US $800
Replaced motor mounts 
130000 mi

US $1200
Oil pump leak Yaw rate sensor replaced 
209800 mi

US $3100
Serpentine belt replaced Rear latch replace 
227000 mi

US $1200
Compressor failed due to clutch failure. 
227500 mi

US $700
A known problem with Honda and Acuras. Panel sealant non existent or fails causing rain water to leak into cabin by firewall. Created wet floor in passenger and drivers. Interior rug and insulation to be replaced. 
100000 mi

US $1669
Battery was replaced Replaced both marker lights. They were out. 
100200 mi

US $900
Starter was replaced Window regulator was shorted, draining the battery. 
90700 mi

US $400
Replaced alternator (and serpentine belt). Also changed oil, rotated tires and serviced rear differential. Cost was alternator only. 
104500 mi

US $1250
Updated software transmission Restore headlights due to dulling and cracking. 
109000 mi

US $530
Replace power steering pump. 
126000 mi

US $500
Replaced front compliance bushings 
90000 mi

US $150
CV boots deteriorated. 
113000 mi

US $500
Had headlight assemblies replaced. They were clouded, prone to condensation, and one bulb was out. 
142000 mi

US $400
Alternator developed a whining sound. 
158000 mi

US $1800
Oil pump seal leak. Transfer case seal leak. Lower Compliance bushings cracked. 
187000 mi

US $975
Misc. bushings were replaced. 
73000 mi

US $2300
AC compressor locked up and clutch was destroyed. AC stopped working and loss of engine power 
108000 mi

US $400
Replaced cam thruster o rings and right inner axle seal. 
113000 mi

US $650
Major leak in AC system. Replacing components to test for further leaks. 
117000 mi

US $1400
Replaced both evaporators and all associated parts. 
62300 mi

US $1300
The power steering pump and assorted equipment associated with that failed. Dealer had no explanation as to why given the low miles. 
1000 mi

US $1325
Front bushings were "cracked." The starter was "going." 

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2005 Acura MDX

Engine not specified

156600 mi

C $2250
Replace Front Struts. Rear shocks, front tie rods. Timing belt. 
182900 mi

C $450
Low refrigerant 
189100 mi

C $950
Replace erg module 

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2005 Acura MDX 4dr SUV

265-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

118500 mi

US $3000
Replaced one of the AC hoses and re-charged system. Rear passenger side door lock failed and needed to be replaced. replaced rear shocks 2 engine mounts replaced 
141900 mi

US $325
Front passenger side door lock actuator filed. 
169000 mi

US $1200
replaced broken engine mount oil pan drain plug leaking (threads stripped). rethread and replace plug 
137000 mi

US $1400
Rear AC motor died Automatic door locks stopped working for the second time in 5 years. Repair was made but door locks still do not work on one door after being parked out in the hot sun (over 85 degrees). Vent clips broken off heater/ac vents 
73000 mi

US $880
Transmission cooler failed internally, allowing ATF fluid and engine coolant to intermingle. Within a day the car was undriveable. 
87000 mi

US $400
2 broken motor mounts 
91000 mi

US $1680
CEL check returned transmission sensor fault; dealer inspection reported that transmission was failing and required full replacement. Engine oil leak from "rear seal" whatever that is 
106000 mi

US $250
Front sway bar snapped and was replaced. 
72000 mi

US $400
Short in seatbelt buckle, driver seat. Buckle assembly had to be replaced. Indicated by airbag warning light. 
99200 mi

US $1000
Burned out interior dome light Driver door lock actuator failed, security system would not activate. 
113700 mi

US $2400
Dealer reported mini-axle boots in need of replacement. My trusted mechanic says they can wait. They're starting to show crack lines, but they're holding. 
127000 mi

US $250
Door lock actuator failure 
139000 mi

US $250
Minor noise observed from power steering. Failing O-ring was to blame, causing vibration. O-ring replaced. 
149000 mi

US $200
Automatic window, right rear - window raising/lowering apparatus had to be replaced 
160 mi

US $450
Multiple cylinder misfires. Dealer could not reproduce, but replaced coil as the likely source of the problem. 
245300 mi

US $164
Regular transmission service and replacement of front differential seal. 
264200 mi

US $592
Replaced both front drive axles and the right side axle seal. 
296900 mi

US $3000
Replaced front and rear catalytic converters. Replaced passenger rear door lock actuator. Replaced valve cover gaskets and adjusted valves. 
305000 mi

US $750
The auxiliary fan had melted off it's axle and the radiator had a hole in the bottom. Both were replaced. 
314000 mi

US $322
Replaced left passenger door window regulator and motor 
321000 mi

US $2000
Timing Belt, Water Pump, Adjuster, Idler, and Coolant Rebuild PS Pump, Replace PS High Pressure Hose Reseal front engine plate. Crankshaft seal, spool valve filter, Oil pump gasket, Oil P/U tube o-ring, Camshaft solenoid Gasket 
341000 mi

US $463
Two rear tires 
107000 mi

US $3000
Incurred 3k expenses in short span and was not reliable once the trouble started. Until then, it was great car. 
102000 mi

US $1850
Replaced cracked motor mounts identified in earlier report Tail light out - replaced bulb - 20 mins of labor 
106000 mi

US $1037
Car was bouncing more than normal when driving over speed humps; replaced both front and rear struts and shock absorbers. 
124000 mi

US $270
Transmission was getting a bit slippy/shuddery. Mechanic flushed/replaced fluids in Automatic Transmission, rear differential, and transfer case. 
143000 mi

US $1028
Due to abnormal tire wear, had 2 struts on front and 2 shocks on rear replaced. 
145000 mi

US $295
Blower motor stopped running; had to replace transistor 
148000 mi

US $130
Wiring to rear lift gate separated; had to splice wiring; affected rear lift gate lock only Replace defective shock on rear wheel 
173000 mi

US $1300
Leaking fluid and had water pump replaced. Replaced timing belt and did other maintenance while things were taken off. 
202000 mi

US $450
Whining noise and burnt smell. Suggested replacing alternator and resealing power steering. Replaced alternator only and sound and smell have gone away. 
217900 mi

US $450
Engine repair and maintenance 
147000 mi

US $1070
car died on train tracks. Needed tow to dealer. Alternator and battery dead. 
95300 mi

US $900
transmission cooler went out, spilled all fluid. 
108000 mi

US $4800
Complete engine failure 
120400 mi

US $2600
Injectors issues. 4 out of 6 injectors through out the code and needed to be replaced according to a dealer. 
125000 mi

US $3600
Car failed to engage in drive or reverse. Required full transmission replacement. 
65000 mi

US $1500
Wheel well seam leaking onto floor interior 
103400 mi

US $275
failed window regulator 
110000 mi

US $600
replace front struts added refrigerant 
131000 mi

US $1400
replaced front half axle steering noise, shop diagnosed leaking steering rack so it was replaced. but pump is what is making the noise. 
139000 mi

US $1000
Power steering pump Two electric door locks 
146000 mi

US $800
Compressor replacement. 
152000 mi

US $600
Blend door motor replacement. 
137800 mi

US $1000
rear passenger window mechanism broke. mechanism holds window up. needed to be replaced wear item boots needed to be replaced 
165000 mi

US $1200
On cold mornings, whirring sound like a pulley belt. Dealer said belt was "glazed" and replaced all belts including the main belt that needs to be replaced every 105k miles. Seemed excessive since only 167k. Didn't fix cold morning noise. 
215000 mi

US $600
Wiring harness to trunk broke and needed to be replaced Power steering was replaced - the whirring noise resulted in this finally requiring replacement $600 
226000 mi

US $500
Hit some standing water twisted a plate that covers and protects the drivetrain. Deformed plate had broken loose and was rattling on exhaust system. Dealer either bent back or replaced plate 
100000 mi

US $1000
Front and passenger side motor mounts bad 
96000 mi

US $600
Engine light came on and was pointing towards a faulty reading from the throttle body. Entire throttle body was replaced. 
97000 mi

US $300
Radiator cracked and was replaced along with the thermostat. 
110000 mi

US $400
Tensioner was replaced. Serpentine belt slipped. Main pulley was replaced along with belt. 
111200 mi

US $275
Power steering pump very noisy and starting to decrease steering capabilities. 
124000 mi

US $140
TPMS sensors were replaced after light would not go away on dash. 
124000 mi

US $1200
Rear upper and lower control arms were replaced. Upper was replaced with adjustable arms to allow for proper future wheel alignments. 
147670 mi

US $2000
Shocks and struts replaced on all 4 corners. 
153000 mi

US $1000
struts and shocks and general check up 

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2004 Acura MDX 4dr SUV

265-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

128000 mi

US $1150
changed radiator, tuned ignition syst 
154200 mi

US $450
front wheel axel, alignment, tire rotation 
181000 mi

US $320
road noise due to bad wheel bearing. front left one was replaced 
105700 mi

US $730
Replace A/C Clutch 
115000 mi

US $536
Replace side and right front engine mount 
159000 mi

US $1100
replace right front tie rod end 
125000 mi

US $600
Replaced faulty starter 
146000 mi

US $1000
Rear Catalytic Converter was replaced as the Check Engine light came on. Problem was diagnosed at the dealer and repairs completed. 
55000 mi

US $1150
changed serpentine tensioner, belt, and power steering pump. changed rear rotor and brake pad. oil change 
58000 mi

US $500
Replace Front and Side Engine Mount. 
99000 mi

US $2675
Replaced Torque Converter due to minor grinding noise at 35-45mph while on flat road surface at low RPM and lightly tapping the gas pedal. Also replaced Starter. Because of torque converter replaced last month, it placed undue stress on 4th gear and therefore broke. Easy repair, in and out in a day for about $350, I think. My extended warranty covered me again! Warranty was about to expire in 120mi. Replaced Starter due to whirring noise on cold startup (30-60 degrees F) Replaced Torque Converter due to minor grinding noise at 35-45mph while on flat road surface at low RPM and lightly tapping the gas pedal. 
123100 mi

US $100
MDX Vibrates While Turning Steering Wheel When Car Is Cold 
134000 mi

US $400
Front engine mount was broken whereas the right engine mount was rotting. I could've waited an additional 10K-20K but didn't want any catastrophic failure of the third and final engine mount nor the 2 mounts for the transmission. Oil pan bolt and pan threads were stripped...:( It's made out of aluminum so make sure a new crush washer is always applied with each oil change and make sure they don't over tighten it! 
163000 mi

US $750
A/C would only engage for first 5 min of trip and only about once every other day. It blew cold air when it did work. Replaced compressor. 
96500 mi

US $2800
passenger door lock 
80600 mi

C $60000
minor leak of coolant need gasket replacement replaced door lock actuator passenger door lock not functioning.  
111620 mi

C $600
replaced timing belt and water pump 
136400 mi

C $300
Replaced rubber boot on suspension. 
145080 mi

C $800
Replace tie rod end in/out and stabilizer bar rubber booth. Replaced front rotor and breake pads and rear pads. 
150040 mi

C $450
Replaced the power steering pump. 
151280 mi

C $300
Replaced power steering pressure hose, it burst due to the new pump pressure. 
164300 mi

C $600
Replaced radiator. 
168020 mi

C $600
Gear box cable broke and cannot shift cars gears. 
89000 mi

US $500
Replaced alternator and serpentine belt. 
94000 mi

US $500
rear ac/heater blower failed Master ABS module inoperative. Cost prohibitive to repair at this time. 
95000 mi

US $600
Master ABS module replaced, only to find yaw control problem. Not sure if another part needs to be ordered or if new ABS module is to blame. 
105000 mi

US $350
bad engine mount replaced 
195000 mi

US $5000
Transmission had full rebuild due to cooler in radiator breaking and an ingestion of coolant into trans. 
115000 mi

US $1000
Cost prohibitive repair to have the dealer remove and replace the right front axle exhaust heatshield. But the rattle is driving me outta my mind. 
146000 mi

US $1500
Cooling system bracket housing transmission fluid cooling line failed. Cooling fluid in transmission, transmission fluid in radiator. Replaced lines and radiator. Transmission started slipping a day after repairs. Dealership flush of transmission was inadequate to solve problem. Sent to another shop with a pressurized transmission flusher. Slipping returned within days. Rebuild of transmission, another $1,500, same cost as all the flushes. Coolant in transmission had loosened glue holding the friction plates in the torque converter. 
50000 mi

US $170
Interior vent handle broke on center console. Seems to be a popular failure. Requires replacement of a large and expensive panel (about $170). Lots of screws but otherwise not too complicated. Looks like a poor design - quite disappointing. 
60000 mi

US $100
AC quit blowing. Followed diagnostic procedure which led to replacement of blower resistor. Approx $100 part 
80100 mi

US $150
Valve Lash required adjustment. Attempted self repair. Didn't break anything and it's better, but not perfect. Need to try again. 
116000 mi

US $185
Charging valves also replaced (with AC recharge) 
122500 mi

US $150
Airbag 
128100 mi

US $1100
Compressor clutch went bad. Just as cheap to replace Compressor + clutch as clutch alone. Includes 2 year warranty on parts + service, all at the dealer. Self diagnosed the failure using the climate computer 
172000 mi

US $1100
Stereo failed. Replaced and upgraded 
212000 mi

US $105
Replaced passenger side front motor mount. 
225000 mi

US $251
Replace driver side halfshaft 
278000 mi

US $1797
R/R bearing Bolbs & polish lenses R/R Rear shocks 
155000 mi

US $1007
Transmission fluid leak while on Freeway. Vehicle completely lost power 
141020 mi

C $650
cooling system repair 
141360 mi

C $1600
Water pump broke, car smoked badly of burning fluid etc, engine overheated. Change WaterPump, Timing belt. ATF fluid changed. Side and front mounts. 
97000 mi

US $1715
Replaced actuator for door lock. Standard service oil-tranny fluid. Replaced timing belt. Replaced motor mounts. 
113000 mi

US $900
Transistor burned out on rear HVAC fan 
119000 mi

US $525
Starter was going bad and had to be replaced. 
132000 mi

US $343
Left headlight out, replaced. Also had them change oil and do 130,000 mile service. 
138000 mi

US $746
Front and side motor mounts collapsed and were replaced. 
162300 mi

US $400
Failure of intake bypass gaskets 
154500 mi

US $1300
Left muffler rusted through Right front control arm needed to be replaced. 
152800 mi

US $794
Replaced power steering pump, fluid exchange 
94700 mi

US $1300
Transmission coolant line burst. Radiator replaced and system flushed. There was a rumble noise before but now it's gone. 
102500 mi

US $1500
Would not pass emissions. Had to replace one of my catalytic converters. 
104000 mi

US $4000
Transmission rebuilt. 
111000 mi

US $750
Broken front struts 
134000 mi

US $1388
Power Steering Pump was leaking Valve adjustment and valve cover replacement stabilizer end links leaking 

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2003 Acura MDX

Engine not specified

93000 mi

US $1000
Rear A/C stopped working 

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2003 Acura MDX 4dr SUV

260-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

163000 mi

US $4850
Transmission failure. New transmission, torque converter, installed larger transmission cooler. Replaced damaged RR wheel bearing and speed sensor. 
85000 mi

US $550
Vent sliders broke rear heat not working 
120000 mi

US $2500
Bad transmission. Replaced with rebuilt 
155000 mi

US $1500
transmission had to be replaced; dealer wanted too much for it between $3700-$4500; so family friend replaced the transmission himself; overall cost was $1500 
181000 mi

US $2700
Transmission slowly deteriorating over several months. Shop (Mulistate transmission in Madison Hgts, MI) rebuilt it. Running fine now. 
162000 mi

US $5000
Internal failure caused transmission to go out.  Replacing radiator. Reprogramming PCM. 
134000 mi

US $2800
Had transmission rebuilt by 3rd party repair shop. Received better warranty than dealer 3yr/50k on rebuild and cost less than dealer. 
140000 mi

US $100
steering developed leak, pump empty. tightened hoses and refilled pump. May need to replace pump, not sure yet. 
178600 mi

US $200
oosing lots of power steering fluid 
195000 mi

US $175
valve adjustment, several sensors were reporting faulty ignition. 
197300 mi

US $125
hose leak, had to replace 
89000 mi

US $500
Engine mount replaced. 
117000 mi

US $1000
replace front compliance bushings 
187200 mi

US $200
Replace water pump 
183200 mi

US $150
Both fog lights and both headlights replaced with new bulbs 
175000 mi

US $950
Struts, Tie rod ends, front end alignment 
183000 mi

US $500
Left side stabilizer worn -replaced both left and right side parts 
195000 mi

US $1000
A/C stopped working compressor failure 
222000 mi

US $700
REPLACE DEFECTIVE ALTERNATOR 
240000 mi

US $150
Transmission fluid mixed with coolant - failed transmission - Car donated 
49000 mi

US $250
Starter motor was causing problems. Backup Camera was problematic. 
55000 mi

US $110
Transmission torque converter replaced. 
62000 mi

US $1600
Transmission fluid leak as a result of radiator issues. Transmission plug leaking. Ultimately, dealer says that transmission is shot and needs to be replaced. 
100000 mi

US $250
Replaced power steering pump. "whined" for about a year before replacing when changing out the timing belt. No problems ever noticed with actual steering, just the noise. Rear dole light does not work. Bulbs not the problem. Sometimes hard to start. Battery and starter not the problem. Turns over but will not crank. Kept trying to start and finally cranked. Has happened 3 times over 4 years. Rear ac fan not working. Bought 2 fuses for 1 dollar and re-soldered myself per MDxers.org forum. Cost at dealership $500. Radiator had a hole in it. Replaced motor mounts. Front mount was broken. No problems noticed, found by 2 different mechanics, finally replaced just because. Weird noise at 45-50 mph and a little vibration. 
146100 mi

US $100
Oil pan seal 
154000 mi

US $1000
Replaced compressor and ac parts. 
158000 mi

US $478
starter started to go Replaced oil pan seal. Was done about a year ago but still leaked. Mechanic who replaced it last time saw it and replaced on his own when he saw it. Looks like it is still leaking. 
152000 mi

US $2000
worn front tie-rod worn sway bar CV joint grease coming out. replaced as a preventative measure. Engine mount (Front and side) 
135000 mi

US $3000
The transmission engagement discs were more than 80% wear, we paid a shop, non-dealer, to rebuild entire transmission. 
158000 mi

US $1800
Power steering and rack & pinions 
68000 mi

US $1900
Engine mounts, alternator 
86000 mi

US $1900
Rear air conditioner resistor, Drivers seat switch and motor 
96100 mi

C $5000
Rear passenger window motor failed. Relatively easy to replace - cost of new motor from US dealership approx 180.00 and an hour of labour.  Rack and pinion failure, blown power steering pump, various bushings, fittings, on front end.  
105400 mi

C $150
ERG sensor tripped check engine light. Reset with OBDII tool and no problems since.  
105400 mi

C $3500
Total transmission failure. POS stranded my wife on side of road. No gears at all working. US car in Canada - Dealer can't confirm part number will work. Got rebuilt transmission from USA.  Total transmission failure. POS stranded my wife on side of road. No gears at all working. US car in Canada - Dealer can't confirm part number will work. Got rebuilt transmission from USA.  

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2003 Acura MDX 4-door

6-cylinder automatic AWD

285000 mi

US $2000
Replaced radiator & timing belt 
290000 mi

US $2000
Replaced seal 

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2002 Acura MDX 4dr SUV

240-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

138000 mi

US $5000
car will not shift smooth. 
127000 mi

US $3700
Transmission total replacement Rebuilt entire transmission. Ugh. Started having problems for a few months, got worse. 
164300 mi

US $3500
Transmission replaced - had been rebuilt in 2010 - replaced 42 months later 
165000 mi

US $4500
Replace transmission, 2nd time 
136000 mi

US $4000
This is the second replacement transmission for this car. First replacement @ 24,000 miles. The second replacement @ 135,000 miles. 
131000 mi

US $1500
Car needed a major valve adjustment. We thought the initial cause was the EGR valve (TSB), but replacing it did not solve the problem. 
170000 mi

US $4000
Replaced original transmission 
62620 mi

C $750
shocks and struts broken 
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. Struts needed to be replaced, which were replaced less than a year earlier. 
110360 mi

C $600
Gear shifter became difficult to move - diagnosis and repair of shift cable 2 emissions valves required replacing 
89080 mi

C $600
code identified ignition coils misfiring or inconsistent - replaced all 6 coils 
233000 mi

US $1256
Front struts both leaking badly. Replaced and front end realigned 
127000 mi

US $1000
Replaced oil pan & oil pan seal.  Replaced two engine mounts. 
134000 mi

US $600
Reseal leaking bolts on engine. Refrigerant leaks fixed. New hoses. Refrigerant leaks fixed. New hoses Reseal leaking bolts on engine 
142300 mi

US $400
Back seat window fell out of track into door. Replaced window motor mechanism Back seat folding latch inoperative 
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 $120
Replaced right and left air vents because adjusting lever broken. Adjusting lever on one of the center vents also broken but too expensive to replace. 
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. Replaced both headlight assemblies because they were cloudy on the inside. Installed high intensity LED lamps for the low beams. 
123000 mi

US $475
power steering pump replaced 
185000 mi

US $1100
Replace timing belt, water pump. Also replace oil pan gasket. This was due to oil leak. Also had oil and filter replaced. 
84320 mi

C $800
The front windshield washer pump and windshield washer level sensor had to be changed since we bought the truck. 
90520 mi

C $600
I replaced the 4 shocks, the 4 link kits and the 2 front top plates bearing. The top plates bearing and rear shock were the original ones. The others parts were installed many years ago by a previous owner. 
96100 mi

C $1700
The dealer replace a part of the metal brake line, the transmission seal near the converter and the engine seal near the flywheel, they replaced the passenger side ball joint ( it include the hole table) and they replace de brake switch. 
113500 mi

C $200
I replaced both front link kits 
121120 mi

C $300
Replace the passager side swing arm because the ball joint was finished and the bushing was seperated. 
132700 mi

US $812
replaced idle air control valve Driver side tie rod failed Replaced front passenger compliance bushing 
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. 
158000 mi

US $200
Rear Sway bar stabilizer bar link failed and needed to be replaced, also muffler needed a bracket welded on to replace the temporary wire added a long time ago. 
184000 mi

US $2000
Transmission rebuild performed due to high mileage (184K). 
242500 mi

US $200
Interior rear view mirror fell off and was damaged. 
103000 mi

US $3600
replace transmission. I had an after market warranty which covered repair costs 
208000 mi

US $180
EGR valve needed to be cleaned 
223000 mi

US $955
A/C line that runs under car from front to back A/C broke, replaced.  Also replaced front end bushings on sway bar as they were worn after 220k miles. I believe the bushings are normal wear/tear items. 
248000 mi

US $550
the two latches that pull down the very middle row of seats had snapped internally on both sides. They had to get into seats and replace the metal linkage so the latches would work and allow the seats to be lowered flat again. 
259200 mi

US $1998
needed replaced replaced steering box, was leaking after 255k miles on it! 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. 
260000 mi

US $1900
needed several worn parts replaced in front suspension, front gear box, front shocks,all normal repair items for a car with 265k miles on it:) 
98000 mi

US $750
Motor mounts timing belt replacement 
110000 mi

US $1000
Rear main oil seal leak. Pouring oil out of engine. Intake clean out. 
137000 mi

US $1100
Steering column replaced. Brakes replace on rear.  

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2001 Acura MDX 4dr SUV

240-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

147000 mi

US $5440
Bearing failure in transmission, non-rebuild able. Needed new unit. Left front cv axle replaced at same time do to ripped boot. 
154000 mi

US $183
Needed to replace EGR valve 
64200 mi

US $1000
"Check engine" and "VTM-4" lights. EGR needed cleaning and so did fuel injectors suspension bushings worn 
74000 mi

US $500
Front control arm bushings replaced (rubber cracked) 
75300 mi

US $850
had to replace spark plugs and coils (EGR was not the problem after all) 
165000 mi

US $1000
Replaced rack and pinion steering unit 
75020 mi

C $200
Long brake pedal travel. Ended up being a siezed caliper 
86800 mi

C $200
Loss of AC cooling, found and repaired leak, recharged system 
89900 mi

C $500
Bad front wheel bearings, needed to be replaced 
112620 mi

C $500
Bad front wheel bearings 
117800 mi

C $1200
No AC, failed condenser. Bad blower motor resistor unit. 
99000 mi

US $517
Replaced left front wheel bearing siezed. Oil change, wheel rotation. Rusted shield around catalytic converter causing squeaking. 
101000 mi

US $408
Blown right side hub. 
123000 mi

US $335
Replaced front engine motor mount. 
143900 mi

US $380
Replaced LF Lower Control Arm Assembly 
134000 mi

US $2250
Replaced Torque Converter and flushed transmission. 
139800 mi

US $650
Torque Converter was replaced for second time. 1st time was under warranty. Replace Power Steering Pump 
71300 mi

C $200
Oxygen emissions sensor. Cuased engine light to come on and a very slightly rougher idle. Could have continued driving but decided to repair. 
151060 mi

C $1600
No power on acceleration. Shaking. Injector coils replaced. 
163000 mi

US $2550
Didn't shift out of 3rd gear. when repair was complete 3rd gear was burnt. lack of fluid. replaced overhauled. working perfectly now. 
132000 mi

US $1200
Steering Pump. Leaking A/C hose. Rear view mirror replaced, broken pivot, bad design, as all plastic. 
155000 mi

US $165
Leaking AC condensor. Third time the AC has gone out. 
164000 mi

US $600
Air Conditioner replaced various hoses and parts, fourth major A/C repair in last 5 years. Had several discussions on how they replaced one part at a time then charged us for full evac/recharge. So they rebated the last repair. $1200 otherwise. 
169000 mi

US $286
Links for rear stabilizer bar. Left one broke. 
170000 mi

US $3050
Rebuilt Trans, Replace engine & trans mounts, replace oil pressure sender 
174800 mi

US $600
Replace Front Ball Joint and Control Arm 
179000 mi

US $360
Throttle body replaced 
140000 mi

US $4500
Rebuilt Transmission Replaced Engine Control unit 
214000 mi

US $600
Replaced leaking radiator. 
217000 mi

US $600
Oil leak from valve cover gasket. Replaced gaskets. Also replace spark plugs etc. since access available 

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