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2006 Acura MDX repairs by problem area

Engine (23%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (1%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (37%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)

Other (4%)

Chart based on 167 repairs.
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2006 Acura MDX repair cost distribution

$2500+ (1%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (21%)

$100 - $499 (30%)

< $100 (40%)

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Chart based on 126 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Acura MDX

Engine not specified

Acura MDX in Ohio, United States
Feb 2010 - Jun 2011
Apr 2010

119000 mi

US $400
replaced torque converter 

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2006 Acura MDX 4dr SUV

253-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

Acura MDX in Indiana, United States
Feb 2010 - Jun 2022
Dec 2014

138000 mi

US $100
battery dead 
Jul 2016

164500 mi

US $500
Front end noise and loose. Replaced struts, springs an stabilizer links. 
Dec 2016

169000 mi

US $500
Alternator failed 
Jun 2022

234000 mi

US $125
Broken motor mounts. Replaces front and side mounts. Front is a pita. 
Acura MDX in Illinois, United States
Nov 2009 - Jan 2014
Feb 2013

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. 
Acura MDX in Michigan, United States
Oct 2009 - Sep 2011
Oct 2009

55000 mi

US $500
DVD player replaced because it didnt work 
Dec 2009

60000 mi

US $700
Transmission making a growling grinding noise when driven between 20-40 with mild acceleration. None of the windows would roll down and the motor made a squealing sound when activated. Starter making a grinding sound on cold starts. It was not releasing well and was replaced. Electrical wires connecting window to board inside car through the door was not connected well and was fixed. 
Dec 2010

78000 mi
Torque converter that had been adjusted before was replaced but vibrating noise came back. 
Jun 2011

84700 mi
Ticking noise from the engine that could not be replicated. 
Acura MDX in Iowa, United States
Aug 2009 - Jun 2011
Apr 2010

44700 mi
Rust bubble on hood from failed seal under hood, between hood skin and bottom of hood. The seal runs along the front of the hood. Hood was replaced by dealership under warranty (no charge)after service rep gave ok. 
Acura MDX in California, United States
Oct 2009 - Jun 2011
Dec 2009

70000 mi

US $360
Dome light out. Light for seat heater out.  
Apr 2010

71000 mi

US $600
bluetooth stopped working 
Oct 2010

81000 mi
computer went out 
Acura MDX in New Jersey, United States
Dec 2009 - Feb 2012
Jan 2010

31000 mi
bad torque converter 
Dec 2010

44000 mi
software update for transmission....for "juddering" between 30-40 mph 
Feb 2012

53000 mi

US $140
groaning from rear differential 
Acura MDX in New York, United States
Feb 2011 - Dec 2011
Apr 2011

64000 mi
IPOD adapter that I paid extra for when I purchased the car no longer worked. I was told that they no longer make the part that was broken, so they could not fix it. OnStar system no longer working. Was told it needed to be replaced and would cost approximately $1,500. Popping noice from left speakers. I was told the cost would be $638.56 to replace the speakers and if that didn't resolve the problem they would then have to replace the amplifier for a total of $1,113.12. 
Acura MDX in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2010 - Oct 2013
Apr 2011

60760 mi

C $100
Changed radiator and flushed transmission fluid and coolant. Problem was transmission fluid mixed with the radiator coolant and came out thru radiator over flow. Warranty covered the job entirely. Paid $100 for towing the car to dealer. Changed radiator and flushed transmission fluid and coolant. Problem was transmission fluid mixed with the radiator coolant and came out thru the radiator over flow. Warranty covered the job entirely. Paid $100 for towing the car to dealer  
Acura MDX in Ontario, Canada
Mar 2010 - Jun 2011
Apr 2010

62620 mi

C $100
catalytic converters replaced 
Acura MDX in California, United States
Jun 2009 - Jun 2018
Feb 2013

90700 mi

US $400
Replaced alternator (and serpentine belt). Also changed oil, rotated tires and serviced rear differential. Cost was alternator only. 
Jul 2014

104500 mi

US $1250
Updated software transmission Restore headlights due to dulling and cracking. 
Dec 2014

109000 mi

US $530
Replace power steering pump. 
Aug 2016

126000 mi

US $500
Replaced front compliance bushings 
Acura MDX in Massachusetts, United States
Jul 2010 - Dec 2012
Nov 2011

110000 mi

US $400
Bad EGR valve located under the the intake manifold. 
Aug 2012

117700 mi
Bad alternator took out the battery. 
Acura MDX in Ohio, United States
Nov 2009 - Aug 2014
May 2010

96000 mi

US $500
Idler pulley for serpentine belt was whining and needed to be replaced (pulley worn out) 
Jan 2011

104000 mi
TSB for transmission reprogramming 
Acura MDX in Alberta, Canada
Dec 2007 - Dec 2013
Nov 2007

25420 mi
center dash panel bezel became loose--dealer replaced clip. 
Dec 2007

26040 mi
headphones for rear entertainment system replaced due to intermittent sound 
Dec 2008

40920 mi
Outside temperature reading inaccurate for cold temperatures. Would display -18 C as the coldest reading, even when driven for hours on the highway at -35 C. 
Jul 2009

48360 mi

C $43
Loud ticking from engine while running--diagnosed as piston slap. Replaced short block. 
Aug 2011

77500 mi
Automatic transmission (PCM) software was updated to minimize judder of the torque converter. 
Acura MDX in Florida, United States
Jan 2008 - Mar 2012
Sep 2011

43000 mi

US $45
Rt. side A/C vent in dash broke - was replaced. 
Acura MDX in California, United States
Feb 2008 - Feb 2018
Apr 2011

45000 mi

US $600
Replace radiator 
Acura MDX in Florida, United States
Dec 2007 - Mar 2010
Feb 2008

14000 mi

US $223
Vibration at 73 mph & above. 
Mar 2008

15000 mi
Left rear shock absorber leaking oil on garage floor. Replacement left rear shock arrived a week after ordered and was installed - only inconvenience 2 trips to dealership. 
Aug 2009

30000 mi
Nav system malfunctioned and distance to destination was less than actual distance and time to arrival about 9 times greater than should have been. 
Nov 2009

31000 mi
Dead battery. Repl under wtty 
Acura MDX in Washington, United States
Jan 2008 - Oct 2021
Mar 2008

4000 mi
Numerous interior rattles. Subwoofer resonation. Traction control in-operative. Same rattles as before, ineffective repair attempt. Same rattles as before, ineffective repair attempt. Unsuccessful repair. Same rattles as before, ineffective repair attempt. Unsuccessful repair. Decided not waste any further time. Ineffective repair attempt. Unsuccessful repair. Decided not waste any further time. Vibration in driveline after vehicle driven by unauthorized personel. Problem noted and will be pursued as condition worsens. Damage to finish on rear bumper after vehicle driven by unauthorized personel. Problem noted and will be pursued as condition worsens. 
Acura MDX in Alberta, Canada
Dec 2007 - Jun 2015
May 2008

17980 mi
Tire pressure monitoring light kept coming on--this eventually took four trips to shop. As above and they actually fixed it on the fourth trip in June. as stated before. 
Jun 2008

19840 mi
They finally believed me and replaced two faulty tire pressure monitoring sensors 
Oct 2011

72540 mi
Rust repair to tailgate. They spent $1800 repainting the tailgate "for goodwill" because of a little pencil eraser size rust spot adjacent to the license plate frame. 
Apr 2014

109620 mi

C $700
Alternator failed and was replaces 
Acura MDX in California, United States
Aug 2009 - Jul 2022
Mar 2009

48000 mi
Subwoofer replaced due to rattle. 
Apr 2010

64800 mi
Transmission Whine. Replaced transmission. Rear shocks discovered to be leaking during routine inspection. Replaced under warranty. 
Aug 2011

90000 mi

US $150
CV boots deteriorated. 
Feb 2012

98000 mi
Front and side Engine mount was found to have failed upon inspection. Timing belt tensioner was found to be worn upon inspection during timing belt replacement. 
Dec 2012

113000 mi

US $500
Had headlight assemblies replaced. They were clouded, prone to condensation, and one bulb was out. 
Nov 2014

142000 mi

US $400
Alternator developed a whining sound. 
Mar 2016

158000 mi

US $1800
Oil pump seal leak. Transfer case seal leak. Lower Compliance bushings cracked. 
Apr 2022

187000 mi

US $975
Misc. bushings were replaced. 
Acura MDX in Washington, United States
Feb 2009 - Sep 2011
Jun 2009

50000 mi
Sunroof rattle 
Jun 2011

75000 mi
transmission computer reset 
Acura MDX in Pennsylvania, United States
Jul 2008 - Jun 2014
Oct 2009

37000 mi
Fan belt idler pulley went bad. Very noisy on vehicle startup and idling 
Nov 2011

46300 mi
Slight squealing/squeaking noise in front of car when cold ... dealer lubed and adjusted shocks 
Oct 2013

54200 mi

US $110
The battery had a dead cel and was replaced. This is the 2nd battery that failed in this car since new. 
Acura MDX in Massachusetts, United States
May 2008 - Jan 2017
Mar 2010

44000 mi
Nav unit was not setting the daylight savings time correctly after goverment modified the dates of falling back or moving forward 
Aug 2012

80200 mi

US $280
Sway bar bushing replaced as these would make clunking sound over bumps. 
Jul 2013

102000 mi

US $700
Alternator shorted out. Battery which was replaced 3 yrs ago also shorted out. Looks like replaced battery was never secured and so may have bounced around a bit. 
Aug 2013

105000 mi

US $250
Replaced engine mount upon recommendation of mechanic. Was shown part and one side was ripped and other side fatigued and starting to tear as well. 
Jul 2014

125300 mi
The middle row passenger side seatbelt was locked up.This is a warranteed item since the seatbelt failure was not due to being in any accident. Happy it was covered, otherwise would have been over $250 for the repair. 
Feb 2015

137200 mi

US $40
At about 130k dealer made note that both front compliance bushings were showing signs and cracks. although not a full failure, he recommend that I monitor and see if the steering feels soft. At 135k, turns are starting to feel soft. Replace both front headlight bulbs. Used Phillips Ultra Silverstars to replace the prior set that was installed about 2.25 years prior 
Dec 2015

151000 mi

US $360
Check Engine light came on, Diagnosis was rear bank oxygen sensor tripped the CEL. 
Apr 2016

156000 mi

US $400
Right front inner tie rod loose. Cost included front alignment along with tie rod replacement 
May 2016

156700 mi
Passenger side Brake shield rusted out. Scraping on rotor. Only removed the shield. To replace it would have required also removing and replacing the wheel bearing, decided against that. 
Jan 2017

151000 mi
CV boots leaking oil. Front Compliance bushings cracking, not yet ripped.Can hear sway bar bushings squeaking when going over speed bumps ( low speed )rnRust at rear quarter panels at wheel wells, rear hatch handle to release sticking a bit Rust at rear quarter panels at wheel wells, rear hatch handle to release sticking a bit 
Acura MDX in California, United States
Feb 2011 - Jun 2013
Oct 2012

69000 mi
cracked pipe, no refrigerant. Transmission reprogram as part of service bulletin backup camera loses video at times 
Acura MDX in Wisconsin, United States
May 2009 - Jun 2018
Dec 2010

45000 mi
Acura updated the software for the transmission. 
Mar 2013

66000 mi

US $80
Check engine light went on. Scan codes suggested misfire on cyl#2, #3, and #5. Engine ran kind rough. Replace all the spark plugs and problem went away. 
Mar 2017

103000 mi

US $50
Check engine light turned on and code suggested #5 cyl misfiring. Noticed the oil stain in #5 coil. Bought the coil from Amazon and replace the coil pack which has fixed the problem. 
Acura MDX in New Mexico, United States
Feb 2012 - Jan 2016
Sep 2012

105330 mi
Hood support struts failing. These were replaced. side engine mount replaced 
Apr 2014

126448 mi

US $915
Bank 1 (rear) catalytic converter replaced. 
Sep 2014

129598 mi

US $187
Right front sway bar link broke. Both right and left were replaced 
Oct 2015

137200 mi

US $581
In retrospect, alternator started making a whining noise that progressively became louder. Then one day "Battery" light came on and stayed on. Battery is less than 6 months old. Bad alternator. Replaced with rebuilt OEM. 
Acura MDX in Maryland, United States
Mar 2015 - Apr 2016
Apr 2016

164000 mi

US $100
replace rear struts/shocks 
Acura MDX in New Jersey, United States
Feb 2015 - Mar 2015
Mar 2015

1000 mi

US $1325
Front bushings were "cracked." The starter was "going." 
Acura MDX in Virginia, United States
Jun 2014 - Sep 2016
Jun 2014

122000 mi

US $550
A/c hose tore letting all coolant out 
Oct 2014

127500 mi

US $800
Replaced motor mounts 
Nov 2014

130000 mi

US $1200
Oil pump leak Yaw rate sensor replaced 
Acura MDX in Texas, United States
Mar 2014 - Jul 2022
Apr 2014

88500 mi

US $200
HandsFreeLink wasn't working. Ordered HFL module from online Acura parts site (part #39770-S3V-A61ZB). Self-repair took 10 minutes: pop out trim, undo a few screws, unsnap connector, then reverse process. Saved $300-400 over what a dealer would charge. 
Jan 2015

US $10
Front passenger AC vent clip broke. Replaced with easy snap-in clip found on eBay. Inventor is making vent clip replacements with a 3D printer. Cheap solution to common problem. 
Dec 2015

101000 mi

US $50
Replaced hatch shocks. 
Feb 2017

108000 mi

US $150
Transmission line was leaking. New line and fluid installed. 
Jun 2018

114000 mi

US $200
Passenger side door lock was replaced. Started malfunctioning last year. Door stopped locking and unlocking. Oddly, when weather gets hot. 
Apr 2021

121000 mi
Replace oil pan and gasket. Replace power steering hose and fluid. 
Acura MDX in Hawaii, United States
Apr 2015 - Oct 2017
Jun 2015

108000 mi

US $400
Replaced cam thruster o rings and right inner axle seal. 
Oct 2015

113000 mi

US $650
Major leak in AC system. Replacing components to test for further leaks. 
Dec 2015

115000 mi
Major leak, $3000 to fix. Haven't done it yet. 
Feb 2016

117000 mi

US $1400
Replaced both evaporators and all associated parts. 
Acura MDX in Massachusetts, United States
Aug 2015 - Feb 2016
Feb 2016

101000 mi
Throttle body and serpentine belt replaced due to loss of power and limp-home mode activation on highway. 
Acura MDX in Illinois, United States
Jul 2011 - Jun 2016
Nov 2014

72000 mi
Had the transmission fluid flushed and replaced First time doing this. Fluid looked tired but was not burnts. Trans was whining a bit but now hardly any whine. 
Apr 2015

75300 mi

US $450
Replaced one coil, all plugs.  Still needs idler tensioner replaced. Not bad for 9 years dealer-free. 
Jun 2015

77000 mi

US $50
Replaced main serpentine belt, really a wear and tear item. 
Oct 2015

78200 mi

US $105
Rear blower motor stopped working. Per Youtube videos it was a large sensor that is under the console. Was easy fix. Also cleaned air inlet screen. 
Jun 2016

82000 mi

US $500
Replaced radiator. 
Acura MDX in Alberta, Canada
May 2018 - Jul 2018
Jul 2018

158100 mi

C $285
Alternator replaced. Whining. Then stopped working completely. OEM rebuilt Denso unit by non-Denso 3rd party supplier with high rating on Amazon. Easy DIY job. Move aside serpentine belt. 2 bolts. Remove. Replace. 
Acura MDX in North Carolina, United States
Jan 2016 - Aug 2021
Apr 2017

170000 mi

US $200
Crank shaft seal replaced Upper motor mount. It was starting to fail. It was noticed by mechanic when timing belt was changed. 
Jun 2017

174000 mi

US $150
Driver's side rear window motor failed. Motor replaced 
Oct 2017

178000 mi

US $150
Passenger side front window motor failed. 
Apr 2020

224000 mi

US $400
Radiator cracked had to be completely replaced 
Acura MDX in Pennsylvania, United States
- Jan 2007
Jan 2007

15000 mi
Burnt out rear brake bulb 
Acura MDX in California, United States
Oct 2013 - Mar 2014
Nov 2013

209800 mi

US $3100
Serpentine belt replaced Rear latch replace 
Acura MDX in Georgia, United States
Sep 2015 - Jun 2022
Aug 2016

77600 mi

US $350
The starter on the car went bad, it would no longer charge the battery while driving. 
Jul 2017

98000 mi

US $575
Both back window motors went out within a week of each other. Took the car to a local shop and had both back 2 door motors replaced with aftermarket parts that had the same warranty as the factory ones from Acura, but half the cost. Over a month now and they seem to be fine. 
Dec 2017

104000 mi

US $300
Front driver side window would not go up or down anymore. Regulator was replaced. Works great now. 
May 2018

118000 mi

US $550
I had the timing reset on the valves. After the tunes up from a few months ago the check engine light came on. This fix that problem and now runs smoother. 
Nov 2021

166000 mi

US $175
Some sensor that was related to the shifter to put the car into drive or park, made the dash light come on for the check engine. 
Acura MDX in Minnesota, United States
Dec 2011 - Sep 2016
Feb 2014

94700 mi
had trouble starting 1 -20 morning & wasn't sure if batt. was the only problem, turned out it was. 
Acura MDX in Delaware, United States
Apr 2012 - Jun 2015
May 2013

78000 mi
ripped front lower control arm bushings 
Jun 2013

79000 mi
Rear passenger side window dropped into door whilst raising it from fully open. Diagnosis was failed window regulator. 
Nov 2014

95000 mi

US $600
Charge system light on dash. Diagnosed as failed alternator. Seals showing oil seeping .. no need to repair yet. 
Jun 2015

98000 mi
radiator leak front tie rod end boots failed - car groaned as it went over bumps and under breaking CVJ boot cracked & leaking grease 
Acura MDX in New Jersey, United States
Sep 2011 - Jul 2014
Jul 2013

87000 mi

US $200
Front shock had some noise while turning so they changed some rod next to the shocks in both sides. 
Jul 2014

95000 mi

US $335
Alternator failed to charge battery. Got an OEM rebuilt alternator and New battery. 
Acura MDX in Illinois, United States
Mar 2013 - May 2015
Dec 2013

100000 mi

US $1669
Battery was replaced Replaced both marker lights. They were out. 
Feb 2014

100200 mi

US $900
Starter was replaced Window regulator was shorted, draining the battery. 
Acura MDX in Pennsylvania, United States
Nov 2011 - May 2016
Mar 2016

227000 mi

US $1200
Compressor failed due to clutch failure. 
Apr 2016

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. 
Acura MDX in Texas, United States
Apr 2012 - Mar 2013
Sep 2012

75000 mi

US $130
window regulator/motor 
Acura MDX in British Columbia, Canada
Dec 2012 - Dec 2013
Mar 2013

52700 mi

C $500
Alternator died 
Acura MDX in California, United States
Jun 2012 - Oct 2012
Sep 2012

98000 mi
Two air vent louver handles came apart (each has two plastic pieces). Quoted close to $1,000 to replace because it requires whole dash be removed! So we live without ability to direct air flow L to R. 
Acura MDX in Ontario, Canada
Oct 2012 - May 2013
Mar 2013

103540 mi

C $250
Corroded tire pressure sensor caused air leak and rapid tire pressure loss while driving, and resulted in damaged tire requiring both rear tires to be replaced. The leak only started after the car went to the shop for regular maintenance. 
May 2013

103540 mi
Air cond did not work. 
Acura MDX in Alberta, Canada
Jun 2011 - Jan 2013
May 2012

72200 mi

C $100
No cool air comes out, only warm outside fresh air. 
Acura MDX in Texas, United States
Sep 2012 - Mar 2013
Jan 2013

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

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2005 Acura MDX

Engine not specified

Acura MDX in Puerto Rico
Jul 2010 - Jun 2011
Sep 2010

47000 mi

US $900
Transmission failure due to water leaking from faulty radiator. 
Acura MDX in New York, United States
Feb 2011 - Aug 2011
Mar 2011

67000 mi

US $600
O2 Sensor, also had rear brakes and battery replaced 
Jun 2011

70000 mi

US $300
shifter cable needed replacement 
Aug 2011

70000 mi
The power drivers window started acting up and the instrument lights on the steering wheel and shifter console went out. 

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2005 Acura MDX 4dr SUV

265-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

Acura MDX in California, United States
Feb 2013 - Nov 2017
Jul 2013

105000 mi

US $800
Check Engine Light came on. Engine required adjustments to the engine valve gaps. Had noticed rough idling before service. It's fine now. Dealer states the Steering Rack assembly is leaking power steering fluid. I have been watching the fluid for several months and there is no indication of a leak. 
Sep 2014

120000 mi

US $925
Replaced Shocks and Struts 
Feb 2017

160000 mi

US $650
Replaced one broken engine mount 
Acura MDX in Florida, United States
Dec 2012 - Mar 2015
Jul 2013

151000 mi

US $140
The engine light was on and off,the code was the oxygen sensor,so i replaced the o2 sensor. 
Acura MDX in Florida, United States
Sep 2013 - Jan 2014
Dec 2013

125000 mi

US $3600
Car failed to engage in drive or reverse. Required full transmission replacement. 
Acura MDX in Tennessee, United States
Apr 2012 - Oct 2012
Feb 2012

105000 mi

US $800
Replaced 2 of 3 motor mounts 
Apr 2012

113000 mi

US $670
2 of the engine mounts needed replacing 
Acura MDX in Ontario, Canada
Jan 2013 - Mar 2017
Aug 2013

10230 mi

C $500
Radiator blew causing the transmission fluid and coolant to intermingle. Potentially devastating as coolant will fry the transmission. Rad replaced and transmission flushed. 
Jan 2014

114080 mi
starter died 
Feb 2014

114980 mi
rear left bearing shot, replaced 
Oct 2015

133300 mi

C $150
Rear bearing 
Acura MDX in Alabama, United States
Feb 2014 - Jul 2018
Apr 2014

137800 mi

US $1000
rear passenger window mechanism broke. mechanism holds window up. needed to be replaced wear item boots needed to be replaced 
Jan 2016

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. 
Mar 2017

190000 mi

US $600
Heater to the front broke 600 to fix 
Dec 2017

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 
May 2018

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 
Acura MDX in Missouri, United States
Mar 2014 - Aug 2016
Apr 2014

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 
May 2016

141900 mi

US $325
Front passenger side door lock actuator filed. 
Acura MDX in California, United States
Aug 2011 - Jun 2018
May 2012

72000 mi

US $400
Short in seatbelt buckle, driver seat. Buckle assembly had to be replaced. Indicated by airbag warning light. 
Jun 2012

73000 mi
Engine was slow to start 
Jul 2014

99200 mi

US $1000
Burned out interior dome light Driver door lock actuator failed, security system would not activate. 
Sep 2014

100000 mi
Rear driver side door lock actuator intermittant failure. Dealer unable to reproduce. 
Apr 2015

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. 
Apr 2016

127000 mi

US $250
Door lock actuator failure 
Dec 2016

139000 mi

US $250
Minor noise observed from power steering. Failing O-ring was to blame, causing vibration. O-ring replaced. 
Sep 2017

149000 mi

US $200
Battery failure, again. 4th battery in the past 6 years - when a battery has to be replaced this frequently, this could be another electrical issue. Shop suggested alternator, but alternator is testing fine. Automatic window, right rear - window raising/lowering apparatus had to be replaced 
Jun 2018

160 mi
Multiple cylinder misfires. Dealer could not reproduce, but replaced coil as the likely source of the problem. Cracked cylinder, and oil leak. Repair estimate $3500 
Acura MDX in Texas, United States
Oct 2011 - Dec 2011
Dec 2011

100000 mi
push/pull lock and actuator broke on rear pass.door. and p/plock broke on other rear pass.door. $214 for 1 door to fix/1day. However, both doors can be locked. Intend to sell, will have more info later. 
Acura MDX in Massachusetts, United States
Aug 2014 - Jan 2017
Sep 2014

188000 mi

US $800
original radiator developed small leak 
Jan 2017

US $200
Tire Pressure Sensor needed to be replaced 
Acura MDX in New York, United States
Feb 2012 - Oct 2014
Aug 2012

158000 mi

US $160
Drivers side outer tie rod was bad, this caused alignment issue 
Nov 2012

161400 mi

US $340
Radiator line ruptured, had to replace Radiator 
Jun 2013

168000 mi
VSA module 
Acura MDX in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2012 - May 2018
May 2016

156600 mi

C $2250
Replace Front Struts. Rear shocks, front tie rods. Timing belt. 
Apr 2017

177940 mi

C $5
Replace coils 
May 2017

182900 mi

C $450
Low refrigerant 
Feb 2018

189100 mi

C $950
Replace erg module 
Acura MDX in Tennessee, United States
Apr 2012 - May 2018
Jul 2013

245300 mi

US $164
Regular transmission service and replacement of front differential seal. 
Aug 2014

264200 mi

US $592
Replaced both front drive axles and the right side axle seal. 
Feb 2016

296900 mi

US $3000
Replaced front and rear catalytic converters. Replaced passenger rear door lock actuator. Replaced valve cover gaskets and adjusted valves. 
Aug 2016

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. 
Dec 2016

314000 mi

US $322
Replaced left passenger door window regulator and motor 
May 2017

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 
Aug 2017

329000 mi

US $86
My turn signal got stuck in right turn mode. No matter where I put the lever it was flashing that I was turning right. The shop (Accurate Autos) removed the system, cleaned it up, and reassembled it. Problem Solved. I also had an oil and Filter change done while I was there. 
Dec 2017

341000 mi

US $463
Two rear tires 
Acura MDX in Utah, United States
Apr 2012 - Mar 2015
Apr 2012

100000 mi

US $1000
Front and passenger side motor mounts bad 
Acura MDX in Oregon, United States
Apr 2012 - Apr 2012
Apr 2012

65000 mi

US $1500
Wheel well seam leaking onto floor interior 
Acura MDX in Massachusetts, United States
Dec 2013 - Dec 2017
Apr 2017

153000 mi

US $1000
struts and shocks and general check up 
Acura MDX in Pennsylvania, United States
Dec 2009 - Dec 2012
Nov 2009

51000 mi

US $850
Both front wheel bearings replaced. 
Acura MDX in California, United States
Jul 2015 - Jul 2018
May 2017

130000 mi

US $450
Air Fuel sensor required replacement 
Acura MDX in Utah, United States
Apr 2012 - Apr 2012
Mar 2012

92000 mi

US $212
Door lock stopped working 
Acura MDX in Oregon, United States
Sep 2016 - Feb 2018
Sep 2017

172000 mi

US $900
Replaced alternator as it would no longer charge battery. Done so at a Honda dealer which was cheaper than Acura by $300. 
Acura MDX in Texas, United States
Jan 2021 - Jun 2022
Jul 2021

163000 mi

US $700
Timing belt and water pump The hands-free link module failed and created a parasitic drain. The module was disconnected since it is no longer available. 
Jun 2022

171000 mi

US $125
Replace blower motor 
Acura MDX in Pennsylvania, United States
Sep 2015 - Jun 2018
May 2018

130000 mi

US $100
Replace rear brake rotors and pads. DIY. 2 hours. 
Acura MDX in Pennsylvania, United States
May 2016 - May 2017
May 2017

146000 mi

US $900
AC compressor died. Replacing it took a long time to get it right. 
Acura MDX in Washington, United States
Mar 2016 - Aug 2018
Nov 2016

136000 mi

US $400
replace worn cv boots 
Acura MDX in Connecticut, United States
Nov 2015 - Jan 2016
Jan 2016

172000 mi

US $250
Changed solenoids for torque converter lock. 
Acura MDX in California, United States
Dec 2014 - Aug 2015
Jun 2015

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 
Aug 2015

137000 mi
The power door locks were again not working properly, despite recently having the actuators replaced for the second time. 
Acura MDX in Kansas, United States
May 2016 - Jul 2017
Sep 2016

143000 mi

US $1028
Due to abnormal tire wear, had 2 struts on front and 2 shocks on rear replaced. 
Nov 2016

145000 mi

US $295
Blower motor stopped running; had to replace transistor 
Dec 2016

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 
Acura MDX in Texas, United States
May 2016 - Jun 2018
Dec 2016

193000 mi
Replaced fuse to fix cruise control 
Oct 2017

208000 mi

US $488
Repair oil leak engine oil pan Replaced Struts and Sway Bar Replaced shift solenoid to repair leak 
Jan 2018

215000 mi

US $400
MAJOR BRAKE SQUEAL. 
Mar 2018

220000 mi

US $400
Dead battery 
Acura MDX in New Jersey, United States
Nov 2016 - Dec 2016
Dec 2016

147000 mi

US $1070
car died on train tracks. Needed tow to dealer. Alternator and battery dead. 
Acura MDX in Alberta, Canada
Mar 2016 - Aug 2019
Jul 2016

84420 mi

C $220
Freak accident - radiator leaking from rock or something which struck it while driving on freeway. Replaced radiator. 
Mar 2017

87420 mi

C $40
Flushed rear-diff fluid - the vehicle was vibrating badly when turning and accelerating from low speed. 
Acura MDX in North Carolina, United States
Dec 2014 - Dec 2017
Jul 2016

82500 mi

US $500
Alternator was replaced. 
Acura MDX in Texas, United States
Mar 2014 - Mar 2018
Jun 2014

102000 mi

US $75
added refrigerant 
Aug 2014

103400 mi

US $275
failed window regulator 
Mar 2015

110000 mi

US $600
replace front struts added refrigerant 
Mar 2016

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. 
Dec 2016

139000 mi

US $1000
Power steering pump Two electric door locks 
Nov 2017

146000 mi

US $800
Compressor replacement. 
Mar 2018

152000 mi

US $600
Blend door motor replacement. 
Acura MDX in Minnesota, United States
Apr 2008 - Mar 2010
Sep 2008

43000 mi
Bad torque converter.  
Acura MDX in Massachusetts, United States
Mar 2008 - Jul 2014
Jul 2010

73000 mi

US $880
Transmission cooler failed internally, allowing ATF fluid and engine coolant to intermingle. Within a day the car was undriveable. 
Nov 2010

76000 mi

US $39
failure of several interior lights and complete set of tail lights - turned out to be a simple case of fuses blown. Has not re-occured after 2 weeks of driving. 
Dec 2011

87000 mi

US $400
2 broken motor mounts 
May 2012

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 
Sep 2013

106000 mi

US $250
Front sway bar snapped and was replaced. 
Acura MDX in Ontario, Canada
May 2008 - Dec 2016
Jun 2009

35960 mi

C $280
ac not cold enough, no leaks found, refrigerant and dye loaded, will check again in three weeks if there are any leaks. 
Nov 2009

39060 mi

C $500
Replaced driver side front wheel bearings. 
Dec 2016

153140 mi
Transmission oil leaked into radiator. Could still be driven as long as the fluid was topped up. Vehicle traded for new. 
Acura MDX in Minnesota, United States
Feb 2010 - Mar 2016
Dec 2015

107000 mi

US $3000
Incurred 3k expenses in short span and was not reliable once the trouble started. Until then, it was great car. 
Acura MDX in California, United States
Oct 2008 - Mar 2018
Nov 2008

48000 mi
Air leaks on both front doors/windows. Window seals and weather stripping pre-ordered and replaced. 
May 2011

75000 mi

US $180
Door lock actuators failed. Both front door lock actuators replaced. 
Feb 2018

148000 mi

US $300
Tire wear, so replaced gas pressure struts and aligned the front end. 
Acura MDX in Idaho, United States
May 2008 - Mar 2014
Nov 2013

66400 mi

US $818
Replace Side Engine Mount 
Acura MDX in Maryland, United States
Dec 2007 - Jun 2011
Jan 2008

31000 mi
Onstar computer failed. Replaced Onstar computer 
Acura MDX in Florida, United States
Jan 2008 - Jun 2010
Jun 2009

58000 mi
OnStar did not work - needed new OnStar Module  Installed OnStar module the next working day 
Sep 2009

60000 mi
SRS warning light on intermittently for 2 days - diagnostic code showed defective driver's side seat belt buckle - part ordered under warranty! New buckle installed. 
Oct 2009

60200 mi
OnStar did not work, was diagnosed, module defective, part ordered, and replaced a few days later - works fine now! 
Acura MDX in California, United States
Mar 2012 - Mar 2013
Dec 2012

147000 mi

US $500
check engine light came. mechanic replaced three coils and spark plugs. 
Acura MDX in New York, United States
Feb 2008 - Jun 2022
Jun 2012

96000 mi

US $600
Engine light came on and was pointing towards a faulty reading from the throttle body. Entire throttle body was replaced. 
Sep 2012

97000 mi

US $300
Radiator cracked and was replaced along with the thermostat. 
Jul 2015

110000 mi

US $400
Tensioner was replaced. Serpentine belt slipped. Main pulley was replaced along with belt. 
Oct 2015

111200 mi

US $275
Power steering pump very noisy and starting to decrease steering capabilities. 
Mar 2018

124000 mi

US $140
TPMS sensors were replaced after light would not go away on dash. 
Apr 2018

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. 
Jun 2021

147670 mi

US $2000
Shocks and struts replaced on all 4 corners. 
Acura MDX in Ohio, United States
Nov 2008 - Jun 2011
Jul 2010

56000 mi
rust on hood (1/2 inch square) 
Acura MDX in California, United States
Dec 2007 - Jun 2022
Jan 2012

152200 mi

US $850
Major service including timing belt, water pump, fluids and 1 engine mount. 
Jan 2017

174000 mi

US $300
Canister 
Feb 2018

195000 mi

US $400
Valve adjustment 
Jul 2018

201000 mi

US $400
Accelerator sensor replaced. 
Acura MDX in Illinois, United States
Apr 2010 - Dec 2013
Aug 2013

120400 mi

US $2600
Injectors issues. 4 out of 6 injectors through out the code and needed to be replaced according to a dealer. 
Acura MDX in Washington, United States
Dec 2007 - Mar 2016
Mar 2016

215000 mi

US $300
Replaced ignition coil on one cylinder also put in 6 new spark plugs 
Acura MDX in Pennsylvania, United States
Jan 2010 - Dec 2016
Feb 2010

83345 mi

US $300
replace outside temperature sensor, headlight 
Jul 2010

96000 mi

US $55
a/c register directional control knob broke  
Nov 2011

116000 mi

US $348
broken front motor mount 
Aug 2012

127300 mi

US $225
CV boot replaced 
May 2013

134000 mi

US $250
Intermittent wiper switch 
Acura MDX in Pennsylvania, United States
Feb 2010 - Apr 2011
Apr 2010

32000 mi
Air conditioning was blowing warm. Refrigerant leaked out of a loose fitting in the cooling system. Tightened fitting and recharged system. 
Acura MDX in Maryland, United States
May 2010 - Jun 2018
Jun 2012

70000 mi

US $190
Replace shorted out power door lock actuator 
Jul 2012

70300 mi

US $375
Condenser fan replaced 
Sep 2015

99000 mi

US $130
Replace right rear window regulator 
Apr 2016

101500 mi

US $200
Oxygen sensor relay failed - presented as check engine and VTM-4 lights with DTC codes for o2 sensor problems. Dealer swapped with the horn relay and sent me on my way. 
Aug 2016

104900 mi

US $300
Bluetooth module failed. DIY replacement was straightforward. 
Mar 2017

110000 mi

US $200
Right rear TPMS sensor dead - required replacement 
May 2017

111000 mi

US $200
Front lower control arms replaced 
Mar 2018

117000 mi

US $80
Accessory belt tensioner and new belt 
Acura MDX in Florida, United States
Nov 2010 - Jun 2012
Dec 2010

101000 mi
Transmission software update to address low-speed "juddering" Multiple cracked motor mounts 
Jan 2011

102000 mi

US $1850
Replaced cracked motor mounts identified in earlier report Tail light out - replaced bulb - 20 mins of labor 
May 2011

106000 mi

US $1037
Car was bouncing more than normal when driving over speed humps; replaced both front and rear struts and shock absorbers. 
Mar 2012

124000 mi

US $270
Transmission was getting a bit slippy/shuddery. Mechanic flushed/replaced fluids in Automatic Transmission, rear differential, and transfer case. 
Acura MDX in South Carolina, United States
Apr 2009 - Dec 2009
Jun 2009

51000 mi
Fouth gear switch replaced for second time. Many warning lights when this switch failed, quite unsettling to see. Covered by Acura because of previous repair. 
Sep 2009

55000 mi
Torque converter replaced for second time. When it went out made a rattling/vibrating/groaning sound and would "lock up" in 4th gear, only to finally shift to third after dropping speed. Covered by Acura because of previous repair. 
Acura MDX in Michigan, United States
Nov 2009 - Mar 2016
May 2012

95300 mi

US $900
transmission cooler went out, spilled all fluid. 
Mar 2013

108000 mi

US $4800
Complete engine failure 
Acura MDX in Missouri, United States
Dec 2010 - Jun 2012
Jan 2011

169000 mi

US $1200
replaced broken engine mount oil pan drain plug leaking (threads stripped). rethread and replace plug 
Acura MDX in North Carolina, United States
Apr 2009 - Mar 2015
Jul 2010

127000 mi
srs light on, dealer replaced seatbelt. 
Acura MDX in Michigan, United States
Aug 2009 - Mar 2010
Sep 2009

49000 mi

US $180
Torque converter slipping 
Acura MDX in Texas, United States
May 2009 - Sep 2018
Jun 2009

72000 mi

US $230
Interior door locks did not work. Using key or power switch. Replaced door lock actuator in drivers side door. This fixed problem. 
Dec 2010

96000 mi
Transmission software reflash 
May 2012

113800 mi

US $500
Power Steering Pump 
Nov 2016

159000 mi

US $299
Passenger side door lock was not operational. Using key or interior switch. Repaired at dealer. 
Acura MDX in Massachusetts, United States
Nov 2010 - Jun 2014
May 2014

84000 mi
S pipe replacement had an ac leak 
Acura MDX in Indiana, United States
May 2009 - Sep 2017
Dec 2009

82000 mi
torque converter 
Jan 2010

86000 mi
Torque converter needed replaced and gaskets associated with repair. 
Feb 2010

87000 mi
replaced backup camera 
Dec 2010

100000 mi

US $80
back up camera would not work back up camera stopped working again after a couple of weeks. the mechanic found a wire that was crimped and broken. tech soldered the wire and wrapped it so that it would work properly. Transmission had the software recall done that seemed to have fixed the problems that I had reported earlier. 
Dec 2014

173000 mi

US $1300
Leaking fluid and had water pump replaced. Replaced timing belt and did other maintenance while things were taken off. 
Mar 2016

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. 
Nov 2016

217900 mi

US $450
Engine repair and maintenance 

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2004 Acura MDX

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Acura MDX in Ontario, Canada
Oct 2011 - Mar 2013
Nov 2011

110300 mi
Replaced oxygen sensor. 
Mar 2013

153140 mi

C $550
cracked radiator replaced 

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2004 Acura MDX 4dr SUV

265-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

Acura MDX in Arizona, United States
Apr 2009 - Jun 2022
May 2009

47000 mi

US $17
DMV said gas cap failed emissions. Pretty sure the tech purposely failed the cap to meet a quota, as cap is tested each cycle by the vehicle's OBD-2 diag. Anyway, failure requires a repair, so cap was needlessly replaced. Cap not stocked at any dealer.. 
Aug 2009

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. 
Sep 2010

60000 mi

US $100
AC quit blowing. Followed diagnostic procedure which led to replacement of blower resistor. Approx $100 part 
Feb 2012

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. 
Sep 2012

87000 mi
Motor mounted had failed and were source of clunking on acceleration. Valve lash adjustment performed by dealer (following earlier self-repair attempt). Getting the feel just right is difficult. Dealer was better but still not perfect. 
Mar 2014

116000 mi

US $185
Charging valves also replaced (with AC recharge) 
Jul 2014

122500 mi

US $150
Airbag 
Nov 2014

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 
May 2018

172000 mi

US $1100
Stereo failed. Replaced and upgraded 
Acura MDX in California, United States
Dec 2009 - Sep 2012
Jan 2011

105000 mi

US $2800
passenger door lock 
Acura MDX in Michigan, United States
Sep 2008 - Apr 2013
Apr 2013

250000 mi
Nearly impossible to shift from park to drive. Mechanic said problem was likely internal to transmission. Didn't feel like putting several thousand $ into it so I sold it. 
Acura MDX in New York, United States
Dec 2008 - Mar 2010
Jan 2009

55600 mi
Replace right side rear door lock. Get valet key made.  Fix right front speaker (just needed connected).  Fix drivers heated seat button (did not illuminate). Replace right side rear door lock. Get valet key made. Fix right front speaker (just needed connected). Fix drivers heated seat button (did not illuminate). 
Acura MDX in Colorado, United States
Jan 2009 - Mar 2011
May 2010

89000 mi

US $250
CV Axle Shaft Boots on both front and right started leaking. Replaced both axles as a preventative measure. 
Acura MDX in Illinois, United States
Aug 2009 - Dec 2014
Aug 2011

94700 mi

US $1300
Transmission coolant line burst. Radiator replaced and system flushed. There was a rumble noise before but now it's gone. 
Apr 2012

102500 mi

US $1500
Would not pass emissions. Had to replace one of my catalytic converters. 
Acura MDX in Illinois, United States
Sep 2008 - Nov 2018
Oct 2009

75200 mi

US $260
plastic tab on HVAC vent broke and required replacement of entire front trim piece for the center console- ouch 
Jul 2011

101700 mi

US $695
The intake / exhaust valves needed adjustment due to cylinder misfires triping the CEL. 
Jun 2015

151000 mi

US $99
Navigation system 
Aug 2015

153000 mi

US $350
Nav unit inoperable - sent away to Alpine Electronics to get fixed and installed myself 
Oct 2017

171000 mi

US $95
Fan would not operate. Replaced blower motor resistor. 
Acura MDX in Illinois, United States
Oct 2009 - Jun 2018
May 2013

128000 mi

US $1150
changed radiator, tuned ignition syst 
Apr 2015

154200 mi

US $450
front wheel axel, alignment, tire rotation 
May 2016

181000 mi

US $320
road noise due to bad wheel bearing. front left one was replaced 
Acura MDX in South Carolina, United States
Nov 2009 - Jan 2022
Nov 2012

139000 mi

US $150
Right rear window regulator replaced. 
Mar 2013

146000 mi

US $15
Battery went dead with nothing left on. Found fan motor relay to be the source of the drain. Replaced relay. 
Feb 2015

173000 mi
Replaced the driver's seat safety belt buckle that was causing occasional SRS light illumination. 
Sep 2017

203000 mi

US $630
Replaced AC Compressor and small associated parts. 
Acura MDX in California, United States
Sep 2009 - Jun 2011
Oct 2010

123000 mi

US $300
power steering pump went out, replaced it, but second one went out as well. Air getting in through the rack, and steering rack will have to be replaced at some point. 
Acura MDX in New York, United States
Jan 2014 - Jun 2016
Feb 2015

292700 mi

US $100
Replaced air mix motor 
Jul 2015

303000 mi

US $240
Replaced drivers side sticky caliper. And both front rotors and pads and brake hoses 
Nov 2015

309400 mi

US $350
Replaced power steering hose 
Dec 2015

311000 mi

US $100
Replaced transistor for fan to rear seat heating/cooling system 
May 2016

320000 mi

US $150
Shifter cable needed greasing.  Changed timing belt and water pump thermostat and radiator. Changed ac hose 
Acura MDX in Michigan, United States
May 2009 - Aug 2010
Sep 2009

82000 mi

US $450
Replaced driver seat heater both bottom and back. 
Dec 2009

86000 mi

US $450
Starter motor was weak and whining. Replaced. 
Jul 2010

92000 mi

US $100
Gauge said running hot. Gauge faulty but not replaced. Temp light still works. Flush radiator and condenser and changed thermostat. 
Acura MDX in Texas, United States
Aug 2007 - Mar 2014
Oct 2010

78000 mi

US $100
Door lock quit working, replaced. 
Acura MDX in California, United States
May 2007 - Jun 2018
Oct 2008

90000 mi

US $400
 
Dec 2010

157000 mi

US $150
back-up camera gave out. wiring problems that mechanic fixed. 
Jan 2012

190000 mi

US $200
relay for the AC broke and was drawing current from the battery and discharging the same even the car is not being used. engine light on intermittently. 
Apr 2012

199000 mi

US $300
Left rear power window regulator broke. 
Sep 2012

203000 mi

US $260
Clutch of A/C acts up 
May 2013

230000 mi

US $8
just changed magnetic clutch fuse and worked fine after that. 
Oct 2013

233700 mi

US $100
back up camera conked out again. 
Jan 2015

239800 mi
power steering fluid leak 
Mar 2015

254000 mi

US $500
High pressure hose leaking and replaced. 
Acura MDX in Ontario, Canada
May 2007 - Jun 2018
Oct 2007

45880 mi

C $60
Steering wheel audio volume control would sometimes switch the channel or cd selection even if you are only raising the volume. This is common problem with Honda steering wheel switch as also happened w/my previous Honda oddesey this should be factory re 
Jun 2010

80600 mi

C $60000
minor leak of coolant need gasket replacement replaced door lock actuator passenger door lock not functioning.  
May 2012

111620 mi

C $600
replaced timing belt and water pump 
Jun 2014

136400 mi

C $300
Replaced rubber boot on suspension. 
Nov 2014

145080 mi

C $800
Replace tie rod end in/out and stabilizer bar rubber booth. Replaced front rotor and breake pads and rear pads. 
Jun 2015

150040 mi

C $450
Replaced the power steering pump. 
Sep 2015

151280 mi

C $300
Replaced power steering pressure hose, it burst due to the new pump pressure. 
Jan 2017

164300 mi

C $600
Replaced radiator. 
Jul 2017

168020 mi

C $600
Gear box cable broke and cannot shift cars gears. 
Acura MDX in Texas, United States
May 2007 - Dec 2011
Oct 2009

97000 mi

US $1715
Replaced actuator for door lock. Standard service oil-tranny fluid. Replaced timing belt. Replaced motor mounts. 
Sep 2010

113000 mi

US $900
Transistor burned out on rear HVAC fan 
Acura MDX in Michigan, United States
May 2007 - Jun 2022
Jun 2011

89000 mi

US $500
Replaced alternator and serpentine belt. 
Sep 2011

94000 mi

US $500
rear ac/heater blower failed Master ABS module inoperative. Cost prohibitive to repair at this time. 
Oct 2011

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. 
Nov 2011

96000 mi
Defective module replaced. 
Apr 2012

105000 mi

US $350
bad engine mount replaced 
Feb 2022

195000 mi

US $5000
Transmission had full rebuild due to cooler in radiator breaking and an ingestion of coolant into trans. 
Acura MDX in Iowa, United States
Dec 2013 - Dec 2017
Jan 2015

98000 mi

US $500
too front inner CV boots are leaking. Dealer asked for $500 for fixing the boots. found a local technician looking for side jobs to change the two front axles for $500. 
Acura MDX in Washington, United States
Jun 2007 - Aug 2012
Sep 2010

140000 mi

US $80
Rumble / slippage in transmission at 20 mph. Replaced ATF 2x, replaced torque converter clutch solenoid, replaced front an rear diff fluids.  Replaced bad wheel bearing on drivers side 
Acura MDX in South Carolina, United States
Oct 2007 - Mar 2010
Nov 2007

49500 mi
Volume increased when the steering wheel control was pushed in the decrease volume direction. This movement would also occasionally cause the CD track to change. The control part was ordered and installed but did not correct the problem. Steering column o Problem: Volume control rocker on steering wheel increased volume when moved to reduce volume position and would occasionally change track # when playing CD. Solution: Dealer ordered parts but ended up replacing steering wheel to correct problem. 
Acura MDX in California, United States
Jan 2008 - Mar 2010
Aug 2008

61000 mi
Replacement of throw-out bearing. 
Apr 2009

77000 mi
Replace broken motor mounts Replace starter 
Acura MDX in California, United States
Dec 2007 - Dec 2015
Jan 2010

105500 mi

US $100
DVD unit was not turning on Installed refurbished DVD unit 
Mar 2010

78000 mi

US $600
2 engine mounts are cracked. The mechanic said this is common among the larger honda/acura vehicles. They put larger engines in, but this puts additional stress on the engine mounts. 
Jun 2010

82000 mi

US $400
The starter was bad. It made an awful grinding noise about 70% of the time when starting with a cold engine. The car did not start at all one day, but then started about 1 hr later. Dealer's mechanic verified that the starter was going bad 
Dec 2010

86000 mi

US $100
Pump for power steering was leaking - repair shop replaced. 
Apr 2012

114000 mi

US $800
Engine Light and VTM-4 light. Codes showed many misfires. Needed valve adjustment and EFI service 
Oct 2013

136700 mi

US $450
Power steering pump leaking. 
Jan 2014

140700 mi

US $300
Leak in both front inner boots Tension pulleys squealing. 
Apr 2014

144300 mi

US $200
Motor failure for driver window. 
Jul 2014

146800 mi

US $318
Drivers window still not working. Recommended replace control unit. Ordered, then shop went out of business. Need to go to another shop. 
Oct 2014

151000 mi

US $711
Replaced controller and motor for drivers window. 
Dec 2015

164000 mi
AC stopped working - not blowing or turning on. 
Acura MDX in California, United States
Nov 2007 - Oct 2013
Jan 2007

32000 mi
Replace O2 sensor Replace front and side motor mount 
Dec 2009

40000 mi

US $180
CEL indicated fuel tank pressure problem - but not loose gas cap. Techs found no failed parts but blew out lines going to evaporative emissions controls. Problem did not return. Previously I had cleared the CEL and problem did return, so detaching, blo 
Mar 2010

43000 mi
Same fuel tank pressure code thrown. Tech blew out lines again, but claimed that this time debris came out of lines. Covered under warranty, and will be again if it recurs. 
Acura MDX in Iowa, United States
Nov 2007 - Jun 2011
Jan 2009

93000 mi

US $280
Starter was making a noise when cold, replaced with a new starter. 
Acura MDX in Massachusetts, United States
Feb 2008 - Nov 2014
Feb 2013

125000 mi

US $600
Replaced faulty starter 
Oct 2014

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. 
Nov 2014

146000 mi
All the exhaust heat shields needed to be replaced. That was the final straw, estimate from repair shop was in excess of $800. 
Acura MDX in Kentucky, United States
Mar 2013 - Jun 2013
May 2013

156300 mi

US $150
replaced the starter 
Acura MDX in Ontario, Canada
Dec 2013 - Apr 2018
Apr 2015

126680 mi

C $600
Steering was leaking and making noise, so replaced steering oump . Didn't help. High pressure hose was leaking and replacing that fixed it. 
Jul 2015

128120 mi

C $300
Transmission fluid was leaking from rad core. Transmission cooler was integrated into radiator, replaced the entire unit. 
Oct 2015

130200 mi
The steering pump was replaced last winter but leak was still present, so the high pressure hose was replaced. Turned out that Amazon bought hose was defective. So getting another one from them under warranty. 
Jan 2016

128160 mi

C $250
Alternator was on same drive belt as power steering pump.Due to running the car with bad pressure hose, idle and tensioner pulley, as well as alternator were replaced. If there is noise in power steering fix it soon, other wise more problem. 
May 2016

140800 mi

C $250
High pressure hose was leaking again, got a replacement from Amazon with warranty. Got it installed. Checked few weeks after, leak still there. Been driving it since. Changed O ring as well using HONDA OEM but still leaking. 
Dec 2016

151900 mi

C $10
There was leak underneath the engine. Found that oil gaskets (there are few) leak for high mile cars. So all the gaskets around the timing belt area were replaced. pan gasket replaced, brakes. There was a loud noise one day from underneath the car. Checked and found that there was a gap between mid catalytic converter and the rear exhaust pipe. The bolts were rusted around that area. So ended up buying bolts and a new gasket. 
Acura MDX in Utah, United States
Oct 2014 - Oct 2014
Oct 2014

180000 mi

US $250
a sensor was reporting an issue. replaced sensor, no issue. 
Acura MDX in Alabama, United States
Apr 2013 - Jun 2018
May 2013

122700 mi

US $10
Replaced Left Rear Door Acuator Repaired leaking emission control hoses by clamping them. They come from the factory only with a compression fit. As the hose hardens with age, it will allow air in, causing a Malfunction Illumination Lamp (MIL) lamp to illuminate showing a leaking gas cap. Sometimes the cap is the problem, but sometimes the problem at the emission control hoses, especially near the engine (due to the heat). Replaced a weak gas strut on hood 
Jun 2013

124000 mi

US $5
Replaced Driver Door Actuator Replaced Right Rear Door Actuator Repaired Rear Vent Power Module - Replaced Thermal Cutoff Resistor Wood trim on shift feel off due to cracks on the clip structure on the inside. Fixed by epoxy'ing to shift knob. 
Jul 2013

124300 mi

US $60
Rough idle. Replaced plugs to try to remedy. Recommended maintenance at 110,000. Didn't affect idle quality. 
Aug 2013

125700 mi

US $510
Rough idle. Adjusted intake and exhaust valves. Recommended service around 110,000 miles. 
Dec 2014

140000 mi

US $10
City Mileage dropped from 19 mpg to 15 mpg. Removed and cleaned EGR valve twice. Mileage returned to 19-20 mpg. Also ran a bottle of fuel injector cleaner which seemed to help. Cost is for the two cans of carburetor cleaner. 
Dec 2016

165000 mi

US $1
Power steering units on Acura/Honda models can leak and make a growling sound when temperatures drop below 60 degrees F, leading to noise, fluid foaming and leakage, and power steering problems once the fluid level drops too low. This often leads to a P/S pump replacements and sometimes more. The actual cause is often a $1 gasket on the P/S intake hose. This is a common problem due to a gasket that - as it ages - shrinks too much when it is cold. Buy the part at the dealer, use offset wrenches to reach the two bolts holding on the flange, remove and replace the gasket. It's a 5 minute job if you can get the bolts off. At least on the 2004 MDX offset wrenches are necessary. 
Sep 2017

169000 mi

US $450
Power Steering High Pressure hose was leaking. Had the hose replaced. 
Jan 2018

170000 mi

US $80
Replaced Left Rear Window Regulator. 
Acura MDX in Georgia, United States
Apr 2012 - Jan 2015
May 2013

100000 mi

US $412
replace front motor mount 
Acura MDX in Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 2013 - Dec 2015
Jul 2013

79000 mi

US $400
Front engine mount 
Aug 2014

82000 mi

US $700
Alternator died, at a busy intersection. 
Feb 2015

91000 mi

US $750
Leaking radiator. Replaced 
Dec 2015

94000 mi

US $180
Rusting exhaust system. 
Acura MDX in Georgia, United States
Jun 2015 - Nov 2015
Nov 2015

160000 mi
Catalytic converter. Traded in for a new car. 
Acura MDX in New York, United States
Aug 2009 - Mar 2010
Aug 2009

55000 mi

US $1150
changed serpentine tensioner, belt, and power steering pump. changed rear rotor and brake pad. oil change 
Nov 2009

58000 mi

US $500
Replace Front and Side Engine Mount. 
Acura MDX in Oregon, United States
May 2017 - May 2019
Sep 2017

121000 mi

US $189
Replaced rear shocks. Car handles much better. 
Apr 2019

138000 mi

US $125
Power steering pump leaking. Replaced pump. 
Acura MDX in Utah, United States
Jul 2017 - Jul 2018
Aug 2017

212000 mi

US $105
Replaced passenger side front motor mount. 
Oct 2017

225000 mi

US $251
broken front motor mount. replaced Replace driver side halfshaft 
Jun 2018

278000 mi

US $1797
R/R bearing Bolbs & polish lenses R/R Rear shocks 
Jul 2018

284000 mi

US $12
Seafoam cleaned throttle body/ top end. I'm getting a vibration either on throttle tip in or sometimes at steady state on level roads. No codes. Dealer & another Master mechanic suggested BG or SF intake/throttle body/top end cleaning. SeaFoam helped a lot, but it's still not all the way gone. 
Acura MDX in Colorado, United States
Dec 2007 - Dec 2013
Aug 2007

76229 mi

US $86
Battery would not take a charge, replaced battery 
Acura MDX in California, United States
Sep 2009 - Sep 2013
Oct 2009

37000 mi

US $290
replacede 2 motor mounts 
Mar 2010

41000 mi

US $450
replaced right rear window motor 
Aug 2011

50000 mi

US $500
Not sure but rear speakers buzzed when volume was cranked and the control button on steering wheel had erratic functions. Not sure but rear speakers buzzed when volume was cranked and the control button on steering wheel had erratic functions. 
Acura MDX in Pennsylvania, United States
Jun 2010 - Sep 2016
Dec 2010

119000 mi

US $525
Starter was going bad and had to be replaced. 
Oct 2011

132000 mi

US $343
Left headlight out, replaced. Also had them change oil and do 130,000 mile service. 
Feb 2012

138000 mi

US $746
Front and side motor mounts collapsed and were replaced. 
Jun 2012

143000 mi
Heat shield failed and had to be replaced. 
Jan 2013

181500 mi

US $400
Failure of intake bypass gaskets 
Apr 2013

154500 mi

US $1300
Left muffler rusted through Right front control arm needed to be replaced. 
Jan 2014

152800 mi
Replaced power steering pump, fluid exchange CHeck engine light on; caused by evaporator leak because gas cap cord was stuck in filler neck. 
Jul 2016

193000 mi
Seatbelt latch and accutator replacement (falsely said something was wrong with seatbelt when it wasn't) 
Acura MDX in Maryland, United States
May 2007 - Dec 2009
Jan 2009

104000 mi

US $4000
Transmission rebuilt. 
Acura MDX in New Hampshire, United States
Jan 2010 - Apr 2017
Nov 2014

108400 mi

US $700
Cooling System. Radiator failure. Coolant mixed with transmission fluid. I discovered the issue in my garage and decided to have it towed rather than driving it to my local shop. I could have driven but took the caution route. 
Acura MDX in California, United States
Sep 2011 - Dec 2017
Apr 2013

111000 mi

US $750
Broken front struts 
Dec 2013

118000 mi

US $90
Rear view camera fails intermittently 
Oct 2017

134000 mi

US $1388
Power Steering Pump was leaking Valve adjustment and valve cover replacement stabilizer end links leaking 
Acura MDX in South Carolina, United States
Dec 2010 - Dec 2017
Jan 2011

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. 
May 2013

123100 mi

US $100
MDX Vibrates While Turning Steering Wheel When Car Is Cold 
Dec 2013

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! 
Jul 2015

157300 mi
Airbag replaced 
Aug 2016

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. 
Acura MDX in New York, United States
Dec 2010 - Dec 2015
Dec 2013

83000 mi
seatbelt buckle replacement 
Dec 2015

98000 mi

US $160
Replaced right front abs sensor. 
Acura MDX in Kentucky, United States
Sep 2010 - Aug 2012
Oct 2010

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. 
Jun 2012

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. 
Acura MDX in Colorado, United States
Dec 2012 - Mar 2022
Jul 2013

105700 mi

US $730
Replace A/C Clutch 
Feb 2014

115000 mi

US $536
Replace side and right front engine mount 
Apr 2017

155500 mi
Airbag light was coming on. Replaced seat belt mechanism, covered under lifetime warranty 
Jul 2017

159000 mi

US $1100
replace right front tie rod end 
Acura MDX in Texas, United States
Apr 2012 - Jun 2012
Jun 2012

106000 mi

US $250
Low pressure valve failed 
Acura MDX in Ontario, Canada
Apr 2012 - Jan 2017
Aug 2014

141020 mi

C $650
cooling system repair 
Sep 2014

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. 
May 2015

153160 mi
Coolent replaced 
Jan 2017

145700 mi
ball joint 
Acura MDX in California, United States
Dec 2012 - Nov 2013
Nov 2013

99000 mi
Car would occasionally report a VSA error while driving regularly. On very rare instances it activated the ABS without cause, followed immediately by the VSA error light. 
Acura MDX in Illinois, United States
Apr 2012 - Jan 2022
May 2013

127500 mi

US $600
front and side engine mounts 
Jun 2013

129000 mi

US $550
drivers side front wheel bearing need replacement. 
Nov 2013

135000 mi

US $450
replacement of front swap bar and ends replacement of rear sway bar ends, not sway bar because of the cost 
Apr 2015

153000 mi

US $120
bushings 
Jun 2015

153000 mi

US $200
mufflers, resonator 
Jan 2022

217000 mi

US $125
Transmission was hard to shift. Lubed and the problem was fixed 
Acura MDX in New York, United States
Apr 2012 - Aug 2016
Aug 2016

155000 mi

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

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2004 Acura MDX 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 4WD

Acura MDX in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2007 - Mar 2010
Jul 2007

97340 mi
Hose to A/C unit was leaking. Had loaner from Dealer, fixed in 2 days. 
Oct 2007

99820 mi

C $150
Valve stem cap fused to valve stem. When removing, broke stem. Needed new stem including TPS sensor. 
Acura MDX in Pennsylvania, United States
Dec 2013 - Sep 2016
Mar 2015

188000 mi

US $365
Replace right front axel due to boot leakage. 

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2004 Acura MDX

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

Acura MDX in California, United States
Aug 2009 - Jun 2013
Mar 2012

124000 mi

US $500
Valve clearance/cleaning 
Feb 2013

133600 mi

US $450
Valve adjustment 

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