| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2013 Acura MDX repairs by problem area
Engine (0%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (23%)
Brakes and Traction Control (15%)
Suspension and Steering (8%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (38%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (15%)
Chart based on 13 repairs.
2013 Acura MDX repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (100%)
Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2013 Acura MDX 4dr SUV
300-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Acura MDX in Texas, United States May 2013 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Jun 201629000 mi | Power mirror motors malfunctioning. Replaced under warranty. | ||
| Acura MDX in Florida, United States May 2013 - Mar 2020 | |||
| Jun 20131000 mi | Rear seat a/c controls didn't work | ||
| May 201528400 mi | Replace power steering | ||
| Oct 201765000 mi | Front Rotors warped. Rotors machined/resurfaced. | ||
| Acura MDX in Washington, United States Nov 2012 - Sep 2021 | |||
| Nov 201523000 mi | Seat heater would randomly power off | ||
| Jun 201629000 mi | Clicking axles Seat squeak. Broken lumbar support | ||
| Acura MDX in New York, United States Dec 2014 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Dec 201423000 mi | The passenger side outside rear view mirror motor was making clicking sounds when activated and the mirror moved in a jumpy motion when adjusted. Dealer replaced both outside mirror motors under warranty free of charge. | ||
| Acura MDX in Maryland, United States Feb 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 2013 | Rear passenger door would not open upon delivery of new vehicle. Dealer had to replace mechanism inside door. | ||
| Acura MDX in New York, United States Apr 2016 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Dec 201634000 mi | Third gear died and was replaced under warranty. | ||
| Acura MDX in Michigan, United States Dec 2017 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Dec 202182000 miUS $60 | Fluids change | ||
| Acura MDX in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201837000 mi | Apparently, there was a leak since day 1 and after 5 years and a persistent wife the dealer finally found it and hopefully fixed it. | ||
| Acura MDX in Ontario, Canada Mar 2016 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Dec 201776880 mi | clunking sound when turning. covered by extended powertrain warranty; MK: code for stabilizer bar, but sounds like CV joint | ||
2012 Acura MDX 4dr SUV
300-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Acura MDX in California, United States Jun 2012 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Aug 201416100 mi | Oil consumption problem maybe from oil filter and crush washer at drain.will watch | ||
| Mar 201729000 mi | Battery failed and could not hold charge. Replaced with new battery | ||
| Acura MDX in Washington, United States Sep 2012 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Dec 20124000 mi | Two separate trips. The panels on the back of both passenger seats were faulty and needed to be replaced. | ||
| Jul 201311300 mi | The system that monitors for stopped vehicles ahead and applies the brakes failed. | ||
| Acura MDX in Connecticut, United States Aug 2012 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Jun 201423000 mi | Window seal noisy | ||
| Acura MDX in Indiana, United States Aug 2012 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Jan 20134300 mi | Horrendous wind noise emanating from drivers side window | ||
| Feb 20135100 mi | Wind noise drivers side window | ||
| Acura MDX in New York, United States Feb 2013 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Mar 20137000 mi | Broken tie rod on a 2012 MDX with 6000 miles. I did not hit any pot holes. I was driving on a local side street at about 15 miles per hour when I heard a snap and my car suddenly swerved into a parked car. | ||
| Acura MDX in Alabama, United States Apr 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 201318000 mi | Two interior items - 1. A middle seat "LATCH" cover was broken and replaced. 2. The handle on one of the third-row seats was broken and replaced. | ||
| May 2022140000 miUS $1200 | Had to replace the alternator. | ||
| Acura MDX in California, United States Oct 2012 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Jan 20136000 mi | Slipping gear | ||
| Jan 20149300 mi | Replaced power steering rack box seals and other components. | ||
| Acura MDX in Florida, United States Sep 2012 - May 2018 | |||
| Jan 201623300 mi | Front Axle Worn, needed replacement Sunroof would not open. Passenger seat belt would not click (into a secured position | ||
| Acura MDX in Texas, United States Dec 2011 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Nov 201431000 mi | Handle used to lift third row seat is lose. rear seat cupholder tray will not open Handle that lifts third row seats broke. Driver side window would go down a fraction of an inch while driving. | ||
| Jul 201538300 mi | Third seat handles are broken again. | ||
| Sep 201540000 mi | Something wrong with driver seat, a crack was audible when exciting the vehicle. Dealer ended up installing a new seat. Driver side mirror rattles when reversing | ||
| Acura MDX in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2012 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Dec 20128000 mi | Headliner (celing) detached and was rattling near sunroof. Dealer injected epoxy glue to attach headliner to the supporting structure. | ||
| Acura MDX in California, United States Dec 2011 - Oct 2012 | |||
| Apr 20125300 mi | Letter from dealer explaining of a traction/steering shudder at slow speeds <60mph. Recommended fix was a computer update. Temp sensors was reading outside temp wrong. Nothing done. They believe it was moisture. | ||
| Acura MDX in Texas, United States Apr 2013 - May 2019 | |||
| Dec 2016100000 miUS $380 | Rotors warped and pads wearing unevenly. Discovered that the Acura OEM rubber stopped on caliper pin swelled due to synthetic brake grease and heat, thus caliper was sticking. Removed rubber stoppers completely. | ||
| May 2017111000 miUS $300 | Alternator failed. Dealer replaced alternator. | ||
| Jun 2017111000 miUS $105 | Belt tensioner broke, causing loud noise. Dealer had recently done the belt change service, so dealer charged us only for tensioner part at cost. No labor charge. | ||
| Acura MDX in California, United States Jan 2012 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Sep 201522000 mi | 3rd row seat lowering handle broke. Replaced under warranty. Had to wait several weeks for new part. | ||
| Acura MDX in Washington, United States Dec 2011 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Sep 201674000 miUS $30 | A/C working weakly/intermittently. Resolved with replacement of A/C compressor relay. | ||
| Jun 2018100000 miUS $250 | Replaced battery. Also, timing belt replaced (usual at 100K miles) | ||
| Acura MDX in New York, United States Jan 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Oct 201541700 mi | I have no idea what the actual problem was and can't find the paperwork. Basically the car started screaming at me. A belt was replaced and the battery was replaced, too --covered under warranty/ | ||
| Feb 201862000 mi | My car was making a noise like the wheel bearing was going but the repair ended up being replacing the axle. | ||
| Acura MDX in Ontario, Canada Apr 2012 - Oct 2018 | |||
| May 20121520 mi | Middle row cupholder was stuck - unfortunately was this way when MDX was delivered | ||
| Sep 20126200 mi | Weather striping around back rear/cargo door ripped | ||
| Jul 201316720 mi | Rear-view mirror was loose. | ||
| Oct 201434100 mi | Left latch clip behind middle row kept falling off. Was re-attached (very minor repair). | ||
| Feb 201652720 miC $60 | Sound coming from car when turned sharply right. Seems to only be occurring during the morning in cold weather and is intermittent. | ||
| May 201656980 mi | Compressor belt making noise. Needed to be replaced, as well as p/s pump. | ||
| Nov 201663120 mi | Vehicle making noise when turning. More predominate on right hand turns. Diagnosed as drive shaft issue - CV joint needed to be replaced. | ||
| Acura MDX in New York, United States Dec 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 201622200 miUS $100 | Replaced 2 rear magnetic shocks | ||
| Jan 201825000 miUS $300 | Replaced hands free link unit that was draining battery | ||
| Acura MDX in Wisconsin, United States Sep 2016 - May 2017 | |||
| May 201789638 miUS $45 | Front wheel bearing replaced at 89,638mi. Repair done by myself; had to remove knuckle and bring to a dealer and have them remove the wheel bearing as they were rusted together. | ||
| Acura MDX in Illinois, United States Jun 2015 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Nov 201654100 miUS $250 | Needed to replace hazard lights button. Dealer ordered replacement part. | ||
| Acura MDX in Louisiana, United States Jul 2015 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Nov 201548900 mi | Seat heaters were not heating up enough | ||
| Acura MDX in Texas, United States Mar 2016 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Jun 201797000 miUS $1000 | replace pads | ||
| Acura MDX in British Columbia, Canada Oct 2015 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Jul 201740920 mi | Sunroof leak. Fixed under Acura b2b extended warranty - dealer stripped headliner to repair. | ||
| Mar 201843400 mi | Sunroof leak. Dealer refused to fix, despite them working on the car for same issue previously. Politely asked dealer to reconsider, told me to pay or get out. Took MDX to another Acura dealer, sold it. F Acura. | ||
| Acura MDX in Ontario, Canada Jun 2013 - Dec 2018 | |||
| Jun 201540920 mi | Leather seat had a tear from wear and the cover was replaced under warranty. | ||
| Jan 201865720 mi | Brakes were at about 40%, dealer offered to replace for free following a previous incident. all four pads and rotors were replaced | ||
| Acura MDX in California, United States Nov 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 201784000 miUS $430 | Noise when turning the steering wheel while stopped. Replaced steering pump & fluid. Update: still groans. | ||
| Jan 201884000 mi | Experiencing noise when turning the wheel under load, like on a hill. Left axle shaft was the source. Replaced both L & R axle shafts for $520 cost. Did not use Acura parts for replacement, which were more than twice the price. | ||
| Jun 201892000 miUS $50 | Replaced steering pump was still groaning when turning at rest. The shop replaced the pump, filter and reservoir. I paid for the reservoir only. | ||
| Acura MDX in Ontario, Canada Jan 2015 - Mar 2022 | |||
| Nov 201540920 mi | car wouldn't start after it was sitting for a bit passenger side view mirror motor defective water spots on sunroof shade | ||
| Oct 201655180 mi | Blinker relay faulty | ||
| Nov 201655980 mi | Wheel bearing failed. | ||
| Aug 201767580 mi | All 4 struts changed under extended warranty with alignment | ||
| Jan 201868820 mi | Brakes not functioning under extreme cold weather. Could not replicate. Issue not fixed. | ||
| Acura MDX in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2017 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Oct 2021150000 miUS $290 | Car burning excessive amounts of oil. Valves and pistons replaced under recall. The problem returned again 9 months later. | ||
| Acura MDX in Alabama, United States Nov 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201533000 mi | Passenger side window sometimes could not come up. Dealer reset the memory setting. | ||
| Aug 201535000 mi | Battery died. | ||
| Mar 201643000 mi | Passenger side window would not come up. Dealer tried to reset the system but that did not fix the issue. Sometimes after refuel, it would show warning fuel cap not on. Probably replaced a sensor. Replaced window actuator. | ||
| Mar 201859000 mi | Preset memory buttons no longer work. Decided not to repair but live with it. | ||
| Acura MDX in Illinois, United States Dec 2014 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Jan 201535000 mi | Engine not starting easily. Dealership replaced the battery under warranty. | ||
| Acura MDX in Kansas, United States Apr 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Oct 201428700 mi | Sway bar link front right failed. Replaced under extended certified used car warranty. | ||
| Apr 201535300 mi | Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) warning indicator light. Dealer installed software update at no charge. | ||
| Mar 2022105000 miUS $20 | Replaced two hood support struts. | ||
| Acura MDX in Oregon, United States Aug 2012 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Aug 201317000 mi | Transmission began slipping in reverse and failing to engage without throttle application. Dealer diagnosed transmission as faulty and replaced it under warranty. | ||
| Aug 201538000 mi | Info display showed faults with ABS, brake assist and trailer sway control all at once. Dealer found no fault codes and reset computer. | ||
| Jul 201760000 mi | Grinding noise from front brakes continued. Dealer wound up replacing front brake pads and shims...so far noise is gone. | ||
| Acura MDX in New York, United States Sep 2014 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Nov 201425000 mi | Driver's heated seat switch was cycling off after a couple of minutes. Dealer initially replaced switch - same problem. They then replaced heating elements in the driver's seat. Fixed. Transmission was hunting and surging erratically. Dealer applied 2012 Transmission software reflash. Problem Fixed. | ||
| Dec 201427000 mi | Passenger side dash tweeter had seperated form dash and was hanging loose on one side. Dealer reseated it and added new clips. Sunroof misaligned, with excessive wind noise. Dealer reseated sunroof gasket/rubber trim. Problem not fixed. Sunroof is still misaligned, and wind noise is much worse. Another trip to dealer is needed to rectify the issue. Misting and condensation visible behind the information screen on the center console. Piece replaced, problem fixed. | ||
| Jan 201527000 mi | Sunroof glass and gasket were replaced by dealer after attempt to reseat gasket showed it was distorted from the factory. Problem Fixed | ||
| Jun 201645000 mi | Auto tilt-down function on driver's side mirror wasn't working. Dealer replaced motors on both mirrors | ||
| Acura MDX in New York, United States Oct 2014 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Feb 201549600 miUS $2200 | Replaced both front struts | ||
| Acura MDX in Connecticut, United States Dec 2012 - Mar 2021 | |||
| Oct 20123500 mi | Dealer applied an epoxy, rattle solved and has never occurred agai. | ||
| Nov 201659300 mi | Whining noise when making a turn. Dealer inspected power steering pump and fluid. Flushed power steering pump and replaced fluid. Problem resolved. | ||
| Feb 201765000 miUS $1000 | 63K on original brakes, front and rear brakes replaced. | ||
| Jun 201768000 miUS $254 | Oil lube and filter, tire rotation and four wheel alignment. Transmission reflash to update programming. 95% resolved problem. | ||
| Nov 201775000 miUS $300 | Drivers side power door lock actuator | ||
2011 Acura MDX
Engine not specified
| Acura MDX in Texas, United States Feb 2017 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Feb 201796000 miUS $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. | ||
2011 Acura MDX 4dr SUV
300-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Acura MDX in Illinois, United States Aug 2016 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Oct 201659200 miUS $200 | Whistle noise occasionally from hvac | ||
| Sep 201765000 miUS $450 | Front hub bearing replaced. | ||
| Mar 201865000 miUS $1000 | Automatic Trunk Gate opener would go to top and shake. motor was replaced; problem still there, system was then recalibrated. | ||
| Acura MDX in Alabama, United States Nov 2015 - Aug 2016 | |||
| Jan 201687400 miUS $132 | Actuators in both Sideview mirrors died Headliner in rear cargo area falling down and weather stripping on passenger and driver side separating | ||
| Mar 201691000 miUS $120 | Sunroof gasket problem. | ||
| Acura MDX in California, United States Mar 2015 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Oct 201547300 mi | Transmission was slipping. Replaced a sensor that fixed the problem | ||
| Acura MDX in Indiana, United States Mar 2015 - Nov 2015 | |||
| May 201567700 mi | Sunroof wouldn't close from tilt position. Lubed seals and adjusted glass. Because the problem was off and on, the sunroof appeared to work correctly. A few days later, the problem reoccured. CD player would not eject CD's. Kept getting error message about bad disc. Dealer ordered new tuner assembly. Vibration between 20-40 mph and over 75 mph. Dealer performed a road force balance. Problem persists. | ||
| Jun 201568000 mi | Vibration between 20-40 mph and over 75 mph (not in steering wheel). Tech went along for ride and could not feel anything. Stated that it was most likely tires even though the car has new tires. Rebalanced tires. Problem persists. | ||
| Acura MDX in California, United States Jul 2014 - Mar 2024 | |||
| Sep 201436000 mi | Rear cup holder. | ||
| Feb 2019125200 miUS $200 | Power steering pump leaking. Owner replaced. Alternator failing. Owner replaced. | ||
| Mar 2019126000 mi | Car was burning oil excessively (1 qt/1000 mi). Acura recently extended the warranty for this problem. Pistons and rings replaced by dealer under extended warranty. | ||
| Aug 2020144700 miUS $600 | Replaced alternator | ||
| Jan 2021151800 miUS $800 | Replaced radiator fan | ||
| Jul 2022174000 miUS $700 | Replaced tie rod boots and swaybar end links. | ||
| Jun 2023187000 miUS $120 | Replace Tire Pressure Monitoring System sensors in tires. | ||
| Acura MDX in New Jersey, United States Nov 2016 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Jan 2017110000 miUS $250 | ABS, traction control and SH-AWD warning lights were on. Fault was brake light switch. | ||
| Mar 2017126000 miUS $650 | Clonking noise when car was turning left. Cause was a faulty right front axle and was replaced (part 44305-STX-A51 Driveshaft Assy., R) | ||
| Acura MDX in Texas, United States Nov 2014 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Mar 201552000 mi | Tailgate wiper rattling. | ||
| Nov 201561400 mi | Side mirror motor failed, which prevents memory seats & steering wheel from working properly in this particular vehicle. | ||
| Acura MDX in California, United States Sep 2015 - Sep 2017 | |||
| May 201662900 miUS $262 | Wheel hub worn out. Replaced wheel hub. | ||
| Dec 201678000 miUS $220 | Wheel hub was worn, getting shaking that would not stop. Changed tires, aligned wheels, still shaking. Replaced whole right front wheel hub. Seal around windshield started major leaks. In rain, had 2 inches of water on passenger side floor. Tried to seal around black trim, as saw gaps that had developed over time. Slowed the leaking, but kept coming. Have to take it to shop | ||
| Jul 201786000 miUS $550 | alternator went dead. Replaced alternator with re-built to OEM part by local repair shop. | ||
| Acura MDX in Indiana, United States Nov 2013 - Jan 2024 | |||
| Mar 201784000 miUS $138 | Steering system was whining. Metal shavings found in fluid. Fluids were changed. The on whether future final fix will be needed. | ||
| Acura MDX in Florida, United States Nov 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201873000 miUS $100 | pul to right. alignment fixed the fault | ||
| Acura MDX in Connecticut, United States Jul 2017 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Jan 2022163000 miUS $1200 | Struts & Shocks | ||
| Acura MDX in Maine, United States May 2014 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jul 201433500 miUS $85 | Fog lights both burned out | ||
| Jul 2018106000 mi | Needed AC recharge | ||
| Acura MDX in Michigan, United States Nov 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 2018102000 miUS $450 | Water pump and timing belt | ||
| Acura MDX in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2014 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Oct 2017103000 miUS $45 | oil change. I found my car oil to be dry to the bone and an idiot light flashing after 4000 miles. when i broke hard or made a sharp turn. No visible leaks or burning of oil but believe it suspect of an oil consumption issue. Second time in two oil changes that i have had low to no oil | ||
| Acura MDX in Colorado, United States Jan 2012 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jun 2017119000 miUS $300 | inner passenger CV boot replaced | ||
| Sep 2017128000 miUS $400 | outer passenger CV boot replaced | ||
| Acura MDX in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 2016125000 miUS $1500 | Hoses. Oil change. | ||
| Sep 2017158000 miUS $980 | U-joint failure | ||
| Acura MDX in Missouri, United States Sep 2014 - Feb 2019 | |||
| Apr 2017127000 miUS $150 | Transmission flush, clean and refill | ||
| Sep 2017145000 miUS $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. | ||
| Dec 2017169000 miUS $1200 | I had two valves blow on the replacement engine I had put into the vehicle. I had them rebuild the one side. | ||
| Acura MDX in Virginia, United States Jun 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 201320500 mi | CD player was malfunctioning. | ||
| Mar 201987000 miUS $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 | ||
| Acura MDX in California, United States Feb 2011 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Dec 201246000 miUS $460 | Side view mirror sticking | ||
| Jun 201478000 mi | Car wouldn't idle. Replace throttle assembly | ||
| Acura MDX in Florida, United States Jun 2011 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Apr 20125000 mi | Reprogram low battery warning system. No symptoms were noticed. Was done at time of routine service. | ||
| Acura MDX in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2011 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Sep 20111000 mi | Memory seats were broken and entire seat and motors needed to be replaced. This took 10 days to diagnose, identify and repair. It was a brand new MDX w/ Tech. The car also had a major nick in the paint. | ||
| Acura MDX in California, United States Feb 2011 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Nov 201217500 mi | Pass side Electric Mirror Motor was skipping gears and clicking loudly. | ||
| Dec 201218000 mi | Pass side Electric Mirror Motor was skipping gears and clicking loudly again one month later. | ||
| Acura MDX in Tennessee, United States Mar 2011 - Nov 2013 | |||
| May 20112000 mi | Defective or blown speaker in dash; ordered replacement and installed | ||
| Acura MDX in New York, United States Dec 2010 - Jul 2013 | |||
| May 201113000 mi | Front grill plating was bubbling- new grill ordered and installed- | ||
| Apr 201239200 mi | Knob that retracts/slides rear passenger side seat for access to third seat area came off. Dealer ordered new knob under warranty- 5 minute fix | ||
| Jul 201246200 mi | Drivers seat bolster was showing wear-seat back cover was replaced under warranty | ||
| Jun 201371000 miUS $220 | Downshift paddle froze and would not move- had to be replaced- | ||
| Acura MDX in Oregon, United States Jan 2011 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Jan 20127000 mi | engine is dying or shutting off after starting | ||
| Acura MDX in Ontario, Canada Feb 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 201321080 mi | Battery Low warning - issue dealt with on a recall at n/c | ||
| Acura MDX in California, United States Aug 2011 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Sep 20112000 mi | Noise from front suspension, car veers slightly to the left at highway speeds. Musty ac odor since delivery. | ||
| Jan 20125000 miUS $20 | Car vibrates heavily as it starts to move from a standstill while turning steering wheel. | ||
| Apr 20128300 mi | car shudders from standstill to initial take off, when steering wheel is turned. | ||
| Jul 201210300 mi | glove box pneumatic arm broke off. rear windshield inside upper panel coming loose. | ||
| Oct 201212500 mi | Tighten Fuel Cap Warning Came On. Dealer wants it inspected. Won't come off after fuel cap was tightened. Windows squeak when being rolled down. Affected: Driver's side, both front and rear, Passenger side rear window. | ||
| Mar 201317000 mi | This is the third repair for the trim above rear windshield on thw inside. power Side mirror motors were failing. | ||
| Jun 201319000 mi | Car shudders/vibrates when turning steering wheel while stopped and with transmission engaged (i.e. when pulling up to park or backing up from parking). | ||
| Mar 201427000 mi | Window on driver's door making loud noise when rising from a lowered position. Trim on inside top of rear windshield came loose. | ||
| Acura MDX in New Jersey, United States Dec 2010 - Nov 2017 | |||
| Oct 201444500 mi | Noise from the front end. Stabilizers replaced under warranty. | ||
| Jul 201553300 mi | Suspension was making noise. Dealer checked and said that front left shock was bad, and both rear shocks were leaking. Warranty just expired, and repair would have been close to $4,000. After calling Acura, they agreed to repair on them. | ||
| Jan 201649300 mi | Found leaking boot. Replaced under warranty. | ||
| Acura MDX in Ontario, Canada Sep 2011 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Nov 20112480 mi | The vehicle pull to the right. | ||
| Acura MDX in Texas, United States Jun 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 201556000 mi | AWD rear propeller (drive) shaft carrier bearing; notorious for making noise before failing. Replaced under drivetrain warranty. | ||
| Jun 201777000 miUS $150 | Front pads and rotors replaced | ||
| Acura MDX in Colorado, United States Jun 2011 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Dec 20118500 mi | Very cold and snowy morning. Backup camera did not work. Had diagonal lines and no picture showing. Took to dealer where they could not duplicate the problem. Was told this occured in very cold weather. No fix. | ||
| Sep 20127500 mi | Replaced actuator for driver's side mirror. | ||
| Jan 20139000 mi | Battery low error message on NAV system. Message indicated battery not charging. Very cold days. Kept car overnight and checked starter, battery, alternator w/no issue. No repair. | ||
| Jul 201315300 mi | Actuator for passenger side mirror replaced. | ||
| Acura MDX in California, United States Jan 2012 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Feb 201620600 miUS $150 | replace battery after 5 years | ||
| Acura MDX in New York, United States May 2012 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Jan 201430500 mi | ceiling liner loose, causing loud vibration @speeds over 40MPH. Car repaired after taking it to dealer 3x times. Entire ceiling liner was removed and new clips were replaced. noise gone! Dealer procrastinated to fix problem. ceiling liner loose, causing loud vibration @speeds over 40MPH. Car repaired after taking it to dealer 3x times. Entire ceiling liner was removed and new clips were replaced. noise gone! Dealer procrastinated to fix problem. | ||
| Apr 201428000 mi | window motor for right side window broke under warranty. Dealer replaced it 3x so far in the last 18 months window motor for right side window broke under warranty. Dealer replaced it 3x so far in the last 18 months | ||
| Jul 201761000 miUS $780 | Front struts abd bushings were replaced. Wheel alignment done as well. | ||
| Acura MDX in Ontario, Canada Jun 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 201644500 miC $300 | Leaking of fluid. Replacement of a part - not sure what part. | ||
| Acura MDX in North Carolina, United States Oct 2011 - Nov 2016 | |||
| Jan 201249200 mi | BAD CELL IN BATTERY, REPLACE BATTERY | ||
| Acura MDX in Minnesota, United States Sep 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 201552500 mi | Driver side mirror did not return to normal position when shifting from reverse to drive. Specific parts replaced unknown. | ||
| Acura MDX in Ontario, Canada Aug 2011 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Dec 201116740 mi | Driver's side mirror servo had a defect causing it to Driver information centre would show "battery level low" every morning. TSB was applied by dealer at the same time I was having my mirror replaced. Strange that Acura hadn't sent me a notice however. Must have been a passive campaign. | ||
| Jul 201230380 mi | Software upgrade for transmission as a result of transmission lock up malfunction which causes transmission to chug(rpm spike) around 80km/hr | ||
| Jan 201336767 miC $607 | Driver's mirror ratcheting upon putting transmission into reverse (auto mirror down when you put it in R). Dealer said they fixed but still doing it. Driver's mirror ratcheting upon putting transmission into reverse (auto mirror down when you put it in R). Dealer said they fixed but still doing it. | ||
| Apr 201343380 mi | Driver's mirror griding when you put it in reverse (mirror automatically goes down to show curb area when you put it in reverse). Previously unsuccessful repair attempt. Replaced servo inside mirror assembly. Fixed problem. | ||
2010 Acura MDX
Engine not specified
| Acura MDX in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2011 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Feb 20111000 mi | Bad CV joint at 1900 | ||
| Acura MDX in North Carolina, United States Dec 2010 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Feb 20116800 mi | Center speaker bad and grill covering speaker rattled/buzzed most of the time - dealer replaced speaker and padded grill using double-sided tape. | ||
2010 Acura MDX 4dr SUV
300-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Acura MDX in Washington, United States Feb 2012 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Nov 201327700 mi | 3rd row seats' leather ripped from "unuse" and was replaced | ||
| Acura MDX in New Jersey, United States Sep 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 201125000 mi | Fixed some dents dealer did not remove prior to sale, installed roof rails | ||
| Jan 201439500 miUS $30 | Battery terminals needed cleaning, battery was shorting. | ||
| Feb 201441300 mi | Battery replaced under warranty. | ||
| Jun 201867000 miUS $15 | Flat tire | ||
| Acura MDX in Texas, United States Dec 2011 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Apr 201222700 mi | updated transmission software to reduce vibration battery sensor software updated to stop error message about low battery. | ||
| Apr 201332000 mi | Checked battery and replaced under warranty. | ||
| Acura MDX in Ontario, Canada Dec 2012 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Feb 201337160 mi | XM Radio receiver failed | ||
| Jul 201340600 mi | XM radio receiver failed and refurbished radio and climate control unit installed | ||
| Jun 201452080 mi | head light washer was leaking washer fluid | ||
| Sep 201898580 miC $150 | Lines to power steering pump, seals replaced, causing air leak to pump and producing a whining noise. | ||
| Acura MDX in Connecticut, United States Aug 2011 - Dec 2014 | |||
| May 201247000 mi | Replaced pressure switch "B" (3rd gear). | ||
| Acura MDX in New Jersey, United States Jun 2012 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Sep 201232000 mi | On several occasions, I received warning messages stating the battery level was low. Dealer replaced the battery sensor assembly on the negative battery cable per service bulletin 10-012 (dated May 14, 2010). Headliner between front overhead console and sunroof made squeaking noise especially after vehicle was parked outside on a hot day. Per MDXers.org, part behind the sunroof has glue that came loose. Dealer added foam tape to minimize sqeaks. | ||
| Apr 201338500 mi | I continued to get warning messages stating the battery level was low. Dealer inspected battery, alternator, and sensors and determined the other dealer did not perform software update per service bulletin 10-012 (dated May 14, 2010 | ||
| May 201566000 miUS $826 | Replaced Active Damper System shock absorber in the front driver's side. | ||
| Acura MDX in Connecticut, United States Jun 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 201581000 miUS $58 | Driver's side low beam failed. took it to Honda. They confirmed bulb is ok, but need to take to Acura to diagnose problem further. They said it will be very expensive to fix. We'll see... | ||
| Apr 201586700 miUS $800 | The ballast and igniter failed on the driver's side headlight. 1 hour of labor plus parts. | ||
| Acura MDX in Kentucky, United States Mar 2012 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Sep 201561000 miUS $735 | Steering fluid was leaking--replace rack and pinion | ||
| Sep 201787000 miUS $550 | New alternator and battery | ||
| Acura MDX in British Columbia, Canada Mar 2011 - May 2012 | |||
| Apr 201124800 mi | Engine pinged occasionally when starting to go from a complete stop. Explanation from dealer was a software issue and Honda was working on a fix. Finally received a fix a year and a half later. | ||
| Apr 201231620 mi | Recall to update transmission software as transmission started to slip after engine software update to fix pinging. Now fuel consumption has increases from 13.8L per 100 kms (combined) to 15.8L. Dealer to look at next week. Fuel economy significantly decreased after transmission software update to correct "slipping" feeling (recall). | ||
| Acura MDX in Minnesota, United States May 2010 - Sep 2021 | |||
| Feb 201222700 mi | There is a problem with the battery or the low battery warning sensor which lights up on the dashboard when the vehicle is shut down. Update: was just the battery, but it took them days to figure this out. | ||
| Mar 201224000 mi | Dealer performed "Software Update for Lock-up Clutch" as recommended by Acura. | ||
| Mar 201440000 miUS $87 | Left front strut had to be replaced after hitting a bad pothole. Acura agreed to pay for 95% of the repair cost even though the vehicle was out of warranty. | ||
| Jun 201657000 miUS $1350 | Replaced both leaking rear shocks, damper assembly | ||
| Apr 201761582 miUS $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. | ||
| Acura MDX in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2010 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Dec 201037000 mi | Only repair was the actuator motor for the passenger tilt down outside mirror, covered under warranty, the mirror was chattering as it tilted down. | ||
| Apr 201146000 mi | Serpentine belt replaced | ||
| Acura MDX in California, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 201011000 mi | Lumbar on drivers seat was squeeking. | ||
| Apr 201696000 mi | Adjustable damper was making noises. | ||
| Dec 2017127000 miUS $400 | Replaced alternator after receiving battery charge error and diagnosing. My mechanic helped me out with diag. Bought rebuilt oem part from Honda dealership who price matched internet pricing. | ||
| Acura MDX in Mississippi, United States Jan 2013 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Jul 201468300 miUS $359 | Water had infiltrated into the left HID headlight and destroyed the bulb and its control module. Total cost to repair was $900. acura would not cover under warranty, however the dealer covered all but $350 as a goodwill jesture. | ||
| Acura MDX in British Columbia, Canada Apr 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| May 2010496 mi | Rear seat back cover needed repair. Damage resulted from design of rear storage area cover, which is detachable and slipped forward under corner of seatback when it was flat. When seatback raised, corner broke off where overlapped with cover. Rear seat back cover needed repair. | ||
| Acura MDX in Ontario, Canada May 2010 - Oct 2010 | |||
| Oct 20104960 mi | Seat noise on passenger side. Also centre speaker middle of dash broken. | ||
| Acura MDX in California, United States Nov 2010 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Jun 201217000 mi | Software update to fix a "juddering" (Acura's term) in the transmission. I never perceived any problem. | ||
| Acura MDX in Kentucky, United States Oct 2010 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Nov 20106700 mi | Low Battery warning keeps coming on when you put the key in the ignition. Battery was replaced about 2 weeks ago and now they say they tightened the negative battery cable. I received a message that said Turn off Accessories Low Battery. Took it to the dealer after getting the message for the 2nd time and they checked it out and said everything was ok and replaced the battery. | ||
| Dec 20108000 mi | Many 2010 Acura MDX owners are having this Low Battery warning and Acura has so far chosen to ignore us and Acura says contact the dealer and the dealer says contact Acura. | ||
| Jan 20128000 miUS $275 | Torque converter went out and had to be replaced. Low battery light and turn off all accessory light kept coming on. Has done it since the car was new and they couldn't fix it and basically told me to live with it until Acura found a fix for it and that took 18 months!!! Tighten Gas Cap warning light keeps coming on and has since the car was new. Complained again. | ||
| Mar 201220000 mi | Tighten Gas Cap warning light kept coming on. | ||
| Acura MDX in Illinois, United States Feb 2011 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Dec 201118000 mi | Faulty electric sensor controlling tire pressure and battery warning light | ||
| Acura MDX in Nebraska, United States Sep 2015 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Feb 201699000 miUS $1290 | Squeaking noise when cold. Replaced serpentine belt, tensioner, and 4 AC compressor mounting flange bolts, per Acura TSB 10-035, $174. | ||
| Jun 2017116194 miUS $196 | Metallic "clicking" noise when applying the brakes. Dealership checked out front brakes, suspension, etc. They determined that the pads and rotors were glazed, which causes the noise. 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. | ||
| May 2020157943 miUS $400 | Brake pads worn beyond safe level. Brake pads replaced, rotors and drums turned. | ||
| Jun 2020158823 mi | Brakes making scraping noise. Dealer could not replicate problem. Dealer sanded pads, seemed to have fixed problem. Problem reappeared in Oct. of 2020. | ||
| Acura MDX in Colorado, United States May 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Dec 201788000 miUS $1800 | Charging system, sensors, alternator, battery | ||
| Acura MDX in Virginia, United States May 2016 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Oct 201687500 miUS $50 | Consumed all the oil it came with plus the 5quarts I put into it over 5000 miles. Changed viscosity from 5w20 to 5w30 to mitigate. | ||
| Acura MDX in British Columbia, Canada May 2016 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jul 201641220 mi | Engine started excessive oil consumption in the last 6 months | ||
| May 201747120 miC $200 | excessive oil consumption monitoring continuance | ||
| Oct 201748360 mi | Continued excessive oil consumption (approximately 1 liter per 3000 km./ 1 us qt per 1800 miles) , monitoring continuance. Manufacturer continued insistence that this is normal. | ||
| Jul 201861380 miC $30 | regular oil & filter change. Auto continues to consume oil between changes. noticed that since I have moved away from synthetic oils and back to mineral oil there is progressively less oil consumption between oil changes. | ||
| Acura MDX in Washington, United States Jun 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 201795000 miUS $330 | The alternator quit charging, so I had to replace the alternator and the battery | ||
| Acura MDX in New Jersey, United States May 2012 - Sep 2023 | |||
| Apr 2018102000 miUS $350 | Serpentine belt | ||
| Jul 2018102000 miUS $500 | Transmission oil, transfer fluid | ||
| Jan 2019106000 miUS $150 | Battery died | ||
| Sep 2023124000 miUS $1000 | Replace sway bar links Replaced rear brake calipers, rotor, pads | ||
| Acura MDX in Michigan, United States Apr 2017 - Mar 2024 | |||
| Nov 201797000 miUS $900 | Replace timing belt, water pump and tensioner. Replace coolant | ||
| Apr 201810400 miUS $70 | replace spark plugs | ||
| Feb 202113300 miUS $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. | ||
| Dec 2021137000 miUS $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. | ||
| Oct 2022143000 miUS $552 | alternator not charging battery. Alternator replaced | ||
| Feb 2023140000 miUS $25 | hood struts worn out, replace with aftermarket struts replace pcv valve | ||
| Apr 2023141000 miUS $1250 | passenger day time running light replaced. Only mentioned because failure of a DRL bulb results in a dash warning light to "check DRL system". Mechanic misdiagnosed it as fuse problem originally but replacing the bulb solved the issue. replace both front struts and front control arms, alignment, reset cam timing. | ||
| Jan 2024145000 miUS $1420 | noticed a shifting feeling when turning like the front end was loose. Front tie rod and control arm replaced. Alignment performed. | ||
| Mar 2024146000 miUS $100 | squealing sound heard at start up, especially when wet out, persists for several minutes before mostly going away. Replace serpentine belt and belt tensioner | ||
| Acura MDX in Ohio, United States Feb 2020 - Jul 2023 | |||
| Nov 2020176000 miUS $115 | Oil pressure switch replaced. Low oil pressure and level warnings displayed in car. Oil level was fine when checking after seeing warnings displayed. | ||
| Oct 2021181000 miUS $1452 | Suspension was worn out resulting in poor handling. All shocks/struts were replaced and front sway bar end links were also replaced. | ||
| Jul 2023190000 miUS $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. | ||
| Acura MDX in North Carolina, United States Sep 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201874000 miUS $700 | Resurfacing, new pads | ||
| Acura MDX in Wisconsin, United States Apr 2015 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Oct 201559000 mi | 2 software updates PCM. | ||
| Mar 201680000 mi | Covered under extended warranty was the front shock/strut system. I had the rears done in March of 2016 and (in April 2017) waiting for reimbursement from Honda. | ||
| Acura MDX in Oregon, United States Jan 2010 - Feb 2015 | |||
| Jul 201219300 mi | Torque converter issue, software updated and transmission fluid replaced. | ||
| May 201326300 mi | Oil being consumed, 1qt per 2200 mi. | ||
| Acura MDX in Oregon, United States Nov 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 201760000 miUS $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. | ||
| Acura MDX in Ontario, Canada Aug 2013 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Jan 2014 | Defective battery, always running low on charge. Battery replaced under warranty. | ||
| Acura MDX in California, United States Jul 2013 - Feb 2022 | |||
| Dec 201466000 miUS $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. | ||
| Jul 201698700 mi | Reported rattle/diesel sounding noise. Flagged as possible Torque Converter issue | ||
| May 2017114000 miUS $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. | ||
| Acura MDX in Manitoba, Canada Dec 2012 - Aug 2014 | |||
| Nov 201347060 mi | lumbar motor failed. | ||
| Acura MDX in California, United States May 2014 - Jul 2015 | |||
| May 201440000 mi | Sunroof refused to close, this is the third time I've had the car in for this problem. | ||
| Acura MDX in Minnesota, United States Jun 2015 - Nov 2023 | |||
| Jul 201562500 miUS $25 | Cupholder brackets in center console broke. Replaced Cupholder myself. | ||
| Aug 201782000 miUS $175 | The wipers got stuck on. They replaced the wiper control arm with a redesigned/updated version. | ||
| Feb 201886000 miUS $120 | Replaced battery. | ||
| Nov 201893000 miUS $300 | The battery light had come on intermittently for a few weeks. Battery was checked out as ok. Replaced Alternator. | ||
| Jan 2022123000 mi | Timing Belt, Water Pump, leaking Oil Pump Battery light came indicating battery needed to be replaced. Battery was replaced. | ||
| Acura MDX in Arizona, United States Mar 2015 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Nov 201579000 miUS $600 | Car was in to replace Timing Belt as scheduled maintenance and I reported that car would not shift into reverse at times. Entire Transmission was replaced under Extended Warranty. Also had some seals replaced/repaired. Repair cost only TB. Front sway bar end link set and boots replaced. Intermediate shaft replaced. | ||
| Dec 201580000 miUS $350 | Rear brakes, pads and rotors replaced. | ||
| Acura MDX in Ontario, Canada Oct 2014 - May 2015 | |||
| Dec 201488660 miC $980 | Replace 3 of four struts | ||
| Acura MDX in California, United States Jun 2013 - Feb 2022 | |||
| Jul 201334200 mi | Front ball bearing knocking when driven over 65mph. | ||
| Jan 201869000 miUS $250 | Replaced brake pads and rotors | ||
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