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2001 Acura MDX repairs by problem area
Engine (23%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)
Brakes and Traction Control (1%)
Suspension and Steering (26%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)
Other (3%)
Chart based on 144 repairs.
2001 Acura MDX repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (20%)
$100 - $499 (32%)
< $100 (38%)
Chart based on 130 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2001 Acura MDX
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| Acura MDX in Ohio, United States May 2009 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Jun 2009134000 miUS $260 | Power steering gasket leaking | ||
| Dec 2011147000 miUS $625 | Had to replace alternator. | ||
| Acura MDX in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jan 200889000 miUS $500 | Discovered broken engine mounts and other broken bushings that needed repairs and replacement | ||
| Dec 200899000 mi | SRS sensor replaced under Acura Warranty Extension Action | ||
| Acura MDX in Washington, United States Aug 2011 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Oct 201184000 mi | Replaced back door hinges. Noise coming from suspension, not determined, told to wait. | ||
| Acura MDX in New Jersey, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Apr 2011137000 miUS $1100 | Steering column replaced. Brakes replace on rear. | ||
2001 Acura MDX 4dr SUV
240-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| Acura MDX in Nevada, United States Nov 2011 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Jan 2012 | Whirring noise after engine on a minute or so | ||
| Acura MDX in New York, United States Jan 2012 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Feb 2012110000 miUS $80 | Front Engine Mount, vibration when idle | ||
| Acura MDX in Texas, United States Feb 2012 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Mar 2012174000 mi | Transmission jerks periodically from 2-1 installed a trans cooler a few months ago since the transmission was overheating on a long trip (passing 18 wheelers). Oil looked clean and smelled normal. | ||
| Acura MDX in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2012 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Apr 2012196000 miUS $900 | Repalce the shifter cable assembly | ||
| Mar 2015236000 miUS $250 | rusted flex pipe in exhaust system was leaking | ||
| Sep 2015245000 miUS $450 | car started running roughly, CEL came on. was fine at high RPM but shook around 1800-2200 RPM. Changed plugs adjusted valves, attempted to check coils. Problem not resolved. Took to another shop. they repalced 2 coils and the car was back to normal. Still having tapping due to valve adjustment by previous shop. Will have this fixed later | ||
| Acura MDX in Texas, United States Sep 2010 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Aug 2011134100 miUS $800 | A/C blower motor stopped working. Replaced blower motor with aftermarket part - it was noisy so took it back and mechanic replaced with OEM blower motor and all was good. | ||
| Sep 2012151000 miUS $300 | AC not working. Recharged. Minor steering fluid leak. Mechanic said would be okay for about two more years, but then would cost about $1,200. | ||
| Acura MDX in Colorado, United States Aug 2010 - Aug 2017 | |||
| Nov 201071000 mi | Left side mirror slips out of place. Need to reset it every time I get into the car. I have tried to look up the problem on the internet and fix it myself but can't find any similar problem. Left side mirror slips out of place. Need to reset it every time I get into the car | ||
| Jun 201392000 miUS $87 | Rear A/C was not blowing air. Replaced ac blower transistor and problem solved | ||
| May 201499300 miUS $600 | Replaced front struts | ||
| Aug 201499900 miUS $90 | replace battery | ||
| Mar 2015104000 miUS $400 | Replace front struts | ||
| Acura MDX in North Carolina, United States Jan 2011 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Feb 201175000 mi | Diagnosed problem of failing engine mounts. Waited a bit on making the repair. | ||
| Acura MDX in California, United States Apr 2012 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Jun 2013131000 miUS $45 | After 10 years the system would only blow cold at freeway speeds. | ||
| Dec 2014142000 miUS $650 | New shocks, plugs, coolant, injector flush | ||
| Acura MDX in Ohio, United States Aug 2006 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Nov 200671000 mi | In cold months, I get an intermittent passenger side air bag lock-out light. As I rarely have a passenger. I have not had it looked at. | ||
| Oct 200775000 miUS $150 | Got the drive-train rumble strip noise. After researching problem on-line, changed rear diff fluid (VTM) and triple flushed auto trans (Max Life). Adjusted my driving style to avoid rumble, down shifted one gear and avoided 28 and 48 mph. | ||
| Jun 200981000 mi | Latch handle for rear floor storage compartment lid broke. Did not replaced. | ||
| Oct 201185000 mi | when traded, intermittent torque converter clutch rumble, rear CV or wheel bearing knock. | ||
| Acura MDX in Kentucky, United States Jan 2011 - Feb 2013 | |||
| Aug 2011158247 miUS $197 | Replaced both outer rear sway bar links. Both were worn out. Replaced the outer rear sway bar links | ||
| Dec 2011163000 miUS $800 | Front and side engine mounts both broken Grinding in power steering pump due to low oil, determined line to be rusted out and leaking power steering fluid. Suspension joints broken | ||
| Jul 2012171500 miUS $632 | Catalytic Converter insides broke loose, plugging the exhaust system. Had to Remove and replace the catalytic converter. | ||
| Acura MDX in Arkansas, United States Apr 2012 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Jun 2013100000 miUS $800 | Replace rear shocks & front stabilizer bars | ||
| Acura MDX in Oregon, United States May 2014 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Jun 2014147000 miUS $5440 | Bearing failure in transmission, non-rebuild able. Needed new unit. Left front cv axle replaced at same time do to ripped boot. | ||
| Dec 2014154000 miUS $183 | Needed to replace EGR valve | ||
| Acura MDX in Virginia, United States Apr 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 2015220700 miUS $150 | Replaced window actuator | ||
| Jan 2016218500 miUS $400 | Replaced alternator and battery | ||
| Acura MDX in Missouri, United States Jun 2014 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Jun 2014200000 mi | front wheel bearings replace spedometer as it quit. | ||
| Acura MDX in Oregon, United States Nov 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 2012140000 miUS $4500 | Rebuilt Transmission Replaced Engine Control unit | ||
| May 2013155000 mi | Bushing and front struts replaced | ||
| Sep 2015189000 mi | Upper radiator hose burst. Both were replaced. | ||
| Nov 2017214000 miUS $600 | Replaced leaking radiator. | ||
| Feb 2018217000 miUS $600 | Oil leak from valve cover gasket. Replaced gaskets. Also replace spark plugs etc. since access available | ||
| Acura MDX in Kansas, United States Nov 2014 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Dec 2014183000 miUS $120 | Vehicle on second transmission (at 80k) and this one will need repairs/ replaced too. Don't buy an 01 or 02 as they all have this problem. | ||
| May 2015186000 miUS $550 | Replaced Alternator. | ||
| Mar 2016191000 miUS $400 | New front blower motor, rear blower needed but not repaired, just disconnected. | ||
| Jun 2016192000 mi | Transfer case failed. Did not repair. $5,800 quote, car is not worth that amount. | ||
| Acura MDX in Florida, United States Nov 2011 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Dec 2012136000 miUS $564 | Broken motor mount in front and the side mount was about to break. Repaired as well. The transmission was dragging and having a difficult time changing gears. Once the mounts were repaired, it runs very well. Night and day. | ||
| Sep 2015149000 miUS $100 | Check engine light came on and the Thermostat was completely melted.Replaced thermostat. | ||
| Acura MDX in Texas, United States May 2012 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Mar 2013153000 miUS $93 | One of the rear shock absorbers developed a leak. | ||
| Jun 2013155000 miUS $125 | Window regulator for driver rear door broke. The motor was still good | ||
| Nov 2013158000 miUS $750 | Passenger side strut was leaking fluid. | ||
| Dec 2014169000 miUS $50 | A.C. Refrigerant leak on compressor hose | ||
| Apr 2015171300 miUS $70 | Rear passenger window regulator went out. Replaced it. | ||
| Oct 2015176000 mi | Rear main seal began leaking oil | ||
| Acura MDX in Tennessee, United States Apr 2012 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Apr 2012165000 miUS $1000 | Replaced rack and pinion steering unit | ||
| Acura MDX in South Carolina, United States Apr 2012 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Jan 2016191800 miUS $498 | replace idle control motor/change transmission fluid | ||
| Jul 2016200000 mi | hard shifting stalling didn't do this before transmission fluid change | ||
| Acura MDX in New York, United States Apr 2001 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Jan 20013000 mi | know problem with 1st year model know problem with 1st year model | ||
| Jul 201364200 miUS $1000 | "Check engine" and "VTM-4" lights. EGR needed cleaning and so did fuel injectors suspension bushings worn | ||
| May 201467600 mi | Engine ran very rough. Diag codes suggested $1,000 spark plugs/coils replacement. I simply added fuel additive to clean EGR. Runs perfect! | ||
| Dec 201574000 miUS $500 | Front control arm bushings replaced (rubber cracked) | ||
| May 201675300 miUS $850 | had to replace spark plugs and coils (EGR was not the problem after all) | ||
| Acura MDX in Wisconsin, United States Apr 2012 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Apr 2012160000 miUS $460 | front right wheel bearing needed to be replaced | ||
| Acura MDX in North Carolina, United States Mar 2010 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Mar 201177000 mi | Compliance bushings replaced; tie rod boots replaced. | ||
| Jun 201283000 miUS $540 | Replaced front and side motor mounts Cruise control not working | ||
| Oct 201283700 mi | SRS light went on. Turns out the driver side seat belt buckle was 'bad'. Dealer had one in stock and replaced for free. | ||
| Jul 201495000 miUS $275 | A/C required new circulation hose and new circuit breaker | ||
| Acura MDX in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2010 - Jul 2010 | |||
| May 2010203000 mi | replaced transmission for 5th time. Free under warranty for last transmission which cost $2,000. Previous 3 transmissions were free. replaced transmission for 5th time. Free under warranty for last transmission which cost $2,000. Previous 3 transmissions were free. | ||
| Acura MDX in Illinois, United States Feb 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Oct 200874000 miUS $40 | Felt like you were on rumble strips. Acura paid for a new touque converter. | ||
| Acura MDX in British Columbia, Canada Feb 2010 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Mar 201075020 miC $200 | Long brake pedal travel. Ended up being a siezed caliper | ||
| Jul 201186800 miC $200 | Loss of AC cooling, found and repaired leak, recharged system | ||
| Jan 201289900 miC $500 | Bad front wheel bearings, needed to be replaced | ||
| Apr 2014112620 miC $500 | Bad front wheel bearings | ||
| Oct 2014117800 miC $1200 | No AC, failed condenser. Bad blower motor resistor unit. | ||
| Acura MDX in Indiana, United States Feb 2008 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Mar 2008106000 mi | Transmission failing. Took to the Acura Dealer-problem confirmed. Next step:Acura Client Services for goodwill consideration. | ||
| Acura MDX in Illinois, United States Jan 2008 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Feb 2008132000 miUS $1200 | Steering Pump. Leaking A/C hose. Rear view mirror replaced, broken pivot, bad design, as all plastic. | ||
| Jan 2009140000 mi | Front wheel bearings. | ||
| Apr 2009140000 mi | Heater fan. | ||
| Jun 2010155000 miUS $165 | Leaking AC condensor. Third time the AC has gone out. | ||
| Jun 2011164000 miUS $600 | Air Conditioner replaced various hoses and parts, fourth major A/C repair in last 5 years. Had several discussions on how they replaced one part at a time then charged us for full evac/recharge. So they rebated the last repair. $1200 otherwise. | ||
| Mar 2012169000 miUS $286 | Links for rear stabilizer bar. Left one broke. | ||
| Jun 2012170000 miUS $3050 | Rebuilt Trans, Replace engine & trans mounts, replace oil pressure sender | ||
| Jan 2013170900 miUS $600 | Replace Front Ball Joint and Control Arm | ||
| Jan 2014179000 miUS $360 | Throttle body replaced | ||
| Acura MDX in Connecticut, United States May 2007 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Jan 200899000 miUS $517 | Replaced left front wheel bearing siezed. Oil change, wheel rotation. Rusted shield around catalytic converter causing squeaking. | ||
| Feb 2008101000 miUS $408 | Blown right side hub. | ||
| Sep 2009123000 miUS $335 | Replaced front engine motor mount. | ||
| Jan 2010126100 miUS $380 | Replaced LF Lower Control Arm Assembly | ||
| Jun 2010134000 miUS $2250 | Replaced Torque Converter and flushed transmission. | ||
| Oct 2010139800 miUS $650 | Torque Converter was replaced for second time. 1st time was under warranty. Replace Power Steering Pump | ||
| Acura MDX in Ontario, Canada Apr 2007 - Aug 2021 | |||
| May 200771300 miC $200 | Oxygen emissions sensor. Cuased engine light to come on and a very slightly rougher idle. Could have continued driving but decided to repair. | ||
| May 2016151060 miC $1600 | No power on acceleration. Shaking. Injector coils replaced. | ||
| Jan 2018163060 miC $10 | Rear hatch door intermittently could not open. Found solution on internet. Wiring near hinge frayed over time. Cut rubber sleeve to expose wiring and re-cabled. Problem fixed. | ||
| Acura MDX in Alabama, United States Apr 2007 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jun 2008118000 miUS $240 | SRS light on, found faulty driver seatbelt mechanism, repaired under lifetime warranty. | ||
| Mar 2009122000 miUS $30 | Temp indicator and cruise light change. | ||
| Sep 2010125000 miUS $70 | Backlight for thermostat indicator. Whole navigation front assembly had to be removed to get to it. | ||
| Acura MDX in Ohio, United States Sep 2007 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Aug 2008100000 miUS $100 | CD changer | ||
| Oct 2008102000 miUS $100 | Transmission and torque converter replaced. | ||
| Feb 2009109000 mi | Bad a/c discharge hose, replaced under wtty. Refrigerant added back in. | ||
| Jul 2010127000 miUS $42 | Replaced failing torque converter. Bad torque converter was itself a replacement that was covered under a 36 month/36000 mile parts and labor warranty. | ||
| Acura MDX in Utah, United States Feb 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jul 200986000 mi | Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) light illuminated and would not go off. Dealer will be replacing the seat belt buckles to repair it. | ||
| Aug 200986000 mi | Seat Belt Buckles replaced, both front. | ||
| Acura MDX in Washington, United States Feb 2009 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Jul 200993000 miUS $200 | Instrument panel lights - replaced 12 bulbs | ||
| Acura MDX in Tennessee, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Jan 2010US $450 | Idle Air Valve went out. | ||
| Dec 2011144000 miUS $98 | Main HVAC fan motor speed control transistor failed. I replaced it with a OEM Honda replacement. | ||
| Jul 2012150000 mi | SRS system light came on dealer reset odp | ||
| Mar 2015172000 miUS $580 | Replaced Power Steering Pump | ||
| Acura MDX in Indiana, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Jul 2014198000 miUS $350 | First time in for a valve adjustment. 3 Valves were tight. | ||
| Sep 2014200000 miUS $20 | Noisy front end for some time now. Replaced sway bar bushings and all is quiet now engine smoking on start up. engine misses | ||
| Apr 2016221500 miUS $400 | Front and right motor mount broken | ||
| May 2016223300 miUS $65 | Rear end bounce | ||
| Acura MDX in California, United States Aug 2009 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Mar 2013163000 miUS $2550 | Didn't shift out of 3rd gear. when repair was complete 3rd gear was burnt. lack of fluid. replaced overhauled. working perfectly now. | ||
| Acura MDX in Alberta, Canada Jun 2009 - Aug 2016 | |||
| Dec 2013122760 miC $650 | Power Steering pump died; needed replacing | ||
| Dec 2015138260 miC $90 | The panels for the heating system came loose, so cold air was blowing directly into the passenger footwell. A private mechanic was able to fix the panel by tightening up the screws on the panels. | ||
| Jun 2016142600 miC $120 | Solenoid on daytime running lights broke, so no connection. Re- soldered and back to working condition. | ||
| Aug 2016142600 mi | Transmission failure; mechanic suspected that the front bearing gave way as that was the common failure point in the 01s. Completely seized up the tires on the road. Sold privately "as is". | ||
| Acura MDX in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2009 - Jun 2010 | |||
| Mar 2009146000 miUS $800 | Timing gear. | ||
| Acura MDX in South Carolina, United States Jun 2009 - Jul 2009 | |||
| Jul 2009132000 mi | Motor mounts replaced. Transmission issues lead to getting rid of car. Approximately 4-5 thousand dollar repair quoted. No guarantee that repair would last long term. | ||
2001 Acura MDX 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| Acura in Kansas, United States Jul 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Aug 2007117000 miUS $300 | malfunctioning EGR valve caused uneven acceleration and rough shifting | ||
| Acura in Alberta, Canada Apr 2007 - Dec 2009 | |||
| Dec 200859520 miC $100 | Hesitation when slowly upshifting through 30km/hr, vibration. EGR valve replaced as warranty item by dealer. | ||
| Acura MDX in Minnesota, United States May 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jun 200882000 miUS $422 | Rear Brake caliper got stuck and wore out one pad and rotor. Had to replace both rear pads and rotors. | ||
| Acura MDX in North Carolina, United States Jan 2008 - May 2009 | |||
| Apr 2008125000 miUS $150 | Play in steering box, needs replacing. | ||
| Acura MDX in California, United States Jul 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Aug 200780000 mi | hesitation shifting between 1st, 2nd and 3rd gears. | ||
| Sep 200781000 miUS $40 | Lamps in passenger headlight burns out prematurely. 3 times in one year. All systems check good. Put in another bulb... | ||
| Oct 200783000 miUS $80 | The plastic vent assemblies on both ends of the dash fell apart within 2 months of eachother. Ordered new ones and they took the shop just a few minutes to install. | ||
| Acura MDX in Ontario, Canada Jun 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Dec 200745880 mi | Radio volume button not working properly. i.e. Up = down | ||
2001 Acura MDX 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 4WD
| Acura MDX in Michigan, United States Dec 2007 - Sep 2008 | |||
| Jul 200881000 miUS $130 | Replaced rear stabilizer bars due to squeaking noise. | ||
| Acura MDX in California, United States May 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Sep 2008185000 miUS $162 | Replaced blower fan for rear heat/ac. | ||
| Jan 2009192000 miUS $399 | Wiring short, melted wires. Wipers not working. | ||
| Feb 2009193000 miUS $55 | Replaced backlighting behind HVAC in-dash controls in center console. | ||
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