

Engine (30%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (15%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (36%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (3%)
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (14%)
$500 - $999 (20%)
$100 - $499 (39%)
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Acura MDX in New York, United States Feb 2011 - Aug 2011 | |||
Mar 201167000 miUS $600 | O2 Sensor, also had rear brakes and battery replaced | ||
Jun 201170000 miUS $300 | shifter cable needed replacement | ||
Aug 201170000 mi | The power drivers window started acting up and the instrument lights on the steering wheel and shifter console went out. |
Acura MDX in Puerto Rico Jul 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
Sep 201047000 miUS $900 | Transmission failure due to water leaking from faulty radiator. |
265-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
Acura MDX in Ontario, Canada Jan 2013 - Mar 2017 | |||
Aug 201310230 miC $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 2014114080 mi | starter died | ||
Feb 2014114980 mi | rear left bearing shot, replaced | ||
Oct 2015133300 miC $150 | Rear bearing |
Acura MDX in Florida, United States Sep 2013 - Jan 2014 | |||
Dec 2013125000 miUS $3600 | Car failed to engage in drive or reverse. Required full transmission replacement. |
Acura MDX in Alabama, United States Feb 2014 - Jul 2018 | |||
Apr 2014137800 miUS $1000 | rear passenger window mechanism broke. mechanism holds window up. needed to be replaced wear item boots needed to be replaced | ||
Jan 2016165000 miUS $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 2017190000 miUS $600 | Heater to the front broke 600 to fix | ||
Dec 2017215000 miUS $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 2018226000 miUS $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 2014118500 miUS $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 2016141900 miUS $325 | Front passenger side door lock actuator filed. |
Acura MDX in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2014 - Jan 2017 | |||
Sep 2014188000 miUS $800 | original radiator developed small leak | ||
Jan 2017US $200 | Tire Pressure Sensor needed to be replaced |
Acura MDX in California, United States Feb 2013 - Nov 2017 | |||
Jul 2013105000 miUS $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 2014120000 miUS $925 | Replaced Shocks and Struts | ||
Feb 2017160000 miUS $650 | Replaced one broken engine mount |
Acura MDX in Florida, United States Dec 2012 - Mar 2015 | |||
Jul 2013151000 miUS $140 | The engine light was on and off,the code was the oxygen sensor,so i replaced the o2 sensor. |
Acura MDX in Tennessee, United States Apr 2012 - May 2018 | |||
Jul 2013245300 miUS $164 | Regular transmission service and replacement of front differential seal. | ||
Aug 2014264200 miUS $592 | Replaced both front drive axles and the right side axle seal. | ||
Feb 2016296900 miUS $3000 | Replaced front and rear catalytic converters. Replaced passenger rear door lock actuator. Replaced valve cover gaskets and adjusted valves. | ||
Aug 2016305000 miUS $750 | The auxiliary fan had melted off it's axle and the radiator had a hole in the bottom. Both were replaced. | ||
Dec 2016314000 miUS $322 | Replaced left passenger door window regulator and motor | ||
May 2017321000 miUS $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 2017329000 miUS $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 2017341000 miUS $463 | Two rear tires |
Acura MDX in Ontario, Canada Feb 2012 - May 2018 | |||
May 2016156600 miC $2250 | Replace Front Struts. Rear shocks, front tie rods. Timing belt. | ||
Apr 2017177940 miC $5 | Replace coils | ||
May 2017182900 miC $450 | Low refrigerant | ||
Feb 2018189100 miC $950 | Replace erg module |
Acura MDX in Oregon, United States Apr 2012 - Apr 2012 | |||
Apr 201265000 miUS $1500 | Wheel well seam leaking onto floor interior |
Acura MDX in Tennessee, United States Apr 2012 - Oct 2012 | |||
Feb 2012105000 miUS $800 | Replaced 2 of 3 motor mounts | ||
Apr 2012113000 miUS $670 | 2 of the engine mounts needed replacing |
Acura MDX in North Carolina, United States Dec 2014 - Dec 2017 | |||
Jul 201682500 miUS $500 | Alternator was replaced. |
Acura MDX in Utah, United States Apr 2012 - Mar 2015 | |||
Apr 2012100000 miUS $1000 | Front and passenger side motor mounts bad |
Acura MDX in California, United States Dec 2014 - Aug 2015 | |||
Jun 2015137000 miUS $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 2015137000 mi | The power door locks were again not working properly, despite recently having the actuators replaced for the second time. |
Acura MDX in Utah, United States Apr 2012 - Apr 2012 | |||
Mar 201292000 miUS $212 | Door lock stopped working |
Acura MDX in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2009 - Dec 2012 | |||
Nov 200951000 miUS $850 | Both front wheel bearings replaced. |
Acura MDX in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2013 - Dec 2017 | |||
Apr 2017153000 miUS $1000 | struts and shocks and general check up |
Acura MDX in Oregon, United States Sep 2016 - Feb 2018 | |||
Sep 2017172000 miUS $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 2021163000 miUS $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 2022171000 miUS $125 | Replace blower motor |
Acura MDX in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
May 2018130000 miUS $100 | Replace rear brake rotors and pads. DIY. 2 hours. |
Acura MDX in California, United States Jul 2015 - Jul 2018 | |||
May 2017130000 miUS $450 | Air Fuel sensor required replacement |
Acura MDX in Pennsylvania, United States May 2016 - May 2017 | |||
May 2017146000 miUS $900 | AC compressor died. Replacing it took a long time to get it right. |
Acura MDX in Kansas, United States May 2016 - Jul 2017 | |||
Sep 2016143000 miUS $1028 | Due to abnormal tire wear, had 2 struts on front and 2 shocks on rear replaced. | ||
Nov 2016145000 miUS $295 | Blower motor stopped running; had to replace transistor | ||
Dec 2016148000 miUS $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 Connecticut, United States Nov 2015 - Jan 2016 | |||
Jan 2016172000 miUS $250 | Changed solenoids for torque converter lock. |
Acura MDX in Texas, United States May 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
Dec 2016193000 mi | Replaced fuse to fix cruise control | ||
Oct 2017208000 miUS $488 | Repair oil leak engine oil pan Replaced Struts and Sway Bar Replaced shift solenoid to repair leak | ||
Jan 2018215000 miUS $400 | MAJOR BRAKE SQUEAL. | ||
Mar 2018220000 miUS $400 | Dead battery |
Acura MDX in Alberta, Canada Mar 2016 - Aug 2019 | |||
Jul 201684420 miC $220 | Freak accident - radiator leaking from rock or something which struck it while driving on freeway. Replaced radiator. | ||
Mar 201787420 miC $40 | Flushed rear-diff fluid - the vehicle was vibrating badly when turning and accelerating from low speed. |
Acura MDX in Washington, United States Mar 2016 - Aug 2018 | |||
Nov 2016136000 miUS $400 | replace worn cv boots |
Acura MDX in New Jersey, United States Nov 2016 - Dec 2016 | |||
Dec 2016147000 miUS $1070 | car died on train tracks. Needed tow to dealer. Alternator and battery dead. |
Acura MDX in New York, United States Feb 2012 - Oct 2014 | |||
Aug 2012158000 miUS $160 | Drivers side outer tie rod was bad, this caused alignment issue | ||
Nov 2012161400 miUS $340 | Radiator line ruptured, had to replace Radiator | ||
Jun 2013168000 mi | VSA module |
Acura MDX in Texas, United States Oct 2011 - Dec 2011 | |||
Dec 2011100000 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 Minnesota, United States Apr 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
Sep 200843000 mi | Bad torque converter. |
Acura MDX in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2008 - Jul 2014 | |||
Jul 201073000 miUS $880 | Transmission cooler failed internally, allowing ATF fluid and engine coolant to intermingle. Within a day the car was undriveable. | ||
Nov 201076000 miUS $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 201187000 miUS $400 | 2 broken motor mounts | ||
May 201291000 miUS $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 2013106000 miUS $250 | Front sway bar snapped and was replaced. |
Acura MDX in Ontario, Canada May 2008 - Dec 2016 | |||
Jun 200935960 miC $280 | ac not cold enough, no leaks found, refrigerant and dye loaded, will check again in three weeks if there are any leaks. | ||
Nov 200939060 miC $500 | Replaced driver side front wheel bearings. | ||
Dec 2016153140 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 2015107000 miUS $3000 | Incurred 3k expenses in short span and was not reliable once the trouble started. Until then, it was great car. |
Acura MDX in Illinois, United States Apr 2010 - Dec 2013 | |||
Aug 2013120400 miUS $2600 | Injectors issues. 4 out of 6 injectors through out the code and needed to be replaced according to a dealer. |
Acura MDX in California, United States Oct 2008 - Mar 2018 | |||
Nov 200848000 mi | Air leaks on both front doors/windows. Window seals and weather stripping pre-ordered and replaced. | ||
May 201175000 miUS $180 | Door lock actuators failed. Both front door lock actuators replaced. | ||
Feb 2018148000 miUS $300 | Tire wear, so replaced gas pressure struts and aligned the front end. |
Acura MDX in Idaho, United States May 2008 - Mar 2014 | |||
Nov 201366400 miUS $818 | Replace Side Engine Mount |
Acura MDX in Maryland, United States Dec 2007 - Jun 2011 | |||
Jan 200831000 mi | Onstar computer failed. Replaced Onstar computer |
Acura MDX in Florida, United States Jan 2008 - Jun 2010 | |||
Jun 200958000 mi | OnStar did not work - needed new OnStar Module Installed OnStar module the next working day | ||
Sep 200960000 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 200960200 mi | OnStar did not work, was diagnosed, module defective, part ordered, and replaced a few days later - works fine now! |
Acura MDX in Washington, United States Dec 2007 - Mar 2016 | |||
Mar 2016215000 miUS $300 | Replaced ignition coil on one cylinder also put in 6 new spark plugs |
Acura MDX in New York, United States Feb 2008 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jun 201296000 miUS $600 | Engine light came on and was pointing towards a faulty reading from the throttle body. Entire throttle body was replaced. | ||
Sep 201297000 miUS $300 | Radiator cracked and was replaced along with the thermostat. | ||
Jul 2015110000 miUS $400 | Tensioner was replaced. Serpentine belt slipped. Main pulley was replaced along with belt. | ||
Oct 2015111200 miUS $275 | Power steering pump very noisy and starting to decrease steering capabilities. | ||
Mar 2018124000 miUS $140 | TPMS sensors were replaced after light would not go away on dash. | ||
Apr 2018124000 miUS $1200 | Rear upper and lower control arms were replaced. Upper was replaced with adjustable arms to allow for proper future wheel alignments. | ||
Jun 2021147670 miUS $2000 | Shocks and struts replaced on all 4 corners. |
Acura MDX in Ohio, United States Nov 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
Jul 201056000 mi | rust on hood (1/2 inch square) |
Acura MDX in California, United States Dec 2007 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jan 2012152200 miUS $850 | Major service including timing belt, water pump, fluids and 1 engine mount. | ||
Jan 2017174000 miUS $300 | Canister | ||
Feb 2018195000 miUS $400 | Valve adjustment | ||
Jul 2018201000 miUS $400 | Accelerator sensor replaced. |
Acura MDX in South Carolina, United States Apr 2009 - Dec 2009 | |||
Jun 200951000 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 200955000 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 North Carolina, United States Apr 2009 - Mar 2015 | |||
Jul 2010127000 mi | srs light on, dealer replaced seatbelt. |
Acura MDX in Florida, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2012 | |||
Dec 2010101000 mi | Transmission software update to address low-speed "juddering" Multiple cracked motor mounts | ||
Jan 2011102000 miUS $1850 | Replaced cracked motor mounts identified in earlier report Tail light out - replaced bulb - 20 mins of labor | ||
May 2011106000 miUS $1037 | Car was bouncing more than normal when driving over speed humps; replaced both front and rear struts and shock absorbers. | ||
Mar 2012124000 miUS $270 | Transmission was getting a bit slippy/shuddery. Mechanic flushed/replaced fluids in Automatic Transmission, rear differential, and transfer case. |
Acura MDX in Maryland, United States May 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jun 201270000 miUS $190 | Replace shorted out power door lock actuator | ||
Jul 201270300 miUS $375 | Condenser fan replaced | ||
Sep 201599000 miUS $130 | Replace right rear window regulator | ||
Apr 2016101500 miUS $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 2016104900 miUS $300 | Bluetooth module failed. DIY replacement was straightforward. | ||
Mar 2017110000 miUS $200 | Right rear TPMS sensor dead - required replacement | ||
May 2017111000 miUS $200 | Front lower control arms replaced | ||
Mar 2018117000 miUS $80 | Accessory belt tensioner and new belt |
Acura MDX in Missouri, United States Dec 2010 - Jun 2012 | |||
Jan 2011169000 miUS $1200 | replaced broken engine mount oil pan drain plug leaking (threads stripped). rethread and replace plug |
Acura MDX in Texas, United States Mar 2014 - Mar 2018 | |||
Jun 2014102000 miUS $75 | added refrigerant | ||
Aug 2014103400 miUS $275 | failed window regulator | ||
Mar 2015110000 miUS $600 | replace front struts added refrigerant | ||
Mar 2016131000 miUS $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 2016139000 miUS $1000 | Power steering pump Two electric door locks | ||
Nov 2017146000 miUS $800 | Compressor replacement. | ||
Mar 2018152000 miUS $600 | Blend door motor replacement. |
Acura MDX in California, United States Mar 2012 - Mar 2013 | |||
Dec 2012147000 miUS $500 | check engine light came. mechanic replaced three coils and spark plugs. |
Acura MDX in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2010 - Dec 2016 | |||
Feb 201083345 miUS $300 | replace outside temperature sensor, headlight | ||
Jul 201096000 miUS $55 | a/c register directional control knob broke | ||
Nov 2011116000 miUS $348 | broken front motor mount | ||
Aug 2012127300 miUS $225 | CV boot replaced | ||
May 2013134000 miUS $250 | Intermittent wiper switch |
Acura MDX in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2010 - Apr 2011 | |||
Apr 201032000 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 Massachusetts, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2014 | |||
May 201484000 mi | S pipe replacement had an ac leak |
Acura MDX in Texas, United States May 2009 - Sep 2018 | |||
Jun 200972000 miUS $230 | Interior door locks did not work. Using key or power switch. Replaced door lock actuator in drivers side door. This fixed problem. | ||
Dec 201096000 mi | Transmission software reflash | ||
May 2012113800 miUS $500 | Power Steering Pump | ||
Nov 2016159000 miUS $299 | Passenger side door lock was not operational. Using key or interior switch. Repaired at dealer. |
Acura MDX in Indiana, United States May 2009 - Sep 2017 | |||
Dec 200982000 mi | torque converter | ||
Jan 201086000 mi | Torque converter needed replaced and gaskets associated with repair. | ||
Feb 201087000 mi | replaced backup camera | ||
Dec 2010100000 miUS $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 2014173000 miUS $1300 | Leaking fluid and had water pump replaced. Replaced timing belt and did other maintenance while things were taken off. | ||
Mar 2016202000 miUS $450 | Whining noise and burnt smell. Suggested replacing alternator and resealing power steering. Replaced alternator only and sound and smell have gone away. | ||
Nov 2016217900 miUS $450 | Engine repair and maintenance |
Acura MDX in Michigan, United States Aug 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
Sep 200949000 miUS $180 | Torque converter slipping |
Acura MDX in Michigan, United States Nov 2009 - Mar 2016 | |||
May 201295300 miUS $900 | transmission cooler went out, spilled all fluid. | ||
Mar 2013108000 miUS $4800 | Complete engine failure |
Acura MDX in California, United States Aug 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
May 201272000 miUS $400 | Short in seatbelt buckle, driver seat. Buckle assembly had to be replaced. Indicated by airbag warning light. | ||
Jun 201273000 mi | Engine was slow to start | ||
Jul 201499200 miUS $1000 | Burned out interior dome light Driver door lock actuator failed, security system would not activate. | ||
Sep 2014100000 mi | Rear driver side door lock actuator intermittant failure. Dealer unable to reproduce. | ||
Apr 2015113700 miUS $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 2016127000 miUS $250 | Door lock actuator failure | ||
Dec 2016139000 miUS $250 | Minor noise observed from power steering. Failing O-ring was to blame, causing vibration. O-ring replaced. | ||
Sep 2017149000 miUS $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 2018160 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 |