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Acura MDX repairs by problem area

Engine (19%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (16%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (34%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)

Other (5%)

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Acura MDX suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (2%)

$1000 - $2499 (18%)

$500 - $999 (18%)

$100 - $499 (28%)

< $100 (33%)

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Chart based on 338 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2017 Acura MDX 4dr SUV

290-horsepower 3.5L I6 9-speed shiftable automatic FWD

33480 mi

C $159
Alignement 

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2016 Acura MDX 4dr SUV

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

2000 mi Power steering engine failed and had to be replaced. 
2300 mi power suspension engine died 
1500 mi Intense vibration from the front end at speeds above 40mph 
96000 mi

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

US $2200
Replaced F&R struts, strut mounts and four wheel alignment. Struts no longer functioned. 
5000 mi Replaced both rear shock absorbers 
21000 mi The vehicle had a thump in the rear when going over a bump, the dealer verified the noise. They replaced the shocks , mounting pads, springs. No cost, no noise when done. 

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2015 Acura MDX 4dr SUV

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

2680 mi A thump in the rear end. They said it was normal. 
4960 mi Car still has thump to number rear end and the display still flashes 
10540 mi thumping in rear end 

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2015 Acura MDX 4dr SUV

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

1000 mi Felt vibration in steering. Discovered wheels were not balanced. Balanced tires, vibration still continues. 
16000 mi Steering wobble at highway speeds. Vibration when braking. Suspension squeak when going over bumps. Dealer offers no real help. Balanced and rotated tires again, with no resolution. Probably needs new bushings. 
130000 mi

US $550
Left front and rear wheel bearings needed replacing. 
2480 mi Rear end thump 
2700 mi Banging noise from left rear on rough roads. Strut assembly replaced. 
35000 mi Rear shocks front bushing 
43000 mi alignment 
42000 mi A pop noise from steering was fixed per TSB 

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2014 Acura MDX 4dr SUV

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

66960 mi

$500
problems with bushings,  
15400 mi Clunk when reversing. 

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2014 Acura MDX 4dr SUV

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

7000 mi

US $3
Lost control of the steering intermittently at full turn and slow speeds 
10000 mi Grinding noise from steering column. Shop replaced belt pulley behind steering wheel. Replaced under warranty. 
2000 mi Software update needed 
14000 mi Hear odd buzzing/grinding noise when reversing and turning the wheel. Dealer cannot duplicate, but I hear it daily. 
27000 mi Software Update for Electric Power Steering. Required to eliminate vibration at times from EPS unit. 
25200 mi Noise in the front shocks turned out to be related to steering. They tried to fix it, but now back. Sometimes with a sharp right turn (max) it makes a loud popping sound, like something got squeezed then suddenly released, and vibrates the front end. 
29000 mi Bumps and clunks when turning wheel, backing up. They performed a software update which fixed the problem. It was a Tech Service Bulletin. 
104400 mi While replacing the engine the mechanic also found that front struts were leaking. This was missed at my local dealership. Replaced under warranty. 
9000 mi replacement of steering wheel and all associated components. 
28600 mi Steering Column replacement 
33000 mi Steering column made a lot of noise when adjusting height. Dealer replace entire assembly. 
12000 mi Right front wheel bearings prematurely worn out and started making grinding noises when driving above 45 MPH. Noise increased with speed from that point. 
60000 mi

US $509
Replace control arm 
77 mi

US $1100
Replaced front struts and sway bar end links (one shock leaking fluid) 
35000 mi Software Update for Electric Power Steering. Required to eliminate vibration at times from EPS unit. 
36580 mi Clunking rear upper mount 
99200 mi Front shocks replaced 
51000 mi noise when turning left from front left corner- determined shock bearing was defective- 
23860 mi Play in steering wheel. Steering column replaced. 
107000 mi

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

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2013 Acura MDX 4dr SUV

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

28400 mi Replace power steering 

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2012 Acura MDX 4dr SUV

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

28700 mi Sway bar link front right failed. Replaced under extended certified used car warranty. 
49600 mi

US $2200
Replaced both front struts 
42700 mi Replaced power steering rack box seals and other components. 
22200 mi

US $100
Replaced 2 rear magnetic shocks 
52720 mi

C $60
Sound coming from car when turned sharply right. Seems to only be occurring during the morning in cold weather and is intermittent. 
56980 mi Compressor belt making noise. Needed to be replaced, as well as p/s pump. 
7000 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. 
59300 mi Whining noise when making a turn. Dealer inspected power steering pump and fluid. Flushed power steering pump and replaced fluid. Problem resolved. 
84000 mi

US $430
Noise when turning the steering wheel while stopped. Replaced steering pump & fluid. Update: still groans. 
92000 mi

US $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. 
89638 mi

US $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. 
55980 mi Wheel bearing failed. 
67580 mi All 4 struts changed under extended warranty with alignment 

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2011 Acura MDX 4dr SUV

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

61000 mi

US $780
Front struts abd bushings were replaced. Wheel alignment done as well. 
62900 mi

US $262
Wheel hub worn out. Replaced wheel hub. 
78000 mi

US $220
Wheel hub was worn, getting shaking that would not stop. Changed tires, aligned wheels, still shaking. Replaced whole right front wheel hub. 
44500 mi Noise from the front end. Stabilizers replaced under warranty. 
53300 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. 
84000 mi

US $138
Steering system was whining. Metal shavings found in fluid. Fluids were changed. The on whether future final fix will be needed. 
2000 mi Noise from front suspension, car veers slightly to the left at highway speeds. 
2480 mi The vehicle pull to the right. 
65000 mi

US $450
Front hub bearing replaced. 
73000 mi

US $100
pul to right. alignment fixed the fault 
163000 mi

US $1200
Struts & Shocks 
87000 mi

US $2000
3) power steering rack beginning to leak - replace the rack 
125000 mi

US $150
Power steering pump leaking. Owner replaced. 
174000 mi

US $700
Replaced tie rod boots and swaybar end links. 

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2010 Acura MDX 4dr SUV

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

34200 mi Front ball bearing knocking when driven over 65mph. 
66000 mi

US $826
Replaced Active Damper System shock absorber in the front driver's side. 
88660 mi

C $980
Replace 3 of four struts 
40000 mi

US $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. 
57000 mi

US $1350
Replaced both leaking rear shocks, damper assembly 
61540 mi

US $1181
Replace right front wheel bearing assembly & perform alignment 
61000 mi

US $735
Steering fluid was leaking--replace rack and pinion 
96000 mi Adjustable damper was making noises. 
124000 mi

US $1000
Replace sway bar links 
13300 mi

US $800
replace power steering fluid and change o-rings 
141000 mi

US $1250
replace both front struts and front control arms, alignment, reset cam timing. 
145000 mi

US $1420
noticed a shifting feeling when turning like the front end was loose. Front tie rod and control arm replaced. Alignment performed. 
79000 mi

US $600
Front sway bar end link set and boots replaced. Intermediate shaft replaced. 
181000 mi

US $1452
Suspension was worn out resulting in poor handling. All shocks/struts were replaced and front sway bar end links were also replaced. 
80000 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. 

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2009 Acura MDX 4dr SUV

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

25280 mi clicking noise at front when car moving forward or backward, noise going over speed bump. front end bushing and rear bushing defective, repair under warranty. 
47000 mi steering noise The pump and steering rack were replaced the rack had a small leak 
38800 mi cold weather start up noise not found from prior trip. replaced power steering pump. 
61700 mi

US $250
Creaking to front end, replaced front away bar end links and bushings. 
35340 mi

C $171
Replaced left front link 
122760 mi

C $1361
Noise from the front end. Dealer thought it was from the sway bar bushing and strut assembly and had them replaced. Turned out to be the front damper assembly, which the dealer replaced at no additional cost. 
1000 mi car pulls to left at highway speeds. steering wheel makes clicking sound. dealer says not a problem. it's a problem and makes car a pain to drive. 
34000 mi Power steering pump bad; replaced under warranty/recall 
60000 mi Power steering pump was replaced under recall 
109740 mi

C $350
replace left rear wheel bearing replace front right tie rod end 
83680 mi

C $400
replaced struts and shock absorbers 
620 mi Rear Suspension Thump. Fixed under warranty 
7440 mi Compliance bushing. Clicking noise when turning or braking 
75964 mi

US $408
Observed a whirring sound from the front end at highway speeds. Wheel bearing, left front, removed and replaced. 4-wheel alignment accomplished. 
71600 mi

US $100
During wheel bearing replacement, dealer dislodged CV boot. Identified during tire replacement at another shop. 
73400 mi clunking sound needed new bushings both sides 
114000 mi

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

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2008 Acura MDX

Engine not specified

94860 mi

C $2000
2 front sport shocks 
95480 mi

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

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2008 Acura MDX 4dr SUV

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

30300 mi Alignment was out of spec - Rear drivers side control arm was replaced. 
18000 mi left front wheel bearing was becoming noisy. Dealer replaced under warranty. Vehicle is again quiet. 
66000 mi

US $1700
ADS system malfunction. Replaced one suspension strut and calibrated electronic suspension systems. 
119000 mi

US $1140
Power steering was very difficult to turn at slow speed. Needed new power steering pump. 
25650 mi Left front strut was replaced. The Right side mirror was replaced due to "clicking" when it moved 
27000 mi Front left strut replaced.  
71000 mi Broken front axle, left and right 
67000 mi Power steering pump failing. Losing fluid and loud noise. Replaced under recall. 
38000 mi Replacement of both front wheel bearings & resurfacing of front rotors, all done during three visits from 4/10 - 7/10 trying to get rid of front end noise. 
82300 mi

US $1700
Rear shocks leaking need replacing 
98900 mi

US $2000
Front struts replaced 
41500 mi Replaced LF wheel bearing Repaired diver's seat memory system 
44000 mi Left front wheel bearing replaced 
80000 mi Power Steering pump replaced 
2000 mi Rear end squeaked and popped when going over bumps slowly. Technician said it was a known problem with 08 MDX's related to tight bushings. Lubed rear end suspension and problem stopped. 
99800 mi

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

US $150
Replaced sway bar endlinks 
151000 mi

US $1525
Replaced tie rod boots 
84940 mi

C $2000
Both Rear shocks 
115720 mi

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

C $1100
rear springs and shocks replaced 
56700 mi Problems with power steering pump, replaced by Acura under warrenty due to warrenty extension on power steering pump 
69200 mi

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

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

C $287
Replace driver rear suspension level sensor. 
79360 mi Rear shock that had been replaced last fall was leaking and needed to be replaced under warranty. 
70500 mi Steering gradually got heavier over time--noticed difference when drove a new one. Recall repair fixed steering. 
104000 mi

US $3000
wheel bearing replacement, based on dealer recommendation 
11000 mi Lower front control arm. Acura TSB for clicking noise. 
6000 mi Car was making a clicking noise during turns at slow speeds. Dealer replaced mounts on right wheel and fixed the problem. 
75640 mi Power steering pump replaced under warranty due to hard dry steering. 
78740 mi Rear shocks felt real soft and bouncy. Dealer found leak in both! $1800 for both shocks plus labour! Refused to repair of course ! 
153000 mi

US $300
worn bushings on stabilizers 
111000 mi

US $450
BROKEN FRONT SPRING COIL FRONT SPRINGS AND STRUTS HAD BEEN REPLACED 
154000 mi

US $270
Stabilizer bar link replacement 
124000 mi Springs had rusted and one snapped. Replaced fronts and rears with new springs+shocks 
212660 mi

C $2400
New ride height sensors Awesome reliable vehicle 
57660 mi adds hydraulic assist to make steering easier 
132063 mi

US $408
new breaks, rear bump shocks 
135000 mi

US $1867
replaced front struts, rear sway bar, rear shocks, 4 new tires and alignment 
132900 mi

US $180
Replaced power steering - second time in 15 months 
130000 mi

US $1400
Both front ADS (magnetic struts that are only on Sport model) were completely seized. Also noticeable clunking noise when going over speed bumps. 
169000 mi

US $60
Power steering fluid flush. 
55000 mi creaking noise in front end rear shocks 
65000 mi Lower control arms that were previously replaced were replaced for the 2nd time due to creaking noise. 
103300 mi

US $1500
power steering rack needed to be replaced 
90520 mi Replaced Hub on rear wheel, damaged by removal of speed sensor that was defective (short) 
105400 mi

C $1200
Wheel bearing tie rods stabilizer alignment 
108000 mi Ongoing intermittent grinding coming from front end. Sounds like metal on metal. Dealer unable to locate problem. 
110000 mi

US $90
all 4 shocks are leaking and right front noise no repair at this time $$$$ 
65400 mi

US $500
Vibration at highway speeds. Replaced both front wheel bearings. 
150000 mi

US $139
Estimate $3618 to replace both front struts and both rear shocks, plus alignment. Denied work at this time. 

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2007 Acura MDX

Engine not specified

65000 mi

US $650
3 Bad shocks that cost over $900 each  

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2007 Acura MDX 4dr SUV

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

51900 mi

US $750
Replaced both front wheel bearings, alignment, car still out of alignment after 5 alignments at different shops. 
99600 mi

$270
Stabilizer bushings were completely torn and were replaced 
101880 mi

$823
Front strut mountings where shot and needed replacement.Was making terrible clunking noises. 
103120 mi Front struts were shot and clunky.Ride quality was horrible.Think the struts are gone! 
110360 mi Replaced both front strut assembly.Front and rear anti roll bar bushings were shot and had to be replaced same time. 
112840 mi Had to replace the tie rods. 
118100 mi Replaced LCAs again! 
61900 mi

US $1500
Replaced original tires which were badly worn. Oil, filter, lube. Rear shock leaking. Replaced both rear shocks. 
18560 mi Dust cover for tie rod grease replaced. 
108000 mi

US $1000
broken sway bar 
75000 mi Acura replaced the power steering pump per their TSB. 
47800 mi

US $400
Front wheel bearing failed and needed to be replaced at 49,000 miles. Disappointing to have this happen with such low miles. 
103000 mi

US $350
Both front end sway bar bearings replaced. 
96000 mi

US $100
One of the O rings on the steering pump line needed to be replaced. 
134000 mi

US $370
Power Steering Pump 
139000 mi

US $320
Struts shocks 
179490 mi

C $750
lower control arm, bushings loose. 
80500 mi

US $90
Went in for routine maintenance, oil ($26, I supplied oil), tire rotation ($30), rear differential fluid ($90) and wife's issue with difficulty steering to park. Changed PS fluid ($90) and PS pump was replaced under warranty extension ($0) 
112000 mi

US $176
Sway bar end links and frame bushings worn beyond limits. Rattling could be heard on bumpy roads. Both LH and RH sway bars replaced while vehicle was in for 105,000 mile service. 
169000 mi Replaced all 4 springs/shocks 
103000 mi

US $280
Power steering leak. Replaced a hose, o-ring, and a fitting. 
49600 mi

C $600
Ball joint broken, fixed to the upper arm in one piece. Aluminium parts, very expensive 
55800 mi

C $800
Noise on cornering from suspension, tables ball joints broken driver and passengers, other side 
100300 mi

US $1300
Replaced power steering pump, water pump, timing belt, serpentine belt, oil level warning sensor 
101060 mi

C $1500
Replaced all four shocks, stabilizing links, break pads, and rotors. Used regular shocks instead of electric shocks; hence, lost the sports mode but I really don't care about that. New cabin filter replaced as well. 
82000 mi Replacement of rear dampers. Expensive, as they are magnetic dampers on the Sport. 
85180 mi

C $550
Loud noise front wheels, first 15mins cold mornings, then quieter but noticeable. Dealer recommended replace front bushings but would not do under warranty. Warranty expired 6 days earlier. Called Acura, they authorized. Boo dealer. 
76660 mi

C $3000
AC line had a leak. 
49000 mi noise in steering 
30000 mi Car would make a clicking sound with a change of direction There was a TBS released on this issue, but I informed the service tech of this issue months ago. 
37820 mi Bushing worn front drivers side suspension  Bushing replaced 
127900 mi

US $475
Power Steering pump and serpentine belt replaced 
1240 mi rotor dust shield on front wheel bent so that it was rubbing on wheel and giving horrible squealing noise 
Heat builds up in the front compartment between 2 front seats usually after 15mins of drive or so. Brought the vehicle to dealership and they admited it to be design issue after calling Toronto for comfirmation. But they cannot fix it due to the same reas 
79000 mi

US $1500
Blown strut replaced 
9000 mi Front Lower control arm bushings replaced with 4 wheel alignment. 
11000 mi TSB 08-005. Already had the parts replaced for the clicking noise, but it is back again. Service Manager contacted Acura and they are aware this fix is not working as a permanent fix. They have nothing they can do right now. 
14000 mi

US $220
Suspension click still present. 
20000 mi Low Control Arm Bushing changed for the second time as per TSB08-005. 
86000 mi

US $2500
Power Steering Pump (noise in cold weather). 
16000 mi Creak and click in lower front suspension control arm joint. Acura finally isolated the problem but does not have a fix. Acura engineering is involved and new/replacement joint being worked, no date established for when TSB would be issued. Acura link firmware update per TSB. 
25000 mi

US $45
Replaced lower control arm bushings and other suspension components per TSB 08-005. 
19000 mi Lower arm bushings were defective so they were replaced. 
25000 mi Again the lower arm bushings were defective so they were ordered. 
65300 mi Replace Power Steering Pump 
146000 mi

US $300
Replace [stabilizer bar parts] 
157 mi Steering leak, patched. 
32000 mi When maneuvering into a parking spot, at low speeds the steering is not very helpful. It fights the attempts to turn the wheel. It's like the speed sensitive steering is not helping at low speeds. 
78000 mi Warranty Extension: Steering Wheel is hard to turn at low speeds and engine RPM. Received letter from Honda TSB 12-017 was applied. Problem first noticed 03/2009 but dealer said could not replicate. Fixed now 3.5 years later. 
47000 mi ADS, front strut replacement required 
50000 mi strut installed. 
68300 mi Noisy rear shocks going over bumps, more noticeable in cold weather. 
84000 mi Front electromagnetic shocks making noise on bumps. Shocks wearing out was diagnosed and repair is over $2200. Indie shop is $1800. For both. I had to postpone repair. 
86000 mi

US $3820
Struts made noise and suspension was loose front and rear. 
2200 mi Vehicle makes resonating/vibrating noise coming from right front wheel area. Expecially noticeable when driving over rough terrain and bumps. Dealership said noise couldn't be duplicated and noise was most likely due to loose change in cupholder area as 
3000 mi Obnoxious noise coming from right front wheel well. Expecially noticeable when driving over bumps or rough pavement. Sounded like a resonating vibration noise. 
3400 mi Vehicle continues to make resonating/vibrating noise coming from right front wheel area. Expecially noticeable when driving over rough terrain and bumps. Dealership is aware of issue via TSB and needs a few days to order the appropriate part(s). Mentio 
43400 mi Strut was damaged and required replacement. Not sure which one. 
11000 mi Clicking noise from front when accelerating from a stop. Fixed per TSB. 
22320 mi ADS (Advance Damping System) malfunction light came on. They diagnosed a faulty shock absorber. 
25000 mi 'Check ADS' light came on - front right strut was replaced. 
85000 mi

US $250
Front stabilizer broke and needed replacement. 
94000 mi I had trouble with the struts for a while - mostly noises. Dealer confirmed they were leaking but I denied service previously due to cost. Last autumn, Acura increased the warranty on the struts to 100,000 mi so I got them replaced for free. 
74200 mi Power steering pump started to make whining sound. Brought it in and pump needed replacing. Warranty had been extended on this part so all work was covered. 
110000 mi

US $375
replaced bushing and rod 
132000 mi

US $670
Replaced front end tie end rods. Discovered uneven tire wear and knock when driving over gravel road 
106000 mi

US $250
Bushings 
56900 mi Warranty extension, "Steering wheel is hard to turn at low speeds and engine RPM". (Power steering pump). Again, we were not experiencing any steering problems, but brought the vehicle in anyway for a look. Steering tests performed and no repairs needed. 
7000 mi I brought the MDX in (again) for a pop noise I have heard in the front suspension (at low speed, usually backing up or stopping) since I got the vehicle. Right & Left control arms were replaced, but a month later, the noise is back. There is finally a TSB 
9000 mi The front end popping/click required new compliance bushings. Finally, a tsb was released. 
10000 mi My front suspension pop is back after the last repair. At this point, Acura does acknowledge it is a problem, but does not know what to do. The TSB only fixed it for 3 weeks, and the noise has once again returned. 
12000 mi The front suspension/steering is still popping. Compliance bushings were replaced (again) for the third time. Problem still exists. Acura still has my MDX after 2 weeks. They don't know what to do at this point. 
41540 mi  
90000 mi

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

US $1200
Front active damper went bad. 
65800 mi

US $120
Right Front wheel bearing noisy hum above 45mph. Noise annoying but car operated fine. Replaced wheel hub bearing assy with Timken HA590228. Noise is gone. 
6000 mi there is an intermittent noise (thunk) usually at parking lot or intersection speeds when redirecting vehicle through a turn. from the front suspension. dealer replaced something with bushings and said it might come back but Acura was working on a fix (?) 
7000 mi there is an intermittent noise (thunk) usually at parking lot or intersection speeds when redirecting vehicle through a turn. replaced both front lower control arm brackets. there is an intermittent noise (thunk) usually at parking lot or intersection speeds when redirecting vehicle through a turn. replaced both front lower control arm brackets. 
53200 mi Replace both rear shock assys. 
60500 mi worn bearings 

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2007 Acura MDX 4-door

6-cylinder automatic AWD

9000 mi The Vehicle pulls to the right. The dealer said it's normal. Though i believe not. 
7000 mi Pulling to the right. 4 wheel alignment along with new rims and tires, still pulls to the right 

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2006 Acura MDX 4dr SUV

253-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

109000 mi

US $530
Replace power steering pump. 
126000 mi

US $500
Replaced front compliance bushings 
64800 mi Rear shocks discovered to be leaking during routine inspection. Replaced under warranty. 
158000 mi

US $1800
Lower Compliance bushings cracked. 
187000 mi

US $975
Misc. bushings were replaced. 
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. 
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. 
164500 mi

US $500
Front end noise and loose. Replaced struts, springs an stabilizer links. 
80200 mi

US $280
Sway bar bushing replaced as these would make clunking sound over bumps. 
137200 mi 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. 
156000 mi

US $400
Right front inner tie rod loose. Cost included front alignment along with tie rod replacement 
135000 mi 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 
46300 mi Slight squealing/squeaking noise in front of car when cold ... dealer lubed and adjusted shocks 
1000 mi

US $1325
Front bushings were "cracked." 
129598 mi

US $187
Right front sway bar link broke. Both right and left were replaced 
164000 mi

US $100
replace rear struts/shocks 
87000 mi

US $200
Front shock had some noise while turning so they changed some rod next to the shocks in both sides. 
78000 mi ripped front lower control arm bushings 
98000 mi front tie rod end boots failed - car groaned as it went over bumps and under breaking 
121000 mi Replace power steering hose and fluid. 

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2005 Acura MDX

Engine not specified

156600 mi

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

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2005 Acura MDX 4dr SUV

265-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

148000 mi

US $300
Tire wear, so replaced gas pressure struts and aligned the front end. 
139000 mi

US $250
Minor noise observed from power steering. Failing O-ring was to blame, causing vibration. O-ring replaced. 
158000 mi

US $160
Drivers side outer tie rod was bad, this caused alignment issue 
106000 mi

US $1037
Car was bouncing more than normal when driving over speed humps; replaced both front and rear struts and shock absorbers. 
113800 mi

US $500
Power Steering Pump 
111200 mi

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

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

US $2000
Shocks and struts replaced on all 4 corners. 
106000 mi

US $250
Front sway bar snapped and was replaced. 
39060 mi

C $500
Replaced driver side front wheel bearings. 
264200 mi

US $592
Replaced both front drive axles and the right side axle seal. 
321000 mi

US $2000
Rebuild PS Pump, Replace PS High Pressure Hose 
110000 mi

US $600
replace front struts 
131000 mi

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

US $1000
Power steering pump 
111000 mi

US $200
Front lower control arms replaced 
208000 mi

US $488
Replaced Struts and Sway Bar 
153000 mi

US $1000
struts and shocks and general check up 
143000 mi

US $1028
Due to abnormal tire wear, had 2 struts on front and 2 shocks on rear replaced. 
148000 mi

US $130
Replace defective shock on rear wheel 
215000 mi

US $600
Power steering was replaced - the whirring noise resulted in this finally requiring replacement $600 
105000 mi

US $800
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. 
120000 mi

US $925
Replaced Shocks and Struts 
114980 mi rear left bearing shot, replaced 
133300 mi

C $150
Rear bearing 
118500 mi

US $3000
replaced rear shocks 

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2004 Acura MDX 4dr SUV

265-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

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. 
154500 mi

US $1300
Right front control arm needed to be replaced. 
152800 mi

US $794
Replaced power steering pump, fluid exchange 
309400 mi

US $350
Replaced power steering hose 
181000 mi

US $320
road noise due to bad wheel bearing. front left one was replaced 
136400 mi

C $300
Replaced rubber boot on suspension. 
145080 mi

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

C $450
Replaced the power steering pump. 
151280 mi

C $300
Replaced power steering pressure hose, it burst due to the new pump pressure. 
123100 mi

US $100
MDX Vibrates While Turning Steering Wheel When Car Is Cold 
215700 mi power steering fluid leak 
254000 mi

US $500
High pressure hose leaking and replaced. 
140000 mi

US $80
Replaced bad wheel bearing on drivers side 
86000 mi

US $100
Pump for power steering was leaking - repair shop replaced. 
136700 mi

US $450
Power steering pump leaking. 
159000 mi

US $1100
replace right front tie rod end 
55000 mi

US $1150
changed serpentine tensioner, belt, and power steering pump. changed rear rotor and brake pad. oil change 
111000 mi

US $750
Broken front struts 
134000 mi

US $1388
Power Steering Pump was leaking stabilizer end links leaking 
278000 mi

US $1797
R/R bearing R/R Rear shocks 
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. 
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. 
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. 
121000 mi

US $189
Replaced rear shocks. Car handles much better. 
138000 mi

US $125
Power steering pump leaking. Replaced pump. 
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. 
169000 mi

US $450
Power Steering High Pressure hose was leaking. Had the hose replaced. 
129000 mi

US $550
drivers side front wheel bearing need replacement. 
135000 mi

US $450
replacement of front swap bar and ends replacement of rear sway bar ends, not sway bar because of the cost 
153000 mi

US $120
bushings 
163680 mi ball joint 

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2003 Acura MDX 4dr SUV

260-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

134000 mi

US $850
Had leak in power steering hose. Also had to replace power steering pump 
163000 mi

US $4850
Replaced damaged RR wheel bearing and speed sensor. 
77500 mi

C $750
Worn out front struts (leaking) and rear struts, showing signs of leaking...ride became rigid, and rougher than normal in recent months 
115940 mi Rear springs and brakes pads all around ( were original) fronts needed rotors also. 
158000 mi

US $1800
Power steering and rack & pinions 
72000 mi

US $140
dealer stated car needs entire new rack and pinion and all hoses (13!) replaced. 
83700 mi Rattle at the right rear wheel. Bought new sway bar bushing and sway bar link to be installed next week. 
88660 mi stop the noise. right rear sway bar was worn out. replace the left rear swaybar as well. 
90200 mi Left front swaybar link. 
95341 mi Replaced both front strut, both rear shock absorber,front-left sway bar link only and the front sway bar bushing. test-run after installing them. the X runs great and feel the difference how the suspension work and no more squeaks, rattle Replaced both front strut, both rear shock absorber,front-left sway bar link only and the front sway bar bushing. test-run after installing them. the X runs great and feel the difference how the suspension work and no more squeaks, rattle 
100000 mi Replaced power steering pump. "whined" for about a year before replacing when changing out the timing belt and water pump. No problems ever noticed with actual steering, just the noise. 
100000 mi

US $250
Replaced power steering pump. "whined" for about a year before replacing when changing out the timing belt. No problems ever noticed with actual steering, just the noise. 
162000 mi

US $150
Power steering fluid leaking. 
117000 mi

US $1000
replace front compliance bushings 
140000 mi

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

US $200
oosing lots of power steering fluid 
197300 mi

US $125
hose leak, had to replace 
121700 mi

US $469
Noise from steering when temps were cold. Power steering pump replaced. 
152000 mi

US $800
worn front tie-rod worn sway bar 
135300 mi Dealer said front bushings needed repair@$400 plus. Per my non-dealer mechanic, "bushings and suspension perfect".1 front tire was replaced due to blow out yr ago. Sleezy dealer. Acura Denville,NJ. 
160000 mi

US $600
high pressure power steering hose leaning, replaced 
175000 mi

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

US $500
Left side stabilizer worn -replaced both left and right side parts 
96100 mi

C $5000
Rack and pinion failure, blown power steering pump, various bushings, fittings, on front end.  
148800 mi

C $140
O-ring issue on Power Steering Pump 
119000 mi

US $250
Replaced steering joint B. Part Number: 53323-S50-003 
83000 mi

US $250
A bar holding the sway bar in place broke on the front drivers side. We replaced both sides. 

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2002 Acura MDX 4dr SUV

240-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

223000 mi

US $955
Also replaced front end bushings on sway bar as they were worn after 220k miles. I believe the bushings are normal wear/tear items. 
259200 mi

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

US $1900
needed several worn parts replaced in front suspension, front gear box, front shocks,all normal repair items for a car with 265k miles on it:) 
130000 mi

US $458
Replaced front stabilizer links & bushings; also replaced inner tie rod ends and alignment. 
109000 mi

US $700
Loud noise when going over bumps. Replaced sway bar links. 
48360 mi Steering column needed replacing - covered by warranty 
62620 mi

C $750
shocks and struts broken 
81220 mi

C $1500
Struts needed to be replaced, which were replaced less than a year earlier. 
109120 mi needed replacing replacing struts 
99300 mi

US $428
Rear shocks leaking. Replaced rear shocks. 
65100 mi

C $700
Lower suspension arm bushing drivers side - maybe due recent heavy trailer load trip 
71000 mi

US $800
Replace struts. 
101000 mi replace both control arms because pass control arm bushing was cracked. replace the front shocks because they were the orig. 
233000 mi

US $1256
Front struts both leaking badly. Replaced and front end realigned 
90520 mi

C $600
I replaced the 4 shocks, the 4 link kits and the 2 front top plates bearing. The top plates bearing and rear shock were the original ones. The others parts were installed many years ago by a previous owner. 
113500 mi

C $200
I replaced both front link kits 
121120 mi

C $300
Replace the passager side swing arm because the ball joint was finished and the bushing was seperated. 
148000 mi

US $319
Replaced front struts and rear shocks. Replaced units were factory originals. 
161000 mi

US $400
Replaced lower control arms. Upset strut mounts and axles in the from end. 
123000 mi

US $475
power steering pump replaced 
132700 mi

US $812
Driver side tie rod failed Replaced front passenger compliance bushing 
158000 mi

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

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2001 Acura MDX

Engine not specified

134000 mi

US $260
Power steering gasket leaking 

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2001 Acura MDX 4dr SUV

240-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

77000 mi Compliance bushings replaced; tie rod boots replaced. 
151000 mi

US $300
Minor steering fluid leak. Mechanic said would be okay for about two more years, but then would cost about $1,200. 
89900 mi

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

C $500
Bad front wheel bearings 
99300 mi

US $600
Replaced front struts 
104000 mi

US $400
Replace front struts 
122760 mi

C $650
Power Steering pump died; needed replacing 
132000 mi

US $1200
Steering Pump. 
140000 mi Front wheel bearings. 
169000 mi

US $286
Links for rear stabilizer bar. Left one broke. 
178700 mi

US $600
Replace Front Ball Joint and Control Arm 
158247 mi

US $197
Replaced both outer rear sway bar links. Both were worn out. Replaced the outer rear sway bar links 
163000 mi

US $800
Grinding in power steering pump due to low oil, determined line to be rusted out and leaking power steering fluid. Suspension joints broken 
200000 mi

US $20
Noisy front end for some time now. Replaced sway bar bushings and all is quiet now 
223300 mi

US $65
Rear end bounce 
172000 mi

US $580
Replaced Power Steering Pump 
142000 mi

US $650
New shocks, plugs, coolant, injector flush 
200000 mi front wheel bearings 
155000 mi Bushing and front struts replaced 
99000 mi

US $517
Replaced left front wheel bearing siezed. Oil change, wheel rotation. 
101000 mi

US $408
Blown right side hub. 
112500 mi

US $380
Replaced LF Lower Control Arm Assembly 
139800 mi

US $650
Replace Power Steering Pump 
137000 mi

US $1100
Steering column replaced. Brakes replace on rear.  
153000 mi

US $93
One of the rear shock absorbers developed a leak. 
158000 mi

US $750
Passenger side strut was leaking fluid. 
100000 mi

US $800
Replace rear shocks & front stabilizer bars 
160000 mi

US $460
front right wheel bearing needed to be replaced 
165000 mi

US $1000
Replaced rack and pinion steering unit 
3000 mi know problem with 1st year model know problem with 1st year model 
64200 mi

US $1000
suspension bushings worn 
74000 mi

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

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2001 Acura MDX 4-door

6-cylinder automatic AWD

125000 mi

US $150
Play in steering box, needs replacing. 

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2001 Acura MDX 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 4WD

81000 mi

US $130
Replaced rear stabilizer bars due to squeaking noise. 

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