Acura MDX
Problems and Repair Histories

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Below you'll find Acura MDX problem and repair descriptions submitted through the Car Reliability Survey and the Car Repair History Survey that supplements it.

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To measure reliability, TrueDelta calculates a "Successful Repair Trips per 100 Cars per Year" stat. The latest Car Reliability Survey (CRS) results include Acura MDX reliability information based on owner experiences through June 30, 2010:

Successful Repair Trips per Year (per 100 vehicles)
YearMakeModel

Trips / Year
per 100

TS Cars
Mon/Car
Av Odo
2009AcuraMDX

24

Fewest         Most

30
6.7
8100
2008AcuraMDX

32

Fewest         Most

44
9.4
23400
2007AcuraMDX

52

Fewest         Most First model year of the second-generation MDX. This year continues to require more repairs than others.

60
8.5
35200
2006AcuraMDX

44

Fewest         Most

25
8.6
47400
2005AcuraMDX

54

Fewest         Most

28
6.4
70800
2004AcuraMDX

55

Fewest         Most

33
7.9
91300
2003AcuraMDX*

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 17
7.5
94500
2002AcuraMDX*

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 13
5.8
117400
2001AcuraMDX

53

Fewest         Most

25
6.4
114000
 

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Details: Acura MDX Repair Histories

Odometer readings and repair costs are in local units.

Engines for which repairs have been reported

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2010 Acura MDX 4dr SUV

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

Acura MDX in British Columbia, Canada
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Apr20100 0 First odometer entry.
May20108000Rear seat back cover needed repair. 
Jun201020000Steering wheel was off-center. Dealer adjusted control arms, but still slightly off-center. Will require another trip to adjust exactly. 
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2009 Acura MDX 4dr SUV

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

Acura MDX in Ontario, Canada
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Jun200912000Replacement of spoiler and body/paint work to repair roof damage caused by spoiler interfering with roof when hatch raised. 
Jun201014000 0 Most recent odometer entry.
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Acura MDX in North Carolina, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Nov20090 0 First odometer entry.
Nov2009 0purchase 
Jul201012000 0 Most recent odometer entry.
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Acura MDX in Indiana, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Nov20090 0 First odometer entry.
Dec200910000intermittent noise emitted from front differential. 
Jun20107000 0 Most recent odometer entry.
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Acura MDX in Indiana, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Oct20090 0 First odometer entry.
Dec200910000car 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. 
Jun201012000 0 Most recent odometer entry.
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Acura MDX in Ontario, Canada
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Jun200910000Rear Suspension Thump. Fixed under warranty 
Aug20091120050Regular oil change. A1 service 
Sep2009120000Compliance bushing. Clicking noise when turning or braking 
Mar2010160000Driver side mirror motor sensor was bad causing memory seats to not move to their respective positions when unlocking with key fob. I would hit the memory button on the door a few times before it would adjust to driver settings. 
May201019987400Water leak detected in the rear liftgate. Dealer was able to find the leak, requested a new appointment to get an expert in to fix it. Plus got the B16 service done which cost around CDN$400 
Jun2010230000glass resealed 
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2008 Acura MDX 4dr SUV

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

Acura MDX in Alberta, Canada
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
May20080 0 First odometer entry.
Jun2008 0VSA light came on after 2 hrs of driving.  The sensor was out 9 degrees.  Dealer made the adjustment and all is well! 
Jun201033000 0 Most recent odometer entry.
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Acura MDX in California, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Apr20081000 0 First odometer entry.
May200810100Driver side (Front and Back) AC has no cool air. Found leak pipe, replaced and recharged AC system 
Jun200810800Car won't Start, main fuse blown 
Jul200820000No new issues, need to fix the panel under the glove box. Keeping falling off. May caused by improper dealer AC repair 
Aug200830000No new issues 
Jun200983000Previously faulty glove box panel fixed. No new issues 
Aug20091000040Burned gauge fuse, may have been caused by my attached accessories 
Jun201017000 0 Most recent odometer entry.
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Acura MDX in California, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Jan20083000 0 First odometer entry.
Mar2009110000Lower front control arm. Acura TSB for clicking noise. 
Jun201023000 0 Most recent odometer entry.
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Acura MDX in Alberta, Canada
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Feb20080 0 First odometer entry.
Mar2010330000rattle in front driver side vent 
Jun201037000 0 Most recent odometer entry.
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Acura MDX in Virginia, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Feb2008180Bought new 
Sep20088000 0 Most recent odometer entry.
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2007 Acura MDX 4dr SUV

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

Acura MDX in Washington, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Jan20070 0 First odometer entry.
Feb2008110000Rattle near moonroof. 
Nov2008190000Spots on audio display from the inside. Replaced. Moonroof rattle problem disappeared this year after 2 attemps to fix it earlier this year. 
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Acura MDX in Washington, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Jun20070 0 First odometer entry.
Feb200860000"pop" noise came out of the audio system when the engine starts. 
Mar200860000"pop" noise came out of the audio system when the engine starts. 
Jan2009140000Gas tank door won't open. 
Jun201032000 0 Most recent odometer entry.
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Acura MDX in New York, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Nov20060 0 First odometer entry.
Aug200760000Vent not working. Center vents ordered. Passenger dash cover has a broken clip. Dash end cap ordered. 
Sep200770000New vents installed. New dash end cap installed. 
Dec200790000Front Lower control arm bushings replaced with 4 wheel alignment. 
Mar2008110000TSB 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. 
Sep200814000220Suspension click still present. 
Dec2008160000The rear differential is leaking from the drivers side oil seal. New differential has been ordered as they do not repair this component, but replace it. 
Jul2009200000Low Control Arm Bushing changed for the second time as per TSB08-005. 
Jun201027000 0 Most recent odometer entry.
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Acura MDX in Quebec, Canada
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
May20089000 0 First odometer entry.
May200890000Replace dashboard left hand panel because of poor fit - covered by Warranty 
Jun2008113110Replace front grill assembly because of discoloration - covered by warranty. 
Sep2009360000ADS (Advance Damping System) malfunction light came on. They diagnosed a faulty shock absorber. 
Dec200940000 0 Most recent odometer entry.
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Acura MDX in Wisconsin, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Apr2007180Purchase 
Mar2008246500Gas Cap repaired, would not open when it was very cold outside. Replaced tire air pressure sensor. Check voice recognition for hands free phone. 
Sep200946000 0 Most recent odometer entry.
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2006 Acura MDX 4dr SUV

253-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

Acura MDX in Florida, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Dec200712000 0 First odometer entry.
Feb200814000223Vibration at 73 mph & above. 
Mar2008150000Left 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. 
Aug2009300000Nav system malfunctioned and distance to destination was less than actual distance and time to arrival about 9 times greater than should have been. 
Nov2009310000Dead battery. Repl under wtty 
Mar201034000 0 Sold.
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Acura MDX in Pennsylvania, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Jul200830000 0 First odometer entry.
Oct2009370000Fan belt idler pulley went bad. Very noisy on vehicle startup and idling 
Jun201039000 0 Most recent odometer entry.
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Acura MDX in Massachusetts, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
May200822000 0 First odometer entry.
Mar2010440000Nav unit was not setting the daylight savings time correctly after goverment modified the dates of falling back or moving forward 
Jun201048000 0 Most recent odometer entry.
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Acura MDX in Alberta, Canada
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Nov2007410000center dash panel bezel became loose--dealer replaced clip. 
Dec2007420000headphones for rear entertainment system replaced due to intermittent sound 
Dec2008660000Outside temperature reading inaccurate for cold temperatures. Would display -18 C as the coldest reading, even when driven for hours on the highway at -35 C. 
Jul20097800043Loud ticking from engine while running--diagnosed as piston slap. Replaced short block. 
Jun201099000 0 Most recent odometer entry.
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Acura MDX in Washington, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Jan20083000 0 First odometer entry.
Mar200840000Numerous interior rattles. Subwoofer resonation. Traction control in-operative. Same rattles as before, ineffective repair attempt. Same rattles as before, ineffective repair attempt. Unsuccessful repair. Same rattles as before, ineffective repair attempt. Unsuccessful repair. Decided not waste any further time. Ineffective repair attempt. Unsuccessful repair. Decided not waste any further time. 
Jun201014000 0 Most recent odometer entry.
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2005 Acura MDX 4dr SUV

265-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

Acura MDX in Ontario, Canada
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
May200850000 0 First odometer entry.
Jun200958000280ac not cold enough, no leaks found, refrigerant and dye loaded, will check again in three weeks if there are any leaks. 
Nov200963000500Replaced driver side front wheel bearings. 
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Acura MDX in Minnesota, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Apr200839000 0 First odometer entry.
Sep2008430000Bad torque converter.  
Dec200849000 0 Most recent odometer entry.
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Acura MDX in Massachusetts, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Mar200847000 0 First odometer entry.
Jul201073000880Transmission cooler failed internally, allowing ATF fluid and engine coolant to intermingle. Within a day the car was undriveable. 
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Acura MDX in California, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Apr2005 0Purchased 
Feb2006210000New battery 
Jun2007490000No further repairs. 
Jun201088000 0 Most recent odometer entry.
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Acura MDX in Florida, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Mar2007250000Replace front brake pads, turn rotors (correct SLIGHT vibration while braking 
Jun2009580000OnStar did not work - needed new OnStar Module  Installed OnStar module the next working day 
Sep2009600000SRS warning light on intermittently for 2 days - diagnostic code showed defective driver's side seat belt buckle - part ordered under warranty! New buckle installed. 
Oct2009 0OnStar did not work, was diagnosed, module defective, part ordered, and replaced a few days later - works fine now! 
Jun201066000 0 Sold.
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2004 Acura MDX 4dr SUV

265-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

Acura MDX in California, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Dec200750000 0 First odometer entry.
Jan2010 350DVD unit was not turning on Installed refurbished DVD unit 
Mar2010780006002 engine mounts are cracked. The mechanic said this is common among the larger honda/acura vehicles. They put larger engines in, but this puts additional stress on the engine mounts. 
Jun201082000400The starter was bad. It made an awful grinding noise about 70% of the time when starting with a cold engine. The car did not start at all one day, but then started about 1 hr later. Dealer's mechanic verified that the starter was going bad 
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Acura MDX in South Carolina, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Oct200747000 0 First odometer entry.
Nov2007495000Problem: Volume control rocker on steering wheel increased volume when moved to reduce volume position and would occasionally change track # when playing CD. Solution: Dealer ordered parts but ended up replacing steering wheel to correct problem. 
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Acura MDX in Ontario, Canada
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
May200760000 0 First odometer entry.
Oct20077400060Steering wheel audio volume control would sometimes switch the channel or cd selection even if you are only raising the volume. This is common problem with Honda steering wheel switch as also happened w/my previous Honda oddesey this should be factory re 
Jun2010130000120000minor leak of coolant need gasket replacement replaced door lock actuator passenger door lock not functioning.  
Jul2010131000 0 Most recent odometer entry.
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Acura MDX in California, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Jan200851000 0 First odometer entry.
Aug2008610000Replacement of throw-out bearing. 
Apr2009770000Replace broken motor mounts Replace starter 
Mar201095000 0 Sold.
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Acura MDX in Iowa, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Nov200773000 0 First odometer entry.
Jan200993000280Starter was making a noise when cold, replaced with a new starter. 
Dec2009108000500Timing belt, water pump acc drive belt. 
Jun2010117000 0 Most recent odometer entry.
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2003 Acura MDX 4dr SUV

260-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

Acura MDX in Illinois, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Feb200886000 0 First odometer entry.
Mar2008870000Purchased 
Jul200891000 0 Most recent odometer entry.
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Acura MDX in Illinois, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Nov200754000 0 First odometer entry.
Sep2008610001150Drive belt and drive belt tensor were replaced. When belt would get wet, belt would slip. No power steering. Battery light came on as well as belt also drives alternator. 2nd row fan that powers the AC/Heat did not work. 
Jun201078000 0 Most recent odometer entry.
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Acura MDX in New Jersey, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Nov200745000 0 First odometer entry.
Sep200849000500Starter motor was causing problems. Backup Camera was problematic. Replaced backup camera, which was ordered on previous trip 
Sep200955000110Transmission torque converter replaced. 
Oct2009550000exhaust bracket and plate loose 
Jun201063000 0 Most recent odometer entry.
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Acura MDX in Connecticut, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Feb200872000 0 First odometer entry.
Nov2008820000Engine mount cracked. 
May200989000500Engine mount replaced. 
Jun2010106000 0 Most recent odometer entry.
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Acura MDX in California, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Mar2006390000Transmission replacement 
Dec2007505000No further repairs. 
Mar201072000586Front and rear engine mounts broken 
Jun201074000 0 Most recent odometer entry.
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2002 Acura MDX 4dr SUV

240-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

Acura MDX in Manitoba, Canada
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Mar200897000 0 First odometer entry.
Aug20081050001100Lower suspension arm bushing drivers side - maybe due recent heavy trailer load trip DRL light on since purchase - determined bulb missing and electrical was shorting out. Error discovered and repaired. 
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Acura MDX in Ontario, Canada
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Dec2005580000purchase used 
Jan2007780000Steering column needed replacing - covered by warranty 
Jul2009101000750shocks and struts broken 
Mar2010109000 0 Most recent odometer entry.
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Acura MDX in Indiana, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Feb2008118000 0 First odometer entry.
Jan20091320000Replaced Torque Converter. 
Jun20091460000Transmission issues reappearing, sold it. 
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Acura MDX in Florida, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Jun201077000 0 First odometer entry.
Aug2010 250Car stalled at a stop sign. I took in for service, but they could not replicate. They kept trying for a week, and finally got it. The air intake throttle body flap wasn't opening properly and had to be replaced. I got oil change too. 
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Acura MDX in Texas, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
May2007680000I bought this car used w/45k miles. After talking with Acura/Honda NA they took care of it for free, as Tranny problems with 01-03 are well known. They wanted $2500 for a two year warranty after the repair. Sold veh w/110k miles and a slight whine in it 
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2001 Acura MDX 4dr SUV

240-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

Acura MDX in Illinois, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Jan2008130000 0 First odometer entry.
Feb20081320003600Steering Pump. Leaking A/C hose. Rear view mirror replaced, broken pivot, bad design, as all plastic. 
Jan20091400000Front wheel bearings. 
Apr20091400000Heater fan. 
Mar2010153000 0 Most recent odometer entry.
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Acura MDX in Connecticut, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
May200795000 0 First odometer entry.
Jan2008990001034Replaced left front wheel bearing siezed. Oil change, wheel rotation. Rusted shield around catalytic converter causing squeaking. 
Feb2008101000408Blown right side hub. 
Sep2009123000335Replaced front engine motor mount. 
Jan2010 380Replaced LF Lower Control Arm Assembly 
Jun20101340002250Replaced Torque Converter and flushed transmission. 
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Acura MDX in Pennsylvania, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Feb2009145000 0 First odometer entry.
Mar2009146000800Timing gear. 
Jun2010159000 0 Sold.
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Acura MDX in Washington, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Feb200989000 0 First odometer entry.
Jul200993000200Instrument panel lights - replaced 12 bulbs 
Jul2010101000 0 Most recent odometer entry.
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Acura MDX in Ohio, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Sep200789000 0 First odometer entry.
Aug2008100000100CD changer 
Oct2008102000100Transmission and torque converter replaced. 
Feb20091090000Bad a/c discharge hose, replaced under wtty. Refrigerant added back in. 
Jul201012700042Replaced failing torque converter. Bad torque converter was itself a replacement that was covered under a 36 month/36000 mile parts and labor warranty. 
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