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This are the most up-to-date car repair histories available for the Acura MDX. Car repair descriptions appear the instant owners post them. And the results of TrueDelta's Car Reliability Survey are promptly updated every three months. Other sources can be over a year behind.
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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, 2009:
| Successful Repair Trips per Year (per 100 vehicles) | |||||
| Year | Make | Model |
Trips / Year | TS | Cars Mon/Car Av Odo |
| 2008 | Acura | MDX | 61 |  | 46 7.7 12200 |
| 2007 | Acura | MDX | 66 | | 63 8.1 25200 |
| 2006 | Acura | MDX* | 14 7.7 30800 | ||
| 2005 | Acura | MDX* | 15 6.1 56500 | ||
| 2004 | Acura | MDX* | 21 8.6 79000 | ||
| 2003 | Acura | MDX* | 12 7.6 79300 | ||
| 2002 | Acura | MDX* | 10 6.5 103300 | ||
| 2001 | Acura | MDX | | 25 6.9 112700 | |
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The Details: Acura MDX Repair Histories
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Below you'll find Acura MDX repair descriptions submitted through the Car Reliability Survey and the Car Repair History Survey that supplements it. Ordered by model year, with newest first.
Most cars for which no repairs have been reported are not shown. So individual repair histories should not be used to infer reliability. Instead, they provide an idea of the the repairs Acura MDX owners have been experiencing,
Odometer readings and costs are in local units.
Years and engines for which repairs have been reported
- 2009 300-horsepower 3.7L V6
- 2008 300-horsepower 3.7L V6
- 2007 300-horsepower 3.7L V6
- 2006 253-horsepower 3.5L V6
- 2005 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
- 2004 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
- 2003 260-horsepower 3.5L V6
- 2002 240-horsepower 3.5L V6
- 2001 6-cylinder
2009 Acura MDX 4dr SUV
300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-spd shiftable automatic AWD
| Location: New Mexico, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Nov | 2008 | 0 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Aug | 2009 | 14000 | 0 | TPMS System sporadically "failed" with no tire pressure readings. Stopping the car made it go away. They found the lithium battery in one of the valve stems was dead. Replaced the battery and the problem went away. | Sep | 2009 | 15000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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2008 Acura MDX 4dr SUV
300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-spd shiftable automatic AWD
| Location: Alberta, Canada | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | May | 2008 | 0 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Jun | 2008 | 0 | 0 | VSA light came on after 2 hrs of driving. The sensor was out 9 degrees. Dealer made the adjustment and all is well! | Sep | 2009 | 21000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Location: California, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Apr | 2008 | 1000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | May | 2008 | 1010 | 0 | Driver side (Front and Back) AC has no cool air. Found leak pipe, replaced and recharged AC system | Jun | 2008 | 1080 | 0 | Car won't Start, main fuse blown | Jul | 2008 | 2000 | 0 | No new issues, need to fix the panel under the glove box. Keeping falling off. May caused by improper dealer AC repair | Aug | 2008 | 3000 | 0 | No new issues | Jun | 2009 | 8300 | 0 | Previously faulty glove box panel fixed. No new issues | Aug | 2009 | 10000 | 40 | Burned gauge fuse, may have been caused by my attached accessories | Sep | 2009 | 11000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Location: California, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Jan | 2008 | 3000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Mar | 2009 | 11000 | 0 | Lower front control arm. Acura TSB for clicking noise. | Sep | 2009 | 15000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Location: Virginia, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Feb | 2008 | 18 | 0 | Bought new | Sep | 2008 | 8000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Location: Florida, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Sep | 2007 | 0 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Dec | 2007 | 2000 | 0 | 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. | Jun | 2008 | 8000 | 0 | Drivers seat was wearing prematurely. Leather seat bottom was replaced | Feb | 2009 | 13000 | 0 | Driver side mirror actuator failed and needed to be replaced. | Sep | 2009 | 22000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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2007 Acura MDX 4dr SUV
300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-spd shiftable automatic AWD
| Location: Washington, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Jan | 2007 | 0 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Feb | 2008 | 11000 | 0 | Rattle near moonroof. | Nov | 2008 | 19000 | 0 | Spots on audio display from the inside. Replaced. Moonroof rattle problem disappeared this year after 2 attemps to fix it earlier this year. | Sep | 2009 | 27000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Location: Washington, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Jun | 2007 | 0 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Feb | 2008 | 6000 | 0 | "pop" noise came out of the audio system when the engine starts. | Mar | 2008 | 6000 | 0 | "pop" noise came out of the audio system when the engine starts. | Jan | 2009 | 14000 | 0 | Gas tank door won't open. | Sep | 2009 | 14000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Location: New York, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Nov | 2006 | 0 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Aug | 2007 | 6000 | 0 | Vent not working. Center vents ordered. Passenger dash cover has a broken clip. Dash end cap ordered. | Sep | 2007 | 7000 | 0 | New vents installed. New dash end cap installed. | Dec | 2007 | 9000 | 0 | Front Lower control arm bushings replaced with 4 wheel alignment. | Mar | 2008 | 11000 | 0 | 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. | Sep | 2008 | 14000 | 220 | Suspension click still present. | Dec | 2008 | 16000 | 0 | The 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. | Jul | 2009 | 20000 | 0 | Low Control Arm Bushing changed for the second time as per TSB08-005. | Sep | 2009 | 22000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Location: Quebec, Canada | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | May | 2008 | 9000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | May | 2008 | 9000 | 0 | Replace dashboard left hand panel because of poor fit - covered by Warranty | Jun | 2008 | 11311 | 0 | Replace front grill assembly because of discoloration - covered by warranty. | Sep | 2009 | 36000 | 0 | ADS (Advance Damping System) malfunction light came on. They diagnosed a faulty shock absorber. |
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| Location: Wisconsin, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Apr | 2007 | 18 | 0 | Purchase | Mar | 2008 | 24650 | 0 | Gas Cap repaired, would not open when it was very cold outside. Replaced tire air pressure sensor. Check voice recognition for hands free phone. | Sep | 2009 | 46000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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2006 Acura MDX 4dr SUV
253-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-spd automatic AWD
| Location: Florida, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Dec | 2007 | 12000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Location: Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Jul | 2008 | 30000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Oct | 2009 | 37000 | 0 | Fan belt idler pulley went bad. Very noisy on vehicle startup and idling |
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| Location: Alberta, Canada | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Nov | 2007 | 41000 | 0 | center dash panel bezel became loose--dealer replaced clip. | Dec | 2007 | 42000 | 0 | headphones for rear entertainment system replaced due to intermittent sound | Dec | 2008 | 66000 | 0 | Outside 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. | Jul | 2009 | 78000 | 43 | Loud ticking from engine while running--diagnosed as piston slap. Replaced short block. | Sep | 2009 | 82000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Location: Washington, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Jan | 2008 | 3000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Mar | 2008 | 4000 | 0 | Numerous 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. | Sep | 2009 | 11000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Location: Michigan, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Oct | 2009 | 55000 | 500 | DVD replaced because it didnt work |
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2005 Acura MDX 4dr SUV
265-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-spd automatic AWD
| Location: Ontario, Canada | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | May | 2008 | 50000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Jun | 2009 | 58000 | 280 | ac not cold enough, no leaks found, refrigerant and dye loaded, will check again in three weeks if there are any leaks. | Sep | 2009 | 59000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Location: Minnesota, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Apr | 2008 | 39000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Sep | 2008 | 43000 | 0 | Bad torque converter. | Dec | 2008 | 49000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Location: California, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Apr | 2005 | 0 | 0 | Purchased | Feb | 2006 | 21000 | 0 | New battery | Jun | 2007 | 49000 | 0 | No further repairs. | Sep | 2009 | 80000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Location: Florida, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Mar | 2007 | 25000 | 0 | Replace front brake pads, turn rotors (correct SLIGHT vibration while braking | Jun | 2009 | 58000 | 0 | OnStar did not work - needed new OnStar Module Installed OnStar module the next working day | Sep | 2009 | 60000 | 0 | 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. |
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| Location: Michigan, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Aug | 2009 | 49000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Sep | 2009 | 49000 | 180 | Torque converter slipping |
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2004 Acura MDX 4dr SUV
265-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-spd automatic AWD
| Location: South Carolina, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Oct | 2007 | 47000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Nov | 2007 | 49500 | 0 | Problem: 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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| Location: Ontario, Canada | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | May | 2007 | 60000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Oct | 2007 | 74000 | 60 | Steering 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 | Sep | 2009 | 117000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Location: California, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Jan | 2008 | 51000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Aug | 2008 | 61000 | 0 | Replacement of throw-out bearing. | Apr | 2009 | 77000 | 0 | Replace broken motor mounts Replace starter | Sep | 2009 | 86000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Location: Iowa, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Nov | 2007 | 73000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Jan | 2009 | 93000 | 280 | Starter was making a noise when cold, replaced with a new starter. | Sep | 2009 | 104000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Location: Texas, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Aug | 2007 | 44000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Sep | 2007 | 44500 | 0 | No repairs since delivery in September 2004. Change oil & filter every 7,500 miles (Mobile1). Change all other fluids as per standard maintenance schedule. | Sep | 2009 | 67000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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2003 Acura MDX 4dr SUV
260-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-spd automatic AWD
| Location: Illinois, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Feb | 2008 | 86000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Mar | 2008 | 87000 | 0 | Purchased |
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| Location: Illinois, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Nov | 2007 | 54000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Sep | 2008 | 61000 | 575 | Drive 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. | Sep | 2009 | 69000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Location: New Jersey, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Nov | 2007 | 45000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Sep | 2008 | 49000 | 0 | Starter motor was causing problems. Backup Camera was problematic. Replaced backup camera, which was ordered on previous trip | Sep | 2009 | 55000 | 110 | Transmission torque converter replaced. | Oct | 2009 | 55000 | 0 | exhaust bracket and plate loose |
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| Location: Connecticut, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Feb | 2008 | 72000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Nov | 2008 | 82000 | 0 | Engine mount cracked. | May | 2009 | 89000 | 500 | Engine mount replaced. | Sep | 2009 | 98000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Location: California, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Mar | 2006 | 39000 | 0 | Transmission replacement | Dec | 2007 | 50500 | 0 | No further repairs. | Sep | 2009 | 67000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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2002 Acura MDX 4dr SUV
240-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-spd automatic AWD
| Location: Manitoba, Canada | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Mar | 2008 | 97000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Location: Ontario, Canada | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Dec | 2005 | 58000 | 0 | purchase used | Jan | 2007 | 78000 | 0 | Steering column needed replacing - covered by warranty | Jul | 2009 | 101000 | 750 | shocks and struts broken | Sep | 2009 | 103000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Location: Indiana, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Feb | 2008 | 118000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Jan | 2009 | 132000 | 0 | Replaced Torque Converter. | Jun | 2009 | 146000 | 0 | Transmission issues reappearing, sold it. |
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| Location: Texas, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Jul | 2009 | 96000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Aug | 2009 | 98000 | 750 | Motor mounts timing belt replacement | Sep | 2009 | 99000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Location: California, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Jan | 2009 | 98000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Jun | 2009 | 107000 | 2500 | Scheduled maintenance of the Timing Belt and Water Pump as well as 100K mile servicing of fluids, filters, etc. | Sep | 2009 | 107000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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2001 Acura MDX 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 4WD
| Location: California, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | May | 2007 | 155000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Sep | 2008 | 185000 | 162 | Replaced blower fan for rear heat/ac. | Jan | 2009 | 192000 | 399 | Wiring short, melted wires. Wipers not working. | Feb | 2009 | 193000 | 55 | Replaced backlighting behind HVAC in-dash controls in center console. | Sep | 2009 | 202000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Location: Illinois, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Jan | 2008 | 130000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Feb | 2008 | 132000 | 1200 | Steering Pump. Leaking A/C hose. Rear view mirror replaced, broken pivot, bad design, as all plastic. | Jan | 2009 | 140000 | 0 | Front wheel bearings. | Apr | 2009 | 140000 | 0 | Heater fan. | Sep | 2009 | 148000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Location: Michigan, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Dec | 2007 | 76000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Jul | 2008 | 81000 | 130 | Replaced rear stabilizer bars due to squeaking noise. | Sep | 2008 | 82000 | 0 | Sold. |
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| Location: Connecticut, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | May | 2007 | 95000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Jan | 2008 | 99000 | 517 | Replaced left front wheel bearing siezed. Oil change, wheel rotation. Rusted shield around catalytic converter causing squeaking. | Feb | 2008 | 101000 | 408 | Blown right side hub. | Sep | 2009 | 140000 | 335 | Replaced front engine motor mount. |
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2001 Acura MDX 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| Location: Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Feb | 2009 | 145000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Mar | 2009 | 146000 | 800 | Timing gear. | Sep | 2009 | 152000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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