2001 Acura MDX Acura MDX 2001

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2001 Acura MDX repairs by problem area

Engine (23%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)

Brakes and Traction Control (1%)

Suspension and Steering (26%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)

Other (3%)

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2001 Acura MDX electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (12%)

$100 - $499 (31%)

< $100 (52%)

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Chart based on 42 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2001 Acura MDX

Engine not specified

147000 mi

US $625
Had to replace alternator. 
99000 mi SRS sensor replaced under Acura Warranty Extension Action 

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2001 Acura MDX 4dr SUV

240-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

131000 mi

US $45
After 10 years the system would only blow cold at freeway speeds. 
71000 mi Left side mirror slips out of place. Need to reset it every time I get into the car 
92000 mi

US $87
Rear A/C was not blowing air. Replaced ac blower transistor and problem solved 
99900 mi

US $90
replace battery 
134100 mi

US $800
A/C blower motor stopped working. Replaced blower motor with aftermarket part - it was noisy so took it back and mechanic replaced with OEM blower motor and all was good. 
151000 mi

US $300
AC not working. Recharged. 
169000 mi

US $50
A.C. Refrigerant leak on compressor hose 
171300 mi

US $70
Rear passenger window regulator went out. Replaced it. 
200000 mi replace spedometer as it quit. 
163060 mi

C $10
Rear hatch door intermittently could not open. Found solution on internet. Wiring near hinge frayed over time. Cut rubber sleeve to expose wiring and re-cabled. Problem fixed. 
71000 mi In cold months, I get an intermittent passenger side air bag lock-out light. As I rarely have a passenger. I have not had it looked at. 
186000 mi

US $550
Replaced Alternator. 
191000 mi

US $400
New front blower motor, rear blower needed but not repaired, just disconnected. 
83000 mi

US $540
Cruise control not working 
83700 mi SRS light went on. Turns out the driver side seat belt buckle was 'bad'. Dealer had one in stock and replaced for free. 
95000 mi

US $275
A/C required new circulation hose and new circuit breaker 
220700 mi

US $150
Replaced window actuator 
218500 mi

US $400
Replaced alternator and battery 
144000 mi

US $98
Main HVAC fan motor speed control transistor failed. I replaced it with a OEM Honda replacement. 
154000 mi SRS system light came on dealer reset odp 
86800 mi

C $200
Loss of AC cooling, found and repaired leak, recharged system 
117800 mi

C $1200
No AC, failed condenser. Bad blower motor resistor unit. 
132000 mi

US $1200
Leaking A/C hose. 
140000 mi Heater fan. 
155000 mi

US $165
Leaking AC condensor. Third time the AC has gone out. 
164000 mi

US $600
Air Conditioner replaced various hoses and parts, fourth major A/C repair in last 5 years. Had several discussions on how they replaced one part at a time then charged us for full evac/recharge. So they rebated the last repair. $1200 otherwise. 
93000 mi

US $200
Instrument panel lights - replaced 12 bulbs 
100000 mi

US $100
CD changer 
109000 mi Bad a/c discharge hose, replaced under wtty. Refrigerant added back in. 
138260 mi

C $90
The panels for the heating system came loose, so cold air was blowing directly into the passenger footwell. A private mechanic was able to fix the panel by tightening up the screws on the panels. 
142600 mi

C $120
Solenoid on daytime running lights broke, so no connection. Re- soldered and back to working condition. 
118000 mi

US $240
SRS light on, found faulty driver seatbelt mechanism, repaired under lifetime warranty. 
122000 mi

US $30
Temp indicator and cruise light change. 
125000 mi

US $70
Backlight for thermostat indicator. Whole navigation front assembly had to be removed to get to it. 

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2001 Acura MDX 4-door

6-cylinder automatic AWD

45880 mi Radio volume button not working properly. i.e. Up = down 
81000 mi

US $40
Lamps in passenger headlight burns out prematurely. 3 times in one year. All systems check good. Put in another bulb... 
86000 mi Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) light illuminated and would not go off. Dealer will be replacing the seat belt buckles to repair it. 
86000 mi Seat Belt Buckles replaced, both front. 

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2001 Acura MDX 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 4WD

185000 mi

US $162
Replaced blower fan for rear heat/ac.  
192000 mi

US $399
Wiring short, melted wires. Wipers not working. 
193000 mi

US $55
Replaced backlighting behind HVAC in-dash controls in center console. 

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2001 Acura MDX Electrical Problems

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