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%)

Chart based on 144 repairs.
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2001 Acura MDX engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (28%)

$100 - $499 (41%)

< $100 (25%)

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Chart based on 32 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

89000 mi

US $500
Discovered broken engine mounts and other broken bushings that needed repairs and replacement 

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2001 Acura MDX 4dr SUV

240-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

160500 mi

US $498
replace idle control motor/change transmission fluid 
236000 mi

US $250
rusted flex pipe in exhaust system was leaking 
245000 mi

US $450
car started running roughly, CEL came on. was fine at high RPM but shook around 1800-2200 RPM. Changed plugs adjusted valves, attempted to check coils. Problem not resolved. Took to another shop. they repalced 2 coils and the car was back to normal. Still having tapping due to valve adjustment by previous shop. Will have this fixed later 
110000 mi

US $80
Front Engine Mount, vibration when idle 
78600 mi Whirring noise after engine on a minute or so 
64200 mi

US $1000
"Check engine" and "VTM-4" lights. EGR needed cleaning and so did fuel injectors 
67600 mi Engine ran very rough. Diag codes suggested $1,000 spark plugs/coils replacement. I simply added fuel additive to clean EGR. Runs perfect! 
75300 mi

US $850
had to replace spark plugs and coils (EGR was not the problem after all) 
176000 mi Rear main seal began leaking oil 
189000 mi Upper radiator hose burst. Both were replaced. 
214000 mi

US $600
Replaced leaking radiator. 
217000 mi

US $600
Oil leak from valve cover gasket. Replaced gaskets. Also replace spark plugs etc. since access available 
154000 mi

US $183
Needed to replace EGR valve 
138300 mi

US $564
Broken motor mount in front and the side mount was about to break. Repaired as well. The transmission was dragging and having a difficult time changing gears. Once the mounts were repaired, it runs very well. Night and day. 
149000 mi

US $100
Check engine light came on and the Thermostat was completely melted.Replaced thermostat. 
75000 mi Diagnosed problem of failing engine mounts. Waited a bit on making the repair. 
83000 mi

US $540
Replaced front and side motor mounts 
179000 mi

US $360
Throttle body replaced 
123000 mi

US $335
Replaced front engine motor mount. 
71300 mi

C $200
Oxygen emissions sensor. Cuased engine light to come on and a very slightly rougher idle. Could have continued driving but decided to repair. 
151060 mi

C $1600
No power on acceleration. Shaking. Injector coils replaced. 
146000 mi

US $800
Timing gear. 
132000 mi Motor mounts replaced. Transmission issues lead to getting rid of car. Approximately 4-5 thousand dollar repair quoted. No guarantee that repair would last long term. 
163000 mi

US $800
Front and side engine mounts both broken 
171500 mi

US $632
Catalytic Converter insides broke loose, plugging the exhaust system. Had to Remove and replace the catalytic converter. 
140500 mi

US $450
Idle Air Valve went out. 
198000 mi

US $350
First time in for a valve adjustment. 3 Valves were tight. 
200000 mi

US $20
engine smoking on start up. engine misses 
221500 mi

US $400
Front and right motor mount broken 

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2001 Acura MDX 4-door

6-cylinder automatic AWD

59520 mi

C $100
Hesitation when slowly upshifting through 30km/hr, vibration. EGR valve replaced as warranty item by dealer. 
117000 mi

US $300
malfunctioning EGR valve caused uneven acceleration and rough shifting 

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