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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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 144 repairs.
2001 Acura MDX transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (23%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (5%)
$100 - $499 (14%)
< $100 (50%)
Chart based on 22 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2001 Acura MDX 4dr SUV
240-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 196000 mi US $900 |
Repalce the shifter cable assembly |
| 174000 mi | Transmission jerks periodically from 2-1 installed a trans cooler a few months ago since the transmission was overheating on a long trip (passing 18 wheelers). Oil looked clean and smelled normal. |
| 75000 mi US $150 |
Got the drive-train rumble strip noise. After researching problem on-line, changed rear diff fluid (VTM) and triple flushed auto trans (Max Life). Adjusted my driving style to avoid rumble, down shifted one gear and avoided 28 and 48 mph. |
| 85000 mi | when traded, intermittent torque converter clutch rumble, rear CV or wheel bearing knock. |
| 200000 mi | hard shifting stalling didn't do this before transmission fluid change |
| 147000 mi US $5440 |
Bearing failure in transmission, non-rebuild able. Needed new unit. Left front cv axle replaced at same time do to ripped boot. |
| 140000 mi US $4500 |
Rebuilt Transmission Replaced Engine Control unit |
| 183000 mi US $120 |
Vehicle on second transmission (at 80k) and this one will need repairs/ replaced too. Don't buy an 01 or 02 as they all have this problem. |
| 192000 mi | Transfer case failed. Did not repair. $5,800 quote, car is not worth that amount. |
| 203000 mi | replaced transmission for 5th time. Free under warranty for last transmission which cost $2,000. Previous 3 transmissions were free. replaced transmission for 5th time. Free under warranty for last transmission which cost $2,000. Previous 3 transmissions were free. |
| 163000 mi US $2550 |
Didn't shift out of 3rd gear. when repair was complete 3rd gear was burnt. lack of fluid. replaced overhauled. working perfectly now. |
| 74000 mi US $40 |
Felt like you were on rumble strips. Acura paid for a new touque converter. |
| 170000 mi US $3050 |
Rebuilt Trans, Replace engine & trans mounts, replace oil pressure sender |
| 134000 mi US $2250 |
Replaced Torque Converter and flushed transmission. |
| 139800 mi US $1800 |
Torque Converter was replaced for second time. 1st time was under warranty. |
| 106000 mi | Transmission failing. Took to the Acura Dealer-problem confirmed. Next step:Acura Client Services for goodwill consideration. |
| 102000 mi US $100 |
Transmission and torque converter replaced. |
| 127000 mi US $42 |
Replaced failing torque converter. Bad torque converter was itself a replacement that was covered under a 36 month/36000 mile parts and labor warranty. |
| 142600 mi | Transmission failure; mechanic suspected that the front bearing gave way as that was the common failure point in the 01s. Completely seized up the tires on the road. Sold privately "as is". |
2001 Acura MDX 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| 80000 mi | hesitation shifting between 1st, 2nd and 3rd gears. |
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