| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2002 Acura MDX repairs by problem area
Engine (26%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (19%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (20%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (6%)
Chart based on 125 repairs.
2002 Acura MDX engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (15%)
$500 - $999 (22%)
$100 - $499 (22%)
< $100 (41%)
Chart based on 27 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2002 Acura MDX
Engine not specified
| 120000 mi US $430 |
Rough idle when cold, ok when warm. Valve adjustment solved problem. |
2002 Acura MDX 4dr SUV
240-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 102000 mi | replaced the motor mounts cause they were dry rotted. |
| 132700 mi US $812 |
replaced idle air control valve |
| 141000 mi | Muffler bracket failed / corroded that held the main muffler unit via a rubber connector grommet. Fixed with a coat hanger until the exhaust needs to be replaced. |
| 185000 mi US $1100 |
Replace timing belt, water pump. Also replace oil pan gasket. This was due to oil leak. Also had oil and filter replaced. |
| 194000 mi | The dealer technician has reported that the vehicle has a couple of oil leaks (main bearing seal) and another (forget which) which should probably be corrected at new timing belt replacement - due at about 210,000 miles. |
| 150000 mi US $60 |
Replaced primary and secondary oxygen sensors. |
| 159000 mi US $120 |
Replaced catalytic converter. |
| 145000 mi US $330 |
EGR valve - Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve |
| 191400 mi US $50 |
Failed thermostat. Replaced upper/lower hose and all fluid as well |
| 210000 mi US $50 |
Thermostat replaced due to overheating. coolant topped off |
| 127000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced oil pan & oil pan seal. Replaced two engine mounts. |
| 127000 mi | Oil leak again. Unsure of source, but amount is small enough to live with for now. |
| 134000 mi US $600 |
Reseal leaking bolts on engine. Reseal leaking bolts on engine |
| 112000 mi US $768 |
2 broken motor mounts |
| 98000 mi US $750 |
Motor mounts timing belt replacement |
| 110000 mi US $1000 |
Rear main oil seal leak. Pouring oil out of engine. Intake clean out. |
| 131000 mi US $1500 |
Car needed a major valve adjustment. We thought the initial cause was the EGR valve (TSB), but replacing it did not solve the problem. |
| 208000 mi US $180 |
EGR valve needed to be cleaned |
| 132000 mi US $4 |
Cleaned intake manifold ports. |
| 136000 mi US $123 |
Replaced EGR and PCV valves. |
| 78000 mi US $250 |
Car 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. |
| 109120 mi | Air Intake cleaning Transmission Fluid leaking into radiator, which needed to be replaced Tuneup and new spark plugs |
| 110360 mi C $600 |
2 emissions valves required replacing |
| 74620 mi C $600 |
code identified ignition coils misfiring or inconsistent - replaced all 6 coils |
| 111000 mi | Car sold with check engine light on. Dealer said it would cost $2-5k to fix, wouln't know until performed the repair. Researched 2002 MDXs and found many that had a recall repair done in 2003? - I did- had a major engine issue soon after 100k miles. |
| 176000 mi | Engine randomly missing on different cylinders. Diagnosed as carbon build-up. |
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