2002 Acura MDX Acura MDX 2002

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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%)

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2002 Acura MDX suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (18%)

$500 - $999 (32%)

$100 - $499 (36%)

< $100 (14%)

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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.

2002 Acura MDX 4dr SUV

240-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

132700 mi

US $812
Driver side tie rod failed Replaced front passenger compliance bushing 
158000 mi

US $200
Rear Sway bar stabilizer bar link failed and needed to be replaced, also muffler needed a bracket welded on to replace the temporary wire added a long time ago. 
123000 mi

US $475
power steering pump replaced 
101000 mi replace both control arms because pass control arm bushing was cracked. replace the front shocks because they were the orig. 
90520 mi

C $600
I replaced the 4 shocks, the 4 link kits and the 2 front top plates bearing. The top plates bearing and rear shock were the original ones. The others parts were installed many years ago by a previous owner. 
113500 mi

C $200
I replaced both front link kits 
121120 mi

C $300
Replace the passager side swing arm because the ball joint was finished and the bushing was seperated. 
148000 mi

US $319
Replaced front struts and rear shocks. Replaced units were factory originals. 
161000 mi

US $400
Replaced lower control arms. Upset strut mounts and axles in the from end. 
233000 mi

US $1256
Front struts both leaking badly. Replaced and front end realigned 
99300 mi

US $428
Rear shocks leaking. Replaced rear shocks. 
65100 mi

C $700
Lower suspension arm bushing drivers side - maybe due recent heavy trailer load trip 
48360 mi Steering column needed replacing - covered by warranty 
62620 mi

C $750
shocks and struts broken 
81220 mi

C $1500
Struts needed to be replaced, which were replaced less than a year earlier. 
109120 mi needed replacing replacing struts 
109000 mi

US $700
Loud noise when going over bumps. Replaced sway bar links. 
223000 mi

US $955
Also replaced front end bushings on sway bar as they were worn after 220k miles. I believe the bushings are normal wear/tear items. 
259200 mi

US $1998
needed replaced replaced steering box, was leaking after 255k miles on it! 
260000 mi

US $1900
needed several worn parts replaced in front suspension, front gear box, front shocks,all normal repair items for a car with 265k miles on it:) 
130000 mi

US $458
Replaced front stabilizer links & bushings; also replaced inner tie rod ends and alignment. 
71000 mi

US $800
Replace struts. 

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