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2003 Acura EL repairs by problem area
Engine (35%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)
Brakes and Traction Control (9%)
Suspension and Steering (13%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (9%)
Chart based on 23 repairs.
2003 Acura EL repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (4%)
$100 - $499 (67%)
< $100 (21%)
Chart based on 24 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Acura EL
Engine not specified
| Acura in Quebec, Canada Jul 2013 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Aug 2014104780 miC $160 | Check engine, fuel evaporation control valve | ||
2003 Acura EL 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Acura in Ontario, Canada Jun 2011 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Jul 2012128960 miC $1230 | Transmission rebuilt, new clutch, flywheel repolished. 2 broken engine mounts replaced. | ||
| Jan 2013136400 miC $320 | Left front wheel bearing broken, both replaced. | ||
2003 Acura EL 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Acura in New Brunswick, Canada Sep 2010 - May 2022 | |||
| Dec 201046500 miC $300 | 2 front lower ball joints replaced. | ||
| Jun 201151460 miC $200 | Front left brake caliper replaced. | ||
| Mar 201258280 miC $20 | Owner replaced bushings in driver's seat due to worn bushings causing the seat to rock. | ||
| Aug 201260800 miC $300 | Code P1457. Repaired by replacing the bi-pass shut valve and EVAP canister. | ||
| Nov 201264420 miC $320 | Replaced muffler. | ||
| Jul 201371920 miC $330 | Leak in the A/C drier unit caused A/C to fail. Dryer unit replaced, recharged and fixed the A/C. | ||
| Nov 201373160 miC $700 | Front exhaust pipe leaked. Replaced front exhaust pipe with Cat Converter and replaced mid exhaust pipe and primary O2 sensor as preventative at same time. | ||
| Jan 201467720 mi | SRS code 9-3 tripped. Replaced driver seat belt buckle under warranty. Acura Canada paid for repair. | ||
| Nov 201483700 miC $300 | Leaking exhaust. Non-dealer shop replaced muffler under lifetime warranty and mid-pipe at owner's cost. Repair successful. | ||
| Feb 201586180 miC $1100 | Head gasket leak repaired with new gaskets. Timing belt, water pump and thermostat replaced as same time. | ||
| Mar 201587420 mi | Bolts broke off bracket holding alternator. Overtorqued during a previous repair. | ||
| Aug 201590180 miC $40 | A/C would fade out and disengage. A/C clutch clearance adjusted by removing one of the 2 shims. | ||
| Dec 201594860 mi | Battery light in dash flickering and loss of all power. Tightened alternator bolts in bracket as problem in the past was they were overtorqued. Light is our for now but may need alternator soon. | ||
| Feb 201695480 miC $400 | Alternator failing. Replaced with remanufactures alternator. | ||
| Jun 2016100440 miC $150 | Owner replaced front driver lower door hinge at home. | ||
| Oct 2016101680 miC $350 | Replaced secondary O2 sensor for code P0141 and replaced mid exhaust pipe due to loudness. | ||
| Sep 2017109740 miC $100 | Repaired broken wires in the door jamb area for non-functioning rear passenger windows. | ||
| Jun 2018117800 miC $300 | Replaced rear left brake caliper and rear brake pads. | ||
| Dec 2021148180 miC $200 | Replace compliance bushing in front passenger control arm. | ||
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