2003 Acura MDX Acura MDX 2003

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2003 Acura MDX repairs by problem area

Engine (23%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (18%)

Brakes and Traction Control (1%)

Suspension and Steering (19%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (32%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (3%)

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2003 Acura MDX suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (8%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (24%)

$100 - $499 (40%)

< $100 (20%)

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Chart based on 25 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2003 Acura MDX

Engine not specified

72000 mi

US $140
dealer stated car needs entire new rack and pinion and all hoses (13!) replaced. 

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2003 Acura MDX 4dr SUV

260-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

83000 mi

US $250
A bar holding the sway bar in place broke on the front drivers side. We replaced both sides. 
119000 mi

US $250
Replaced steering joint B. Part Number: 53323-S50-003 
121700 mi

US $469
Noise from steering when temps were cold. Power steering pump replaced. 
148800 mi

C $140
O-ring issue on Power Steering Pump 
175000 mi

US $950
Struts, Tie rod ends, front end alignment 
183000 mi

US $500
Left side stabilizer worn -replaced both left and right side parts 
160000 mi

US $600
high pressure power steering hose leaning, replaced 
96100 mi

C $5000
Rack and pinion failure, blown power steering pump, various bushings, fittings, on front end.  
152000 mi

US $800
worn front tie-rod worn sway bar 
135300 mi Dealer said front bushings needed repair@$400 plus. Per my non-dealer mechanic, "bushings and suspension perfect".1 front tire was replaced due to blow out yr ago. Sleezy dealer. Acura Denville,NJ. 
100000 mi Replaced power steering pump. "whined" for about a year before replacing when changing out the timing belt and water pump. No problems ever noticed with actual steering, just the noise. 
100000 mi

US $250
Replaced power steering pump. "whined" for about a year before replacing when changing out the timing belt. No problems ever noticed with actual steering, just the noise. 
140000 mi

US $100
steering developed leak, pump empty. tightened hoses and refilled pump. May need to replace pump, not sure yet. 
178600 mi

US $200
oosing lots of power steering fluid 
197300 mi

US $125
hose leak, had to replace 
83700 mi Rattle at the right rear wheel. Bought new sway bar bushing and sway bar link to be installed next week. 
88660 mi stop the noise. right rear sway bar was worn out. replace the left rear swaybar as well. 
90200 mi Left front swaybar link. 
95341 mi Replaced both front strut, both rear shock absorber,front-left sway bar link only and the front sway bar bushing. test-run after installing them. the X runs great and feel the difference how the suspension work and no more squeaks, rattle Replaced both front strut, both rear shock absorber,front-left sway bar link only and the front sway bar bushing. test-run after installing them. the X runs great and feel the difference how the suspension work and no more squeaks, rattle 
117000 mi

US $1000
replace front compliance bushings 
158000 mi

US $1800
Power steering and rack & pinions 
134000 mi

US $850
Had leak in power steering hose. Also had to replace power steering pump 
77500 mi

C $750
Worn out front struts (leaking) and rear struts, showing signs of leaking...ride became rigid, and rougher than normal in recent months 
115940 mi Rear springs and brakes pads all around ( were original) fronts needed rotors also. 
163000 mi

US $4850
Replaced damaged RR wheel bearing and speed sensor. 
162000 mi

US $150
Power steering fluid leaking. 

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2003 Acura MDX Suspension Problems

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