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2005 Acura EL repairs by problem area

Engine (48%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (17%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

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2005 Acura EL repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (30%)

$500 - $999 (25%)

$100 - $499 (20%)

< $100 (20%)

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Chart based on 20 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Acura EL 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

Acura in Manitoba, Canada
Jan 2015 - Feb 2021
Mar 2015

92380 mi

C $30
air bag light did not turn off, scaned and reset,light staysoff now. 
Mar 2016

105400 mi

C $500
Control arm bushings needed replacing Rear cam plug replaced 
Feb 2017

112220 mi
Drl module, resoldered the circuit board. 
Sep 2017

115320 mi

C $220
speedometer was stuck, had it rebuilt 
Jan 2018

119040 mi

C $1000
Had to replace the head gasket and the driver side main seal. There was no heat and the engine was very close to overheating. The main seal was leaking and this was the best time to repair it as most of the labour was done for the head gasket repair. 
Acura in Ontario, Canada
Dec 2009 - Nov 2021
Aug 2010

50220 mi

C $700
Cracked radiator cap and loose coolant seal 
Oct 2010

51460 mi

C $1000
Cracked head gasket replaced 
Oct 2011

55800 mi

C $28
Bolts attaching heat shield to frame rusted out and replaced. 
Jun 2013

63240 mi

C $1700
Stabilizer links replaced 
Dec 2014

72540 mi

C $350
Front ball joints replaced 
May 2016

77500 mi

C $530
Evaporation canister and vent valve leaking -- parts replaced 
Aug 2016

78000 mi

C $2100
Catalytic converter and mid-pipe assembly had holes and were replaced Rear calipers and one front caliper worn and replaced 
Feb 2018

85560 mi

C $583
air-fuel oxygen sensor failed and replaced 
Acura in Quebec, Canada
Nov 2009 - Jul 2017
Oct 2011

45980 mi

C $300
Door lock latch replaced....could no longer lock door remotely.... 
Nov 2011

45880 mi

C $1200
Multiple repairs/replacement/labour needed: New sparkplugs, new coil pack. Engine light was on, engine was misfiring (can hear it was not running smoothly). and new muffler. 
Apr 2012

48360 mi

C $2700
Head gasket need to be repaired. Costly repair required. Timing belt to be replaced at same time. 
Mar 2017

118420 mi

C $500
replace front wheel bearing 
Acura in British Columbia, Canada
Sep 2009 - Sep 2013
Feb 2011

11160 mi

C $1180
Instrument cluster failed and wholly replaced 
Jul 2012

14360 mi

C $120
Battery failed, two windows failed to open 
Sep 2013

15500 mi
Left rear Window did not open as regulator not replaced 

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