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2005 Acura MDX repairs by problem area
Engine (30%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (15%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (36%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (3%)
Chart based on 183 repairs.
2005 Acura MDX engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (8%)
$1000 - $2499 (14%)
$500 - $999 (30%)
$100 - $499 (34%)
< $100 (14%)
Chart based on 50 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Acura MDX
Engine not specified
| 67000 mi US $600 |
O2 Sensor, also had rear brakes and battery replaced |
2005 Acura MDX 4dr SUV
265-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 165000 mi US $1200 |
On cold mornings, whirring sound like a pulley belt. Dealer said belt was "glazed" and replaced all belts including the main belt that needs to be replaced every 105k miles. Seemed excessive since only 167k. Didn't fix cold morning noise. |
| 190000 mi US $600 |
Heater to the front broke 600 to fix |
| 226000 mi US $500 |
Hit some standing water twisted a plate that covers and protects the drivetrain. Deformed plate had broken loose and was rattling on exhaust system. Dealer either bent back or replaced plate |
| 118500 mi US $3000 |
2 engine mounts replaced |
| 105000 mi US $800 |
Check Engine Light came on. Engine required adjustments to the engine valve gaps. Had noticed rough idling before service. It's fine now. |
| 160000 mi US $650 |
Replaced one broken engine mount |
| 151000 mi US $140 |
The engine light was on and off,the code was the oxygen sensor,so i replaced the o2 sensor. |
| 296900 mi US $3000 |
Replaced front and rear catalytic converters. Replaced valve cover gaskets and adjusted valves. |
| 305000 mi US $750 |
The auxiliary fan had melted off it's axle and the radiator had a hole in the bottom. Both were replaced. |
| 321000 mi US $2000 |
Timing Belt, Water Pump, Adjuster, Idler, and Coolant Reseal front engine plate. Crankshaft seal, spool valve filter, Oil pump gasket, Oil P/U tube o-ring, Camshaft solenoid Gasket |
| 105000 mi US $800 |
Replaced 2 of 3 motor mounts |
| 113000 mi US $670 |
2 of the engine mounts needed replacing |
| 192200 mi US $800 |
original radiator developed small leak |
| 84420 mi C $220 |
Freak accident - radiator leaking from rock or something which struck it while driving on freeway. Replaced radiator. |
| 160 mi | Multiple cylinder misfires. Dealer could not reproduce, but replaced coil as the likely source of the problem. Cracked cylinder, and oil leak. Repair estimate $3500 |
| 163000 mi US $700 |
Timing belt and water pump |
| 208000 mi US $488 |
Repair oil leak engine oil pan |
| 10230 mi C $500 |
Radiator blew causing the transmission fluid and coolant to intermingle. Potentially devastating as coolant will fry the transmission. Rad replaced and transmission flushed. |
| 177940 mi C $5 |
Replace coils |
| 189100 mi C $950 |
Replace erg module |
| 130000 mi US $450 |
Air Fuel sensor required replacement |
| 100000 mi US $1000 |
Front and passenger side motor mounts bad |
| 161400 mi US $340 |
Radiator line ruptured, had to replace Radiator |
| 96000 mi | Transmission software reflash |
| 100000 mi US $80 |
Transmission had the software recall done that seemed to have fixed the problems that I had reported earlier. |
| 173000 mi US $1300 |
Leaking fluid and had water pump replaced. Replaced timing belt and did other maintenance while things were taken off. |
| 217900 mi US $450 |
Engine repair and maintenance |
| 120400 mi US $2600 |
Injectors issues. 4 out of 6 injectors through out the code and needed to be replaced according to a dealer. |
| 87000 mi US $400 |
2 broken motor mounts |
| 91000 mi US $1680 |
Engine oil leak from "rear seal" whatever that is |
| 105500 mi US $850 |
Major service including timing belt, water pump, fluids and 1 engine mount. |
| 174000 mi US $300 |
Canister |
| 195000 mi US $400 |
Valve adjustment |
| 201000 mi US $400 |
Accelerator sensor replaced. |
| 66400 mi US $818 |
Replace Side Engine Mount |
| 108000 mi US $4800 |
Complete engine failure |
| 116000 mi US $348 |
broken front motor mount |
| 169000 mi US $1200 |
replaced broken engine mount oil pan drain plug leaking (threads stripped). rethread and replace plug |
| 147000 mi US $500 |
check engine light came. mechanic replaced three coils and spark plugs. |
| 101000 mi | Transmission software update to address low-speed "juddering" Multiple cracked motor mounts |
| 102000 mi US $1850 |
Replaced cracked motor mounts identified in earlier report |
| 215000 mi US $300 |
Replaced ignition coil on one cylinder also put in 6 new spark plugs |
| 101500 mi US $200 |
Oxygen sensor relay failed - presented as check engine and VTM-4 lights with DTC codes for o2 sensor problems. Dealer swapped with the horn relay and sent me on my way. |
| 117000 mi US $80 |
Accessory belt tensioner and new belt |
| 96000 mi US $600 |
Engine light came on and was pointing towards a faulty reading from the throttle body. Entire throttle body was replaced. |
| 97000 mi US $300 |
Radiator cracked and was replaced along with the thermostat. |
| 110000 mi US $400 |
Tensioner was replaced. Serpentine belt slipped. Main pulley was replaced along with belt. |
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