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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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 183 repairs.
2005 Acura MDX transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (18%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (41%)
< $100 (23%)
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.
2005 Acura MDX
Engine not specified
| 70000 mi US $300 |
shifter cable needed replacement |
| 47000 mi US $900 |
Transmission failure due to water leaking from faulty radiator. |
2005 Acura MDX 4dr SUV
265-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 113700 mi US $2400 |
Dealer reported mini-axle boots in need of replacement. My trusted mechanic says they can wait. They're starting to show crack lines, but they're holding. |
| 245300 mi US $164 |
Regular transmission service and replacement of front differential seal. |
| 125000 mi US $3600 |
Car failed to engage in drive or reverse. Required full transmission replacement. |
| 172000 mi US $250 |
Changed solenoids for torque converter lock. |
| 208000 mi US $488 |
Replaced shift solenoid to repair leak |
| 87420 mi C $40 |
Flushed rear-diff fluid - the vehicle was vibrating badly when turning and accelerating from low speed. |
| 136000 mi US $400 |
replace worn cv boots |
| 137800 mi US $1000 |
wear item boots needed to be replaced |
| 124000 mi US $270 |
Transmission was getting a bit slippy/shuddery. Mechanic flushed/replaced fluids in Automatic Transmission, rear differential, and transfer case. |
| 51000 mi | Fouth gear switch replaced for second time. Many warning lights when this switch failed, quite unsettling to see. Covered by Acura because of previous repair. |
| 55000 mi | Torque converter replaced for second time. When it went out made a rattling/vibrating/groaning sound and would "lock up" in 4th gear, only to finally shift to third after dropping speed. Covered by Acura because of previous repair. |
| 153140 mi | Transmission oil leaked into radiator. Could still be driven as long as the fluid was topped up. Vehicle traded for new. |
| 43000 mi | Bad torque converter. |
| 82000 mi | torque converter |
| 86000 mi | Torque converter needed replaced and gaskets associated with repair. |
| 49000 mi US $180 |
Torque converter slipping |
| 73000 mi US $880 |
Transmission cooler failed internally, allowing ATF fluid and engine coolant to intermingle. Within a day the car was undriveable. |
| 91000 mi US $1680 |
CEL check returned transmission sensor fault; dealer inspection reported that transmission was failing and required full replacement. |
| 127300 mi US $225 |
CV boot replaced |
| 95300 mi US $900 |
transmission cooler went out, spilled all fluid. |
| 131000 mi US $1400 |
replaced front half axle |
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