2006 Acura MDX Acura MDX 2006

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2006 Acura MDX repairs by problem area

Engine (23%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (1%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (37%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)

Other (4%)

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2006 Acura MDX transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (5%)

$100 - $499 (37%)

< $100 (47%)

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Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Acura MDX

Engine not specified

119000 mi

US $400
replaced torque converter 

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2006 Acura MDX 4dr SUV

253-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

108000 mi

US $150
Transmission line was leaking. New line and fluid installed. 
98000 mi CVJ boot cracked & leaking grease 
108000 mi

US $400
Replaced cam thruster o rings and right inner axle seal. 
60760 mi

C $100
Changed radiator and flushed transmission fluid and coolant. Problem was transmission fluid mixed with the radiator coolant and came out thru the radiator over flow. Warranty covered the job entirely. Paid $100 for towing the car to dealer  
166000 mi

US $175
Some sensor that was related to the shifter to put the car into drive or park, made the dash light come on for the check engine. 
72000 mi Had the transmission fluid flushed and replaced First time doing this. Fluid looked tired but was not burnts. Trans was whining a bit but now hardly any whine. 
69000 mi Transmission reprogram as part of service bulletin 
104500 mi

US $1250
Updated software transmission 
64800 mi Transmission Whine. Replaced transmission. 
90000 mi

US $150
CV boots deteriorated. 
158000 mi

US $1800
Transfer case seal leak. 
60000 mi

US $700
Transmission making a growling grinding noise when driven between 20-40 with mild acceleration. 
78000 mi Torque converter that had been adjusted before was replaced but vibrating noise came back. 
31000 mi bad torque converter 
53000 mi

US $140
groaning from rear differential 
4000 mi Traction control in-operative. Vibration in driveline after vehicle driven by unauthorized personel. Problem noted and will be pursued as condition worsens. 
66000 mi CV boots leaking oil. 

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2006 Acura MDX Transmission Problems

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