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Chart based on 74 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
Acura replaced the power steering pump per their TSB.
108000 mi
US $1000
broken sway bar
103000 mi
US $350
Both front end sway bar bearings replaced.
18560 mi
Dust cover for tie rod grease replaced.
96000 mi
US $100
One of the O rings on the steering pump line needed to be replaced.
80500 mi
US $90
Went in for routine maintenance, oil ($26, I supplied oil), tire rotation ($30), rear differential fluid ($90) and wife's issue with difficulty steering to park. Changed PS fluid ($90) and PS pump was replaced under warranty extension ($0)
112000 mi
US $176
Sway bar end links and frame bushings worn beyond limits. Rattling could be heard on bumpy roads. Both LH and RH sway bars replaced while vehicle was in for 105,000 mile service.
61880 mi
C $550
Loud noise front wheels, first 15mins cold mornings, then quieter but noticeable. Dealer recommended replace front bushings but would not do under warranty. Warranty expired 6 days earlier. Called Acura, they authorized. Boo dealer.
76660 mi
C $3000
AC line had a leak.
25000 mi
'Check ADS' light came on - front right strut was replaced.
85000 mi
US $250
Front stabilizer broke and needed replacement.
94000 mi
I had trouble with the struts for a while - mostly noises. Dealer confirmed they were leaking but I denied service previously due to cost. Last autumn, Acura increased the warranty on the struts to 100,000 mi so I got them replaced for free.
74200 mi
Power steering pump started to make whining sound. Brought it in and pump needed replacing. Warranty had been extended on this part so all work was covered.
110000 mi
US $375
replaced bushing and rod
132000 mi
US $670
Replaced front end tie end rods. Discovered uneven tire wear and knock when driving over gravel road
56900 mi
Warranty extension, "Steering wheel is hard to turn at low speeds and engine RPM". (Power steering pump). Again, we were not experiencing any steering problems, but brought the vehicle in anyway for a look. Steering tests performed and no repairs needed.
106000 mi
US $250
Bushings
51900 mi
US $750
Replaced both front wheel bearings, alignment, car still out of alignment after 5 alignments at different shops.
99600 mi
$270
Stabilizer bushings were completely torn and were replaced
101880 mi
$823
Front strut mountings where shot and needed replacement.Was making terrible clunking noises.
103120 mi
Front struts were shot and clunky.Ride quality was horrible.Think the struts are gone!
110360 mi
Replaced both front strut assembly.Front and rear anti roll bar bushings were shot and had to be replaced same time.
112840 mi
Had to replace the tie rods.
118100 mi
Replaced LCAs again!
169000 mi
Replaced all 4 springs/shocks
103000 mi
US $280
Power steering leak. Replaced a hose, o-ring, and a fitting.
139000 mi
US $320
Struts shocks
179490 mi
C $750
lower control arm, bushings loose.
134000 mi
US $370
Power Steering Pump
101060 mi
C $1500
Replaced all four shocks, stabilizing links, break pads, and rotors. Used regular shocks instead of electric shocks; hence, lost the sports mode but I really don't care about that. New cabin filter replaced as well.
100300 mi
US $1300
Replaced power steering pump, water pump, timing belt, serpentine belt, oil level warning sensor
61900 mi
US $1500
Replaced original tires which were badly worn. Oil, filter, lube. Rear shock leaking. Replaced both rear shocks.
47800 mi
US $400
Front wheel bearing failed and needed to be replaced at 49,000 miles. Disappointing to have this happen with such low miles.
82000 mi
Replacement of rear dampers. Expensive, as they are magnetic dampers on the Sport.
49600 mi
C $600
Ball joint broken, fixed to the upper arm in one piece. Aluminium parts, very expensive
55800 mi
C $800
Noise on cornering from suspension, tables ball joints broken driver and passengers, other side
43400 mi
Strut was damaged and required replacement. Not sure which one.
41540 mi
30000 mi
Car would make a clicking sound with a change of direction There was a TBS released on this issue, but I informed the service tech of this issue months ago.
Heat builds up in the front compartment between 2 front seats usually after 15mins of drive or so. Brought the vehicle to dealership and they admited it to be design issue after calling Toronto for comfirmation. But they cannot fix it due to the same reas
49000 mi
noise in steering
37820 mi
Bushing worn front drivers side suspension Bushing replaced
127900 mi
US $475
Power Steering pump and serpentine belt replaced
79000 mi
US $1500
Blown strut replaced
32000 mi
When maneuvering into a parking spot, at low speeds the steering is not very helpful. It fights the attempts to turn the wheel. It's like the speed sensitive steering is not helping at low speeds.
78000 mi
Warranty Extension: Steering Wheel is hard to turn at low speeds and engine RPM. Received letter from Honda TSB 12-017 was applied. Problem first noticed 03/2009 but dealer said could not replicate. Fixed now 3.5 years later.
9000 mi
Front Lower control arm bushings replaced with 4 wheel alignment.
11000 mi
TSB 08-005. Already had the parts replaced for the clicking noise, but it is back again. Service Manager contacted Acura and they are aware this fix is not working as a permanent fix. They have nothing they can do right now.
14000 mi
US $220
Suspension click still present.
20000 mi
Low Control Arm Bushing changed for the second time as per TSB08-005.
86000 mi
US $2500
Power Steering Pump (noise in cold weather).
19000 mi
Lower arm bushings were defective so they were replaced.
25000 mi
Again the lower arm bushings were defective so they were ordered.
65300 mi
Replace Power Steering Pump
146000 mi
US $300
Replace [stabilizer bar parts]
157 mi
Steering leak, patched.
47000 mi
ADS, front strut replacement required
50000 mi
strut installed.
2200 mi
Vehicle makes resonating/vibrating noise coming from right front wheel area. Expecially noticeable when driving over rough terrain and bumps. Dealership said noise couldn't be duplicated and noise was most likely due to loose change in cupholder area as
3000 mi
Obnoxious noise coming from right front wheel well. Expecially noticeable when driving over bumps or rough pavement. Sounded like a resonating vibration noise.
3400 mi
Vehicle continues to make resonating/vibrating noise coming from right front wheel area. Expecially noticeable when driving over rough terrain and bumps. Dealership is aware of issue via TSB and needs a few days to order the appropriate part(s). Mentio
53200 mi
Replace both rear shock assys.
60500 mi
worn bearings
90000 mi
US $1300
Active damper failure. Likely cause from hitting large pothole over the winter.
95000 mi
US $1200
Front active damper went bad.
7000 mi
I brought the MDX in (again) for a pop noise I have heard in the front suspension (at low speed, usually backing up or stopping) since I got the vehicle. Right & Left control arms were replaced, but a month later, the noise is back. There is finally a TSB
9000 mi
The front end popping/click required new compliance bushings. Finally, a tsb was released.
10000 mi
My front suspension pop is back after the last repair. At this point, Acura does acknowledge it is a problem, but does not know what to do. The TSB only fixed it for 3 weeks, and the noise has once again returned.
12000 mi
The front suspension/steering is still popping. Compliance bushings were replaced (again) for the third time. Problem still exists. Acura still has my MDX after 2 weeks. They don't know what to do at this point.
22320 mi
ADS (Advance Damping System) malfunction light came on. They diagnosed a faulty shock absorber.
65800 mi
US $120
Right Front wheel bearing noisy hum above 45mph. Noise annoying but car operated fine.
Replaced wheel hub bearing assy with Timken HA590228.
Noise is gone.
6000 mi
there is an intermittent noise (thunk) usually at parking lot or intersection speeds when redirecting vehicle through a turn. from the front suspension. dealer replaced something with bushings and said it might come back but Acura was working on a fix (?)
7000 mi
there is an intermittent noise (thunk) usually at parking lot or intersection speeds when redirecting vehicle through a turn. replaced both front lower control arm brackets. there is an intermittent noise (thunk) usually at parking lot or intersection speeds when redirecting vehicle through a turn. replaced both front lower control arm brackets.
1240 mi
rotor dust shield on front wheel bent so that it was rubbing on wheel and giving horrible squealing noise
16000 mi
Creak and click in lower front suspension control arm joint. Acura finally isolated the problem but does not have a fix. Acura engineering is involved and new/replacement joint being worked, no date established for when TSB would be issued. Acura link firmware update per TSB.
25000 mi
US $45
Replaced lower control arm bushings and other suspension components per TSB 08-005.
68300 mi
Noisy rear shocks going over bumps, more noticeable in cold weather.
84000 mi
Front electromagnetic shocks making noise on bumps. Shocks wearing out was diagnosed and repair is over $2200. Indie shop is $1800. For both. I had to postpone repair.
86000 mi
US $3820
Struts made noise and suspension was loose front and rear.
11000 mi
Clicking noise from front when accelerating from a stop. Fixed per TSB.
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