2007 Acura MDX Acura MDX 2007

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2007 Acura MDX repairs by problem area

Engine (18%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (17%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (39%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)

Other (8%)

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2007 Acura MDX suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (4%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (20%)

< $100 (55%)

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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.

2007 Acura MDX

Engine not specified

65000 mi

US $650
3 Bad shocks that cost over $900 each  

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2007 Acura MDX 4dr SUV

300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

75000 mi 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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2007 Acura MDX 4-door

6-cylinder automatic AWD

9000 mi The Vehicle pulls to the right. The dealer said it's normal. Though i believe not. 
7000 mi Pulling to the right. 4 wheel alignment along with new rims and tires, still pulls to the right 

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