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Chart based on 39 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Acura MDX
Engine not specified
55000 mi
drivers seat cover replaced. It cracked at the piping and was replaced no charge even though the warranty was expired.
Cracked daytime running light fixture replaced, requiring removal of the front grill assembly.
41000 mi
Sunroof not closing, was told that the tracks were dirty and needed to be cleaned. The tracks have been cleaned on several trips to the dealer, problem was still present after cleaning. Sunroof replaced problem corrected.
50000 mi
Sunroof leaking, has been repaired three times before and the problem keeps reappearing.
52360 mi
C $150
Moonroof doesn't close when it is tilted up. Takes a few tries. Goes down, then goes back up, try again, no luck. Dealer reset the switch, but not sure if its fixed yet (still raining alot, dont want to try)
43000 mi
Door Sill was warping and was replaced under warranty
11000 mi
Rear spoiler warped, causing body damage to roof and tailgate. From warped rear spoiler, ordered parts. Fixed damage to roof and tailgate due to warped rear spoiler.
35000 mi
leather cracking and pulling up from both seats and armrest
44000 mi
Leather covering armrest pulling up
US $900
rear storage compartment lid would not open
70900 mi
US $700
Replace shielding over alternator - was causing rattling noise
8000 mi
Air condition was whisteling at highway speeds. A part was ordered to correct issue. Gas lid (not cap) was stuck in the closed position and would not open.
83000 mi
US $163
Drivers side entrance rubber seal had deteriorated to a point that replacement was needed to prevent rain amd outside elements from inside of care.
91000 mi
US $147
side panel for driver front seat broke off the clips
55000 mi
US $125
Driver rubber door trim was coming apart
59700 mi
Driver side a/c vent had its control handle broken.
15000 mi
water dripping from the sunroof when driving after a heavy rain. dealer removed sunroof and installed a drip molding channel per Acura TSB. Problem appears to be gone
37500 mi
Sunroof rattling on bumpy road at 30-40mph. Dealer replaced weatherstripping.
40000 mi
rattling at 25-35mph above passenger seat. dealer reinsulated headliner
10000 mi
cover on top of car loose.
67000 mi
"Leather" pulled up from driver side center console cover (Driver right armrest). Was able to remedy by stretching and gluing leather to backing
6000 mi
Driver's side panel under steering wheel was loose. Replaced.
11000 mi
Misaligned roof rail!
44000 mi
Replaced drive side middle arm rest, due to fabric detaching.
69000 mi
Fixed squeak when front window rolled down.
33420 mi
Both front seats and 2nd row passenger seat leather was cracking on seat bottom.
34100 mi
Cracked leather, three seats had seat bottom leather replaced. 2nd row console replaced.
37300 mi
Trim piece on passenger side dash not fitting properly and popping off. Apparently was installed improperly from the factory.
8000 mi
Drivers seat was wearing prematurely. Leather seat bottom was replaced
20000 mi
Driver seat leather was worn prematurely on the seat bottom and lumbar area of the seat back. This had happened a year prior also. As before, seat covers were replaced with new ones.
20460 mi
rattle in front driver side vent
32640 mi
rattle in front driver side vent again
41540 mi
sunroof rattle
7000 mi
Glove box under panel was loose due to last AC repair improper installation
8300 mi
Previously faulty glove box panel fixed. No new issues
28000 mi
Electrical socket cover broken. Replaced the whole socket under warranty
23000 mi
Broken rear seat cupholder, covered under a recall.
7000 mi
Rattle in rear dvd screen. Reappeared a month later.
4000 mi
Rear spoiler was creaking and alignment was off.
10000 mi
Trim piece on windshield/roof rail was coming off
4000 mi
Trim fell off, steering misaligned, interior cover missing.
6000 mi
Repairs for the tailgate trim and passenger door trim. Replace driver side underseat rail cover.
22200 mi
Driver side window guide replaced
42000 mi
gate trim fell off--5th replacement
Went through four delivery dates because dealer failed to properly install accessories, didn't initially replace wrinkled seat upholstery, and then damaged console while replacing seat upholstery. Ended up threatening to go to OMVIC, got money back.
39000 mi
US $128
Sunroof was periodically refusing to close when in the tilt/vent position. Several attempts would need to be made to close the sunroof. Dealer adjusted the sunroof.
11780 mi
Door hinge made noise when open/close. Dealer cleaned it and lubricate it.
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