2008 Acura MDX Acura MDX 2008

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2008 Acura MDX repairs by problem area

Engine (12%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (17%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (36%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (16%)

Other (6%)

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2008 Acura MDX brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (8%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (25%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (25%)

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Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Acura MDX 4dr SUV

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

73000 mi

US $557
Rear disc brake pads where worn beyond limits. Replaced rotors and pads with new OEM parts. 
76000 mi

US $508
Front brake disc pads worn beyond limits. Replaced pads and rotors. 
56848 mi

US $653
resurfaced both rear rotors and replaced pads 
104000 mi

US $3000
brake pads, 
212660 mi

C $2400
New brake pads and rotors 
72000 mi

US $250
Replaced pads and turned front rotors 
90520 mi

C $250
ABS VSA lights went on finally it was a defective speed sensor. Replaced the sensor but the hub was damaged so changed the hub at dealer 
VSA light came on after 2 hrs of driving.  The sensor was out 9 degrees.  Dealer made the adjustment and all is well! 
37080 mi

C $80
Check ABS light kicked in at 37K miles. Sometimes light would appear. Other times it might not. 
107260 mi

C $400
Brakes had stuck 
155620 mi All my calipers had rusted and the pins were stuck/sticky. Continued to be stuck even after cleaning it out as much as I could. The calipers also messed up my rotors. Replaced with new calipers and rotors 
65720 mi

€150
ABS sensor had a maulfunction result is changing the ABS sensor bearing 
99800 mi Vibrations not diagnosed at last visit, this time diagnosed as missing (or broken?) caliper bolt on right front 

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