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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%)

Chart based on 321 repairs.
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2008 Acura MDX repair cost distribution

$2500+ (2%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (9%)

$100 - $499 (35%)

< $100 (44%)

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Chart based on 210 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Acura MDX

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Acura MDX in Pennsylvania, United States
May 2008 - Mar 2010
Acura MDX in Ontario, Canada
Jan 2016 - Apr 2016
Jan 2016

94860 mi

C $2000
2 front sport shocks 
Apr 2016

95480 mi

C $1500
2 back shocks also noted a weird hissing sound car makes when you start it up after sitting for more than a week. Hasnt been diagnosed yet. 
Acura MDX in Illinois, United States
Sep 2015 - Dec 2016
Sep 2016

123000 mi

US $1200
both front axle assemblies 
Nov 2016

123900 mi
Loose forward exhaust heat shield. Rattle at 1800 rpm. Put car on lift and found loose shield by hand. Expensive to access part for replacement. No parts replaced. 
Acura MDX in Pennsylvania, United States
Sep 2014 - Jan 2015
Dec 2014

77000 mi

US $368
New key was program 
Acura MDX in Alberta, Canada
Jul 2012 - Jan 2013
Oct 2012

75640 mi
Ecu program due to torque converter judder. (Still present) Power steering pump replaced under warranty due to hard dry steering. 
Jan 2013

78740 mi
Took back to the dealer because transmission still judders at low speeds. Nothing was repaired or diagnosed. Took back again and took ride with technician and he said it was normal. Bs Rear shocks felt real soft and bouncy. Dealer found leak in both! $1800 for both shocks plus labour! Refused to repair of course ! 

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2008 Acura MDX 4dr SUV

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

Acura MDX in North Carolina, United States
Mar 2012 - Dec 2013
Dec 2012

119000 mi

US $1140
Power steering was very difficult to turn at slow speed. Needed new power steering pump. 
Feb 2013

132700 mi
Battery replace 
Jul 2013

149000 mi

US $450
Replaced the belt tension pully 
Acura MDX in Texas, United States
Aug 2012 - Sep 2012
Sep 2012

55000 mi

US $125
Driver rubber door trim was coming apart 
Acura MDX in New York, United States
Nov 2011 - May 2016
May 2014

70900 mi

US $700
Replace shielding over alternator - was causing rattling noise Muffler repair 
Sep 2015

89000 mi

US $300
Rear window motors failed 
May 2016

94000 mi
I never fixed the windows, and eventually all of the windows stopped working in March or April (~1 month before getting rid of the car). 
Acura MDX in Estonia
Aug 2012 - Dec 2012
Nov 2012

65720 mi

€150
ABS sensor had a maulfunction result is changing the ABS sensor bearing 
Acura MDX in California, United States
Feb 2012 - Mar 2014
Apr 2012

59700 mi
Driver side a/c vent had its control handle broken. 
Acura MDX in Maryland, United States
May 2012 - Jan 2020
Jun 2015

110000 mi

US $90
all 4 shocks are leaking and right front noise no repair at this time $$$$ 
Acura MDX in Ontario, Canada
Apr 2012 - Apr 2016
Nov 2013

84940 mi

C $2000
Timing Belt, Water Pump, Serpentine Belt Both Rear shocks 
Mar 2015

110980 mi

C $1000
Valve adjustments and spark plug and coil replacement 
Jul 2015

115720 mi

C $300
noise heard from front when going over speed bumps 
Nov 2015

120800 mi

C $1100
rear springs and shocks replaced 
Feb 2016

126480 mi

C $1200
Replaced radiator. 
Apr 2016

128340 mi
transmission fluid leaking due to faulty rad. Shop replaced. 
Acura MDX in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2012 - May 2023
Dec 2012

57660 mi
corrected engine roughness at low speeds adds hydraulic assist to make steering easier 
May 2023

86800 mi

C $300
no power to compressor clutch, replaced relay 
Acura MDX in New Mexico, United States
Dec 2011 - Dec 2012
Feb 2012

US $900
rear storage compartment lid would not open 
Acura MDX in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2011 - May 2017
Dec 2015

124000 mi

C $300
HandsFree Link Windsheild washer system - plastic elbow broken 
Nov 2016

143160 mi

C $3000
Radiator blew injecting fluid into transmission. 
Acura MDX in Connecticut, United States
Mar 2011 - Apr 2012
Apr 2011

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. 
Apr 2012

50000 mi
Sunroof leaking, has been repaired three times before and the problem keeps reappearing. 
Acura MDX in Ohio, United States
Dec 2010 - Jul 2013
Oct 2012

75000 mi
Problems with the HandsFreeLink activating/starting up and connecting with a phone. Checked all fuses, and re-set radio, but still no dice. I guess I'll have to take it in for an official dealer check. 
Nov 2012

76200 mi
Replaced Hands Free Link module - $200. The previous HFL had an internal fault that caused it to stay on and slowly drain the battery. Repair detailed under Acura Service Bulletin B08-057. 
Feb 2013

80300 mi

US $180
Had Dealer change out engine oil level sensor as per Acura Service Bulletin B09-012 (MID or Navi Shows a Check Engine Oil Level Message, Low Oil Pressure). Outside of warranty. Warranty repair to re-program transmission computer to correct low-speed "judder" during acceleration. Recall/Warranty Repair 
Jul 2013

86000 mi

US $500
CD Changer had error "MECH ERROR" on dash display. 
Acura MDX in Texas, United States
Jan 2011 - Jun 2017
Oct 2012

83000 mi

US $350
Auto setup failed to work. Problem was motors/sensors in side mirrors. Replaced. 
Nov 2012

84700 mi

US $425
Bad low-beam bulb. John Eagle Acura charged my wife $425 for one bulb and installation. Retail bulb cost is $80. I'll not go back to John Eagle Acura for repairs. 
Feb 2013

89000 mi

US $250
Cracked daytime running light fixture replaced, requiring removal of the front grill assembly. 
Nov 2013

107000 mi

US $200
Engine Mount rt side 
Jan 2015

114700 mi

US $1035
Leaking schrader valve replaced. 
Apr 2016

163700 mi

US $415
Alternator shorted, draining the battery very rapidly (10 minutes). Opted to have it repaired locally rather than towing 60 miles to the dealer. 
Oct 2016

171300 mi

US $80
Hood lift struts replaced 
Jun 2017

182000 mi

US $900
Analysis of "chattering" problem, determined that the fresh air motor assembly was faulty. Did not repair. 
Acura MDX in Illinois, United States
Oct 2009 - Jun 2018
Jul 2010

38000 mi
Replacement of both front wheel bearings & resurfacing of front rotors, all done during three visits from 4/10 - 7/10 trying to get rid of front end noise. 
Acura MDX in Delaware, United States
Feb 2011 - Jan 2012
Jan 2012 Torque converter? traded car 
Acura MDX in Georgia, United States
Apr 2011 - Dec 2012
Sep 2011

56000 mi
Vehicle was shuddering around 1500rpm. Detected a faulty Torque converter. Acura replaced with new TC. 
Nov 2011

59000 mi
Tailgate damper failure. Automatic opening would not work because damper could not hold it open at top point. Manually opened tailgate simply drops uncontrolled. Safety issue. Closing force could cause major injury to adults & children. 
Acura MDX in Ohio, United States
Nov 2012 - Mar 2016
Dec 2012

56000 mi
This problem was related to a software issue that controls the transmission and was fixed for free due to manufacturer service bulletin 
Acura MDX in Ohio, United States
Jul 2011 - Jun 2012
Jan 2012

46000 mi
Slipping torque converter. 
Acura MDX in Colorado, United States
Jul 2011 - Dec 2016
Sep 2011

47000 mi

US $400
bad gas, needed to drop tank, clean, replace fuel filter, took back to shop after plugs fouled, replaced 6 plugs and one ignition coil after plug carbon caused more problems 
Feb 2012

52000 mi

US $200
Failed mirror actuators, both sides. 
Aug 2012

60300 mi

US $150
Axle seal leaking, replaced part 
Dec 2012

67000 mi
Power steering pump failing. Losing fluid and loud noise. Replaced under recall. 
Aug 2014

79000 mi

US $200
Handsfreelink unit failure. Unit remained on after car was off, killing the battery. Unit got very hot. Expensive replacement part, but just 4 screws. Simple once problem known 
Acura MDX in Alberta, Canada
Jun 2011 - Dec 2014
Mar 2012

58280 mi
Went in for B1 service and leak was discovered at rear main seal. Had to go in to shop total of 3x-shampoo, confirm leak, 2 day repair. Electrical whine at cold start - dx faulty starter and replaced. Never had any problems starting car though. 
Acura MDX in Florida, United States
Jan 2011 - Jan 2022
Sep 2015

65000 mi
CD player stopped working. Owner removed unit and delivered to local auto stereo shop. This is an OEM Alpine unit. Shop was not able to repair due to no parts available. Owner discovered that this is the third CD unit installed. 
Jan 2016

40700 mi

US $800
CD player inop. This was the Acura MDX OEM unit. Owner ordered new CD pod from ACura dealer on an exchange basis and removed defective CD pod and installed new CD pod. 
Mar 2017

73000 mi

US $557
Rear disc brake pads where worn beyond limits. Replaced rotors and pads with new OEM parts. 
Aug 2017

76000 mi

US $508
While driving, the check engine light came on with the transmission warning light ON and "D" (Drive) started flashing. Dealer replaced the EL627 Auto Transmission Pressure switch, changed trans fluid. Front brake disc pads worn beyond limits. Replaced pads and rotors. 
Jun 2018

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. 
Dec 2021

115000 mi

US $450
Both driving lights burned through their glass lens with brown stains on the lens on the onside. Extensive disassembly of front grill to get to the lenses and bulbs. 
Acura MDX in Texas, United States
Jun 2013 - Dec 2013
Jul 2013

55000 mi
drivers seat cover replaced. It cracked at the piping and was replaced no charge even though the warranty was expired. creaking noise in front end rear shocks 
Dec 2013

65000 mi
Lower control arms that were previously replaced were replaced for the 2nd time due to creaking noise. 
Acura MDX in New Jersey, United States
- Jan 2010
Jan 2010

26000 mi
Passenger rear view mirror did not return to position after backing up the car 
Acura MDX in Florida, United States
Feb 2008 - Mar 2010
Apr 2008

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. 
Acura MDX in Colorado, United States
Jul 2015 - Jan 2022
Nov 2016

58200 mi

US $454
Oil pressure switch failed 
Apr 2018

70000 mi

US $1000
Bluetooth connection was wearing down the battery. replace boot 
Acura MDX in Texas, United States
Mar 2013 - Sep 2015
Jun 2013

40387 mi

US $239
battery cable cracked and corroded through cable. replaced assembly cable starter and battery cable 
Sep 2013

43494 mi

US $199
replaced dead battery 
Oct 2014

56848 mi

US $653
Replaced starter resurfaced both rear rotors and replaced pads 
Mar 2015

62000 mi

US $252
Replace A/C relay and recharge. Caused battery failure. Failure to start. 
Jun 2015

66000 mi
Clicking or "chattering" sound located under dash around steering column. Service rep said it was a butterfly actuator valve and would require taking out dash to repair. Elected to not repair since I was about to trade car. 
Sep 2015

66000 mi
Actuator valve inside IP never repaired. 
Acura MDX in California, United States
Feb 2016 - Jul 2018
Mar 2017

121000 mi

US $120
O2 sensor on Bank 2 needed repalcement 
Aug 2017

126548 mi

US $120
Check Engine light. Scanned it and pointed to a defect Cat. Front Cat Bank 1 bad. Dealer replaced. Replaced defective Battery. 
Acura MDX in Pennsylvania, United States
Apr 2016 - May 2019
Jan 2017 cv joint 
Acura MDX in California, United States
Dec 2017 - Jan 2022
Apr 2018

153000 mi

US $300
worn bushings on stabilizers 
Jun 2021

199000 mi

US $400
The XM Satellite radio receiver was causing a slow battery drain on fuse #5. The mechanic had to trace back through the entire component tree until he was finally able to isolate to this part, behind the rear passenger-side panel in the hatch area, below the subwoofer. The drain was killing the battery in 3-4 days. The component was not replaced. It was left unplugged since it is not used. 
Jan 2022

208000 mi

US $100
Short in system causes it to reset during regular use 
Acura MDX in British Columbia, Canada
Apr 2017 - Jan 2022
May 2018

1729800 mi

C $950
replace alternator 
Dec 2021

212660 mi

C $2400
New brake pads and rotors New ride height sensors Awesome reliable vehicle 
Acura MDX in Illinois, United States
Apr 2017 - Jan 2018
Jan 2018

111000 mi

US $450
BROKEN FRONT SPRING COIL FRONT SPRINGS AND STRUTS HAD BEEN REPLACED 
Acura MDX in New York, United States
Sep 2016 - Oct 2017
Apr 2017

150000 mi

US $300
The heat shield made a weird rattle sound, so we had it replaced. 
Acura MDX in Oklahoma, United States
Jan 2015 - Dec 2016
Jun 2015

108000 mi

US $125
headlamp went out, apparently not something an owner could replace 
Nov 2016

132900 mi

US $180
Replaced power steering - second time in 15 months 
Acura MDX in Quebec, Canada
Dec 2014 - Nov 2021
Dec 2015

90520 mi
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 Replaced Hub on rear wheel, damaged by removal of speed sensor that was defective (short) 
Aug 2017

105400 mi

C $1200
Wheel bearing tie rods stabilizer alignment 
Acura MDX in Washington, United States
Apr 2013 - Oct 2017
Aug 2014

65400 mi

US $500
Vibration at highway speeds. Replaced both front wheel bearings. 
Apr 2016

80000 mi

US $250
Driver's door lock/unlock switch not working consistently - switch replaced. 
Dec 2016

89000 mi

US $450
Replace turn signal mechanism. Also perform routine maintenance. Chose not to repair failed Bluetooth unit, too expensive. 
Acura MDX in Massachusetts, United States
Dec 2013 - Mar 2017
Dec 2013

100000 mi

US $270
Emission sensor 
Feb 2014

106000 mi
Several days after the dealer replaced the Timing belt and water pump a intermittent tapping noise started coming from the engine. The left a screw loose during the install. 
May 2014

108000 mi
Ongoing intermittent grinding coming from front end. Sounds like metal on metal. Dealer unable to locate problem. 
Acura MDX in British Columbia, Canada
Sep 2010 - Jan 2017
Dec 2010

33480 mi
Gas lid didn't open. Had to replace the plunger (the little plastic part that is on a spring to open the lid) under warranty 
Jun 2011

40920 mi
Air conditioner didn't blow cold air, dealer replaced a part (not sure what part, my wife had it fixed) Works now! 
Feb 2012

52360 mi

C $150
3rd row seat got stuck in down position. Even though we have Acura Plus, its not covered under extended warranty. Had to replace lever. 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) Replaced drive belt, noisy Wireless headphones dont always connect with DVD system. Dealer found loose connector at back of radio unit 
Jun 2014

86800 mi

C $120
Replaced battery with stronger 880 cranking amps 
Mar 2015

99820 mi

C $400
Check engine light came on, as well as check SH-AWD. Spent $80 on Honda to diagnose...faulty rear bank O2 sensor...replaced the following week for $400 (part and labour) Bluetooth stopped working. Did internet search and found similar issues with the HFL module. Removed the rear console myself (it just pulls back when you sit in the rear seats (on Youtube). Hit the black box and it started working for 2 min 
Dec 2015

111600 mi

C $75
Replaced HFL module with new one. Easy to do yourself. Problem solved. Xenon light burnt out passenger side. Ordered on Amazon new Philips bulb (make sure you get an authentic one). Changed it myself, not easy but i did it using my iphone to take pictures as I went. Didnt have to remove bumper. 
Jun 2016

120900 mi

C $150
O2 sensor error code from bank2sensor1. ordered a Bosch replacement online (looked a little different than OEM but seems to be working OK) 
Acura MDX in Alabama, United States
Oct 2013 - Oct 2014
Aug 2014

170900 mi

US $60
There's a shudder b/t 30-45mph occurring intermittently since it was bought new. Dealer replaced torque converter under warr. twice but claimed they could not reproduce the issue when it was brought in 3rd and 4th times. No fix. Hood shocks failing. 
Acura MDX in Oklahoma, United States
Sep 2014 - Oct 2014
Oct 2014

75000 mi

US $330
Battery drain. First two shops could not figure it out. I ended up disconnecting the hands free link. Battery also was replaced. It's been a week and I hope it is fixed. 
Acura MDX in Wisconsin, United States
Oct 2013 - May 2016
Nov 2014

128700 mi

US $270
3rd gear pressure switch failed. Sensor replaced 
Acura MDX in Massachusetts, United States
Dec 2013 - Jun 2017
Apr 2014

110800 mi

US $60
Engine ticking noise after warm up, Dealer stated could not duplicate the problem after three days 
Jul 2016

144500 mi

US $50
TPMS light is on. Replaced one of the tire sensor. 
Dec 2016

150000 mi

US $139
Estimate $3618 to replace both front struts and both rear shocks, plus alignment. Denied work at this time. 
Acura MDX in Indiana, United States
Oct 2014 - Aug 2018
Apr 2015

119000 mi

US $400
Bluetooth module 
Oct 2017

154000 mi

US $270
Stabilizer bar link replacement 
Acura MDX in Texas, United States
Oct 2013 - Jan 2022
Nov 2014

95500 mi

US $100
Third gear clutch sensor, transmission code came up P0874, car would not accelerate very well or shift gears 
Jul 2018

130000 mi

US $1400
Both front ADS (magnetic struts that are only on Sport model) were completely seized. Also noticeable clunking noise when going over speed bumps. 
Jan 2022

169000 mi

US $60
Power steering fluid flush. 
Acura MDX in North Carolina, United States
Aug 2012 - Jun 2017
Jun 2013

76000 mi

US $50
Belt tensioner was worn 
Dec 2014

91000 mi

US $147
side panel for driver front seat broke off the clips 
Apr 2016

103300 mi

US $1500
power steering rack needed to be replaced 
May 2016

103900 mi
The fuse for the awd system blew out and needed to be replaced. The dealer replaced it at no cost to me because my car came out of the shop from an oil change and the awd didn't work, but it did before I dropped the car for the oil change 
Jun 2017

111000 mi

US $265
Front hood and rear lift gate struts needed to be replaced 
Acura MDX in California, United States
Jul 2010 - Sep 2013
Aug 2010

38000 mi

US $200
Power mirror on left side didn't work. Fixed. Also did a differential fluid change that cost money tho. 
Jun 2011

43000 mi
Door Sill was warping and was replaced under warranty 
Feb 2013

68000 mi

US $210
Issue with A/C relay. Diagnosis and repair 
Acura MDX in California, United States
Apr 2008 - Sep 2020
May 2008

1010 mi
Main fuse blown, car cannot start. Driver side (Front and Back) AC has no cool air. Found leak pipe, replaced and recharged AC system 
Jun 2008

1080 mi
Car won't Start, main fuse blown 
Mar 2009

7000 mi
Glove box under panel was loose due to last AC repair improper installation 
Jun 2009

8300 mi
Previously faulty glove box panel fixed. No new issues 
Aug 2009

10000 mi

US $40
Burned gauge fuse, may have been caused by my attached accessories 
Mar 2012

28000 mi
Electrical socket cover broken. Replaced the whole socket under warranty 
Acura MDX in New Hampshire, United States
Feb 2011 - Mar 2014
Mar 2011

40000 mi
Mirror would not return to preset position after being put in reverse 
Mar 2014

125000 mi

US $600
xenon light bulb failed 
Acura MDX in New York, United States
Apr 2008 - Mar 2010
Nov 2008

6000 mi
Driver's side panel under steering wheel was loose. Replaced. 
Acura MDX in North Carolina, United States
Feb 2008 - Jul 2015
Sep 2011

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  
Oct 2012

87700 mi

US $100
Battery Died 
Apr 2013

98000 mi

US $50
AC Compressor Relay failed 
Jul 2015

144000 mi
Replaced Alternator 
Acura MDX in Alberta, Canada
May 2008 - Dec 2013
Jun 2008 VSA light came on after 2 hrs of driving.  The sensor was out 9 degrees.  Dealer made the adjustment and all is well! 
Acura MDX in Colorado, United States
Jun 2008 - Dec 2011
Oct 2011

24300 mi
The right mirror actuator was replaced. 
Acura MDX in Illinois, United States
Jul 2008 - Jan 2015
May 2009

23000 mi
Broken rear seat cupholder, covered under a recall. 
Jan 2010

41500 mi
Replaced LF wheel bearing Repaired diver's seat memory system 
Mar 2010

44000 mi
Left front wheel bearing replaced 
Dec 2011

80000 mi
Power Steering pump replaced 
Acura MDX in Texas, United States
Sep 2008 - Apr 2011
Oct 2009

12000 mi
I did have a code that popped up, but after reading and clearing with my code reader, with the car off, I have not seen this issue again. P0455: Evaporative Emission System Leak. Gas cap seemed tight. The code wouldn't clear until I turned the engine off. 
Acura MDX in Oklahoma, United States
Sep 2008 - Mar 2010
Oct 2008

10000 mi
Driver headrest had wrinkled leather.  
Acura MDX in Texas, United States
May 2008 - Mar 2010
Jun 2008

9000 mi
Check airbag light coming on intermittently. Driver seat adjustments did not work. 
Jul 2008

9000 mi
Check airbag light returned. Electrical harness for drivers seat had to be changed. Drivers seat did not adjust. Shop found poor connection in seat harness that was replaced prior 
Acura MDX in California, United States
Jan 2008 - Jan 2022
Mar 2009

11000 mi
Lower front control arm. Acura TSB for clicking noise. 
Jul 2015

59500 mi

US $210
Oxygen sensor 
Jul 2021

135000 mi

US $750
AC relay failed, caused compressor to be stuck in "ON" position. Resulted in overpressure of AC system. Multiple other items replaced. 
Acura MDX in California, United States
Feb 2008 - Apr 2017
Jun 2008

11000 mi
Misaligned roof rail! 
Oct 2009

44000 mi
Replaced drive side middle arm rest, due to fabric detaching. 
Aug 2010

69000 mi
Fixed squeak when front window rolled down. 
Dec 2010

77000 mi
Battery was defective and was replaced. Also auto seat positioning system was not working properly and had to be rebooted to correct issue. 
Mar 2011

82000 mi

US $600
The seat positioning buttons where not working properly! 
Jul 2012

123500 mi

US $264
Had to change the #1 Oxygen Sensor. 
Feb 2015

191000 mi

US $700
Hand Free Module went out, so I replaced system with "The Parrot" an aftermarket product. 
Mar 2015

193000 mi
Battery was dead and had to be replaced. 
May 2015

197000 mi
Found that the Hands Free Link (HFL) module was draining the battery, so I disconnected the unit since it was already defective and was previously replaced by a Parrot unit. 
Acura MDX in Louisiana, United States
Oct 2007 - Feb 2015
Jan 2011

39000 mi
CD player jammed, would not eject cd. Dealer replaced entire audio unit at no charge to me. 
Jul 2011

44200 mi
A/C making clicking noise, still worked fine, just made noise, they replaced a part, fixed 
Jan 2012

41700 mi
Cracked axle seal noted when car taken in for an oil change, they did not have part in stock that day, ordered part, set me up with loaner car, and repaired car at no charge. 
Aug 2012

56700 mi
Problems with power steering pump, replaced by Acura under warrenty due to warrenty extension on power steering pump 
Sep 2014

87000 mi
Alternator died and had to replace, was not charging battery 
Oct 2014

87800 mi

US $340
In October right front passenger low beam bulb went out, which costs a ridiculous amount to replace. 
Feb 2015

92000 mi
Recurring faulty check engine oil level light, oil level was fine, but the warning light keep going off and on, also high pitched whine coming from engine when outside air temp cold 
Acura MDX in Florida, United States
Sep 2007 - Oct 2010
Dec 2007

2000 mi
Rear end squeaked and popped when going over bumps slowly. Technician said it was a known problem with 08 MDX's related to tight bushings. Lubed rear end suspension and problem stopped. 
Jun 2008

8000 mi
Drivers seat was wearing prematurely. Leather seat bottom was replaced 
Feb 2009

13000 mi
Driver side mirror actuator failed and needed to be replaced. 
Nov 2009

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. 
Acura MDX in Texas, United States
Aug 2007 - Mar 2017
Dec 2008

14000 mi
CD player broken. Parts ordered. 
Oct 2010

37000 mi
Faulty oil pressure sensor replaced under an established TSB by dealer. Problem successfully addressed under warranty. 
Feb 2013

67000 mi

US $160
Daytime running lite burned out. Repair required removal of the front bumper. 
Jan 2014

68000 mi

US $250
Oil pressure sensor failed, got low oil light even with plenty of oil. $25 part, $200 in labor. I also had a slow leak in a tire that had to be patched. 
Jul 2014

99800 mi
Replace transfer seal Car had vibration at higher speed (70mph) Vibrations not diagnosed at last visit, this time diagnosed as missing (or broken?) caliper bolt on right front 
May 2015

117900 mi

US $150
Replaced sway bar endlinks 
Oct 2016

151000 mi

US $1525
Re-sealed oil pump Replaced tie rod boots 
Mar 2017

156000 mi

US $180
The relay switch that controlled the AC was going bad - it worked when it wanted to. 
Acura MDX in Nuevo Leon, Mexico
Nov 2007 - Oct 2011
Sep 2008

11780 mi
Door hinge made noise when open/close. Dealer cleaned it and lubricate it. 
May 2010

32860 mi
Memory seat and mirrors position started to fail. There is a TSB for this. The dealer has to change both mirror actuators. Did not have the parts so he order them and going to take it back next week to install parts. Dealer replaced parts ordered at a previous visit. 
Acura MDX in New Jersey, United States
Sep 2007 - Sep 2013
Mar 2009

41000 mi
The sports suspension light was out on the console. 
Acura MDX in Saskatchewan, Canada
Dec 2007 - Jun 2011
Mar 2008

3100 mi
When trying to open the gate, there was resistance when it was about 1/2 open - upon inspection observed that the spoiler was misformed. Took it to the dealer - no one in service left. Made appointment, dropped it off, upon picking it up they told me ... 
Apr 2008

3720 mi
I returned a 2nd time and the spoiler was replaced. I am very satisfied and everything is good now. 
Acura MDX in Saskatchewan, Canada
Jan 2008 - Aug 2014
Nov 2010

33420 mi
Passenger mirror was clicking when adjusted or tilting down in reverse. Would not fully move.  Rear passenger door hinges were not keeping doors open well so door would close on minimal incline. Did not behave like this when new.  2nd row centre cup holders would not eject. When we tried to unzip leather to see why, the zipper jammed up and would not open. Both front seats and 2nd row passenger seat leather was cracking on seat bottom. 
Dec 2010

34100 mi
Cracked leather, three seats had seat bottom leather replaced. 2nd row console replaced.  Rear door hinges replaced.  
Jan 2012

37300 mi
Front doors were closing when open on very slight incline. Left and right front door checkers were replaced. Trim piece on passenger side dash not fitting properly and popping off. Apparently was installed improperly from the factory. 
Aug 2013

69200 mi

C $282
Clunking noise coming from driver's side when going over bumps. Replaced front sway bar bushings and road tested. Noise was still present and left front strut is source of noise. Recommend replacing left front strut and front sway bar links. 
Sep 2013

71300 mi

C $2990
Replaced left front strut. Replaced left and right rear shocks.  Replace front sway bar links 
Oct 2013

72000 mi

C $287
Replace driver rear suspension level sensor. Rear doors would not stay open on level surface. Both rear door checkers were replaced. 
Jul 2014

79360 mi
Rear shock that had been replaced last fall was leaking and needed to be replaced under warranty. 
Acura MDX in Alberta, Canada
Feb 2008 - Apr 2011
Mar 2010

20460 mi
rattle in front driver side vent 
Nov 2010

32640 mi
rattle in front driver side vent again 
Mar 2011

41540 mi
sunroof rattle 
Acura MDX in New York, United States
Nov 2007 - Jun 2018
Dec 2010

63000 mi

US $250
HID headlight lamp replacement 
Acura MDX in Tennessee, United States
Oct 2007 - Mar 2010
Dec 2008

32000 mi
Voice on telephone not working. Dealer replaced. 
Acura MDX in Wisconsin, United States
Jun 2008 - Jun 2013
Jan 2011

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. 
Acura MDX in Ontario, Canada
Jul 2008 - Mar 2010
Aug 2008 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. 
Acura MDX in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2009 - Jan 2022
Jul 2010

37080 mi

C $80
Check ABS light kicked in at 37K miles. Sometimes light would appear. Other times it might not. 
Feb 2011

44640 mi
Chirp noise coming from pulley and belt (front of passenger side) whenever temperature was cold. Noise definitely more noticeable as you accelerate. Took it to dealership for pulley/belt replacement. They have a TSB on this (known issue) 
Jul 2015

79240 mi

C $40
Heat shields beneath car was loose 
Dec 2015

81840 mi

C $600
Some belt needed to be replaced which appears to be the cause of the steering whine I recently began to hear. I was told the belt was "glazing" Was told the Bluetooth device remained on even when car was not running, which led to drainage of my battery. Workaround was to have Bluetooth shutoff and not used. 
Sep 2016

88660 mi

C $50
Tended to get Check Trailer Stability Assist Warning when I stepped on brake pedal. Replaced stop pedal control switch. 
Apr 2018

107260 mi

C $400
Brakes had stuck 
Oct 2019

124000 mi
Springs had rusted and one snapped. Replaced fronts and rears with new springs+shocks 
Oct 2020

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 
Acura MDX in Alaska, United States
Jun 2009 - Mar 2010
Feb 2010

11000 mi
drivers side mirror quit going up and down when shifting into reverse 
Acura MDX in California, United States
Feb 2009 - Nov 2016
Jul 2009

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. 
Jun 2010

25000 mi
Navigation system freezes 
Sep 2014

91000 mi

US $380
Replace wire harness under driver seat which was causing malfunction in airbag sensor system 
Oct 2015

109700 mi

US $2000
Replace leaking oil pump and timing belts 
Mar 2016

117000 mi

US $300
freon leak fixed and freon recharge 
Jun 2016

120000 mi

US $350
fan replacement 
Acura MDX in Illinois, United States
Feb 2009 - Jan 2016
Apr 2009

14000 mi
XM traffic not working in NAV system. Dealer updated NAV/audio firmware. 
May 2009

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 
Nov 2009

18000 mi
left front wheel bearing was becoming noisy. Dealer replaced under warranty. Vehicle is again quiet. 
Jul 2011

31000 mi
Seats would not fully adjust when switching keys. Pressing seat memory # would stop part way through adjusting or fail completely. Dealer replaced mirror actuators. 
Jul 2012

37500 mi
Front AC was not cooling well, rear AC was ok. Dealer replaced a bad AC expansion valve. Sunroof rattling on bumpy road at 30-40mph. Dealer replaced weatherstripping. 
Sep 2012

40000 mi
Torque Converter recall - shop flashed PCM. Improved 1st gear rolling stops. rattling at 25-35mph above passenger seat. dealer reinsulated headliner 
Jul 2013

47800 mi

US $438
Nav system locks up with "error reading disc please consult your dealer". Dealer says unit under drivers seat got wet from snow. Design location seems flawed. Sending to Alpine for repair. 
Aug 2014

59400 mi

US $200
A/C wasn't cooling. Dealer tracked this to a bad relay Seats and mirrors don't fully reposition when selecting driver 1 or 2. 
Apr 2015

66500 mi

US $460
Check shawd light came on. Vehicle went into fwd mode. Nav error message code 43 came up. Dealer replaced rear differential fluid sensor and changed fluid to ensure no contamination from work 
Jul 2015

69500 mi

US $300
serpentine belt tensioner assembly squeaks when engine is cold. mechanic advised to replace before pulley siezes bluetooth hands free link stopped detecting any phones. replaced bluetooth module 
Jan 2016

63000 mi
SH-AWD light came on again. After 2 days light went off. Took back to repair shop. Shop can't replicate Rattle at 2200 RPMs under load. Shop can't find it. 
Acura MDX in New Jersey, United States
Sep 2008 - Mar 2011
Apr 2010

44700 mi
Drivers side Power Mirror Motor replaced. 
Feb 2011

55000 mi
DVD Stuck inside 6 disk DVD Player. DVD Player Lubricated, seems to have been fixed, and the disk was removed successfully. Dealer offered to replace entire unit if event happens agains. 
Acura MDX in North Carolina, United States
Nov 2009 - Mar 2013
Jun 2012

66000 mi

US $1700
ADS system malfunction. Replaced one suspension strut and calibrated electronic suspension systems. 
Acura MDX in North Carolina, United States
Aug 2007 - Mar 2010
Aug 2008

25650 mi
Left front strut was replaced. The Right side mirror was replaced due to "clicking" when it moved 
Sep 2008

27000 mi
Front left strut replaced.  Right side mirror replaced. 
Acura MDX in California, United States
Mar 2010 - Nov 2010
Apr 2010

35000 mi
leather cracking and pulling up from both seats and armrest CD changer stopped working. Replaced unit. Was advised that pre-recorded blank CDs should not be used in the unit. 
Oct 2010

44000 mi
Leather covering armrest pulling up 
Acura MDX in Hawaii, United States
Feb 2010 - Jun 2011
Apr 2010

30500 mi
Front accessory plug would not charge Blackberry. Fuse blown. 
Aug 2010

33000 mi
Left windshield sprayer defective. Part had to be ordered. Chattering noise coming from A/C. Told it was leaves in the filter. They will check it when that maintenance next done. 
Acura MDX in California, United States
Feb 2010 - Oct 2016
Jun 2010

41000 mi
CD Player jammed. Replacement CD player needed 
Apr 2011

50000 mi
Memory seat stopped working 
Apr 2014

82300 mi

US $1700
Rear shocks leaking need replacing 
Feb 2016

98900 mi

US $2000
Front struts replaced 
Acura MDX in Florida, United States
Jan 2008 - Jun 2011
Feb 2009

20000 mi
Pilot lamp for sport/comfort button replaced. 
Acura MDX in Florida, United States
Jun 2009 - Apr 2017
Jul 2009

10000 mi
cover on top of car loose. 
Acura MDX in Michigan, United States
Aug 2008 - Jun 2016
Nov 2010

23000 mi
Passenger side mirror actuators were not working all the time when mirror resets after backing up. Actuators were replaced as the fix. 
Oct 2012

36000 mi
This was a recall that reprogrammed drivetrain. Although I never felt it, wife felt an occasional shutter. This was to take care of it. 
May 2014

48000 mi

US $280
Passenger headlight burned out. Bulb was replaced (Bulb was $162 itself) 
Acura MDX in Alberta, Canada
Aug 2008 - Jun 2022
Nov 2008

1240 mi
A soft "drummy noise" after starting and driving off slowly. Was told it could be the ABS module checking the system. 
Aug 2016

25300 mi

C $90
Got warning message to check engine emission check. Dealer performed diagnostic check and found intake manifold tuning valve issue.Found poor connection and problem fixed. 
Acura MDX in Minnesota, United States
Aug 2008 - Mar 2010
Sep 2008

1000 mi
Transmission was replaced at 620miles. Transmission would shift hard into 2nd and 3rd and occasionally slip.  
Acura MDX in Pennsylvania, United States
Sep 2008 - Jun 2022
Nov 2008

4000 mi
Trim fell off, steering misaligned, interior cover missing. 
Apr 2009

6000 mi
Repairs for the tailgate trim and passenger door trim. Replace driver side underseat rail cover. 
Jul 2010

22200 mi
Driver side window guide replaced 
Mar 2011

42000 mi
gate trim fell off--5th replacement 
Apr 2012

61800 mi
Replace driver side window regulator (second time). 
Apr 2013

70500 mi
Steering gradually got heavier over time--noticed difference when drove a new one. Recall repair fixed steering. 
Oct 2014

79300 mi

US $500
"Firewall shield" replacement due to external damages/corrosion of bolts. 
Nov 2015

88000 mi

US $600
tensioner 
Feb 2018

104000 mi

US $3000
wheel bearing replacement, based on dealer recommendation brake pads, water pump, timing belts, hoses, 
Jun 2020

121000 mi

US $1900
A/C clutch, replacement window actuators, replacement 
Acura MDX in Ohio, United States
Sep 2008 - Jun 2022
Dec 2010

25000 mi
mirror is suppose to tilt down in reverse. It did not get repaired. Need to take it back. 
Apr 2011

28000 mi
Gas cap light comes on. Gas cap is on. 
Nov 2017

97810 mi

US $750
replaced one failed TPMS sensor;  replaced one failed Oxygen sensor on Bank 1 Sensor 1 
Mar 2021

132063 mi

US $408
new breaks, rear bump shocks 
Apr 2021

135000 mi

US $1867
replaced front struts, rear sway bar, rear shocks, 4 new tires and alignment exhaust gasket and flange 
Acura MDX in Virginia, United States
Nov 2008 - Mar 2010
Dec 2008

6000 mi
Car was making a clicking noise during turns at slow speeds. Dealer replaced mounts on right wheel and fixed the problem. 
Jan 2009

6000 mi
Check transmission appeared on the computer. A switch was stuck in the open position causing the vehicle not to shift into 5th gear. 
Acura MDX in Colorado, United States
Oct 2008 - Dec 2021
Mar 2009

4000 mi
Rear spoiler was creaking and alignment was off. 
Mar 2010

10000 mi
Trim piece on windshield/roof rail was coming off  
Jun 2010

13000 mi
Power lock was making noise. Dealer replaced  
Aug 2010

13000 mi
Bluetooth in car unsynched with cellphone. Dealer re-set and re-synched 
Dec 2010

17000 mi
Rear HVAC controls reset by themselves. Dealer could not duplicate. 
Jul 2012

30300 mi
Alignment was out of spec - Rear drivers side control arm was replaced. 
Apr 2017

72000 mi

US $250
Replaced pads and turned front rotors 
Acura MDX in Washington, United States
Sep 2008 - Mar 2010
Oct 2008

5000 mi
The handsfree unit would loose connectivity with the phone device intermittantly. Replaced the enitre unit at no cost to me. 
Acura MDX in Ohio, United States
Sep 2008 - Apr 2013
Oct 2012

55000 mi
ECM reprogram to fix torque conv problems. Recall item 
Acura MDX in Texas, United States
Aug 2010 - Mar 2012
Oct 2011

95000 mi

US $400
Oxygen Sensor 
Acura MDX in New York, United States
Sep 2008 - Jul 2013
Mar 2009

7000 mi
Rattle in rear dvd screen. Reappeared a month later. 
Oct 2012

64700 mi
oil sensor replaced, was giving false low oil warning 
Jun 2013

71000 mi
Broken front axle, left and right 

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2008 Acura MDX 4-door

6-cylinder automatic AWD

Acura MDX in Massachusetts, United States
Nov 2007 - Mar 2010
Dec 2007

4000 mi
Music CD can not eject and dealer replaced with a new CD player 

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