2009 Acura MDX Acura MDX 2009

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2009 Acura MDX repairs by problem area

Engine (18%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (15%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (18%)

Other (7%)

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2009 Acura MDX body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (5%)

$100 - $499 (21%)

< $100 (74%)

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Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Acura MDX 4dr SUV

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

88000 mi

US $250
Tailgate Spoiler expanded due to heat (weather quick change) spoiler did not allow the tailgate to open close properly 
69440 mi Tab used to adjust drivers side outboard air vent broken off. Cannot adjust vent since it is jammed with the broken part. Problem inspected and parts on order. 
70680 mi

C $90
Replaced tab on driver's side outboard vent. 
71600 mi

US $100
Plastic control slide switch on drivers side air vent broke off and gas cap leash broken. Dealer would not replace under extended warranty since they are considered cosmetic. Quoted $180 to fix the vent since full replacement was required. 
73000 mi Plastic control slide switch on drivers side air vent broke off and gas cap leash broken. 
3000 mi Driver's seat making creaking noise when turning. Dealer replaced cracked plastic cover. 
28000 mi wind noise from drivers side door. changed weather stripping. dealer determined it is a natural characteristic of car. 
31000 mi Sunroof does not close from tilt function-cleaned, lubed and realigned sunroof and tracks. 
33000 mi sunroof not closing from tilt function-intermittent 
37300 mi Sunroof intermittently will not close from tilt Driver's side floor mat hook broken 
113000 mi

US $650
Roof rail leak into rear cargo area. Rails re sealed, fuses in rear fuse box (those showing corrosion) replaced. 
32000 mi driver's side window had a small rattle. They replaced the channel with a newer one with a snugger fit. Rattle was gone. 
They had to replace the windshield because it was scratched.  
3100 mi door armrest falling apart 
4340 mi

C $123
Water leaking on driver A pillar from roof rail. 
12392 mi

C $400
water leak noticed in the rear liftgate everytime I went through a car wash. Water leak detected in the rear liftgate. Dealer was able to find the leak, requested a new appointment to get an expert in to fix it. Plus got the B16 service done which cost around CDN$400 
14260 mi glass resealed 
141360 mi

C $400
Replaced and painted small area R/R quarter panel 

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2009 Acura MDX 4-door

6-cylinder automatic AWD

16000 mi After replacing back up camera for other problem, they are unable to have good plastic panel fit on inside of back hatch. Attempted twice. Still not perfect. 

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2009 Acura MDX Body Problems

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