| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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%)
Chart based on 120 repairs.
2009 Acura MDX engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (5%)
$100 - $499 (23%)
< $100 (59%)
Chart based on 22 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Acura MDX
Engine not specified
| 11000 mi | Throttle replaced at 5600 miles and then at 10800 - car shut down with no reason again. Dealer said it's a software update problem - comes and goes, nobody knows. |
2009 Acura MDX 4dr SUV
300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 57000 mi | Check engine and oil light, replaced sensors. All seemed to work for a while, then came back but not as bad...just warning lights. |
| 73400 mi | Another light came on for check engine oil |
| 77000 mi US $200 |
One of the sensors measuring exhaust wore out and had to be replaced. Mechanic said it was standard to have to replace such sensors occasionally. |
| 54560 mi C $54 |
#5 cyl coil pack went bad causing engine light , shaw light and emission lights to come on . Engine had misfire . checked with obd2 code reader advised code for cyl 5. Pulled connection on #5 coil to determine any difference in engine sound while engine running. also swapped out #5 coil pack with cyl 6 and tested it to determine that coil was indeed bad. Cost of new ignition coil $54.00 cdn. replacement was easy maybe 5 mins. |
| 106000 mi US $1400 |
Replaced timing belt, water pump, hoses, spark plugs |
| 116000 mi US $70 |
Exhaust noise |
| 60000 mi US $2100 |
Engine oil leak. Also replaced timing belt. |
| 60760 mi | Low oil level would flash on driver information display occasionally, and then go out, even though oil level was OK on dip stick. |
| 117490 mi C $4000 |
Oil leak on front of engine. |
| 136000 mi US $289 |
O2 sensor was replaced. Took 2 hours to do. |
| 7000 mi | Throttle body replaced due to problems with throttle body sensor malfunctioning. This in turn led to stalling, racing, and engaging "limp home" mode. |
| 9000 mi | Computer system failure. Complete replacement of ECU. |
| 29000 mi | Throttle position sensor failure, in "Limp Home Mode" |
| 26000 mi US $80 |
Complete lack of throttle/engine response suddenly at highway speed. Multiple error codes. Dealer cleared multiple error codes but did not find a problem. |
| 38400 mi | Cold start up noise (brief whirring/squeal) when extremely cold as soon as key is turned. Dealer unable to determine cause based on video provided by owner of noise or after 2 over night sits at the dealer (not duplicated). |
| 38800 mi US $50 |
Squeak/chirp from passenger side of engine bay. Accessory belt and tensioner replaced. |
| 77200 mi US $130 |
Oil pressure sensor going bad (check oil light on), Oil levels ok. Replace oil pressure sensor. |
| 92800 mi US $600 |
Oil pump leak at time of TB replacement service. Replaced oil pump with water pump and TB maintenance service. |
| 49500 mi US $90 |
Loose heat sink caused humming noise at specific rpm range |
| 98580 mi | replaced fan belt and heat shield |
| 145700 mi C $200 |
Check for coolant leak |
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