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 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (38%)

< $100 (50%)

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Chart based on 16 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

47000 mi steering noise The pump and steering rack were replaced the rack had a small leak 

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2009 Acura MDX 4dr SUV

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

73400 mi clunking sound needed new bushings both sides 
114000 mi

US $1500
tie rods were worn out, joints and such. the steering was vague and wandering slightly and there was a clunking noise from L front end which was cured with this repair 
71600 mi

US $100
During wheel bearing replacement, dealer dislodged CV boot. Identified during tire replacement at another shop. 
620 mi Rear Suspension Thump. Fixed under warranty 
7440 mi Compliance bushing. Clicking noise when turning or braking 
75964 mi

US $408
Observed a whirring sound from the front end at highway speeds. Wheel bearing, left front, removed and replaced. 4-wheel alignment accomplished. 
109740 mi

C $350
replace left rear wheel bearing replace front right tie rod end 
83680 mi

C $400
replaced struts and shock absorbers 
122760 mi

C $1361
Noise from the front end. Dealer thought it was from the sway bar bushing and strut assembly and had them replaced. Turned out to be the front damper assembly, which the dealer replaced at no additional cost. 
34000 mi Power steering pump bad; replaced under warranty/recall 
35340 mi

C $171
Replaced left front link 
46300 mi cold weather start up noise not found from prior trip. replaced power steering pump. 
61700 mi

US $250
Creaking to front end, replaced front away bar end links and bushings. 
25280 mi clicking noise at front when car moving forward or backward, noise going over speed bump. front end bushing and rear bushing defective, repair under warranty. 
1000 mi car pulls to left at highway speeds. steering wheel makes clicking sound. dealer says not a problem. it's a problem and makes car a pain to drive. 
60000 mi Power steering pump was replaced under recall 

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2009 Acura MDX Suspension Problems

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