2010 Acura MDX Acura MDX 2010

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2010 Acura MDX repairs by problem area

Engine (21%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (14%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (34%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (4%)

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2010 Acura MDX transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (18%)

$100 - $499 (9%)

< $100 (64%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2010 Acura MDX

Engine not specified

1000 mi Bad CV joint at 1900 

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2010 Acura MDX 4dr SUV

300-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

98700 mi Reported rattle/diesel sounding noise. Flagged as possible Torque Converter issue 
114000 mi

US $1900
Rattle noiser reported was low rear differential fluid. Proper service completed, rectified noise. 
31620 mi Recall to update transmission software as transmission started to slip after engine software update to fix pinging. Now fuel consumption has increases from 13.8L per 100 kms (combined) to 15.8L. Dealer to look at next week. 
79000 mi

US $600
Car was in to replace Timing Belt as scheduled maintenance and I reported that car would not shift into reverse at times. Entire Transmission was replaced under Extended Warranty. Also had some seals replaced/repaired. Repair cost only TB. 
102000 mi

US $500
Transmission oil, transfer fluid 
22700 mi updated transmission software to reduce vibration 
47000 mi Replaced pressure switch "B" (3rd gear). 
24000 mi Dealer performed "Software Update for Lock-up Clutch" as recommended by Acura. 
20000 mi

US $275
Torque converter went out and had to be replaced. 
17000 mi Software update to fix a "juddering" (Acura's term) in the transmission. I never perceived any problem. 
19300 mi Torque converter issue, software updated and transmission fluid replaced. 

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2010 Acura MDX Transmission Problems

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