2011 Acura MDX Acura MDX 2011

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2011 Acura MDX repairs by problem area

Engine (13%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (15%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (35%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (17%)

Other (5%)

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2011 Acura MDX electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (7%)

$100 - $499 (14%)

< $100 (69%)

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Chart based on 29 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 Acura MDX

Engine not specified

96000 mi

US $2100
Passenger side low beam lights out. Needed replacing the light bulb and ballast. The dealer charged over 1,000 for the repair. Apparently the ballast is prone to fail in this model due to water intrusion. 

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2011 Acura MDX 4dr SUV

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

67700 mi CD player would not eject CD's. Kept getting error message about bad disc. Dealer ordered new tuner assembly. 
61400 mi Side mirror motor failed, which prevents memory seats & steering wheel from working properly in this particular vehicle. 
33500 mi

US $85
Fog lights both burned out 
106000 mi Needed AC recharge 
20500 mi CD player was malfunctioning. 
87000 mi

US $2000
1) corroded positive battery terminal - fix is replacing the cable 
88500 mi

US $132
Actuators in both Sideview mirrors died 
59200 mi

US $200
Whistle noise occasionally from hvac 
65000 mi

US $1000
Automatic Trunk Gate opener would go to top and shake. motor was replaced; problem still there, system was then recalibrated. 
125200 mi

US $200
Alternator failing. Owner replaced. 
144700 mi

US $600
Replaced alternator 
86000 mi

US $550
alternator went dead. Replaced alternator with re-built to OEM part by local repair shop. 
110000 mi

US $250
ABS, traction control and SH-AWD warning lights were on. Fault was brake light switch. 
8500 mi Very cold and snowy morning. Backup camera did not work. Had diagonal lines and no picture showing. Took to dealer where they could not duplicate the problem. Was told this occured in very cold weather. No fix. 
7500 mi Replaced actuator for driver's side mirror. 
9000 mi Battery low error message on NAV system. Message indicated battery not charging. Very cold days. Kept car overnight and checked starter, battery, alternator w/no issue. No repair. 
15300 mi Actuator for passenger side mirror replaced. 
28500 mi window motor for right side window broke under warranty. Dealer replaced it 3x so far in the last 18 months 
1000 mi Memory seats were broken and entire seat and motors needed to be replaced. This took 10 days to diagnose, identify and repair. It was a brand new MDX w/ Tech. The car also had a major nick in the paint. 
5000 mi Reprogram low battery warning system. No symptoms were noticed. Was done at time of routine service. 
17500 mi Pass side Electric Mirror Motor was skipping gears and clicking loudly. 
18000 mi Pass side Electric Mirror Motor was skipping gears and clicking loudly again one month later. 
2000 mi Defective or blown speaker in dash; ordered replacement and installed 
2000 mi Musty ac odor since delivery. 
12500 mi Tighten Fuel Cap Warning Came On. Dealer wants it inspected. Won't come off after fuel cap was tightened. 
17000 mi power Side mirror motors were failing. 
52500 mi Driver side mirror did not return to normal position when shifting from reverse to drive. Specific parts replaced unknown. 
20600 mi

US $150
replace battery after 5 years 
16740 mi Driver's side mirror servo had a defect causing it to Driver information centre would show "battery level low" every morning. TSB was applied by dealer at the same time I was having my mirror replaced. Strange that Acura hadn't sent me a notice however. Must have been a passive campaign. 
43380 mi Driver's mirror griding when you put it in reverse (mirror automatically goes down to show curb area when you put it in reverse). Previously unsuccessful repair attempt. Replaced servo inside mirror assembly. Fixed problem. 
18300 mi BAD CELL IN BATTERY, REPLACE BATTERY 
21080 mi Battery Low warning - issue dealt with on a recall at n/c 

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2011 Acura MDX Electrical Problems

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