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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.
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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