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%)

Chart based on 96 repairs.
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2011 Acura MDX engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (8%)

$1000 - $2499 (17%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (17%)

< $100 (50%)

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Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 Acura MDX 4dr SUV

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

103000 mi

US $45
oil change. I found my car oil to be dry to the bone and an idiot light flashing after 4000 miles. when i broke hard or made a sharp turn. No visible leaks or burning of oil but believe it suspect of an oil consumption issue. Second time in two oil changes that i have had low to no oil 
102000 mi

US $450
Water pump and timing belt 
126000 mi Car was burning oil excessively (1 qt/1000 mi). Acura recently extended the warranty for this problem. Pistons and rings replaced by dealer under extended warranty. 
151800 mi

US $800
Replaced radiator fan 
87000 mi

US $2000
2) oil pump seal #2 and rear main seal #3 leaking - replace engine oil pump & replacing rear, main torque converter and axle seals 
145000 mi

US $5000
The engine was rattling for a long time and heavily burning oil. One of the valves ended up with no compression and I had to replace the engine. I also had them change the timing belt, water pump and spark plugs at this time. 
169000 mi

US $1200
I had two valves blow on the replacement engine I had put into the vehicle. I had them rebuild the one side. 
125000 mi

US $1500
Hoses. Oil change. 
78000 mi Car wouldn't idle. Replace throttle assembly 
5000 mi

US $20
Car vibrates heavily as it starts to move from a standstill while turning steering wheel. 
30120 mi

C $300
Leaking of fluid. Replacement of a part - not sure what part. 
7000 mi engine is dying or shutting off after starting 

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2011 Acura MDX Engine Problems

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