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 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $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

126000 mi

US $650
Clonking noise when car was turning left. Cause was a faulty right front axle and was replaced (part 44305-STX-A51 Driveshaft Assy., R) 
127000 mi

US $150
Transmission flush, clean and refill 
119000 mi

US $300
inner passenger CV boot replaced 
128000 mi

US $400
outer passenger CV boot replaced 
158000 mi

US $980
U-joint failure 
47300 mi Transmission was slipping. Replaced a sensor that fixed the problem 
56000 mi AWD rear propeller (drive) shaft carrier bearing; notorious for making noise before failing. Replaced under drivetrain warranty. 
71000 mi

US $220
Downshift paddle froze and would not move- had to be replaced- 
8300 mi car shudders from standstill to initial take off, when steering wheel is turned. 
19000 mi Car shudders/vibrates when turning steering wheel while stopped and with transmission engaged (i.e. when pulling up to park or backing up from parking). 
30380 mi Software upgrade for transmission as a result of transmission lock up malfunction which causes transmission to chug(rpm spike) around 80km/hr 
20200 mi Found leaking boot. Replaced under warranty. 

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2011 Acura MDX Transmission Problems

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