2012 Acura MDX Acura MDX 2012

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2012 Acura MDX repairs by problem area

Engine (6%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (10%)

Suspension and Steering (15%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (29%)

Other (3%)

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2012 Acura MDX body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (95%)

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Chart based on 22 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2012 Acura MDX

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8000 mi Headliner (celing) detached and was rattling near sunroof. Dealer injected epoxy glue to attach headliner to the supporting structure. 

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2012 Acura MDX 4dr SUV

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

40920 mi Leather seat had a tear from wear and the cover was replaced under warranty. 
27000 mi Passenger side dash tweeter had seperated form dash and was hanging loose on one side. Dealer reseated it and added new clips. Sunroof misaligned, with excessive wind noise. Dealer reseated sunroof gasket/rubber trim. Problem not fixed. Sunroof is still misaligned, and wind noise is much worse. Another trip to dealer is needed to rectify the issue. Misting and condensation visible behind the information screen on the center console. Piece replaced, problem fixed. 
40500 mi Sunroof glass and gasket were replaced by dealer after attempt to reseat gasket showed it was distorted from the factory. Problem Fixed 
40920 mi water spots on sunroof shade 
40920 mi Sunroof leak. Fixed under Acura b2b extended warranty - dealer stripped headliner to repair. 
43400 mi Sunroof leak. Dealer refused to fix, despite them working on the car for same issue previously. Politely asked dealer to reconsider, told me to pay or get out. Took MDX to another Acura dealer, sold it. F Acura. 
3500 mi Dealer applied an epoxy, rattle solved and has never occurred agai. 
34200 mi Sunroof would not open. 
4000 mi Two separate trips. The panels on the back of both passenger seats were faulty and needed to be replaced. 
22000 mi 3rd row seat lowering handle broke. Replaced under warranty. Had to wait several weeks for new part. 
31000 mi Handle used to lift third row seat is lose. rear seat cupholder tray will not open Handle that lifts third row seats broke. 
38300 mi Third seat handles are broken again. 
40000 mi Driver side mirror rattles when reversing 
1520 mi Middle row cupholder was stuck - unfortunately was this way when MDX was delivered 
6200 mi Weather striping around back rear/cargo door ripped 
16720 mi Rear-view mirror was loose. 
34100 mi Left latch clip behind middle row kept falling off. Was re-attached (very minor repair). 
18000 mi Two interior items - 1. A middle seat "LATCH" cover was broken and replaced. 2. The handle on one of the third-row seats was broken and replaced. 
23000 mi Window seal noisy 
4300 mi Horrendous wind noise emanating from drivers side window 
5100 mi Wind noise drivers side window 

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