| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 87 repairs.
2012 Acura MDX brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (25%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (13%)
< $100 (63%)
Chart based on 8 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Acura MDX 4dr SUV
300-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 97000 mi US $1000 |
replace pads |
| 68820 mi | Brakes not functioning under extreme cold weather. Could not replicate. Issue not fixed. |
| 65720 mi | Brakes were at about 40%, dealer offered to replace for free following a previous incident. all four pads and rotors were replaced |
| 65000 mi US $1000 |
63K on original brakes, front and rear brakes replaced. |
| 38000 mi | Info display showed faults with ABS, brake assist and trailer sway control all at once. Dealer found no fault codes and reset computer. |
| 60000 mi | Grinding noise from front brakes continued. Dealer wound up replacing front brake pads and shims...so far noise is gone. |
| 11300 mi | The system that monitors for stopped vehicles ahead and applies the brakes failed. |
| 100000 mi US $380 |
Rotors warped and pads wearing unevenly. Discovered that the Acura OEM rubber stopped on caliper pin swelled due to synthetic brake grease and heat, thus caliper was sticking. Removed rubber stoppers completely. |
| 5300 mi | Letter from dealer explaining of a traction/steering shudder at slow speeds <60mph. Recommended fix was a computer update. |
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