| 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%)
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Chart based on 87 repairs.
2012 Acura MDX suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (17%)
< $100 (75%)
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.
2012 Acura MDX 4dr SUV
300-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 59300 mi | Whining noise when making a turn. Dealer inspected power steering pump and fluid. Flushed power steering pump and replaced fluid. Problem resolved. |
| 55980 mi | Wheel bearing failed. |
| 67580 mi | All 4 struts changed under extended warranty with alignment |
| 89638 mi US $45 |
Front wheel bearing replaced at 89,638mi. Repair done by myself; had to remove knuckle and bring to a dealer and have them remove the wheel bearing as they were rusted together. |
| 84000 mi US $430 |
Noise when turning the steering wheel while stopped. Replaced steering pump & fluid. Update: still groans. |
| 92000 mi US $50 |
Replaced steering pump was still groaning when turning at rest. The shop replaced the pump, filter and reservoir. I paid for the reservoir only. |
| 49600 mi US $2200 |
Replaced both front struts |
| 28700 mi | Sway bar link front right failed. Replaced under extended certified used car warranty. |
| 22200 mi US $100 |
Replaced 2 rear magnetic shocks |
| 17000 mi | Replaced power steering rack box seals and other components. |
| 7000 mi | Broken tie rod on a 2012 MDX with 6000 miles. I did not hit any pot holes. I was driving on a local side street at about 15 miles per hour when I heard a snap and my car suddenly swerved into a parked car. |
| 52720 mi C $60 |
Sound coming from car when turned sharply right. Seems to only be occurring during the morning in cold weather and is intermittent. |
| 56980 mi | Compressor belt making noise. Needed to be replaced, as well as p/s pump. |
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