2014 Acura MDX Acura MDX 2014

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2014 Acura MDX repairs by problem area

Engine (13%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (39%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (19%)

Other (5%)

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2014 Acura MDX body repair cost distribution

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Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2014 Acura MDX 4dr SUV

290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

23000 mi Driver's window chatter 
34000 mi right front door seal leaked air. 
46000 mi Door interior trim rattle. They replaced some trim pieces on window frame interior. So far it continues to be ok. 
1000 mi Leather was loose around start/stop button. Trim panel was replaced. 
3000 mi Intermittent rattle from under left side. 
16900 mi The "chirp" that could not be fixed during a previous repair was taken to a different dealer and their chief mechanic was able to diagnosis that the chirp was coming from a plastic cover on top of the radiator support. New clip solved it. 
Side rear window rubber gaskets are not fitted correctly to glass 
8000 mi Vibration/grinding noise on left side under hood during speeds of 35-50mph. Tech implemented TSB 14-003 replacing clips and the noise has not been heard. 

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2014 Acura MDX 4dr SUV

290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

25200 mi Rattling in airbag. The airbag still rattles, mechanic said problem is not uncommon, if they tighten something in there too much then the horn won't work. Two attempts were made to fix passenger door noise but it was not fixed. I gave up on fixing it, then it went away on it own. 
31000 mi Rattle in the steering wheel airbag. 4 attemp to repairs. 
24800 mi Right rear passenger door handle rusting (probably a bad washer) - replaced under warranty 
24000 mi Driver door rattle 
20000 mi Replace console lid/cover latch. 
23280 mi Trunk squeaks 
6000 mi Paint peeling off 
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Rattle noise coming from the hood at times Mis-aligned doors, Paint peeling on bumper and bad paint in lots of other areas of car. Body shop fixed few of them and screwed up other areas. Gave-up finally. No energy to leave car for 1 month everytime 
center console driver's side chrome piece loose, the whole console was replaced. Sunglass holder opens by itself when hit a bump or on rough road, it was replaced. Rear hatch door gasket broken, it was replaced. Inconsistent rattle on front right hand side upper door panel. Not yet repaired. 
6820 mi Window seal on the driver door was squeaking at highway speeds. 
14700 mi Excessive wear on the steering wheel. Replaced by dealer under warranty. 
17360 mi The sunshade on rear right door was rattling. Replaced by the dealer under warranty. Plastic neck cover was missing on the rear wiper arm. New piece installed under warranty. 
28000 mi Rattle coming from gauge cluster 
17980 mi Fixed under hood plastic trim (rattle); replaced rear right seat (rattle); updated Nav system 
7200 mi Right Rear Taillight was liking water and dim the LEDs when it rain or went through carwash. Dealer kept saying it was condensation, but I told him it was a leak. They replaced the LED Taillight under warranty, problem solved. 
12000 mi Driver's armrest creaking; replaced 
14000 mi Driver's side weather stripping loose and causes intermittent wind noise. Dealer "could not replicate." 
8000 mi A front pillar trim on passenger side rattles. PASSENGER DOOR HANDLE PLASTIC IS MAKING SQUEAKING NOISE WHEN OPENING/CLOSING DOOR. 

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