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 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (80%)

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Chart based on 20 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

66960 mi

$500
problems with bushings,  
15400 mi Clunk when reversing. 

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2014 Acura MDX 4dr SUV

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

51000 mi noise when turning left from front left corner- determined shock bearing was defective- 
23280 mi Play in steering wheel. Steering column replaced. 
107000 mi

US $2000
Passenger's front shock was blown out and leaking fluid, $350 
36580 mi Clunking rear upper mount 
99200 mi Front shocks replaced 
77 mi

US $1100
Replaced front struts and sway bar end links (one shock leaking fluid) 
60000 mi

US $509
Replace control arm 
35000 mi Software Update for Electric Power Steering. Required to eliminate vibration at times from EPS unit. 
12000 mi Right front wheel bearings prematurely worn out and started making grinding noises when driving above 45 MPH. Noise increased with speed from that point. 
25200 mi Noise in the front shocks turned out to be related to steering. They tried to fix it, but now back. Sometimes with a sharp right turn (max) it makes a loud popping sound, like something got squeezed then suddenly released, and vibrates the front end. 
28600 mi Steering Column replacement 
9000 mi replacement of steering wheel and all associated components. 
29000 mi Bumps and clunks when turning wheel, backing up. They performed a software update which fixed the problem. It was a Tech Service Bulletin. 
104400 mi While replacing the engine the mechanic also found that front struts were leaking. This was missed at my local dealership. Replaced under warranty. 
33000 mi Steering column made a lot of noise when adjusting height. Dealer replace entire assembly. 
14000 mi Hear odd buzzing/grinding noise when reversing and turning the wheel. Dealer cannot duplicate, but I hear it daily. 
2000 mi Software update needed 
10000 mi Grinding noise from steering column. Shop replaced belt pulley behind steering wheel. Replaced under warranty. 
7000 mi

US $3
Lost control of the steering intermittently at full turn and slow speeds 
27000 mi Software Update for Electric Power Steering. Required to eliminate vibration at times from EPS unit. 

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2014 Acura MDX Suspension Problems

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