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2018 Acura MDX repairs by problem area

Engine (0%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (17%)

Brakes and Traction Control (17%)

Suspension and Steering (0%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (33%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (17%)

Other (0%)

Chart based on 6 repairs.
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2018 Acura MDX repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (100%)

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Chart based on 6 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2018 Acura MDX

Engine not specified

Acura in California, United States
Feb 2018 - Sep 2018
Apr 2018

200 mi
Navigation map does not show traffic flow information. It has been determined that the traffic information is now received from HD radio stations. There are no HD radio stations in the area we live. Almost sound like false advertising. Traffic information on my 2016 Acura RDX is received through the XM antenna. Why did Acura choose to change the way traffic information is received? 
Jun 2018

2000 mi
The steering wheel, intermittently does not return to the memorized position. 
Jul 2018

2434 mi
Memory function, intermittently does not adjust steering wheel to memorized position. Steering wheel stays in the position for exiting the vehicle. This is the fourth visit for the same issue. Dealer unable to duplicate the issue and has stated there is no problem. I contacted Honda Client Relations and Honda refuses to do anything either, even though this is a safety issue. 

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2018 Acura MDX 4dr SUV

290-horsepower 3.5L I6 9-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Acura MDX in Florida, United States
Nov 2020 - Jun 2022
Oct 2021

52000 mi
Strange squeaking noise while car runs at speeds of 30mph or below. Has been happening since we bought this car and started around 5K miles and keeps recurring. This is the 3rd trip to dealer with this complaint. Dealer acknowledged that the problem came from the Acura factory with the original car, but Acura refuses to take responsibility. Due to this being my 2nd Acura bought from same dealer and other family acura's and relationship with the dealer, he agreed to honor and fix the issue. According to the Dealer, one of the rotors on the car ( front driver side) does not match the factory spec compared to the other three, and this causes some issue with alignment and the pad. This Car is always dealer maintained, so there were no fingers to point elsewhere. Regardless the car is now out of manufacture warranty, but dealer stepped up to fix the issue with the scraping/squeaking noise. As I post this in mid-Dec 2021, the issue of the noise has now re-appeared. Perhaps its time to ditch the Acura brand and get my family excited with a more reliable brand of luxury. 

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2018 Acura MDX 4dr SUV

290-horsepower 3.5L I6 9-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Acura MDX in Ontario, Canada
Jul 2021 - Aug 2022
Aug 2022

47740 mi
Squeaking / rattle from right centre console. Took dvd and centre console out and replaced rubber grommet (was quite worn). Seems to be properly fixed now. 
Acura MDX in California, United States
Jun 2021 - Jun 2022
Feb 2022

24000 mi
Updated transmission software to fix poor shifting performance, especially when cold. 

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