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Acura EL repairs by problem area
Engine (39%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (18%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (5%)
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Chart based on 62 repairs.
Acura EL engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (29%)
$500 - $999 (29%)
$100 - $499 (25%)
< $100 (13%)
Chart based on 24 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Acura EL 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 45880 mi C $1200 |
Multiple repairs/replacement/labour needed: New sparkplugs, new coil pack. Engine light was on, engine was misfiring (can hear it was not running smoothly). and new muffler. |
| 48360 mi C $2700 |
Head gasket need to be repaired. Costly repair required. Timing belt to be replaced at same time. |
| 50220 mi C $700 |
Cracked radiator cap and loose coolant seal |
| 51460 mi C $1000 |
Cracked head gasket replaced |
| 55800 mi C $28 |
Bolts attaching heat shield to frame rusted out and replaced. |
| 77500 mi C $530 |
Evaporation canister and vent valve leaking -- parts replaced |
| 78000 mi C $2100 |
Catalytic converter and mid-pipe assembly had holes and were replaced |
| 85560 mi C $583 |
air-fuel oxygen sensor failed and replaced |
| 105400 mi C $500 |
Rear cam plug replaced |
| 119040 mi C $1000 |
Had to replace the head gasket and the driver side main seal. There was no heat and the engine was very close to overheating. The main seal was leaking and this was the best time to repair it as most of the labour was done for the head gasket repair. |
2003 Acura EL
Engine not specified
| 104780 mi C $160 |
Check engine, fuel evaporation control valve |
2003 Acura EL 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 128960 mi C $1230 |
2 broken engine mounts replaced. |
2003 Acura EL 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 60800 mi C $300 |
Code P1457. Repaired by replacing the bi-pass shut valve and EVAP canister. |
| 64420 mi C $320 |
Replaced muffler. |
| 73160 mi C $700 |
Front exhaust pipe leaked. Replaced front exhaust pipe with Cat Converter and replaced mid exhaust pipe and primary O2 sensor as preventative at same time. |
| 83700 mi C $300 |
Leaking exhaust. Non-dealer shop replaced muffler under lifetime warranty and mid-pipe at owner's cost. Repair successful. |
| 86180 mi C $1100 |
Head gasket leak repaired with new gaskets. Timing belt, water pump and thermostat replaced as same time. |
| 101680 mi C $350 |
Replaced secondary O2 sensor for code P0141 and replaced mid exhaust pipe due to loudness. |
2001 Acura EL 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 145700 mi C $1000 |
radiator + brake pads rotors replacement |
| 149420 mi C $940 |
replacing rear muffler+gasket+exhaust flange kit; spring bolt kit; repairing center resonator |
1999 Acura EL
Engine not specified
| 157480 mi C $750 |
Death of the bearing of the pulley that put tension on the timing belt. Belt guard needed to be replaced also |
| 112220 mi C $20 |
heat shield on the cat converter came loose |
| 118420 mi | Repaired Heat Shields on Cat converter again. Held on by hose clamp, rusted away |
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