| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
Expensive Acura EL repairs by problem area
Engine (60%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (13%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (7%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (7%)
Chart based on 15 repairs.
Acura EL repair cost distribution
$2500+ (25%)
$1000 - $2499 (75%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (0%)
Chart based on 8 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
| 11160 mi C $1180 |
Instrument cluster failed and wholly replaced |
| 14360 mi C $120 |
Battery failed, two windows failed to open |
| 45980 mi C $300 |
Door lock latch replaced....could no longer lock door remotely.... |
| 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. |
| 118420 mi C $500 |
replace front wheel bearing |
| 50220 mi C $700 |
Cracked radiator cap and loose coolant seal |
| 51460 mi C $1000 |
Cracked head gasket replaced |
| 63240 mi C $1700 |
Stabilizer links replaced |
| 72540 mi C $350 |
Front ball joints 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 Rear calipers and one front caliper worn and replaced |
| 85560 mi C $583 |
air-fuel oxygen sensor failed and replaced |
| 46500 mi C $300 |
2 front lower ball joints replaced. |
| 51460 mi C $200 |
Front left brake caliper replaced. |
| 60800 mi C $300 |
Code P1457. Repaired by replacing the bi-pass shut valve and EVAP canister. |
| 64420 mi C $320 |
Replaced muffler. |
| 71920 mi C $330 |
Leak in the A/C drier unit caused A/C to fail. Dryer unit replaced, recharged and fixed the A/C. |
| 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. |
| 95480 mi C $400 |
Alternator failing. Replaced with remanufactures alternator. |
| 100440 mi C $150 |
Owner replaced front driver lower door hinge at home. |
| 101680 mi C $350 |
Replaced secondary O2 sensor for code P0141 and replaced mid exhaust pipe due to loudness. |
| 109740 mi C $100 |
Repaired broken wires in the door jamb area for non-functioning rear passenger windows. |
| 117800 mi C $300 |
Replaced rear left brake caliper and rear brake pads. |
| 148180 mi C $200 |
Replace compliance bushing in front passenger control arm. |
| 105400 mi C $500 |
Control arm bushings needed replacing Rear cam plug replaced |
| 115320 mi C $220 |
speedometer was stuck, had it rebuilt |
| 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. |
| 112840 mi C $1000 |
Replaced leaking steering box |
2004 Acura EL
Engine not specified
| 192200 mi C $26800 |
Wiper arms mechanical parts |
2003 Acura EL 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 128960 mi C $1230 |
Transmission rebuilt, new clutch, flywheel repolished. 2 broken engine mounts replaced. |
| 136400 mi C $320 |
Left front wheel bearing broken, both replaced. |
2001 Acura EL 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 145700 mi C $1000 |
radiator + brake pads rotors replacement |
| 146320 mi C $130 |
Front stabilizer 2 links |
| 149420 mi C $940 |
Replacing rear SWAY bar + links front left lower ball joint replacing rear muffler+gasket+exhaust flange kit; spring bolt kit; repairing center resonator |
| 157480 mi C $300 |
rear calipers, rotors and pads |
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