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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%)
Chart based on 62 repairs.
Acura EL repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (17%)
$500 - $999 (16%)
$100 - $499 (41%)
< $100 (22%)
Chart based on 58 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
| Acura in British Columbia, Canada Sep 2009 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Feb 201111160 miC $1180 | Instrument cluster failed and wholly replaced | ||
| Jul 201214360 miC $120 | Battery failed, two windows failed to open | ||
| Sep 201315500 mi | Left rear Window did not open as regulator not replaced | ||
| Acura in Ontario, Canada Dec 2009 - Nov 2021 | |||
| Aug 201050220 miC $700 | Cracked radiator cap and loose coolant seal | ||
| Oct 201051460 miC $1000 | Cracked head gasket replaced | ||
| Oct 201155800 miC $28 | Bolts attaching heat shield to frame rusted out and replaced. | ||
| Jun 201363240 miC $1700 | Stabilizer links replaced | ||
| Dec 201472540 miC $350 | Front ball joints replaced | ||
| May 201677500 miC $530 | Evaporation canister and vent valve leaking -- parts replaced | ||
| Aug 201678000 miC $2100 | Catalytic converter and mid-pipe assembly had holes and were replaced Rear calipers and one front caliper worn and replaced | ||
| Feb 201885560 miC $583 | air-fuel oxygen sensor failed and replaced | ||
| Acura in Quebec, Canada Nov 2009 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Oct 201145980 miC $300 | Door lock latch replaced....could no longer lock door remotely.... | ||
| Nov 201145880 miC $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. | ||
| Apr 201248360 miC $2700 | Head gasket need to be repaired. Costly repair required. Timing belt to be replaced at same time. | ||
| Mar 2017118420 miC $500 | replace front wheel bearing | ||
| Acura in Manitoba, Canada Jan 2015 - Feb 2021 | |||
| Mar 201592380 miC $30 | air bag light did not turn off, scaned and reset,light staysoff now. | ||
| Mar 2016105400 miC $500 | Control arm bushings needed replacing Rear cam plug replaced | ||
| Feb 2017112220 mi | Drl module, resoldered the circuit board. | ||
| Sep 2017115320 miC $220 | speedometer was stuck, had it rebuilt | ||
| Jan 2018119040 miC $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
| Acura in Quebec, Canada Jul 2013 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Aug 2014104780 miC $160 | Check engine, fuel evaporation control valve | ||
| Acura in Quebec, Canada Feb 2012 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Mar 2012192200 miC $26800 | Wiper arms mechanical parts | ||
2003 Acura EL 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Acura in Ontario, Canada Jun 2011 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Jul 2012128960 miC $1230 | Transmission rebuilt, new clutch, flywheel repolished. 2 broken engine mounts replaced. | ||
| Jan 2013136400 miC $320 | Left front wheel bearing broken, both replaced. | ||
2002 Acura EL 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Acura in New Brunswick, Canada Sep 2010 - May 2022 | |||
| Dec 201046500 miC $300 | 2 front lower ball joints replaced. | ||
| Jun 201151460 miC $200 | Front left brake caliper replaced. | ||
| Mar 201258280 miC $20 | Owner replaced bushings in driver's seat due to worn bushings causing the seat to rock. | ||
| Aug 201260800 miC $300 | Code P1457. Repaired by replacing the bi-pass shut valve and EVAP canister. | ||
| Nov 201264420 miC $320 | Replaced muffler. | ||
| Jul 201371920 miC $330 | Leak in the A/C drier unit caused A/C to fail. Dryer unit replaced, recharged and fixed the A/C. | ||
| Nov 201373160 miC $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. | ||
| Jan 201467720 mi | SRS code 9-3 tripped. Replaced driver seat belt buckle under warranty. Acura Canada paid for repair. | ||
| Nov 201483700 miC $300 | Leaking exhaust. Non-dealer shop replaced muffler under lifetime warranty and mid-pipe at owner's cost. Repair successful. | ||
| Feb 201586180 miC $1100 | Head gasket leak repaired with new gaskets. Timing belt, water pump and thermostat replaced as same time. | ||
| Mar 201587420 mi | Bolts broke off bracket holding alternator. Overtorqued during a previous repair. | ||
| Aug 201590180 miC $40 | A/C would fade out and disengage. A/C clutch clearance adjusted by removing one of the 2 shims. | ||
| Dec 201594860 mi | Battery light in dash flickering and loss of all power. Tightened alternator bolts in bracket as problem in the past was they were overtorqued. Light is our for now but may need alternator soon. | ||
| Feb 201695480 miC $400 | Alternator failing. Replaced with remanufactures alternator. | ||
| Jun 2016100440 miC $150 | Owner replaced front driver lower door hinge at home. | ||
| Oct 2016101680 miC $350 | Replaced secondary O2 sensor for code P0141 and replaced mid exhaust pipe due to loudness. | ||
| Sep 2017109740 miC $100 | Repaired broken wires in the door jamb area for non-functioning rear passenger windows. | ||
| Jun 2018117800 miC $300 | Replaced rear left brake caliper and rear brake pads. | ||
| Dec 2021148180 miC $200 | Replace compliance bushing in front passenger control arm. | ||
| Acura in British Columbia, Canada Apr 2014 - May 2018 | |||
| May 201885560 miC $250 | replace pads and rotors | ||
2001 Acura EL
Engine not specified
| Acura in Quebec, Canada Dec 2012 - Aug 2013 | |||
| Jun 2013157480 miC $750 | Death of the bearing of the pulley that put tension on the timing belt. Belt guard needed to be replaced also | ||
| Aug 2013157480 mi | Front and rear Link kits need to be replaced | ||
2001 Acura EL 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Acura in Ontario, Canada Nov 2010 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Oct 2011108680 miC $640 | DRL warning light would come on accompanied by a buzzing noise from behind the dash. Well documented issue with cracked solder joints on circuit board. Repaired by re-soldering the joints. | ||
| Mar 2012112840 miC $50 | Shifter is stiff when moving into gear. Abnormal noise from transmission when car is moving. Told could be synchros and/or transmission rebuild needed. | ||
2001 Acura EL 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Acura in Ontario, Canada Nov 2013 - May 2018 | |||
| Nov 2015145700 miC $1000 | radiator + brake pads rotors replacement | ||
| Mar 2016146320 miC $130 | Front stabilizer 2 links | ||
| Oct 2016149420 miC $940 | Replacing rear SWAY bar + links front left lower ball joint replacing rear muffler+gasket+exhaust flange kit; spring bolt kit; repairing center resonator | ||
| Apr 2018157480 miC $300 | rear calipers, rotors and pads | ||
| Acura in Ontario, Canada Mar 2010 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Oct 2011112840 miC $1000 | Replaced leaking steering box | ||
2000 Acura EL 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Acura in Alberta, Canada Dec 2008 - Jun 2011 |
1997 Acura EL
Engine not specified
| Acura in Ontario, Canada Aug 2011 - Aug 2013 | |||
| Dec 2012112220 miC $20 | heat shield on the cat converter came loose | ||
| Aug 2013118420 mi | Repaired Heat Shields on Cat converter again. Held on by hose clamp, rusted away | ||
| Acura in Quebec, Canada Jul 2010 - Sep 2010 | |||
| Sep 2010130200 mi | When sold needed new electric door lock and electric window mechanisms on the passenger side. $1,000 to fix. Also problem with rusted gas line. Would cost $600 to fix. | ||
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