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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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Acura EL suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (17%)

$500 - $999 (25%)

$100 - $499 (50%)

< $100 (8%)

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Chart based on 12 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

63240 mi

C $1700
Stabilizer links replaced 
72540 mi

C $350
Front ball joints replaced 
105400 mi

C $500
Control arm bushings needed replacing 
118420 mi

C $500
replace front wheel bearing 

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2003 Acura EL 4-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

136400 mi

C $320
Left front wheel bearing broken, both replaced. 

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2003 Acura EL 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

46500 mi

C $300
2 front lower ball joints replaced. 
148180 mi

C $200
Replace compliance bushing in front passenger control arm. 

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2001 Acura EL

Engine not specified

157480 mi Front and rear Link kits need to be replaced 

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2001 Acura EL 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

146320 mi

C $130
Front stabilizer 2 links 
149420 mi

C $940
Replacing rear SWAY bar + links front left lower ball joint 
112840 mi

C $1000
Replaced leaking steering box 

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Acura EL Suspension Problems

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