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Chart based on 169 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
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.
Hardened cricket poop in about 75 places all over the car. Picking off the poop or dissolving it with cleaner also removed the paint clear coat and left a pin-head sized stain in the paint. Dealer was unwilling or unable to repair the clear coat and paint.
2nd row seat (passenger side) had creak that got worse over time. Dealer diagnosed as incorrectly torqued seat mounting bolts. Loosened and re-tightened per factory specs and creak went away.
The driver's side rear door was misaligned and needed to be aligned properly so the trim was lined up.
12000 mi
Drivers door/window wind noise- excessive. Door striker was moved in, which helped 70%
2700 mi
Ever since these MDX are being built in Alabama, the quality of fit and finish has gone down substantially. Panels that don't fit well, moulding gaps, loose parts, exterior panels not matching up. Their response is that's how it's made!!
30000 mi
The leather on this advanced model MDX is of sub-par quality and thinner than what other cars in the same class have. The leather wears out prematurely and had to be replaced by the dealer in this trip.
22000 mi
Rattle in the left front door at highway speed with strong head wind
3000 mi
Creaking noise near the foot pedals. There was a misaligned panel so it was realigned and lubricated. There was some piece of paint that overreached over the panel gap between the fender and the front passenger door. The door was opened widely and the paint snapped, revealing some bare metal.
46000 mi
Rear tail light assembly with condensation replaced under warranty. Rear passenger door leaking water due to faulty door film. Acura ordered and will install upon arrival.
41000 mi
Driver side sun visor replaced
16000 mi
the inside rear view mirror fell off while I tried to change the view
Door panel is now loosely clipped in and door does not close properly.
2480 mi
Window trim not lined up Wind noise from windows
68446 mi
Recall - inspect rear tail light assemblies for leakage
20000 mi
Flap of material that extends from bottom of driver's seatback to attach underneath the seat had come unattached.
67000 mi
US $42
Protective metal plate on right side of rear floor adjacent to hatch closure had come loose. Dealer simply reattached with adhesive and so far this has held the plate securely in place.
105000 mi
White paint is peeling from roof, in front of the moonroof.
Leather was loose around start/stop button. Trim panel was replaced.
3000 mi
Intermittent rattle from under left side.
16900 mi
The "chirp" that could not be fixed during a previous repair was taken to a different dealer and their chief mechanic was able to diagnosis that the chirp was coming from a plastic cover on top of the radiator support. New clip solved it.
23000 mi
Driver's window chatter
Side rear window rubber gaskets are not fitted correctly to glass
8000 mi
Vibration/grinding noise on left side under hood during speeds of 35-50mph. Tech implemented TSB 14-003 replacing clips and the noise has not been heard.
34000 mi
right front door seal leaked air.
46000 mi
Door interior trim rattle. They replaced some trim pieces on window frame interior. So far it continues to be ok.
Rattling in airbag. The airbag still rattles, mechanic said problem is not uncommon, if they tighten something in there too much then the horn won't work. Two attempts were made to fix passenger door noise but it was not fixed. I gave up on fixing it, then it went away on it own.
31000 mi
Rattle in the steering wheel airbag. 4 attemp to repairs.
8000 mi
center console driver's side chrome piece loose, the whole console was replaced. Sunglass holder opens by itself when hit a bump or on rough road, it was replaced. Rear hatch door gasket broken, it was replaced. Inconsistent rattle on front right hand side upper door panel. Not yet repaired.
28000 mi
Rattle coming from gauge cluster
24800 mi
Right rear passenger door handle rusting (probably a bad washer) - replaced under warranty
12000 mi
Driver's armrest creaking; replaced
24000 mi
Driver door rattle
17980 mi
Fixed under hood plastic trim (rattle); replaced rear right seat (rattle); updated Nav system
6820 mi
Window seal on the driver door was squeaking at highway speeds.
14700 mi
Excessive wear on the steering wheel. Replaced by dealer under warranty.
17360 mi
The sunshade on rear right door was rattling. Replaced by the dealer under warranty. Plastic neck cover was missing on the rear wiper arm. New piece installed under warranty.
20000 mi
Replace console lid/cover latch.
7200 mi
Right Rear Taillight was liking water and dim the LEDs when it rain or went through carwash. Dealer kept saying it was condensation, but I told him it was a leak. They replaced the LED Taillight under warranty, problem solved.
8000 mi
A front pillar trim on passenger side rattles. PASSENGER DOOR HANDLE PLASTIC IS MAKING SQUEAKING NOISE WHEN OPENING/CLOSING DOOR.
23280 mi
Trunk squeaks
6000 mi
Paint peeling off
7000 mi
US $3
Rattle noise coming from the hood at times Mis-aligned doors, Paint peeling on bumper and bad paint in lots of other areas of car. Body shop fixed few of them and screwed up other areas. Gave-up finally. No energy to leave car for 1 month everytime
14000 mi
Driver's side weather stripping loose and causes intermittent wind noise. Dealer "could not replicate."
Two interior items - 1. A middle seat "LATCH" cover was broken and replaced. 2. The handle on one of the third-row seats was broken and replaced.
23000 mi
Window seal noisy
1520 mi
Middle row cupholder was stuck - unfortunately was this way when MDX was delivered
6200 mi
Weather striping around back rear/cargo door ripped
16720 mi
Rear-view mirror was loose.
34100 mi
Left latch clip behind middle row kept falling off. Was re-attached (very minor repair).
31000 mi
Handle used to lift third row seat is lose. rear seat cupholder tray will not open Handle that lifts third row seats broke.
38300 mi
Third seat handles are broken again.
40000 mi
Driver side mirror rattles when reversing
4000 mi
Two separate trips. The panels on the back of both passenger seats were faulty and needed to be replaced.
22000 mi
3rd row seat lowering handle broke. Replaced under warranty. Had to wait several weeks for new part.
27000 mi
Passenger side dash tweeter had seperated form dash and was hanging loose on one side. Dealer reseated it and added new clips. Sunroof misaligned, with excessive wind noise. Dealer reseated sunroof gasket/rubber trim. Problem not fixed. Sunroof is still misaligned, and wind noise is much worse. Another trip to dealer is needed to rectify the issue. Misting and condensation visible behind the information screen on the center console. Piece replaced, problem fixed.
32000 mi
Sunroof glass and gasket were replaced by dealer after attempt to reseat gasket showed it was distorted from the factory. Problem Fixed
40920 mi
water spots on sunroof shade
40920 mi
Sunroof leak. Fixed under Acura b2b extended warranty - dealer stripped headliner to repair.
43400 mi
Sunroof leak. Dealer refused to fix, despite them working on the car for same issue previously. Politely asked dealer to reconsider, told me to pay or get out. Took MDX to another Acura dealer, sold it. F Acura.
2900 mi
Horrendous wind noise emanating from drivers side window
5100 mi
Wind noise drivers side window
3500 mi
Dealer applied an epoxy, rattle solved and has never occurred agai.
40920 mi
Leather seat had a tear from wear and the cover was replaced under warranty.
ceiling liner loose, causing loud vibration @speeds over 40MPH. Car repaired after taking it to dealer 3x times. Entire ceiling liner was removed and new clips were replaced. noise gone! Dealer procrastinated to fix problem. ceiling liner loose, causing loud vibration @speeds over 40MPH. Car repaired after taking it to dealer 3x times. Entire ceiling liner was removed and new clips were replaced. noise gone! Dealer procrastinated to fix problem.
13000 mi
Front grill plating was bubbling- new grill ordered and installed-
39200 mi
Knob that retracts/slides rear passenger side seat for access to third seat area came off. Dealer ordered new knob under warranty- 5 minute fix
46200 mi
Drivers seat bolster was showing wear-seat back cover was replaced under warranty
Windows squeak when being rolled down. Affected: Driver's side, both front and rear, Passenger side rear window.
17000 mi
This is the third repair for the trim above rear windshield on thw inside.
27000 mi
Window on driver's door making loud noise when rising from a lowered position. Trim on inside top of rear windshield came loose.
78000 mi
US $220
Seal around windshield started major leaks. In rain, had 2 inches of water on passenger side floor. Tried to seal around black trim, as saw gaps that had developed over time. Slowed the leaking, but kept coming. Have to take it to shop
67700 mi
Sunroof wouldn't close from tilt position. Lubed seals and adjusted glass. Because the problem was off and on, the sunroof appeared to work correctly. A few days later, the problem reoccured.
88500 mi
US $132
Headliner in rear cargo area falling down and weather stripping on passenger and driver side separating
91000 mi
US $120
Sunroof gasket problem.
36767 mi
C $607
Driver's mirror ratcheting upon putting transmission into reverse (auto mirror down when you put it in R). Dealer said they fixed but still doing it.
Rear seat back cover needed repair. Damage resulted from design of rear storage area cover, which is detachable and slipped forward under corner of seatback when it was flat. When seatback raised, corner broke off where overlapped with cover. Rear seat back cover needed repair.
27700 mi
3rd row seats' leather ripped from "unuse" and was replaced
25000 mi
Fixed some dents dealer did not remove prior to sale, installed roof rails
4960 mi
Seat noise on passenger side.
32000 mi
Headliner between front overhead console and sunroof made squeaking noise especially after vehicle was parked outside on a hot day. Per MDXers.org, part behind the sunroof has glue that came loose. Dealer added foam tape to minimize sqeaks.
40000 mi
Sunroof refused to close, this is the third time I've had the car in for this problem.
140000 mi
US $25
hood struts worn out, replace with aftermarket struts
61582 mi
US $142
Squeak - dealer was unable to pinpoint and repair.
62500 mi
US $25
Cupholder brackets in center console broke. Replaced Cupholder myself.
water leak noticed in the rear liftgate everytime I went through a car wash. Water leak detected in the rear liftgate. Dealer was able to find the leak, requested a new appointment to get an expert in to fix it. Plus got the B16 service done which cost around CDN$400
14260 mi
glass resealed
3100 mi
door armrest falling apart
32000 mi
driver's side window had a small rattle. They replaced the channel with a newer one with a snugger fit. Rattle was gone.
28000 mi
wind noise from drivers side door. changed weather stripping. dealer determined it is a natural characteristic of car.
31000 mi
Sunroof does not close from tilt function-cleaned, lubed and realigned sunroof and tracks.
33000 mi
sunroof not closing from tilt function-intermittent
37300 mi
Sunroof intermittently will not close from tilt Driver's side floor mat hook broken
113000 mi
US $650
Roof rail leak into rear cargo area. Rails re sealed, fuses in rear fuse box (those showing corrosion) replaced.
They had to replace the windshield because it was scratched.
88000 mi
US $250
Tailgate Spoiler expanded due to heat (weather quick change) spoiler did not allow the tailgate to open close properly
141360 mi
C $400
Replaced and painted small area R/R quarter panel
71600 mi
US $100
Plastic control slide switch on drivers side air vent broke off and gas cap leash broken. Dealer would not replace under extended warranty since they are considered cosmetic. Quoted $180 to fix the vent since full replacement was required.
73000 mi
Plastic control slide switch on drivers side air vent broke off and gas cap leash broken.
3000 mi
Driver's seat making creaking noise when turning. Dealer replaced cracked plastic cover.
69440 mi
Tab used to adjust drivers side outboard air vent broken off. Cannot adjust vent since it is jammed with the broken part. Problem inspected and parts on order.
After replacing back up camera for other problem, they are unable to have good plastic panel fit on inside of back hatch. Attempted twice. Still not perfect.
Air condition was whisteling at highway speeds. A part was ordered to correct issue. Gas lid (not cap) was stuck in the closed position and would not open.
83000 mi
US $163
Drivers side entrance rubber seal had deteriorated to a point that replacement was needed to prevent rain amd outside elements from inside of care.
55000 mi
US $125
Driver rubber door trim was coming apart
23000 mi
Broken rear seat cupholder, covered under a recall.
6000 mi
Driver's side panel under steering wheel was loose. Replaced.
39000 mi
US $128
Sunroof was periodically refusing to close when in the tilt/vent position. Several attempts would need to be made to close the sunroof. Dealer adjusted the sunroof.
Went through four delivery dates because dealer failed to properly install accessories, didn't initially replace wrinkled seat upholstery, and then damaged console while replacing seat upholstery. Ended up threatening to go to OMVIC, got money back.
4000 mi
Trim fell off, steering misaligned, interior cover missing.
6000 mi
Repairs for the tailgate trim and passenger door trim. Replace driver side underseat rail cover.
22200 mi
Driver side window guide replaced
42000 mi
gate trim fell off--5th replacement
67000 mi
"Leather" pulled up from driver side center console cover (Driver right armrest). Was able to remedy by stretching and gluing leather to backing
11000 mi
Misaligned roof rail!
44000 mi
Replaced drive side middle arm rest, due to fabric detaching.
69000 mi
Fixed squeak when front window rolled down.
11780 mi
Door hinge made noise when open/close. Dealer cleaned it and lubricate it.
91000 mi
US $147
side panel for driver front seat broke off the clips
8000 mi
Drivers seat was wearing prematurely. Leather seat bottom was replaced
20000 mi
Driver seat leather was worn prematurely on the seat bottom and lumbar area of the seat back. This had happened a year prior also. As before, seat covers were replaced with new ones.
20460 mi
rattle in front driver side vent
32640 mi
rattle in front driver side vent again
41540 mi
sunroof rattle
33420 mi
Both front seats and 2nd row passenger seat leather was cracking on seat bottom.
34100 mi
Cracked leather, three seats had seat bottom leather replaced. 2nd row console replaced.
37300 mi
Trim piece on passenger side dash not fitting properly and popping off. Apparently was installed improperly from the factory.
7000 mi
Rattle in rear dvd screen. Reappeared a month later.
7000 mi
Glove box under panel was loose due to last AC repair improper installation
8300 mi
Previously faulty glove box panel fixed. No new issues
28000 mi
Electrical socket cover broken. Replaced the whole socket under warranty
41000 mi
Sunroof not closing, was told that the tracks were dirty and needed to be cleaned. The tracks have been cleaned on several trips to the dealer, problem was still present after cleaning. Sunroof replaced problem corrected.
50000 mi
Sunroof leaking, has been repaired three times before and the problem keeps reappearing.
89000 mi
US $250
Cracked daytime running light fixture replaced, requiring removal of the front grill assembly.
US $900
rear storage compartment lid would not open
70900 mi
US $700
Replace shielding over alternator - was causing rattling noise
4000 mi
Rear spoiler was creaking and alignment was off.
10000 mi
Trim piece on windshield/roof rail was coming off
52360 mi
C $150
Moonroof doesn't close when it is tilted up. Takes a few tries. Goes down, then goes back up, try again, no luck. Dealer reset the switch, but not sure if its fixed yet (still raining alot, dont want to try)
59700 mi
Driver side a/c vent had its control handle broken.
15000 mi
water dripping from the sunroof when driving after a heavy rain. dealer removed sunroof and installed a drip molding channel per Acura TSB. Problem appears to be gone
37500 mi
Sunroof rattling on bumpy road at 30-40mph. Dealer replaced weatherstripping.
40000 mi
rattling at 25-35mph above passenger seat. dealer reinsulated headliner
43000 mi
Door Sill was warping and was replaced under warranty
11000 mi
Rear spoiler warped, causing body damage to roof and tailgate. From warped rear spoiler, ordered parts. Fixed damage to roof and tailgate due to warped rear spoiler.
10000 mi
cover on top of car loose.
35000 mi
leather cracking and pulling up from both seats and armrest
rear seat back latches loose and upholstery coming out from under the latches. End panels of the dashboard warped, worse on drivers side.
TSB for this problem I was told.
36000 mi
Console/front armrest lid vinyl covering came loose and had to be completely replaced.
40600 mi
Seat rail trim or cap came loose a long time after seat upholstery repair.
42200 mi
Inner driver door rubber weather seal splitting.
52100 mi
Warped dash end caps. Replaced with better designed caps.
27000 mi
Drivers door freezes shut after washing during cold weather. The door jambs are thoroughly wiped dry but the lock mechanism does not open from inside or outside the car. Dealer said that is risk of washing car in winter. Problem occurred multiple times.
16000 mi
Damaged trim piece in center right seating base.
60000 mi
US $700
Middle row center console cup holder stuck open.
27300 mi
Fuel fill access door would not open. Electrical operation was normal but door stuck closed. Cleaned and lubricated door latch and hinge.
24000 mi
US $5
Loose quarter panel in drivers side rear. Fixed myself with a nut and bolt.
55000 mi
US $350
Leather cover of center console started to peel away. (loose)
22000 mi
One of the nuts that accept the bolts for rear license tag bracket broke. Required body work on back deck, including repainting it.
23300 mi
License plate bracket bolt broke lose from rear deck lid. This required removal of lid, rewelding the bolt bracket and painting the deck. All taken care of under warranty and the body work was flawless.
20900 mi
US $45
Bubbles in front shield. Vibrating rearview mirror.
32000 mi
Dash end caps warped and stuck out. Fixed via TSB 08-039 Handle broke off the sliding door of center console cup holder. One of the four rubber fingers or tabs in the cupholder in the center console came out of the housing.
67000 mi
Replace center console lid, leather had detached
138000 mi
Rear tailgate lock loose. Removed trim and tighten.
33000 mi
Deep rattle in passenger side rear seat. Told it was the seat mount, which had to be ordered and then installed via an upholstery dealer in town. Deep rattle in passenger side rear seat. New mount installed. underneath passenger side 2nd row seat.
32000 mi
Driver side sun visor was very tight to fold down. Dealer said it's part defective so ordered new one and replaced under warranty.
11000 mi
Rattle near moonroof.
19000 mi
Moonroof rattle problem disappeared this year after 2 attemps to fix it earlier this year.
40000 mi
water vapor in driver side headlight repaired (replacement of entire light assembly)under warranty Installed new headlight assembly.
26040 mi
tear in seat leather. Dealer will replace the seat under warranty. Part ordered.
26040 mi
seat cover replaced
6000 mi
Vibration in center channel speaker, repaired per TSB.
45260 mi
Plastic cover on bottom of steering wheel kept falling off, many times while car was moving. Dealer claims they fixed it. I suspect they just popped it back in place - same I had been doing.
46500 mi
Dealer finally ordered a new steering wheel cover and replace old cover. Problem fixed.
74280 mi
License plate fell off. Rusted holes that hold the plate to the trunk!?!
58000 mi
US $250
Noticed water leaking into top of driver's side door. Dealer determined that drain hose from sunroof was clogged and needed to be cleaned out.
4000 mi
door handle gets sticky inside.
loose trim over instrument panel.
91500 mi
US $340
Trim piece below glove compartment detached, repeat problem. Clips were replaced and trim was re-attached.
96720 mi
Rattling sound from underneath the engine compartment from front passenger side. This is especially loud in the mornings and stop as engine warms up
110360 mi
Water leaks into driver side headlight assembly especially after washing the car.Strange as no cracks noticed in the headlight assembly.
51200 mi
Leather around the passenger side lid of center console became undone. Took off the lid and repaired it myself.
32000 mi
Coin and accessory outlet base lid would not stay open. New part was ordered and replaced a week later. New lid installed. Working properly now.
50000 mi
Passenger seat belt buckle trim loose. Bubbles under plastic in front upper grille trim.
49500 mi
grille replaced Passenger seat belt buckle trim repaired
6200 mi
Driver's side passenger door handle stick, Gas cover sticks (in cold weather only), Left side of dash, poorly fitted panel.
All fixed under warranty.
19840 mi
Plastic piece of dash replaced.
24000 mi
Rubber Door Seal split.
5580 mi
Replace dashboard left hand panel because of poor fit - covered by Warranty
7013 mi
Dashboard left end cover warped. Aluminium of the front grill discoloured in one area
Replace front grill assembly because of discoloration - covered by warranty.
75000 mi
US $100
Right rear end cap on running board fell off and needed replacement.
27000 mi
US $290
interior plastic lining of rear hatch constantly becomes misaligned and knocked out of place. third row seat belt cover also gets loose frequently.
1500 mi
On the driver side, the plastic panel seems to not fit snugly into the dashboard
Water leak in roof where the roof rack is attached.
3000 mi
Persistent rattle from RES
Replace dash end trim pieces
Delayed because dealer ordered part(s) came in broken, dealer had to reorder
Second Row passenger side Entryway "Acura" logo trim had a gap
Persistent rattle from RES.
Had headlight assemblies replaced. They were clouded, prone to condensation, and one bulb was out.
56000 mi
Rust at rear quarter panels at wheel wells, rear hatch handle to release sticking a bit
72540 mi
Rust repair to tailgate. They spent $1800 repainting the tailgate "for goodwill" because of a little pencil eraser size rust spot adjacent to the license plate frame.
43000 mi
US $45
Rt. side A/C vent in dash broke - was replaced.
4000 mi
Numerous interior rattles. Same rattles as before, ineffective repair attempt. Same rattles as before, ineffective repair attempt. Unsuccessful repair. Same rattles as before, ineffective repair attempt. Unsuccessful repair. Decided not waste any further time. Damage to finish on rear bumper after vehicle driven by unauthorized personel. Problem noted and will be pursued as condition worsens.
104500 mi
US $1250
Restore headlights due to dulling and cracking.
227500 mi
US $700
A known problem with Honda and Acuras. Panel sealant non existent or fails causing rain water to leak into cabin by firewall. Created wet floor in passenger and drivers. Interior rug and insulation to be replaced.
44700 mi
Rust bubble on hood from failed seal under hood, between hood skin and bottom of hood. The seal runs along the front of the hood. Hood was replaced by dealership under warranty (no charge)after service rep gave ok.
25420 mi
center dash panel bezel became loose--dealer replaced clip.
620 mi
Passenger side rattle noise.
3100 mi
Passenger side rattle noise.
98000 mi
Two air vent louver handles came apart (each has two plastic pieces). Quoted close to $1,000 to replace because it requires whole dash be removed! So we live without ability to direct air flow L to R.
93500 mi
US $10
Front passenger AC vent clip broke. Replaced with easy snap-in clip found on eBay. Inventor is making vent clip replacements with a 3D printer. Cheap solution to common problem.
plastic tab on HVAC vent broke and required replacement of entire front trim piece for the center console- ouch
50000 mi
US $170
Interior vent handle broke on center console. Seems to be a popular failure. Requires replacement of a large and expensive panel (about $170). Lots of screws but otherwise not too complicated. Looks like a poor design - quite disappointing.
124000 mi
US $5
Wood trim on shift feel off due to cracks on the clip structure on the inside. Fixed by epoxy'ing to shift knob.
When parking the car (leaving the car - or unloading) and or about to run the car there is a
83000 mi
US $900
New power mechanism for front seat due to broken seat trim
86000 mi
US $240
Center vent tab broken; needed to be replaced
198000 mi
US $250
Plastic panel that holds front seat power controls was cracked and non-repairable. Had to purchase OEM parts from Acura as there were no after-market parts available.
