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2011 Acura MDX repairs by problem area
Engine (13%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (15%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (35%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (17%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 96 repairs.
2011 Acura MDX repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (27%)
< $100 (55%)
Chart based on 73 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2011 Acura MDX
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| Acura MDX in Texas, United States Feb 2017 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Feb 201796000 miUS $2100 | Passenger side low beam lights out. Needed replacing the light bulb and ballast. The dealer charged over 1,000 for the repair. Apparently the ballast is prone to fail in this model due to water intrusion. | ||
2011 Acura MDX 4dr SUV
300-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Acura MDX in Alabama, United States Nov 2015 - Aug 2016 | |||
| Jan 2016US $132 | Actuators in both Sideview mirrors died Headliner in rear cargo area falling down and weather stripping on passenger and driver side separating | ||
| Mar 201691000 miUS $120 | Sunroof gasket problem. | ||
| Acura MDX in California, United States Mar 2015 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Oct 201547300 mi | Transmission was slipping. Replaced a sensor that fixed the problem | ||
| Acura MDX in Illinois, United States Aug 2016 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Oct 201659200 miUS $200 | Whistle noise occasionally from hvac | ||
| Sep 201765000 miUS $450 | Front hub bearing replaced. | ||
| Mar 201865000 miUS $1000 | Automatic Trunk Gate opener would go to top and shake. motor was replaced; problem still there, system was then recalibrated. | ||
| Acura MDX in California, United States Sep 2015 - Sep 2017 | |||
| May 201662900 miUS $262 | Wheel hub worn out. Replaced wheel hub. | ||
| Dec 201678000 miUS $220 | Wheel hub was worn, getting shaking that would not stop. Changed tires, aligned wheels, still shaking. Replaced whole right front wheel hub. 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 | ||
| Jul 201786000 miUS $550 | alternator went dead. Replaced alternator with re-built to OEM part by local repair shop. | ||
| Acura MDX in Indiana, United States Mar 2015 - Nov 2015 | |||
| May 201567700 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. CD player would not eject CD's. Kept getting error message about bad disc. Dealer ordered new tuner assembly. Vibration between 20-40 mph and over 75 mph. Dealer performed a road force balance. Problem persists. | ||
| Jun 201568000 mi | Vibration between 20-40 mph and over 75 mph (not in steering wheel). Tech went along for ride and could not feel anything. Stated that it was most likely tires even though the car has new tires. Rebalanced tires. Problem persists. | ||
| Acura MDX in Maine, United States May 2014 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jul 201433500 miUS $85 | Fog lights both burned out | ||
| Jul 2018106000 mi | Needed AC recharge | ||
| Acura MDX in California, United States Jul 2014 - Nov 2024 | |||
| Sep 201436000 mi | Rear cup holder. | ||
| Feb 2019125200 miUS $200 | Power steering pump leaking. Owner replaced. Alternator failing. Owner replaced. | ||
| Mar 2019126000 mi | Car was burning oil excessively (1 qt/1000 mi). Acura recently extended the warranty for this problem. Pistons and rings replaced by dealer under extended warranty. | ||
| Aug 2020144700 miUS $600 | Replaced alternator | ||
| Jan 2021151800 miUS $800 | Replaced radiator fan | ||
| Jul 2022174000 miUS $700 | Replaced tie rod boots and swaybar end links. | ||
| Jun 2023187000 miUS $120 | Replace Tire Pressure Monitoring System sensors in tires. | ||
| Acura MDX in Texas, United States Nov 2014 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Mar 201552000 mi | Tailgate wiper rattling. | ||
| Nov 201561400 mi | Side mirror motor failed, which prevents memory seats & steering wheel from working properly in this particular vehicle. | ||
| Acura MDX in New Jersey, United States Nov 2016 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Jan 2017110000 miUS $250 | ABS, traction control and SH-AWD warning lights were on. Fault was brake light switch. | ||
| Mar 2017126000 miUS $650 | Clonking noise when car was turning left. Cause was a faulty right front axle and was replaced (part 44305-STX-A51 Driveshaft Assy., R) | ||
| Acura MDX in Michigan, United States Nov 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 2018102000 miUS $450 | Water pump and timing belt | ||
| Acura MDX in Florida, United States Nov 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201873000 miUS $100 | pul to right. alignment fixed the fault | ||
| Acura MDX in Connecticut, United States Jul 2017 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Jan 2022163000 miUS $1200 | Struts & Shocks | ||
| Acura MDX in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2014 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Oct 2017103000 miUS $45 | oil change. I found my car oil to be dry to the bone and an idiot light flashing after 4000 miles. when i broke hard or made a sharp turn. No visible leaks or burning of oil but believe it suspect of an oil consumption issue. Second time in two oil changes that i have had low to no oil | ||
| Acura MDX in Indiana, United States Nov 2013 - Jan 2024 | |||
| Mar 201784000 miUS $138 | Steering system was whining. Metal shavings found in fluid. Fluids were changed. The on whether future final fix will be needed. | ||
| Acura MDX in Missouri, United States Sep 2014 - Feb 2019 | |||
| Apr 2017127000 miUS $150 | Transmission flush, clean and refill | ||
| Sep 2017145000 miUS $5000 | The engine was rattling for a long time and heavily burning oil. One of the valves ended up with no compression and I had to replace the engine. I also had them change the timing belt, water pump and spark plugs at this time. | ||
| Dec 2017169000 miUS $1200 | I had two valves blow on the replacement engine I had put into the vehicle. I had them rebuild the one side. | ||
| Acura MDX in Colorado, United States Jan 2012 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jun 2017119000 miUS $300 | inner passenger CV boot replaced | ||
| Sep 2017128000 miUS $400 | outer passenger CV boot replaced | ||
| Acura MDX in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 2016125000 miUS $1500 | Hoses. Oil change. | ||
| Sep 2017158000 miUS $980 | U-joint failure | ||
| Acura MDX in Virginia, United States Jun 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 201320500 mi | CD player was malfunctioning. | ||
| Mar 201987000 miUS $2000 | 1) corroded positive battery terminal - fix is replacing the cable 2) oil pump seal #2 and rear main seal #3 leaking - replace engine oil pump & replacing rear, main torque converter and axle seals 3) power steering rack beginning to leak - replace the rack 4) rotors need machined | ||
| Acura MDX in Colorado, United States Jun 2011 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Dec 20118500 mi | Very cold and snowy morning. Backup camera did not work. Had diagonal lines and no picture showing. Took to dealer where they could not duplicate the problem. Was told this occured in very cold weather. No fix. | ||
| Sep 20127500 mi | Replaced actuator for driver's side mirror. | ||
| Jan 20139000 mi | Battery low error message on NAV system. Message indicated battery not charging. Very cold days. Kept car overnight and checked starter, battery, alternator w/no issue. No repair. | ||
| Jul 201315300 mi | Actuator for passenger side mirror replaced. | ||
| Acura MDX in California, United States Feb 2011 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Dec 201246000 miUS $460 | Side view mirror sticking | ||
| Jun 201478000 mi | Car wouldn't idle. Replace throttle assembly | ||
| Acura MDX in Florida, United States Jun 2011 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Apr 20125000 mi | Reprogram low battery warning system. No symptoms were noticed. Was done at time of routine service. | ||
| Acura MDX in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2011 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Sep 20111000 mi | Memory seats were broken and entire seat and motors needed to be replaced. This took 10 days to diagnose, identify and repair. It was a brand new MDX w/ Tech. The car also had a major nick in the paint. | ||
| Acura MDX in California, United States Feb 2011 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Nov 201217500 mi | Pass side Electric Mirror Motor was skipping gears and clicking loudly. | ||
| Dec 201218000 mi | Pass side Electric Mirror Motor was skipping gears and clicking loudly again one month later. | ||
| Acura MDX in Tennessee, United States Mar 2011 - Nov 2013 | |||
| May 20112000 mi | Defective or blown speaker in dash; ordered replacement and installed | ||
| Acura MDX in New York, United States Dec 2010 - Jul 2013 | |||
| May 201113000 mi | Front grill plating was bubbling- new grill ordered and installed- | ||
| Apr 201239200 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 | ||
| Jul 201246200 mi | Drivers seat bolster was showing wear-seat back cover was replaced under warranty | ||
| Jun 201371000 miUS $220 | Downshift paddle froze and would not move- had to be replaced- | ||
| Acura MDX in Oregon, United States Jan 2011 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Jan 20127000 mi | engine is dying or shutting off after starting | ||
| Acura MDX in Ontario, Canada Feb 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 201321080 mi | Battery Low warning - issue dealt with on a recall at n/c | ||
| Acura MDX in California, United States Aug 2011 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Sep 20112000 mi | Noise from front suspension, car veers slightly to the left at highway speeds. Musty ac odor since delivery. | ||
| Jan 20125000 miUS $20 | Car vibrates heavily as it starts to move from a standstill while turning steering wheel. | ||
| Apr 20128300 mi | car shudders from standstill to initial take off, when steering wheel is turned. | ||
| Jul 201210300 mi | glove box pneumatic arm broke off. rear windshield inside upper panel coming loose. | ||
| Oct 201212500 mi | Tighten Fuel Cap Warning Came On. Dealer wants it inspected. Won't come off after fuel cap was tightened. Windows squeak when being rolled down. Affected: Driver's side, both front and rear, Passenger side rear window. | ||
| Mar 201317000 mi | This is the third repair for the trim above rear windshield on thw inside. power Side mirror motors were failing. | ||
| Jun 201319000 mi | Car shudders/vibrates when turning steering wheel while stopped and with transmission engaged (i.e. when pulling up to park or backing up from parking). | ||
| Mar 201427000 mi | Window on driver's door making loud noise when rising from a lowered position. Trim on inside top of rear windshield came loose. | ||
| Acura MDX in Ontario, Canada Sep 2011 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Nov 20112480 mi | The vehicle pull to the right. | ||
| Acura MDX in California, United States Jan 2012 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Feb 201620600 miUS $150 | replace battery after 5 years | ||
| Acura MDX in New York, United States May 2012 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Jan 201430500 mi | 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. | ||
| Apr 201428000 mi | window motor for right side window broke under warranty. Dealer replaced it 3x so far in the last 18 months window motor for right side window broke under warranty. Dealer replaced it 3x so far in the last 18 months | ||
| Jul 201761000 miUS $780 | Front struts abd bushings were replaced. Wheel alignment done as well. | ||
| Acura MDX in Texas, United States Jun 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 201556000 mi | AWD rear propeller (drive) shaft carrier bearing; notorious for making noise before failing. Replaced under drivetrain warranty. | ||
| Jun 201777000 miUS $150 | Front pads and rotors replaced | ||
| Acura MDX in Ontario, Canada Jun 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 201644500 miC $300 | Leaking of fluid. Replacement of a part - not sure what part. | ||
| Acura MDX in Ontario, Canada Aug 2011 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Dec 201116740 mi | Driver's side mirror servo had a defect causing it to Driver information centre would show "battery level low" every morning. TSB was applied by dealer at the same time I was having my mirror replaced. Strange that Acura hadn't sent me a notice however. Must have been a passive campaign. | ||
| Jul 201230380 mi | Software upgrade for transmission as a result of transmission lock up malfunction which causes transmission to chug(rpm spike) around 80km/hr | ||
| Jan 201336767 miC $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. 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. | ||
| Apr 201343380 mi | Driver's mirror griding when you put it in reverse (mirror automatically goes down to show curb area when you put it in reverse). Previously unsuccessful repair attempt. Replaced servo inside mirror assembly. Fixed problem. | ||
| Acura MDX in Minnesota, United States Sep 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 201552500 mi | Driver side mirror did not return to normal position when shifting from reverse to drive. Specific parts replaced unknown. | ||
| Acura MDX in North Carolina, United States Oct 2011 - Nov 2016 | |||
| Jan 201238300 mi | BAD CELL IN BATTERY, REPLACE BATTERY | ||
| Acura MDX in New Jersey, United States Dec 2010 - Nov 2017 | |||
| Oct 201444500 mi | Noise from the front end. Stabilizers replaced under warranty. | ||
| Jul 201553300 mi | Suspension was making noise. Dealer checked and said that front left shock was bad, and both rear shocks were leaking. Warranty just expired, and repair would have been close to $4,000. After calling Acura, they agreed to repair on them. | ||
| Jan 201649300 mi | Found leaking boot. Replaced under warranty. | ||
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