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2012 Acura MDX repairs by problem area
Engine (6%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (10%)
Suspension and Steering (15%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (29%)
Other (3%)
Chart based on 87 repairs.
2012 Acura MDX repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (18%)
< $100 (73%)
Chart based on 60 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Acura MDX
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| Acura MDX in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2012 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Dec 20128000 mi | Headliner (celing) detached and was rattling near sunroof. Dealer injected epoxy glue to attach headliner to the supporting structure. | ||
2012 Acura MDX 4dr SUV
300-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Acura MDX in New York, United States Sep 2014 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Nov 201425000 mi | Driver's heated seat switch was cycling off after a couple of minutes. Dealer initially replaced switch - same problem. They then replaced heating elements in the driver's seat. Fixed. Transmission was hunting and surging erratically. Dealer applied 2012 Transmission software reflash. Problem Fixed. | ||
| Dec 201427000 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. | ||
| Jan 2015 | Sunroof glass and gasket were replaced by dealer after attempt to reseat gasket showed it was distorted from the factory. Problem Fixed | ||
| Jun 201645000 mi | Auto tilt-down function on driver's side mirror wasn't working. Dealer replaced motors on both mirrors | ||
| Acura MDX in Connecticut, United States Dec 2012 - Mar 2021 | |||
| Oct 20123500 mi | Dealer applied an epoxy, rattle solved and has never occurred agai. | ||
| Nov 201659300 mi | Whining noise when making a turn. Dealer inspected power steering pump and fluid. Flushed power steering pump and replaced fluid. Problem resolved. | ||
| Feb 201765000 miUS $1000 | 63K on original brakes, front and rear brakes replaced. | ||
| Jun 201768000 miUS $254 | Oil lube and filter, tire rotation and four wheel alignment. Transmission reflash to update programming. 95% resolved problem. | ||
| Nov 201775000 miUS $300 | Drivers side power door lock actuator | ||
| Acura MDX in Illinois, United States Dec 2014 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Jan 201535000 mi | Engine not starting easily. Dealership replaced the battery under warranty. | ||
| Acura MDX in New York, United States Oct 2014 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Feb 201549600 miUS $2200 | Replaced both front struts | ||
| Acura MDX in Kansas, United States Apr 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Oct 201428700 mi | Sway bar link front right failed. Replaced under extended certified used car warranty. | ||
| Apr 201535300 mi | Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) warning indicator light. Dealer installed software update at no charge. | ||
| Mar 2022105000 miUS $20 | Replaced two hood support struts. | ||
| Acura MDX in Oregon, United States Aug 2012 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Aug 201317000 mi | Transmission began slipping in reverse and failing to engage without throttle application. Dealer diagnosed transmission as faulty and replaced it under warranty. | ||
| Aug 201538000 mi | Info display showed faults with ABS, brake assist and trailer sway control all at once. Dealer found no fault codes and reset computer. | ||
| Jul 201760000 mi | Grinding noise from front brakes continued. Dealer wound up replacing front brake pads and shims...so far noise is gone. | ||
| Acura MDX in Alabama, United States Nov 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201533000 mi | Passenger side window sometimes could not come up. Dealer reset the memory setting. | ||
| Aug 201535000 mi | Battery died. | ||
| Mar 201643000 mi | Passenger side window would not come up. Dealer tried to reset the system but that did not fix the issue. Sometimes after refuel, it would show warning fuel cap not on. Probably replaced a sensor. Replaced window actuator. | ||
| Mar 201859000 mi | Preset memory buttons no longer work. Decided not to repair but live with it. | ||
| Acura MDX in Ontario, Canada Jan 2015 - Mar 2022 | |||
| Nov 201540920 mi | car wouldn't start after it was sitting for a bit passenger side view mirror motor defective water spots on sunroof shade | ||
| Oct 201655180 mi | Blinker relay faulty | ||
| Nov 201655980 mi | Wheel bearing failed. | ||
| Aug 201767580 mi | All 4 struts changed under extended warranty with alignment | ||
| Jan 201868820 mi | Brakes not functioning under extreme cold weather. Could not replicate. Issue not fixed. | ||
| Acura MDX in Louisiana, United States Jul 2015 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Nov 201548900 mi | Seat heaters were not heating up enough | ||
| Acura MDX in California, United States Nov 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 201784000 miUS $430 | Noise when turning the steering wheel while stopped. Replaced steering pump & fluid. Update: still groans. | ||
| Jan 201884000 mi | Experiencing noise when turning the wheel under load, like on a hill. Left axle shaft was the source. Replaced both L & R axle shafts for $520 cost. Did not use Acura parts for replacement, which were more than twice the price. | ||
| Jun 201892000 miUS $50 | Replaced steering pump was still groaning when turning at rest. The shop replaced the pump, filter and reservoir. I paid for the reservoir only. | ||
| Acura MDX in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2017 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Oct 2021150000 miUS $290 | Car burning excessive amounts of oil. Valves and pistons replaced under recall. The problem returned again 9 months later. | ||
| Acura MDX in British Columbia, Canada Oct 2015 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Jul 201740920 mi | Sunroof leak. Fixed under Acura b2b extended warranty - dealer stripped headliner to repair. | ||
| Mar 201843400 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. | ||
| Acura MDX in Texas, United States Mar 2016 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Jun 201797000 miUS $1000 | replace pads | ||
| Acura MDX in Illinois, United States Jun 2015 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Nov 201654100 miUS $250 | Needed to replace hazard lights button. Dealer ordered replacement part. | ||
| Acura MDX in Wisconsin, United States Sep 2016 - May 2017 | |||
| May 201789638 miUS $45 | Front wheel bearing replaced at 89,638mi. Repair done by myself; had to remove knuckle and bring to a dealer and have them remove the wheel bearing as they were rusted together. | ||
| Acura MDX in Ontario, Canada Jun 2013 - Dec 2018 | |||
| Jun 201540920 mi | Leather seat had a tear from wear and the cover was replaced under warranty. | ||
| Jan 201865720 mi | Brakes were at about 40%, dealer offered to replace for free following a previous incident. all four pads and rotors were replaced | ||
| Acura MDX in Texas, United States Apr 2013 - May 2019 | |||
| Dec 2016100000 miUS $380 | Rotors warped and pads wearing unevenly. Discovered that the Acura OEM rubber stopped on caliper pin swelled due to synthetic brake grease and heat, thus caliper was sticking. Removed rubber stoppers completely. | ||
| May 2017111000 miUS $300 | Alternator failed. Dealer replaced alternator. | ||
| Jun 2017111000 miUS $105 | Belt tensioner broke, causing loud noise. Dealer had recently done the belt change service, so dealer charged us only for tensioner part at cost. No labor charge. | ||
| Acura MDX in Ontario, Canada Apr 2012 - Oct 2018 | |||
| May 20121520 mi | Middle row cupholder was stuck - unfortunately was this way when MDX was delivered | ||
| Sep 20126200 mi | Weather striping around back rear/cargo door ripped | ||
| Jul 201316720 mi | Rear-view mirror was loose. | ||
| Oct 201434100 mi | Left latch clip behind middle row kept falling off. Was re-attached (very minor repair). | ||
| Feb 201652720 miC $60 | Sound coming from car when turned sharply right. Seems to only be occurring during the morning in cold weather and is intermittent. | ||
| May 201656980 mi | Compressor belt making noise. Needed to be replaced, as well as p/s pump. | ||
| Nov 201663120 mi | Vehicle making noise when turning. More predominate on right hand turns. Diagnosed as drive shaft issue - CV joint needed to be replaced. | ||
| Acura MDX in Alabama, United States Apr 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 201318000 mi | 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. | ||
| May 2022140000 miUS $1200 | Had to replace the alternator. | ||
| Acura MDX in Washington, United States Dec 2011 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Sep 201674000 miUS $30 | A/C working weakly/intermittently. Resolved with replacement of A/C compressor relay. | ||
| Jun 2018100000 miUS $250 | Replaced battery. Also, timing belt replaced (usual at 100K miles) | ||
| Acura MDX in New York, United States Jan 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Oct 201541700 mi | I have no idea what the actual problem was and can't find the paperwork. Basically the car started screaming at me. A belt was replaced and the battery was replaced, too --covered under warranty/ | ||
| Feb 201862000 mi | My car was making a noise like the wheel bearing was going but the repair ended up being replacing the axle. | ||
| Acura MDX in Texas, United States Dec 2011 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Nov 201431000 mi | Handle used to lift third row seat is lose. rear seat cupholder tray will not open Handle that lifts third row seats broke. Driver side window would go down a fraction of an inch while driving. | ||
| Jul 201538300 mi | Third seat handles are broken again. | ||
| Sep 201540000 mi | Something wrong with driver seat, a crack was audible when exciting the vehicle. Dealer ended up installing a new seat. Driver side mirror rattles when reversing | ||
| Acura MDX in California, United States Jan 2012 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Sep 201522000 mi | 3rd row seat lowering handle broke. Replaced under warranty. Had to wait several weeks for new part. | ||
| Acura MDX in Connecticut, United States Aug 2012 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Jun 201423000 mi | Window seal noisy | ||
| Acura MDX in California, United States Jun 2012 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Aug 201416100 mi | Oil consumption problem maybe from oil filter and crush washer at drain.will watch | ||
| Mar 201729000 mi | Battery failed and could not hold charge. Replaced with new battery | ||
| Acura MDX in California, United States Oct 2012 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Jan 20136000 mi | Slipping gear | ||
| Jan 201427700 mi | Replaced power steering rack box seals and other components. | ||
| Acura MDX in New York, United States Feb 2013 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Mar 20137000 mi | Broken tie rod on a 2012 MDX with 6000 miles. I did not hit any pot holes. I was driving on a local side street at about 15 miles per hour when I heard a snap and my car suddenly swerved into a parked car. | ||
| Acura MDX in New York, United States Dec 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 201622200 miUS $100 | Replaced 2 rear magnetic shocks | ||
| Jan 201825000 miUS $300 | Replaced hands free link unit that was draining battery | ||
| Acura MDX in Florida, United States Sep 2012 - May 2018 | |||
| Jan 201644200 mi | Front Axle Worn, needed replacement Sunroof would not open. Passenger seat belt would not click (into a secured position | ||
| Acura MDX in Washington, United States Sep 2012 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Dec 20124000 mi | Two separate trips. The panels on the back of both passenger seats were faulty and needed to be replaced. | ||
| Jul 201311300 mi | The system that monitors for stopped vehicles ahead and applies the brakes failed. | ||
| Acura MDX in Indiana, United States Aug 2012 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Jan 20134300 mi | Horrendous wind noise emanating from drivers side window | ||
| Feb 20135100 mi | Wind noise drivers side window | ||
| Acura MDX in California, United States Dec 2011 - Oct 2012 | |||
| Apr 20125300 mi | Letter from dealer explaining of a traction/steering shudder at slow speeds <60mph. Recommended fix was a computer update. Temp sensors was reading outside temp wrong. Nothing done. They believe it was moisture. | ||
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