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2016 Acura MDX repairs by problem area
Engine (17%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (17%)
Brakes and Traction Control (10%)
Suspension and Steering (12%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (22%)
Other (3%)
Chart based on 59 repairs.
2016 Acura MDX repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (3%)
$100 - $499 (7%)
< $100 (87%)
Chart based on 30 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2016 Acura MDX
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| Acura MDX in Iowa, United States Sep 2016 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Oct 201622000 mi | After repeated trips to dealer, it was finally determined that coolant fluid was contaminating transmission fluid. The engine RPM would surge by 300 to 500 RPM when using cruise control on level road. After third trip, Honda sent a factory expert who determined the problem. Dealer service manager is inept. Replace entire transmission and cooling system. I left the car for 35 day and honda reimbursed me for 1 month of loan payment of $505.00 | ||
| Jun 201742000 miUS $700 | All four brake discs were warped. This despite absolutely no hard braking at all. Dealer claimed this was considered wear and not warranty! | ||
| Jul 201742000 mi | Front windshield has a crack in the inner layer, directly at the center and below the hood edge. It is very difficult to see. Dealer claims this is an object impact crack. I have taken it to safe lite glass center and they have positively proved that the crack is in the inner layer. Despite this information, dealer service manager refuses to replace it. He wants me to use my insurance to replace it. I refuse to even though insurance would easily pay for it with no deductible. | ||
| Acura MDX in Nevada, United States Oct 2015 - May 2016 | |||
| May 201611000 mi | Rough idle-not repaired | ||
2016 Acura MDX 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.5L V6 9-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Acura MDX in Mississippi, United States Sep 2015 - Feb 2020 | |||
| Dec 201633000 mi | Squeak when taking off and decelerating. | ||
| Acura MDX in North Carolina, United States Sep 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 20167000 mi | Gasket fell out of moon roof when opened. | ||
| Aug 201612000 mi | Transmission failed. Cooler fluid from transmission inter cooler leaked into transmission. Replaced transmission, all hydraulic lines, inter cooler flushed radiator. No cost. Warranty job. | ||
| Dec 201730000 mi | Replace radiator and all lines and seals. A result of the leak in the transmission warmer that earlier caused a transmission replacement. | ||
2016 Acura MDX 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.5L V6 9-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Acura MDX in Virginia, United States Feb 2015 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Sep 201748000 mi | Heard a squeak when shifting. Transmission clutch went out. Acura replaced full transmission under warranty. | ||
| Acura MDX in Oregon, United States Mar 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 201826000 mi | After waiting at stop light/sign the auto start would not start the engine again and the car would have to be started by pushing the start button. | ||
| Oct 202048000 miUS $180 | Drivers seat, electric seat adjustment motor. Sporadic issue. The dealer told me to bring it back when it was not working more often. | ||
| Acura MDX in California, United States Jul 2015 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Jun 201725350 mi | Steering wheel would make a loud noise when adjusting to saved settings upon starting the car up. This only happened on hot days. Car would roll substantially when shifted into park whether parking brake was applied or not. Parking brake adjustment was needed. About 6 months after this repair, the car is having the same issue. Car would surge periodically when driving at low speeds (i.e. below about 15 mph). Acura apparently had a service bulletin on this issue and the repair involved a simple software update. | ||
| Acura MDX in New Jersey, United States Apr 2017 - May 2017 | |||
| May 201718500 mi | Nav system. Infotainment system | ||
| Acura MDX in New Jersey, United States Mar 2015 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Feb 201718000 mi | Abs warning light came on. System was reset and no further issues. Problem was due to low voltage. | ||
| Acura MDX in Alberta, Canada Feb 2016 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jun 201819723 mi | Clunking noise when turning steering to left or right while applying the brakes. Technician found rock behind back plate. Feels like accelerating on downhill even though gas pedal not depressed. I was told by the technician that it is normal with the way the 9 speed AT was programmed. | ||
| Acura MDX in California, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jul 201721000 mi | The vehicle had a thump in the rear when going over a bump, the dealer verified the noise. They replaced the shocks , mounting pads, springs. No cost, no noise when done. | ||
| Acura MDX in New Jersey, United States Jan 2016 - Jan 2019 | |||
| Mar 201822000 miUS $9 | Replace key fob battery | ||
| Jun 201825000 mi | Navigation screen blackout | ||
| Acura MDX in Texas, United States Apr 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 201741000 mi | Driver side sun visor replaced | ||
| Acura MDX in Tennessee, United States Nov 2015 - Feb 2021 | |||
| Feb 201738000 mi | Replaced injectors. Replaced catalytic converter. | ||
| Acura MDX in California, United States Sep 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Oct 201728000 mi | Acura TB wants to inspect the hoses and replaced them. Then they wanted to replace the radiator altogether. | ||
| Apr 201834000 mi | Replaced hi pressure fuel pump under TSB Driver side not blowing cool air; discovered that Freon level was low, but no leak detected. Top up again and driver side has cool air now. | ||
| Acura MDX in Ohio, United States Feb 2017 - Dec 2018 | |||
| Mar 201839000 mi | Interior rear view mirror came loose. | ||
| Dec 201846000 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. | ||
| Acura MDX in Massachusetts, United States Jul 2015 - Aug 2016 | |||
| May 20169000 mi | After an initial repair attempt, the car continued to run unevenly, bucking intermittently. Dealer seemed very concerned and referenced several calls to Acura technical services. Dealer replaced fuel pump under warranty. So far, so good. | ||
| Aug 20169000 mi | A number of technicians expressed concerns about shifting of the automatic transmission. | ||
| Acura MDX in Texas, United States Mar 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Aug 20152700 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!! | ||
| Nov 20154900 mi | Upper screen going blank while driving and all Bluetooth functionality lost. No volume control. All audio including fm and cd stopped working. | ||
| Sep 201730000 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. | ||
| Acura MDX in California, United States Apr 2015 - Jun 2020 | |||
| Sep 201622000 mi | Adjustmdnt of lane departure warning / lane keeping assist camera Rattle in the left front door at highway speed with strong head wind | ||
| Acura MDX in Delaware, United States May 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 201623000 mi | Drive side rear door open/closed sensor somehow out of alignment so indicating door always open. Sensor realigned and all works properly now. | ||
| Acura MDX in Alberta, Canada Apr 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jul 20153180 mi | The driver's side rear door was misaligned and needed to be aligned properly so the trim was lined up. | ||
| May 201735960 mi | On going issue with blown fuse which affects interior lights | ||
| Acura MDX in New York, United States Mar 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 20168200 mi | Software update to improve transmission | ||
| Apr 201715000 mi | corrected engine noise | ||
| Acura MDX in West Virginia, United States Oct 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 20168000 mi | TSB reprogramming for rough shifting | ||
| May 201612000 mi | Drivers door/window wind noise- excessive. Door striker was moved in, which helped 70% | ||
| Sep 202096000 miUS $400 | Right rear wheel bearing became very noisy while on a trip 900 miles from home. Bearing was replaced at a local shop | ||
| Dec 2021117000 miUS $2200 | Replaced F&R struts, strut mounts and four wheel alignment. Struts no longer functioned. | ||
| Acura MDX in Illinois, United States May 2015 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Dec 20155000 mi | Replaced both rear shock absorbers | ||
| Acura MDX in Texas, United States Feb 2015 - Jul 2016 | |||
| May 20152400 mi | Would not come out of park. | ||
| Acura MDX in Missouri, United States Jul 2016 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Aug 20166000 mi | Car needs transmission software update. Unfortunately, it is outside of the VIN sequence eligible for TSB 15-054 and the dealership cannot make repairs. | ||
| Dec 20169000 mi | Ultimately sold the car due to transmission problems, which Acura claimed were "normal" and refused to fix. | ||
| Acura MDX in Washington, United States Mar 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Aug 20163000 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. | ||
| Acura MDX in California, United States Mar 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 20162000 mi | Power steering engine failed and had to be replaced. | ||
| Apr 20162300 mi | power suspension engine died | ||
| Aug 201716000 mi | the inside rear view mirror fell off while I tried to change the view | ||
| Sep 201716000 mi | when they replaced the passenger side mirror (complete assembly), the internal lights stopped working, as well as the auto-mode for headlights stopped working. I discovered this after I took the car home. They acknowledged and easily fixed that within 30 minutes. | ||
| Acura MDX in Washington, United States Aug 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 201612000 mi | Transmission fluid leak due to technician error from previous scheduled maintenance trip. | ||
| Acura MDX in North Carolina, United States May 2016 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Jul 20161500 mi | The auto start/stop feature was malfunctioning and giving an error light each time I drove the car. Upon inspection there was damage to a brake line that would not allow the system to shut the engine off. Intense vibration from the front end at speeds above 40mph | ||
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