2003 Acura MDX Problems and Repair Histories

Year	Make/Model	Trips/Year/100 Cars	Compared to all models for the same year
2003	Acura MDX		21 MDXs, 8.6 months of data per MDX, average 113600 miles Small sample size. Join or 21 MDXs, 8.6 months of data per MDX, average 113600 miles Small sample size. sign in to view	see reported repairs

Acura MDX in Pennsylvania, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2011	104000		First odometer entry
May	2011	105000	1500	Replaced the timing belt and all the parts that work in conjunction with it

 

Acura MDX in North Carolina, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2011	103000		First odometer entry
Dec	2011	104000	0	car makes dragging sound when accelerating and then rpm don't match speed driving. making dragging noise
Jul	2012	114500	150	squeeling brakes
Aug	2012	116000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2011	71000		First odometer entry
Dec	2011	72000	140	dealer stated car needs entire new rack and pinion and all hoses (13!) replaced.

 

Acura MDX in South Carolina, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2011	163000		First odometer entry
Nov	2011	165000	0	Broken CV axle on right front. I'm having to wait for my paycheck to have repaired.

 

Acura MDX in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2011	59000		First odometer entry
Jul	2011	59000	786	a/c blower mtr broken antenna
Dec	2011	60000	431	replace starter
Dec	2012	68000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in Michigan, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2011	178000		First odometer entry
Jun	2011	181000	2700	Transmission slowly deteriorating over several months. Shop (Mulistate transmission in Madison Hgts, MI) rebuilt it. Running fine now.
May	2012	188000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2008		0	Rear ac fan not working. Bought 2 fuses for 1 dollar and re-soldered myself per MDxers.org forum. Cost at dealership $500.
Jan	2010		0	Replaced power steering pump. "whined" for about a year before replacing when changing out the timing belt and water pump. No problems ever noticed with actual steering, just the noise.
Jun	2010		0	Radiator had a hole in it. Replaced. $500
Apr	2012	100000	250	Replaced power steering pump. "whined" for about a year before replacing when changing out the timing belt. No problems ever noticed with actual steering, just the noise. Rear dole light does not work. Bulbs not the problem. Sometimes hard to start. Battery and starter not the problem. Turns over but will not crank. Kept trying to start and finally cranked. Has happened 3 times over 4 years. Rear ac fan not working. Bought 2 fuses for 1 dollar and re-soldered myself per MDxers.org forum. Cost at dealership $500. Radiator had a hole in it. Replaced motor mounts. Front mount was broken. No problems noticed, found by 2 different mechanics, finally replaced just because. Weird noise at 45-50 mph and a little vibration.
May	2012	116000	0	Broken wire in rubber boot that connects door to vehicle.
Mar	2013	145000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in Manitoba, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2012	74400		First odometer entry
Jun	2012	77500	750	Worn out front struts (leaking) and rear struts, showing signs of leaking...ride became rigid, and rougher than normal in recent months
Mar	2013	83080		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2008		1900	Engine mounts, alternator
Jun	2009		1900	Rear air conditioner resistor, Drivers seat switch and motor

 

Acura MDX in Connecticut, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2006		0	Replaced transmission
Nov	2008		550	Vent sliders broke rear heat not working
Dec	2010		2500	Bad transmission. Replaced with rebuilt
Oct	2011	127000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2005		0	replace passenger side speaker.
Jun	2006		0	fix steeling wheel controls.
Feb	2007		25	replace light bulb in gear shift control.

 

Acura MDX in Virginia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2011	88000		First odometer entry
Jun	2012	93000	1000	Rear A/C stopped working
Dec	2012	98000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2010	50000		First odometer entry
Feb	2012	62300	500	Starter was not fully disengaging.
Oct	2012	65000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2011	128000		First odometer entry
Sep	2012	139000	500	Air conditioner blower motor needed to be replaced.
Jan	2013			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in Massachusetts, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2011	162000		First odometer entry
Mar	2011	163000	4850	Transmission failure. New transmission, torque converter, installed larger transmission cooler. Replaced damaged RR wheel bearing and speed sensor.

 

Acura MDX in Missouri, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2010	104000		First odometer entry
Dec	2010	109000	600	Routine timing belt and water pump maintenance. We never changed it at 60K so we changed it at 109K.
Feb	2013	125000	600	Waterpump was leaking and had to be replaced. It was replaced at 90,000 miles previously.
Mar	2013			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in Connecticut, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2008	72000		First odometer entry
Nov	2008	82000	0	Engine mount cracked.
May	2009	89000	500	Engine mount replaced.
Sep	2010	117000	1000	replace front compliance bushings
Mar	2013	165000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in British Columbia, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2008	81840		First odometer entry
Dec	2008	83700	0	Rattle at the right rear wheel. Bought new sway bar bushing and sway bar link to be installed next week.
Jul	2009	88660	0	stop the noise. right rear sway bar was worn out. replace the left rear swaybar as well. When parking the car (leaving the car - or unloading) and or about to run the car there is a
Oct	2009	90200	0	Left front swaybar link.
May	2010	96340	0	Replaced both front strut, both rear shock absorber,front-left sway bar link only and the front sway bar bushing. test-run after installing them. the X runs great and feel the difference how the suspension work and no more squeaks, rattle
Jun	2011	105400	60	Preventive maintenance replaced timing belt. Timing belt still in good shape (my experienced as preventive maintenance). Pull-out water pump and inspect. Re-use the O-ring gasket. MDX is running smoothly and no visible coolant leak.
Sep	2011	107260	0	noise when shifting to parking/drive,test run-shift to Drive and press the gas (foot on the brake) engine vibrating beyond the normal vibration when running. remove the engine mount passenger and front they broken. order parts as of Oct 10.
Dec	2011	108500		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in Illinois, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2007	54000		First odometer entry
Sep	2008	61000	575	Drive belt and drive belt tensor were replaced. When belt would get wet, belt would slip. No power steering. Battery light came on as well as belt also drives alternator. 2nd row fan that powers the AC/Heat did not work.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in New Jersey, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2007	45000		First odometer entry
Sep	2008	49000	250	Starter motor was causing problems. Backup Camera was problematic. Replaced backup camera, which was ordered on previous trip
Sep	2009	55000	110	Transmission torque converter replaced.
Oct	2009	55000	0	exhaust bracket and plate loose
Jan	2012	77700	1600	Transmission fluid leak as a result of radiator issues. Transmission plug leaking. Ultimately, dealer says that transmission is shot and needs to be replaced.
Sep	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in Colorado, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2007	77000		First odometer entry
Dec	2007	78000	120	Replaced starter Rear blower doesn't work. $400 to fix. Not fixed at this time.
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in North Carolina, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2007	68000		First odometer entry
Dec	2007	70000	100	Starter was whining on startup and was replaced under extended warranty.
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in Colorado, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2007	72000		First odometer entry
Dec	2007	73000	312	O2 sensor went South. SEL came on pointing to problem sensor.
Mar	2008			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in Ohio, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2009		0	stereo had blown channel and cd changer quit working - repaired under extended warranty
Jul	2009	79000	50	cd changer not operable
Sep	2011	134000	2800	Had transmission rebuilt by 3rd party repair shop. Received better warranty than dealer 3yr/50k on rebuild and cost less than dealer.
Feb	2012	136700	100	steering developed leak, pump empty. tightened hoses and refilled pump. May need to replace pump, not sure yet.
Jun	2012	150000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in Alberta, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2009		5000	Rear passenger window motor failed. Relatively easy to replace - cost of new motor from US dealership approx 180.00 and an hour of labour.  Rack and pinion failure, blown power steering pump, various bushings, fittings, on front end.
Apr	2010		150	ERG sensor tripped check engine light. Reset with OBDII tool and no problems since.
Jun	2010	105400	3500	Total transmission failure. POS stranded my wife on side of road. No gears at all working. US car in Canada - Dealer can't confirm part number will work. Got rebuilt transmission from USA.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2009	135000		First odometer entry
Sep	2010	155000	1500	transmission had to be replaced; dealer wanted too much for it between $3700-$4500; so family friend replaced the transmission himself; overall cost was $1500
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in Massachusetts, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2009	80000		First odometer entry
Mar	2010	83000	900	New power mechanism for front seat due to broken seat trim side clips on engine broken
Jun	2010	86000	240	Replaced driver's side foglight bulb Center vent tab broken; needed to be replaced
Oct	2011	104500	800	Replaced outer tierod and front compliance bushings
Nov	2011	105000	400	Replaced front brakes and rotors Replaced CV shaft
Sep	2012	118000	460	Rear brake pads and rotors
Mar	2013	123000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2006		0	Transmission replacement
Mar	2010	72000	586	Front and rear engine mounts broken
Mar	2012	90000	900	Main blower motor and resistor plus rear resistor. Second time for rear resistor.
Jan	2013	98300	300	Took auto in for oil change, told front brake pads need to be replaced.
Mar	2013	99000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in Kansas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2009	84000		First odometer entry
Jul	2009	86000	75	Front rotors had to be machined as they were out of round and making quite a bit of noise with new brake pads.
Jul	2010	104000	185	Car needed rear brake pads. Original rear pads got 104,000 miles!!!
Aug	2010	105000	579	105,000 recommended maintenance. Replaced timing belt, water pump, and serpentine belt. Normal maintenance following repair book/mileage intervals.
Oct	2012	150000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in Georgia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2010	84000		First odometer entry
Feb	2010	85000	0	The starter sounds strange like it was still running after the engine turned over. They replaced the starter. A/C not pulling humidity out of the air for heat and doesn't cool.
Mar	2010	86000	200	Torque converter replaced. a/c compressor was bad.
Apr	2011	102000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in Oregon, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2007	80000		First odometer entry
Oct	2008	91000	0	Starter for engine needed lube.
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.