2004 Acura MDX Problems and Repair Histories

Year	Make/Model	Trips/Year/100 Cars	Compared to all models for the same year
2004	Acura MDX	35 MDXs, 9.3 months of data per MDX, average 117100 miles 41	Fewest Trips Most Trips	see reported repairs

Acura MDX in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2011	108500		First odometer entry
Nov	2011	109700	0	Replaced oxygen sensor.
Mar	2013	153140	550	cracked radiator replaced

 

Acura MDX in South Carolina, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2010	98000		First odometer entry
Jan	2011	99000	2675	Replaced Starter due to whirring noise on cold startup (30-60 degrees F) Replaced Torque Converter due to minor grinding noise at 35-45mph while on flat road surface at low RPM and lightly tapping the gas pedal.
Dec	2011	109000	1025	Timing belt, water pump, and brakes.
Mar	2013	120000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in Virginia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2011	73000		First odometer entry
Apr	2011	73000	550	The Front brake pads were touching the rotor. so new pads were placed.

 

Acura MDX in New Hampshire, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2010	77000		First odometer entry
Mar	2010	79000	500	Front brakes.
Dec	2012	98000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2009	72000		First odometer entry
Jan	2011	95000	2800	timing belt, water pump, spark plugs, front brakes passenger door lock
Sep	2012	121000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2009	100000		First odometer entry
Oct	2010	123000	300	power steering pump went out, replaced it, but second one went out as well. Air getting in through the rack, and steering rack will have to be replaced at some point.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in Pennsylvania, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2010	112000		First odometer entry
Dec	2010	119000	525	Starter was going bad and had to be replaced.
Oct	2011	132000	343	Left headlight out, replaced. Also had them change oil and do 130,000 mile service.
Feb	2012	138000	746	Front and side motor mounts collapsed and were replaced.
Jun	2012	143000	0	Heat shield failed and had to be replaced.
Jan	2013	151300	400	Failure of intake bypass gaskets
Apr	2013	154000	1300	Needed to replace rotors due to uneven wear. Left muffler rusted through Right front control arm needed to be replaced.

 

Acura MDX in South Carolina, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2009	87000		First odometer entry
Dec	2010	105000	850	Service manual recommends replacement of timing belt and water pump inspection at 105K. Had both replaced along with serpentine belt and recommended seals.
Nov	2012	139000	150	Right rear window regulator replaced.
Mar	2013	146000	15	Battery went dead with nothing left on. Found fan motor relay to be the source of the drain. Replaced relay.

 

Acura MDX in Michigan, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2007	39000		First odometer entry
Jun	2011	89000	500	Replaced alternator and serpentine belt.
Sep	2011	94000	500	rear ac/heater blower failed Master ABS module inoperative. Cost prohibitive to repair at this time.
Oct	2011	95000	600	Master ABS module replaced, only to find yaw control problem. Not sure if another part needs to be ordered or if new ABS module is to blame.
Nov	2011	96000	0	Defective module replaced.
Apr	2012	105000	350	bad engine mount replaced
Dec	2012	109000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2012	103000		First odometer entry
Jun	2012	106000	250	Low pressure valve failed

 

Acura MDX in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2011	95000		First odometer entry
Apr	2013	111000	750	Broken front struts Front brake pads and brake fluid

 

Acura MDX in Illinois, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2012	108000		First odometer entry
May	2013	127000	600	front and side engine mounts

 

Acura MDX in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2009			First odometer entry
Aug	2009		1150	changed serpentine tensioner, belt, and power steering pump. changed rear rotor and brake pad. oil change
Nov	2009	57000	500	Replace Front and Side Engine Mount.
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in Georgia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2012	88000		First odometer entry
May	2013	100000	412	replace front motor mount

 

Acura MDX in Colorado, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2012	98000		First odometer entry
Mar	2013	100000	1920	replace spark plugs, timing belt, water pump, and other needed items. All routine.

 

Acura MDX in Kentucky, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2010	114000		First odometer entry
Oct	2010	115000	1000	RnR of timing belt, water pump, and hydraulic tensioner Cost prohibitive repair to have the dealer remove and replace the right front axle exhaust heatshield. But the rattle is driving me outta my mind.
Jun	2012	146000	3000	Cooling system bracket housing transmission fluid cooling line failed. Cooling fluid in transmission, transmission fluid in radiator. Replaced lines and radiator. Transmission started slipping a day after repairs. Dealership flush of transmission was inadequate to solve problem. Sent to another shop with a pressurized transmission flusher. Slipping returned within days. Rebuild of transmission, another $1,500, same cost as all the flushes. Coolant in transmission had loosened glue holding the friction plates in the torque converter.
Aug	2012	148000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in Virginia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2011	100000		First odometer entry
Feb	2012	102000	800	recommended replacement of timing belt and water pump
Jan	2013			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in Illinois, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2009	76000		First odometer entry
Aug	2011	94500	1300	Transmission coolant line burst. Radiator replaced and system flushed. There was a rumble noise before but now it's gone.
Apr	2012	103000	1500	Would not pass emissions. Had to replace one of my catalytic converters.
Dec	2012	110000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in Washington, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2007	52000		First odometer entry
Sep	2010	140000	505	Rumble / slippage in transmission at 20 mph. Replaced ATF 2x, replaced torque converter clutch solenoid, replaced front an rear diff fluids.  Replaced bad wheel bearing on drivers side
Aug	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2007	71000		First odometer entry
Oct	2008	90000	400
Jun	2009	105000	200	Put in new brake pads for rear and resurface rotor.
Dec	2010	157000	150	back-up camera gave out. wiring problems that mechanic fixed.
Jun	2011	172000	700	Timing belt replacement to include water pump, timing belt tensioner
Jan	2012	190000	200	relay for the AC broke and was drawing current from the battery and discharging the same even the car is not being used. engine light on intermittently.
Apr	2012	199000	300	Left rear power window regulator broke.
Jun	2012	202000	200	Rear disc brake pads replaced
Sep	2012	203000	260	Clutch of A/C acts up
Mar	2013	227000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2008	55000		First odometer entry
Jan	2009	55000	0	Replace right side rear door lock. Get valet key made. Fix right front speaker (just needed connected). Fix drivers heated seat button (did not illuminate).
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in Iowa, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2007	73000		First odometer entry
Jan	2009	93000	280	Starter was making a noise when cold, replaced with a new starter.
Dec	2009	108000	500	Front brake pads. Timing belt, water pump acc drive belt.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2008	51000		First odometer entry
Aug	2008	61000	0	Replacement of throw-out bearing.
Apr	2009	77000	0	Replace broken motor mounts Replace starter
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2007	44000		First odometer entry
Oct	2010	78000	100	Door lock quit working, replaced.
Oct	2012	98700	800	Replace Timing Belt, Plugs ad Water Pump
Mar	2013	102000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2007	37200		First odometer entry
Oct	2007	45880	60	Steering wheel audio volume control would sometimes switch the channel or cd selection even if you are only raising the volume. This is common problem with Honda steering wheel switch as also happened w/my previous Honda oddesey this should be factory re
Jun	2010	80600	60000	minor leak of coolant need gasket replacement replaced door lock actuator passenger door lock not functioning.  machined rotors of warp replaced pads with Akebono pads
May	2012	111620	600	replaced timing belt and water pump
Mar	2013	120900		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in South Carolina, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2007	47000		First odometer entry
Nov	2007	47000	0	Problem: Volume control rocker on steering wheel increased volume when moved to reduce volume position and would occasionally change track # when playing CD. Solution: Dealer ordered parts but ended up replacing steering wheel to correct problem.
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in Maryland, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2007	70000		First odometer entry
Jan	2009	104000	4000	Transmission rebuilt.
Dec	2009			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in Michigan, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2008	150000		First odometer entry
Dec	2008	159000	180	Brake pads.
Apr	2012	249000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2007	50000		First odometer entry
Jan	2010	75300	350	DVD unit was not turning on Installed refurbished DVD unit
Mar	2010	78000	600	2 engine mounts are cracked. The mechanic said this is common among the larger honda/acura vehicles. They put larger engines in, but this puts additional stress on the engine mounts.
Jun	2010	82000	400	The starter was bad. It made an awful grinding noise about 70% of the time when starting with a cold engine. The car did not start at all one day, but then started about 1 hr later. Dealer's mechanic verified that the starter was going bad
Dec	2010	86000	100	Pump for power steering was leaking - repair shop replaced.
Apr	2012	114000	800	Engine Light and VTM-4 light. Codes showed many misfires. Needed valve adjustment and EFI service

 

Acura MDX in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2007		0	Replace O2 sensor Replace front and side motor mount
Dec	2009	40000	180	CEL indicated fuel tank pressure problem - but not loose gas cap. Techs found no failed parts but blew out lines going to evaporative emissions controls. Problem did not return. Previously I had cleared the CEL and problem did return, so detaching, blo
Mar	2010	43000	0	Same fuel tank pressure code thrown. Tech blew out lines again, but claimed that this time debris came out of lines. Covered under warranty, and will be again if it recurs.
Mar	2013	57000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in Massachusetts, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2008	20000		First odometer entry
Jan	2010	68300	760	Brakes worn and needed replacement. Rotors turned.
Feb	2013	125000	600	Replaced faulty starter

 

Acura MDX in Colorado, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2009	78000		First odometer entry
May	2010	89000	250	CV Axle Shaft Boots on both front and right started leaking. Replaced both axles as a preventative measure.
Mar	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in Illinois, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2008	62000		First odometer entry
Oct	2009	75300	260	plastic tab on HVAC vent broke and required replacement of entire front trim piece for the center console- ouch
Jul	2011	102500	695	The intake / exhaust valves needed adjustment due to cylinder misfires triping the CEL.
Apr	2013	127000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in Arizona, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2009	46000		First odometer entry
May	2009	47000	17	DMV said gas cap failed emissions. Pretty sure the tech purposely failed the cap to meet a quota, as cap is tested each cycle by the vehicle's OBD-2 diag. Anyway, failure requires a repair, so cap was needlessly replaced. Cap not stocked at any dealer..
Aug	2009	50000	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.
Sep	2010	60000	100	AC quit blowing. Followed diagnostic procedure which led to replacement of blower resistor. Approx $100 part
Feb	2012	80300	150	Valve Lash required adjustment. Attempted self repair. Didn't break anything and it's better, but not perfect. Need to try again.
Sep	2012	87000	0	Motor mounted had failed and were source of clunking on acceleration. Valve lash adjustment performed by dealer (following earlier self-repair attempt). Getting the feel just right is difficult. Dealer was better but still not perfect.
Mar	2013	96000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in Michigan, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2009	75000		First odometer entry
Sep	2009	82000	450	Replaced driver seat heater both bottom and back.
Dec	2009	86000	450	Starter motor was weak and whining. Replaced.
Jul	2010	92000	100	Gauge said running hot. Gauge faulty but not replaced. Temp light still works. Flush radiator and condenser and changed thermostat.
Aug	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2007	54000		First odometer entry
Oct	2009	97000	1715	Replaced actuator for door lock. Standard service oil-tranny fluid. Replaced timing belt. Replaced motor mounts.
Sep	2010	113000	900	Full brake job Transistor burned out on rear HVAC fan
Dec	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2007	35000		First odometer entry
Oct	2007	45000	0	Front brake job.
Dec	2007			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2007	96100		First odometer entry
Jul	2007	97340	0	Hose to A/C unit was leaking. Had loaner from Dealer, fixed in 2 days.
Oct	2007	99820	150	Valve stem cap fused to valve stem. When removing, broke stem. Needed new stem including TPS sensor.
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2009	92000		First odometer entry
Mar	2012	124000	500	Valve clearance/cleaning
Dec	2012	133000		Most recent odometer entry.