2005 Acura MDX Problems and Repair Histories

Year	Make/Model	Trips/Year/100 Cars	Compared to all models for the same year
2005	Acura MDX	29 MDXs, 9.7 months of data per MDX, average 109700 miles 51	Fewest Trips Most Trips	see reported repairs

Acura MDX in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2011	66000		First odometer entry
Mar	2011	67000	600	O2 Sensor, also had rear brakes and battery replaced
Jun	2011	70000	300	shifter cable needed replacement
Aug	2011	70000	0	The power drivers window started acting up and the instrument lights on the steering wheel and shifter console went out.

 

Acura MDX in Utah, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2012	100000		First odometer entry
Apr	2012	100000	1000	Front and passenger side motor mounts bad
Dec	2012	100000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in Oregon, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2012	65000		First odometer entry
Apr	2012	65000	1500	Wheel well seam leaking onto floor interior

 

Acura MDX in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2007	59000		First odometer entry
Jan	2012	106000	850	Major service including timing belt, water pump, fluids and 1 engine mount.
Sep	2012	114000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in New Jersey, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2011	54000		First odometer entry
Nov	2011	63000	0	Replaced 2 front tires, Front brakes and back brake pads
Dec	2011	63000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2011	99000		First odometer entry
Dec	2011	100000	0	push/pull lock and actuator broke on rear pass.door. and p/plock broke on other rear pass.door. $214 for 1 door to fix/1day. However, both doors can be locked. Intend to sell, will have more info later.

 

Acura MDX in Tennessee, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2012		800	Replaced 2 of 3 motor mounts
Apr	2012	113000	1520	2 of the engine mounts needed replacing Timing belt and water pump replaced
Oct	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in New Jersey, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2011	154000		First odometer entry
Jan	2012	154000	400	Davis Acura in Oxford Valley Pa is the best damn dealer ever. Car has never given us a day of trouble and dealer makes rotating scheduled service a pleasure.

 

Acura MDX in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2011	64000		First odometer entry
May	2012	72000	400	Short in seatbelt buckle, driver seat. Buckle assembly had to be replaced. Indicated by airbag warning light.
Jun	2012	73000	0	Engine was slow to start
Dec	2012	78000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2012	134000		First odometer entry
Dec	2012	147000	500	check engine light came. mechanic replaced three coils and spark plugs.
Mar	2013	151000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in Pennsylvania, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2009		850	Both front wheel bearings replaced.
Dec	2012	104000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in Utah, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2012		212	Door lock stopped working
Apr	2012	99000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2012	149000		First odometer entry
Aug	2012	158500	160	Both sets of front breaks had significant wear, they were replaced Drivers side outer tie rod was bad, this caused alignment issue
Nov	2012	165300	340	Radiator line ruptured, had to replace Radiator
Mar	2013	170000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in Michigan, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2009	54000		First odometer entry
May	2012	95500	900	transmission cooler went out, spilled all fluid.
Mar	2013	108000	4800	Complete engine failure

 

Acura MDX in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2008	38000		First odometer entry
Jun	2012	96000	600	Engine light came on and was pointing towards a faulty reading from the throttle body. Entire throttle body was replaced.
Sep	2012	97000	300	Radiator cracked and was replaced along with the thermostat.
Mar	2013	100000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in Maryland, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2010	53000		First odometer entry
Jun	2012	70000	190	Replace shorted out power door lock actuator
Jul	2012	70700	375	Condenser fan replaced
Mar	2013	76000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in Missouri, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2010	167000		First odometer entry
Jan	2011	169000	1200	replaced broken engine mount
Jun	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2010	99000		First odometer entry
Dec	2010	101000	0	Transmission software update to address low-speed "juddering" Multiple cracked motor mounts
Jan	2011	102000	1850	Replaced cracked motor mounts identified in earlier report Replaced timing belt (required maintenance at 105,000 miles) and water pump (preventive) Tail light out - replaced bulb - 20 mins of labor
May	2011	106000	1037	Car was bouncing more than normal when driving over speed humps; replaced both front and rear struts and shock absorbers.
Mar	2012	124000	270	Transmission was getting a bit slippy/shuddery. Mechanic flushed/replaced fluids in Automatic Transmission, rear differential, and transfer case.
Jun	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2008	31000		First odometer entry
Jun	2009	35960	280	ac not cold enough, no leaks found, refrigerant and dye loaded, will check again in three weeks if there are any leaks.
Nov	2009	39060	500	Replaced driver side front wheel bearings.
Mar	2013	110360		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2008	39000		First odometer entry
Jun	2009	58000	0	OnStar did not work - needed new OnStar Module  Installed OnStar module the next working day
Sep	2009	60000	0	SRS warning light on intermittently for 2 days - diagnostic code showed defective driver's side seat belt buckle - part ordered under warranty! New buckle installed.
Oct	2009	60300	0	OnStar did not work, was diagnosed, module defective, part ordered, and replaced a few days later - works fine now!
Jun	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in Michigan, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2009	49000		First odometer entry
Sep	2009	49000	180	Torque converter slipping
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2009	71000		First odometer entry
Jun	2009	72000	230	Interior door locks did not work. Using key or power switch. Replaced door lock actuator in drivers side door. This fixed problem.
Dec	2010	96000	0	Transmission software reflash
May	2012	114500	500	Power Steering Pump
Oct	2012	118000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in North Carolina, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2009	113000		First odometer entry
May	2009	115000	430	timing belt, drive belt, water pump
Jul	2010	127000	0	srs light on, dealer replaced seatbelt.
Sep	2012	147000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in Minnesota, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2008	39000		First odometer entry
Sep	2008	43000	0	Bad torque converter.
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2008	47000		First odometer entry
Nov	2008	48000	0	Air leaks on both front doors/windows. Window seals and weather stripping pre-ordered and replaced.
May	2011	75000	180	Door lock actuators failed. Both front door lock actuators replaced.
Mar	2013	97000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in Indiana, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2009	65000		First odometer entry
Dec	2009	82000	0	torque converter
Jan	2010	86000	0	Torque converter needed replaced and gaskets associated with repair.
Feb	2010	87000	0	replaced backup camera
Dec	2010	100000	80	back up camera would not work back up camera stopped working again after a couple of weeks. the mechanic found a wire that was crimped and broken. tech soldered the wire and wrapped it so that it would work properly. Transmission had the software recall done that seemed to have fixed the problems that I had reported earlier.
Mar	2013	140000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in Pennsylvania, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2010	31000		First odometer entry
Apr	2010	32000	0	Air conditioning was blowing warm. Refrigerant leaked out of a loose fitting in the cooling system. Tightened fitting and recharged system.
Apr	2011	43000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in Pennsylvania, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2010	86000		First odometer entry
Feb	2010	87000	300	replace outside temperature sensor, headlight
Jul	2010	96000	55	a/c register directional control knob broke
Nov	2011	116000	348	broken front motor mount
Aug	2012	127500	225	CV boot replaced
Mar	2013	131000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in Massachusetts, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2008	47000		First odometer entry
Jul	2010	73000	880	Transmission cooler failed internally, allowing ATF fluid and engine coolant to intermingle. Within a day the car was undriveable.
Nov	2010	76000	39	failure of several interior lights and complete set of tail lights - turned out to be a simple case of fuses blown. Has not re-occured after 2 weeks of driving.
Dec	2011	87000	400	2 broken motor mounts
May	2012	91000	1680	CEL check returned transmission sensor fault; dealer inspection reported that transmission was failing and required full replacement. Engine oil leak from "rear seal" whatever that is
Mar	2013	100000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in Puerto Rico
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2010	46000		First odometer entry
Sep	2010	47000	900	Transmission failure due to water leaking from faulty radiator.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in Ohio, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2008	35000		First odometer entry
Jul	2010	56000	0	rust on hood (1/2 inch square)
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in Pennsylvania, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2010	64000		First odometer entry
May	2010	65000	850	Brakes were worn below acceptable minimum and rotors were scored and warped.
Sep	2011	77000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in South Carolina, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2009	48000		First odometer entry
Jun	2009	51000	0	Fouth gear switch replaced for second time. Many warning lights when this switch failed, quite unsettling to see. Covered by Acura because of previous repair.
Sep	2009	55000	0	Torque converter replaced for second time. When it went out made a rattling/vibrating/groaning sound and would "lock up" in 4th gear, only to finally shift to third after dropping speed. Covered by Acura because of previous repair.
Dec	2009			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in Washington, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2007	72000		First odometer entry
Apr	2010	102000	700	brakes needed to be replaced, first time.
Mar	2013	137000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in Maryland, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2007	30000		First odometer entry
Jan	2008	31000	0	Onstar computer failed. Replaced Onstar computer
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.