2006 Acura MDX Problems and Repair Histories

Acura MDX in Illinois, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2011	45000		First odometer entry
Sep	2011	46000	480	front and rear brakes and rotors
Mar	2013	58000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in Massachusetts, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2010	95000		First odometer entry
Nov	2011	110000	400	Bad EGR valve located under the the intake manifold.
Aug	2012	117300	0	Bad alternator took out the battery.
Dec	2012	122000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in Alberta, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2011	60760		First odometer entry
May	2012	73400	100	No cool air comes out, only warm outside fresh air.
Jan	2013	74400		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2008	13000		First odometer entry
Sep	2011	43000	45	Rt. side A/C vent in dash broke - was replaced.
Mar	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2010	55800		First odometer entry
Apr	2011	61160	100	Changed radiator and flushed transmission fluid and coolant. Problem was transmission fluid mixed with the radiator coolant and came out thru the radiator over flow. Warranty covered the job entirely. Paid $100 for towing the car to dealer
Mar	2013	71300		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2011	63000		First odometer entry
Apr	2011	64000	0	IPOD adapter that I paid extra for when I purchased the car no longer worked. I was told that they no longer make the part that was broken, so they could not fix it. OnStar system no longer working. Was told it needed to be replaced and would cost approximately $1,500. Popping noice from left speakers. I was told the cost would be $638.56 to replace the speakers and if that didn't resolve the problem they would then have to replace the amplifier for a total of $1,113.12.
Dec	2011	74000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2008	14000		First odometer entry
Apr	2011	45000	600	Replace radiator
Mar	2013	68000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2012	72000		First odometer entry
Sep	2012	75000	130	window regulator/motor
Mar	2013	83000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in New Jersey, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2011	59000		First odometer entry
Sep	2012	76000	35	Belt replaced
Mar	2013	82000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2012	93000		First odometer entry
Mar	2013	103540	250	Corroded tire pressure sensor caused air leak and rapid tire pressure loss while driving, and resulted in damaged tire requiring both rear tires to be replaced. The leak only started after the car went to the shop for regular maintenance.

 

Acura MDX in Alberta, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2006		0	Passenger side rattle noise.
Oct	2006		0	Passenger side rattle noise.

 

Acura MDX in Pennsylvania, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2007		0	Burnt out rear brake bulb

 

Acura MDX in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2012	55000		First odometer entry
Jan	2013	69300	2300	AC compressor locked up and clutch was destroyed. AC stopped working and loss of engine power
Mar	2013	76000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2009	48000		First odometer entry
Feb	2013	91000	400	Replaced alternator (and serpentine belt). Also changed oil, rotated tires and serviced rear differential. Cost was alternator only.
Mar	2013	92000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2011	51000		First odometer entry
Oct	2012	69000	0	cracked pipe, no refrigerant. Transmission reprogram as part of service bulletin backup camera loses video at times

 

Acura MDX in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2012	94000		First odometer entry
Sep	2012	98000	0	Two air vent louver handles came apart (each has two plastic pieces). Quoted close to $1,000 to replace because it requires whole dash be removed! So we live without ability to direct air flow L to R.
Oct	2012	99000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in Wisconsin, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2009	31000		First odometer entry
Dec	2010	45000	0	Acura updated the software for the transmission.
Mar	2013	66000	80	Check engine light went on. Scan codes suggested misfire on cyl#2, #3, and #5. Engine ran kind rough. Replace all the spark plugs and problem went away.

 

Acura MDX in Indiana, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2007	18000		First odometer entry
Sep	2010	63000	50	Replaced Rear Brakes Pads.
Apr	2011	75000	90	replaced front brake pads.
Jan	2013	128700	750	Timming Belt and water pump.
Mar	2013	136000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in Pennsylvania, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2008	30000		First odometer entry
Oct	2009	37000	0	Fan belt idler pulley went bad. Very noisy on vehicle startup and idling
Nov	2011	46500	0	Slight squealing/squeaking noise in front of car when cold ... dealer lubed and adjusted shocks
Mar	2013	52000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2009	60000		First odometer entry
Dec	2009	70000	360	Dome light out. Light for seat heater out.  Had rear brakes replaced plus routine maintenance.
Apr	2010	71000	600	bluetooth stopped working new front brake pads, rotors turned.
Oct	2010	81000	0	computer went out
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in Michigan, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2009			First odometer entry
Oct	2009		500	DVD player replaced because it didnt work
Dec	2009	60000	700	Transmission making a growling grinding noise when driven between 20-40 with mild acceleration. None of the windows would roll down and the motor made a squealing sound when activated. Starter making a grinding sound on cold starts. It was not releasing well and was replaced. Electrical wires connecting window to board inside car through the door was not connected well and was fixed.
Jun	2011	85000	0	Ticking noise from the engine that could not be replicated.
Sep	2011	88000	300	Brake pad noise

 

Acura MDX in Washington, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2009	46000		First odometer entry
Jun	2009	50000	0	Sunroof rattle
Jun	2011	75000	0	transmission computer reset
Sep	2011	75000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in Alberta, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2007		0	center dash panel bezel became loose--dealer replaced clip.
Dec	2007		0	headphones for rear entertainment system replaced due to intermittent sound
Dec	2008	40920	0	Outside temperature reading inaccurate for cold temperatures. Would display -18 C as the coldest reading, even when driven for hours on the highway at -35 C.
Jul	2009	48360	43	Loud ticking from engine while running--diagnosed as piston slap. Replaced short block.
Aug	2011	77500	0	Automatic transmission (PCM) software was updated to minimize judder of the torque converter.
Mar	2013	103540		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in Washington, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2008	3000		First odometer entry
Mar	2008	4000	0	Numerous interior rattles. Subwoofer resonation. Traction control in-operative. Same rattles as before, ineffective repair attempt. Same rattles as before, ineffective repair attempt. Unsuccessful repair. Same rattles as before, ineffective repair attempt. Unsuccessful repair. Decided not waste any further time. Ineffective repair attempt. Unsuccessful repair. Decided not waste any further time.
Mar	2013	26000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in Alberta, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2007	12400		First odometer entry
May	2008	17980	0	Tire pressure monitoring light kept coming on--this eventually took four trips to shop. As above and they actually fixed it on the fourth trip in June. as stated before.
Jun	2008	19840	0	They finally believed me and replaced two faulty tire pressure monitoring sensors
Oct	2011	72540	0	Rust repair to tailgate. They spent $1800 repainting the tailgate "for goodwill" because of a little pencil eraser size rust spot adjacent to the license plate frame.
Mar	2013	97340		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in New Jersey, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2009	30000		First odometer entry
Jan	2010	31000	0	bad torque converter
Dec	2010	44000	0	software update for transmission....for "juddering" between 30-40 mph
Feb	2012	53000	140	groaning from rear differential

 

Acura MDX in Massachusetts, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2008	22000		First odometer entry
Mar	2010	44000	0	Nav unit was not setting the daylight savings time correctly after goverment modified the dates of falling back or moving forward
Aug	2012	81500	280	Sway bar bushing replaced as these would make clunking sound over bumps.
Mar	2013	96000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in Ohio, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2009	90000		First odometer entry
May	2010	96000	500	Idler pulley for serpentine belt was whining and needed to be replaced (pulley worn out)
Jan	2011	104000	0	TSB for transmission reprogramming
Jul	2011	111000	1400	Timing chain replacement - PM repair
Sep	2012	122000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in Ohio, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2010	65000		First odometer entry
Aug	2010	67000	0	Brake rotors front and rear replaced.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2010	60760		First odometer entry
Apr	2010	62620	100	catalytic converters replaced
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2009		0	Subwoofer replaced due to rattle.
Apr	2010	65700	0	Transmission Whine. Replaced transmission. Rear shocks discovered to be leaking during routine inspection. Replaced under warranty.
Jul	2010	71000	285	Warped front Rotors. Rotors resurfaced & new brake pads installed.
Aug	2011	90000	150	CV boots deteriorated.
Feb	2012	98000	0	Front and side Engine mount was found to have failed upon inspection. Timing belt tensioner was found to be worn upon inspection during timing belt replacement.
Jul	2012	108000	300	Front brake rotors warped and were turned.
Dec	2012	113000	500	Had headlight assemblies replaced. They were clouded, prone to condensation, and one bulb was out.
Mar	2013	117000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in Iowa, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2009	34000		First odometer entry
Apr	2010	45000	0	Rust bubble on hood from failed seal under hood, between hood skin and bottom of hood. The seal runs along the front of the hood. Hood was replaced by dealership under warranty (no charge)after service rep gave ok.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in Ohio, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2010	117000		First odometer entry
Apr	2010	119000	400	replaced torque converter
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura MDX in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2007	12000		First odometer entry
Feb	2008	14000	223	Vibration at 73 mph & above.
Mar	2008	15000	0	Left rear shock absorber leaking oil on garage floor. Replacement left rear shock arrived a week after ordered and was installed - only inconvenience 2 trips to dealership.
Aug	2009	30000	0	Nav system malfunctioned and distance to destination was less than actual distance and time to arrival about 9 times greater than should have been.
Nov	2009	31300	0	Dead battery. Repl under wtty
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.