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2003 Acura MDX repairs by problem area
Engine (23%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (18%)
Brakes and Traction Control (1%)
Suspension and Steering (19%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (32%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (3%)
Chart based on 150 repairs.
2003 Acura MDX engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (16%)
$500 - $999 (19%)
$100 - $499 (41%)
< $100 (22%)
Chart based on 32 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Acura MDX
Engine not specified
| 104000 mi | car makes dragging sound when accelerating and then rpm don't match speed driving. |
2003 Acura MDX 4dr SUV
260-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 128340 mi | Read from the MDX forum about the transmission failure due to radiator coolant leaks into the transmission and found those tubing fittings are corroded. Replaced the radiator. |
| 147860 mi | oxygen sensor |
| 148800 mi C $275 |
Engine lights and followed by VTM4 Light turns on. reset. after 1 week came back. code P2251 - Rear Air/Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor. Replaced oxygen sensor. |
| 167700 mi US $5000 |
Replacing radiator. Reprogramming PCM. |
| 110000 mi | Radiator had a hole in it. Replaced. $500 |
| 100000 mi US $250 |
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. 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. |
| 146100 mi US $100 |
Oil pan seal |
| 158000 mi US $478 |
Replaced oil pan seal. Was done about a year ago but still leaked. Mechanic who replaced it last time saw it and replaced on his own when he saw it. Looks like it is still leaking. |
| 114000 mi US $250 |
Catalytic converter and oxygen sensors replaced; error code P4020 |
| 152000 mi US $2000 |
Engine mount (Front and side) |
| 240000 mi US $150 |
Transmission fluid mixed with coolant - failed transmission - Car donated |
| 105400 mi C $150 |
ERG sensor tripped check engine light. Reset with OBDII tool and no problems since. |
| 68000 mi US $1900 |
Engine mounts, alternator |
| 223000 mi | Engine Light comes on and stays on for days then for no reason will go off. |
| 125000 mi US $600 |
Waterpump was leaking and had to be replaced. It was replaced at 90,000 miles previously. |
| 82000 mi | Engine mount cracked. |
| 89000 mi US $500 |
Engine mount replaced. |
| 163800 mi US $200 |
Replace water pump |
| 61000 mi US $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. |
| 72000 mi US $586 |
Front and rear engine mounts broken |
| 49000 mi US $250 |
Starter motor was causing problems. |
| 72300 mi US $1600 |
Transmission fluid leak as a result of radiator issues. |
| 180000 mi US $180 |
Accessory belt and tensioner |
| 107260 mi | 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. |
| 83000 mi US $900 |
side clips on engine broken |
| 73000 mi US $312 |
O2 sensor went South. SEL came on pointing to problem sensor. |
| 195500 mi US $450 |
Had to replace two engine mounts that were worn. |
| 222000 mi US $500 |
PCM module failed and had to be replaced. |
| 195000 mi US $175 |
valve adjustment, several sensors were reporting faulty ignition. |
2003 Acura MDX 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| 285000 mi US $2000 |
Replaced radiator & timing belt |
| 290000 mi US $2000 |
Replaced seal |
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