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2005 Acura MDX repairs by problem area
Engine (30%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (15%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (36%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (3%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 183 repairs.
2005 Acura MDX electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (42%)
< $100 (34%)
Chart based on 62 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Acura MDX
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| 70000 mi | The power drivers window started acting up and the instrument lights on the steering wheel and shifter console went out. |
2005 Acura MDX 4dr SUV
265-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 145000 mi US $295 |
Blower motor stopped running; had to replace transistor |
| 148000 mi US $130 |
Wiring to rear lift gate separated; had to splice wiring; affected rear lift gate lock only |
| 193000 mi | Replaced fuse to fix cruise control |
| 220000 mi US $400 |
Dead battery |
| 137000 mi US $1400 |
Rear AC motor died Automatic door locks stopped working for the second time in 5 years. Repair was made but door locks still do not work on one door after being parked out in the hot sun (over 85 degrees). |
| 137000 mi | The power door locks were again not working properly, despite recently having the actuators replaced for the second time. |
| 188000 mi US $200 |
Tire Pressure Sensor needed to be replaced |
| 118500 mi US $3000 |
Replaced one of the AC hoses and re-charged system. |
| 141900 mi US $325 |
Front passenger side door lock actuator filed. |
| 147000 mi US $1070 |
car died on train tracks. Needed tow to dealer. Alternator and battery dead. |
| 82500 mi US $500 |
Alternator was replaced. |
| 146000 mi US $900 |
AC compressor died. Replacing it took a long time to get it right. |
| 124000 mi US $140 |
TPMS sensors were replaced after light would not go away on dash. |
| 163000 mi US $700 |
The hands-free link module failed and created a parasitic drain. The module was disconnected since it is no longer available. |
| 171000 mi US $125 |
Replace blower motor |
| 172000 mi US $900 |
Replaced alternator as it would no longer charge battery. Done so at a Honda dealer which was cheaper than Acura by $300. |
| 215000 mi US $600 |
Wiring harness to trunk broke and needed to be replaced |
| 92000 mi US $212 |
Door lock stopped working |
| 182900 mi C $450 |
Low refrigerant |
| 114080 mi | starter died |
| 72000 mi US $400 |
Short in seatbelt buckle, driver seat. Buckle assembly had to be replaced. Indicated by airbag warning light. |
| 73000 mi | Engine was slow to start |
| 99200 mi US $1000 |
Burned out interior dome light Driver door lock actuator failed, security system would not activate. |
| 100000 mi | Rear driver side door lock actuator intermittant failure. Dealer unable to reproduce. |
| 127000 mi US $250 |
Door lock actuator failure |
| 149000 mi US $200 |
Battery failure, again. 4th battery in the past 6 years - when a battery has to be replaced this frequently, this could be another electrical issue. Shop suggested alternator, but alternator is testing fine. Automatic window, right rear - window raising/lowering apparatus had to be replaced |
| 127000 mi | srs light on, dealer replaced seatbelt. |
| 72000 mi US $230 |
Interior door locks did not work. Using key or power switch. Replaced door lock actuator in drivers side door. This fixed problem. |
| 159000 mi US $299 |
Passenger side door lock was not operational. Using key or interior switch. Repaired at dealer. |
| 75000 mi US $180 |
Door lock actuators failed. Both front door lock actuators replaced. |
| 35960 mi C $280 |
ac not cold enough, no leaks found, refrigerant and dye loaded, will check again in three weeks if there are any leaks. |
| 31000 mi | Onstar computer failed. Replaced Onstar computer |
| 76000 mi US $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. |
| 84000 mi | S pipe replacement had an ac leak |
| 87000 mi | replaced backup camera |
| 100000 mi US $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. |
| 202000 mi US $450 |
Whining noise and burnt smell. Suggested replacing alternator and resealing power steering. Replaced alternator only and sound and smell have gone away. |
| 102000 mi US $75 |
added refrigerant |
| 103400 mi US $275 |
failed window regulator |
| 110000 mi US $600 |
added refrigerant |
| 139000 mi US $1000 |
Two electric door locks |
| 146000 mi US $800 |
Compressor replacement. |
| 152000 mi US $600 |
Blend door motor replacement. |
| 58000 mi | OnStar did not work - needed new OnStar Module Installed OnStar module the next working day |
| 60000 mi | 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. |
| 60200 mi | OnStar did not work, was diagnosed, module defective, part ordered, and replaced a few days later - works fine now! |
| 102000 mi US $1850 |
Tail light out - replaced bulb - 20 mins of labor |
| 70000 mi US $190 |
Replace shorted out power door lock actuator |
| 70300 mi US $375 |
Condenser fan replaced |
| 99000 mi US $130 |
Replace right rear window regulator |
| 104900 mi US $300 |
Bluetooth module failed. DIY replacement was straightforward. |
| 110000 mi US $200 |
Right rear TPMS sensor dead - required replacement |
| 33800 mi | Air conditioning was blowing warm. Refrigerant leaked out of a loose fitting in the cooling system. Tightened fitting and recharged system. |
| 83345 mi US $300 |
replace outside temperature sensor, headlight |
| 134000 mi US $250 |
Intermittent wiper switch |
| 296900 mi US $3000 |
Replaced passenger rear door lock actuator. |
| 314000 mi US $322 |
Replaced left passenger door window regulator and motor |
| 329000 mi US $86 |
My turn signal got stuck in right turn mode. No matter where I put the lever it was flashing that I was turning right. The shop (Accurate Autos) removed the system, cleaned it up, and reassembled it. Problem Solved. I also had an oil and Filter change done while I was there. |
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