2012 Acura MDX

2012 Acura MDX

The 2012 Acura MDX is a luxury SUV that offers a comfortable ride, a spacious interior, and a powerful engine. Here’s a comprehensive list of specific issues people are having with their vehicles:

Engine

3.7L V6

• Intake Valve Sticking:
  • Description/Symptoms: Causes rough idling and acceleration
  • Solution: Cleaning or replacing intake valves
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $150 - $500+
• Oil Leak:
  • Description/Symptoms: Oil leaks from the valve cover or oil pan
  • Solution: Replacing the valve cover gasket or oil pan gasket
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $500
  • Recalls: None Found
• Timing Chain Rattle:
  • Description/Symptoms: Noise from the engine when starting or accelerating
  • Solution: Replacing the timing chain and gears
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $1000 - $2000+

Transmission

6-Speed Automatic

• Shifting Issues:
  • Description/Symptoms: Difficulty shifting or delayed shifting
  • Solution: Reprogramming the transmission control module or replacing the transmission solenoid
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $150 - $600+

Suspension

• Front Strut Mount:
  • Description/Symptoms: Noise or clunking when turning or driving over bumps
  • Solution: Replacing the front strut mount
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $400
  • Recalls: 13V336000
• Rear Sway Bar End Links:
  • Description/Symptoms: Noise or clunking when driving over bumps
  • Solution: Replacing the rear sway bar end links
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $200

Electrical

• Battery Drain:
  • Description/Symptoms: Battery is drained when not in use
  • Solution: Replacing a faulty electrical component (often the stereo or navigation system)
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $500+

Exterior

• Rust on Rocker Panels:
  • Description/Symptoms: Rust forms on the rocker panels underneath the doors
  • Solution: Repairing the rust or replacing the rocker panels
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1000+
  • Recalls: None Found

Interior

• Sunroof Rattling:
  • Description/Symptoms: Noise from the sunroof
  • Solution: Tightening or replacing the sunroof assembly
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $500
• Seat Belt Pretensioner Harness Recall:
  • Description/Symptoms: Seat belt pretensioner may not engage in a crash
  • Solution: Replacing the seat belt pretensioner
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: None (covered by recall)
  • Recalls: 14V257000

Summary

The 2012 Acura MDX is a reliable vehicle, but it’s not without some common issues. The most severe issues seem to be with the engine and transmission, with some repairs costing over $1000. However, many of the other issues, such as those with the suspension and electrical components, are relatively minor and affordable to fix.