Are Acura MDX cars reliable?
The Acura MDX Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 2nd out of 14 for luxury midsize SUVs. The average annual repair cost is $571 which means it has average ownership costs. The severity of repairs is low while frequency of those issues is average, so major issues are uncommon for the MDX.
Does 2008 Acura MDX have transmission problems?
Acura MDX transmission problems can present themselves as shifting delays, grinding or jumping during acceleration, a feeling of shakiness, or whistling noises and a burning smell coming from under the hood.
How long will a 2008 Acura MDX last?
The Acura MDX is a durable, robust SUV that can last between 250,000 – 300,000 miles when properly maintained and driven conservatively. Based on 15,000 miles driven per year, you can expect 16 – 20 years of service from your MDX before repair costs become uneconomical or it breaks down.
What are the most common problems with the Acura MDX?
Below are some of the most common Acura MDX problems:
- Poor Acceleration/Hesitation.
- Stalling/Lurching on Light Acceleration.
- Excessive Oil Consumption.
- Parasitic Draw and Dead Battery.
- Faulty A/C.
- Rumble Strip Noise.
- Transmission Failure.
Does 2008 Acura MDX have timing belt or chain?
All 2008 Acura MDX’s have timing belts and are interference engines.
Has Acura fixed MDX transmission problems?
In the end, Honda successfully solved the Acura MDX transmission problems by 2008. However, some minor issues did pop up in a few of the later year models. Apart from the 2014 Acura MDX (which suffered from severe engine problems), all the other model years experiences fewer complaints.
How much does it cost to replace a timing belt on a 2008 Acura MDX?
Belts themselves aren’t that expensive. The real cost is in the labor, because a lot of parts need to be disassembled to get to the belt. Shopping around to get a few quotes is your best bet to get the best deal, but you can expect to pay anywhere from $409 to $919 (including parts and labor).
Should I buy a high mileage MDX?
Tech features and space aside, you should have no issues buying a new Acura MDX and having it run for a long time. If anything, it will probably last 400,000 miles or more. Maybe even over one million miles, which will beat that aforementioned 2001 model.