Suspension Problems of Acura MDX

Acura MDX owners have reported 73 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 11 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (43 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front suspension coil spring (8 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Suspension problems of Acura MDX

The Suspension problem

There were two major failures in my vehicle within a couple of weeks. The first was a lower ball joint failure. The passenger side lower control arm was replaced. The second major failure was the transfer case seal on the transmission failed and the transmission is being replaced.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Coil Spring problem

2001 Acura Mdx. Consumer writes in regards to driver side front suspension coil spring the consumer stated when the driver side coil spring broke, it pierced the tire, resulting in him losing control of the vehicle.   Read details...

The Suspension Noise problem

Temporarily loss control of my vehicle when I was exiting the parkway and needed to steer around to avoid a stop car my car just took a big rock in motion from side to side. The steering is very unresponsive, vehicle hesitates when accelerating rapidly and when turning they is no stability.   Read details...

The Rear Suspension Shock Absorber problem

Received a Nov 2016 letter from Acura hq. Torrance , CA that there was a warranty extension on 2007-2013 Acura Mdx with front & rear active dampers, may have hard to detect leaks especially on front suspension.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Control Arm problem

I financed a car from a dealer in 3-2016 car was not able to start so the dealer informed me what was the problem and it was that I was using the wrong key. Dealer also said that I can take the car to a mechanic to see if there are any issues with the car took it to pep boys and over 20 issues   Read details...




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