THE ELECTRONIC SUSPENSION ON OUR 07 MDX IS AN EXTRA PAID OPTION, WE DID NOT BUY NEW BUT WE STILL PAID FOR THAT OPTION AS IT INCREASES VALUE NEW OR USED... THE REAR DAMPERS IN OURS ARE LEAKING AND FOR A SET TO REPLACE COSTS AT LEAST $1000 IN PARTS AND THEN YOU HAVE TO PAY LABOR. THIS IS A PREMIUM BRAND, BUT IT IS NOT AN EXOTIC... NOT SURE WHY AN ACURA ADS SUSPENSION PART THAT PROBABLY COSTS THEM …
2007 Acura MDX suspension problems
moderate 12 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $900
Complaints
12
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$900
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
TAKATA RECALL I HAVE A COMPLAINT ON ACURA MDX 2007 SPORT ENTERTAINMENT ON REPLACING STRUTS. THE VALUE ON REPLACING THEM IS RIDICULOUSLY EXPENSIVE AND I HAVE READ SOME MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME ISSUE THAT THEY NEED TO BE REPLACE EVERY 50,000 MILES COULD THIS BE A RECALL BECAUSE REPLACING THEM EVERY 50,000 MILES AT A HIGH VALUE IS TO EXPENSIVE.
I HAVE A 2007 MDX WITH ABOUT 125,000 MILES ON IT. I RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION DARED NOVEMBER 2016 FROM ACURA THAT THE FRONT AND REAR ACTIVE DAMPERS MIGHT BE BAD. THE VEHICLE MAKES CLUNKING AND BANGING SOUNDS WHEN I DRIVE ON ROUGH ROADS OR GO OVER SPEED BUMPS AND I BELIEVE THAT THE DAMPERS ARE BAD. I REQUESTED A REVIEW, CASE 05228502 AND WAS IMMEDIATELY REJECTED BY AN ACURA EMPLOYEE IN TORRANCE…
Common questions
How serious is the suspension problem on the 2007 Acura MDX?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 12 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $900 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the suspension typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $900 for suspension repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to suspension?
No active recalls currently cover suspension issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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