10.0

really awful
Typical Repair Cost:
$3,000
Average Mileage:
45,250 miles
Total Complaints:
2 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. not sure (2 reports)
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problem #2

Aug 192025

MDX

  • Automatic transmission
  • 87,000 miles

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dead battery dead battery

Dealer Service Complaint: Overcharge & Poor Repair

Dealer: Acura of Bay Shore — 1930 Sunrise Hwy, Bay Shore, NY 11706

I’d like to share my recent experience with Acura of Bay Shore where I took my MDX for a routine oil change — and ended up with disappointment and unnecessary charges.

When I explained the engine idle issue and airbag (SRS) warning light, the service advisor immediately said “starter motor replacement” — without even performing a diagnostic check! That suggests they already know this is a common problem with Acura MDX models, yet they’re treating it like an individual repair instead of a known issue.

What’s worse:

? They quoted me almost double the standard market price for the starter motor.

?? They charged a diagnostic fee for the airbag issue, which wasn’t fixed — the light came back the very next day.

?? And they didn’t even perform the oil change I originally came in for.

This is completely unacceptable service for a premium brand like Acura. Customers expect transparency, fair pricing, and proper diagnostics — not shortcuts, guesswork, and overcharging.

#AcuraDealer #CustomerComplaint #Overcharged #BadService #CarMaintenance #AcuraMDXProblems #AcuraService #ConsumerAwareness

- sungeo28, Hicksville, US

problem #1

Jul 102020

MDX 3.5L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 3,482 miles

Car was completely dead. We were 30 miles from home in a very rural area at 9 pm. I called Acura road side assistance and towed car back to dealership about 85 miles. Replaced battery, but could not identify the problem.

- Ralph C., Treasure Island, US