NHTSA Complaint #10404216 — 2005 ACURA MDX

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10404216
Vehicle	2005 ACURA MDX
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Date of Incident	June 2, 2011
Date Filed	June 2, 2011
Mileage	70,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NC

Consumer Description

2005 ACURA MDX REAR MAIN SEAL FAILURE AROUND 70000 MILES. MOST OF THE MAINTENANCE IS CONDUCTED BY OWNER WITH GENUINE ACURA PARTS PURCHASED ON-LINE AT BERNARDI ACURA, MASSACHUSETTS. NOTICE OIL STAIN IN GARAGE AROUND 70000 MILES, NOW AT 76000 IN DRIPPING SO I TOOK IT TO DEALER IN FAYETTEVILLE, NC FOR INSPECTION AND REPAIR. ASKED FOR HELP FROM MANUFACTURER TO MITIGATE COST BUT WAS DENIED BASE ON DEALER SERVICE HISTORY. HAVE READ MORE COMPLAINTS IN FORUMS. TO ME THIS IS A DEFECTIVE PART. TO REPLACE A $10.00 SEAL COST OVER $1000.00. *TR

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