Acura Warranty Options

One advantage to buying an Acura over a Honda is a longer factory warranty: four years or 50,000 miles of bumper-to-bumper coverage and powertrain protection for six years or 70,000 miles. Given the longevity of most Acuras, the warranty safeguards don’t last very long. An auto protection plan or vehicle service contract from Endurance Warranty can protect against breakdowns and surprise repair bills after the Acura warranty has expired.

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  While Acura has solid Honda roots, it’s still a luxury brand. That translates into higher repair prices for popular models like the Acura MDX, TLX, and TSX. An extended warranty can make Acura ownership costs more predictable.

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Acura Reliability

Acura earns high marks for dependability, according to Consumer Reports (CR). In a recent survey, the organization ranks the automaker fifth in new car and used car reliability. While its latest models, the Acura ADX crossover and the all-electric Acura ZDX, are still earning their stripes, the Acura RDX and MDX have several years of coveted CR Recommended status.

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  Except for a few model years (2017, 2018, 2020, and 2023), most newer Acura RDXs have good or excellent reliability ratings from Consumer Reports. Surprisingly, the same thing can’t be said about the Acura MDX, the brand’s best-seller. Since 2010, only four model years (2011, 2014, 2015, and 2022) earned a good reliability rating. The remaining editions ranged from poor to average.

  The Acura Integra, which was relaunched as a five-door hatchback in 2023, has an average predicted reliability rating for the 2025 model year. The company’s other passenger car, the Acura TLX, has a longer track record. However, Consumer Reports’ reliability ratings are limited, ranking only the 2015 (good) and 2020 and 2025 (average) model years.
  Turning to discontinued sedans, J.D. Power gives the 2007-2014 Acura TL “great” reliability ratings. The Acura ILX from 2013 through 2016 and 2022 received similar top marks.

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Acura Maintenance Costs

Acura stands out for having the lowest average annual maintenance costs ($501) among any major luxury brand. Genesis comes closest at $524, followed by Lexus at $551. The German premium automakers—Audi ($987), BMW ($968), and Mercedes-Benz ($908)—trail considerably in this area.*

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  Examining upkeep expenses for specific Acura models reinforces low ownership costs across the board. Among active or newer nameplates, only the Acura MDX has above-average maintenance costs of $571. At $497, the Acura RDX comes closest to the brand’s $501 average. Meanwhile, most other models—Integra ($341), TSX ($415), ILX ($435), and TLX ($440)—fall well below this benchmark. Even the high-performance Acura NSX sports car is cheap to maintain, with yearly costs of $354. Acura owners should know that the Type S performance variants of the MDX, Integra, and TLX may have higher maintenance costs.*

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Common Repairs for Acura Vehicles

While most Acura models have a reputation for reliability, no automaker is perfect. For Honda’s luxury division, the most glaring examples are the troublesome nine-speed transmissions in the 2016 to 2020 Acura MDX and excessive oil consumption problems in the 2010 to 2013 MDX. Be aware of these issues if you own an affected MDX or shop for a used Acura.

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  While repairs for an Acura may be less likely than many other luxury brands, service work can be pricey when it does happen. Common Acura repairs include replacing the radiator fan motor ($990-$1,100) or engine mount ($1,000-$1,200). Installing a new exhaust pipe ($1,250-$1,300) is another typical repair, as is swapping out an oil pump ($1,800-$2,350) or power seat motor ($1,500-$1,600).*

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*Repair prices are estimates from RepairPal and may vary by model, year, location, and repair shop. Always confirm current costs with your service provider or dealership.