I took my Acura MDX into the dealership after we got a fr...


I took my Acura MDX into the dealership after we got a freeze the lights started flashing and the car was not driving the same. They kept the call and did a full diagnostic evaluation and told me the timing belt was off. I replace...

I took my Acura MDX into the dealership after we got a freeze the lights started flashing and the car was not driving the same. They kept the call and did a full diagnostic evaluation and told me the timing belt was off. I replaced and did all repairs recommended. After we picked it up, the car was idling they are now stating that the motor mounts our cracked. Is this something that can happen during repairs? Mechanic's Assistant: How many miles are on the timing belt? Have you ever had to change it before? We bought the car used last year but there is 148,000 miles on the car Mechanic's Assistant: What year is your MDX? 2014 Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your MDX yourself? What have you tried so far? No the dealership They fixed the timing belt the car is still shaking we paid 1800 and they now say the motor mounts need to be replaces for another 1300 Mechanic's Assistant: Anything else you want the Mechanic to know before I connect you? Is this something that they should have saw when checking the car or that can go unnoticed

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Is a motor mount being cracked something that is pretty easy to see?
Automotive Expert
Yes you can see it very well if you're looking for it.

Originally should it have been in the diagnosis? Or you can’t really tell
Automotive Expert
If you're not looking for it then you probably wouldn't see it so I would say probably not.

Dose the dealership or who ever fixes the car, normally drive the car or check to make sure the problem is solved before giving it back to the customer?Do you know the cost to fix the front and passenger motor mounts on the Acura MDX 2014
Automotive Expert
Yes they should be test driving it before giving it back. It would cost around $1200 with parts and labor to replace these mounts.

Do I have any options with the dealership, since they told me the problem, I paid to fix everything they recommended and it's still not running right with out even more repairs? Or not really just have to fix what they say?
Automotive Expert
I would attempt to make them finish repairing it for free since you already paid to have something fixed. I don't think they will do anything but they may work with you on it.

I tried, they said no. Lol well I have never taken my car to the dealership in fear for up charging. Thank you for your help!
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You're very welcome. I'm glad to help!

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