Alternator Denso or OEM Volvo

Replacement is absolutely fine as an option, but I recommend going with a genuine brand as originally specced for the vehicle (Denso, AC Delco etc). Some aftermarket brands like Jaylec (just an example of brand, not quality) aren't built to the same standard and can be underpowered.

Denso, nippon, aisin are the only brands you should be looking at for an acura.

DIY Guy here, I always use Denso parts for my Hondas when it comes to electrical stuff. Denso is the OEM parts supplier for Honda's alternators. I just replaced an alternator in my sister's 2011 Acura RDX with a remanufactured Denso unit and she's had no problems with it at all.

That mechanic must be using some really cheap alternators, we use denso alternators where I work and rarely have issues.

Don\u2019t get any of those aftermarket ones. I\u2019m not sure what aftermarket brand it was that my mechanic got but months later the steering wheel would intermittently lock up while driving. It was not easy to diagnose as the voltage would read fine. Ended up getting a Denso one, paid a lot because needed it urgently. Been fine ever since.

Yes, get a Denso reman from RockAuto for less than $200 after core.

Get the Suzuki Grant Vitara V6 105a by Denso. Bolts on and looks just like factory. Goes from lame 70a on the early t4r's to a 105a with this upgrade. Runs my stereo and accessories like it's nothing.

I went with a Denso reman and it’s been holding up fine for 12k miles.

Way too much, 2007 accord my son paid 425 for a denso alt.

Denso. Always Denso. Every other aftermarket alternator I've ever seen is absolute garbage.