2001 ACURA MDX
4 recalls, 266 complaints - 191 TSBs
20V027000 Jan 17, 2020
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2001-2002 Acura 3.2CL, 2000-2003 Acura 3.5RL, 2000-2001 Acura 3.2TL, Honda CR-V and Honda Odyssey, 2001-2002 Acura MDX and 2000 Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Coupe, and Civic Sedan vehicles. These vehicles may have received a replacement ... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bags in the vehicles, replacing the driver frontal air bag inflator with an inflator of a different design, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Cen... Read more
20V026000 Jan 17, 2020
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 1998 Acura 2.2CL, 1998-1999 Acura 2.3CL, 1998-1999 Acura 3.0CL, 2001 Acura 3.2CL and Acura MDX, 1998-2000 Honda Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Sedan, Odyssey and Acura 3.5RL, 1999-2000 Acura 3.2TL, 1996-2000 Civic Coupe, 1997-2000 CR-V, 1997-1... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver frontal air bag inflator, and replace it if necessary, with an inflator of a different design, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138 or... Read more
05V385000 Sep 1, 2005
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, VIRGI... Read more
Consequence
EXCESSIVE CORROSION CAN CAUSE SPRING FAILURE AND A BROKEN SPRING COULD PUNCTURE A FRONT TIRE, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH FRONT SPRINGS WITH IMPROVED SPRINGS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 11, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ACURA AT 800-382-2238.
04V176000 Apr 15, 2004
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Defect Description
ON SOME MINI VANS, SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES, CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS CAN RESULT IN HEAT BUILD-UP BETWEEN THE COUNTERSHAFT AND SECONDARY SHAFT SECOND GEARS IN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, EVENTUALLY LEADING TO GEAR TOOTH CHIPPING OR GEAR BREAKAGE.
Consequence
GEAR FAILURE COULD RESULT IN TRANSMISSION LOCKUP, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
ON VEHICLES WITH 15,000 MILES OR LESS, THE DEALER WILL UPDATE THE TRANSMISSION WITH A SIMPLE REVISION TO THE OIL COOLER RETURN LINE TO INCREASE LUBRICATION TO THE SECOND GEAR. ON VEHICLES WITH MORE THAN 15,000 MILES, THE DEALER WILL INSPECT THE TRANSMISSION TO IDENTIFY GEARS THAT HAVE ALREADY EXPER... Read more
Complaint Statistics
266 total complaints
9 crashes 1 fires 10 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 86 |
| POWER TRAIN | 40 |
| AIR BAGS | 13 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 9 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 8 |
| SUSPENSION | 8 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 7 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS | 6 |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 5 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 11, 2024
Incident date: Jan 4, 2021
See attached document for complaint
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Mar 14, 2023
Incident date: Jun 7, 2010
LT275/65R20 At 36000 miles a back driver side tire had a belt separation. At 41000 miles back passenger side had a belt seperation. These tires came on the truck when I bought it and they are Goodyear Wrangler tires and I think it is a safety issue.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 4, 2023
Incident date: Jan 10, 2023
I was Driving down the HighWay at 70 MPH and the Vehicle is “Jerking” like I am Breaking then proceeded to fail to Accelerate and keep up with my RPMS.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 4, 2023
Incident date: Jan 10, 2023
When vehicles comes to a stop or a slow roll. It makes a loud humming sound and cuts off in drive. The lights starts flickering ans The check engine flashes on at that time. Received a ecm code.I have to place in park and restart. Happens 70% of the time in drive and other times in reverse or park. ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 4, 2023
Incident date: Jan 10, 2023
When vehicles comes to a stop or a slow roll. It makes a loud humming sound and cuts off in drive. The lights starts flickering ans The check engine flashes on at that time. Received a ecm code.I have to place in park and restart. Happens 70% of the time in drive and other times in reverse or park. ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Nov 30, 2021
Incident date: Nov 11, 2021
The contact owns a 2001 Acura MDX. The contact stated that while he was at a stop light, the vehicle inadvertently switched gears to neutral independently. The contact stated that he switched gears to drive and was able to drive the vehicle; however, the vehicle switched gears to neutral when he mad... Read more
SUSPENSION
Aug 24, 2021
Incident date: Jul 6, 2021
Horrible rust on subframe. Subframe disconnected from vehicle WHILE DRIVING!!! Very lucky I was not going at a high speed. This is very unsafe, and there are many similar complaints for these MDXs/Pilots online.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Aug 24, 2021
Incident date: Jul 6, 2021
Horrible rust on subframe. Subframe disconnected from vehicle WHILE DRIVING!!! Very lucky I was not going at a high speed. This is very unsafe, and there are many similar complaints for these MDXs/Pilots online.
SUSPENSION
Aug 9, 2021
Incident date: Aug 3, 2021
TERRIBLE UNDERBODY RUSTING CAUSING SUBFRAME TO COME OUT OF THE REAR. VEHICLE ABOUT TO SPLIT IN 2
POWER TRAIN
Jun 30, 2021
Incident date: Jun 23, 2021
When driving the car will shift into neutral. The only way to accelerate is to manually shift the gear shift into neutral and then back to drive. This occurs frequently at stops. There was a recall for this issue in 2004. The Acura dealership in Fort Worth, Texas indicated that the recalled part was... Read more
SUSPENSION
May 5, 2021
Incident date: Dec 1, 2020
I HAVE A 2001 MDX WITH REAR SUBFRAME BUSHING BOLTS THAT ARE RUSTED OUT AND DISCONNECTED FROM THE BODY. THE BACK END HAS BEEN CLUNKING. THE REAR SUBFRAME BOLTS THAT GOES THROUGH THE BUSHING HAS DISCONNECTED FROM THE BODY FROM WHAT LOOKS LIKE RUSTED OUT CONNECTORS OR MAYBE THE BODY ITSELF.
WHEELS
May 5, 2021
Incident date: Dec 1, 2020
I HAVE A 2001 MDX WITH REAR SUBFRAME BUSHING BOLTS THAT ARE RUSTED OUT AND DISCONNECTED FROM THE BODY. THE BACK END HAS BEEN CLUNKING. THE REAR SUBFRAME BOLTS THAT GOES THROUGH THE BUSHING HAS DISCONNECTED FROM THE BODY FROM WHAT LOOKS LIKE RUSTED OUT CONNECTORS OR MAYBE THE BODY ITSELF.
STRUCTURE:BODY
May 5, 2021
Incident date: Dec 1, 2020
I HAVE A 2001 MDX WITH REAR SUBFRAME BUSHING BOLTS THAT ARE RUSTED OUT AND DISCONNECTED FROM THE BODY. THE BACK END HAS BEEN CLUNKING. THE REAR SUBFRAME BOLTS THAT GOES THROUGH THE BUSHING HAS DISCONNECTED FROM THE BODY FROM WHAT LOOKS LIKE RUSTED OUT CONNECTORS OR MAYBE THE BODY ITSELF.
AIR BAGS:SRS MALFUNCTION WARNING LAMP/LIGHT
Mar 16, 2021
Incident date: Mar 1, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SRS WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO UNDERRINER HONDA (3643 PIERCE PKWY, BILLINGS, MT 59106, (406)255-2350) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE SEAT BELT SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICL... Read more
SEAT BELTS:STATUS INDICATOR SWITCH
Mar 16, 2021
Incident date: Mar 1, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SRS WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO UNDERRINER HONDA (3643 PIERCE PKWY, BILLINGS, MT 59106, (406)255-2350) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE SEAT BELT SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICL... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jan 7, 2021
Incident date: Jan 4, 2021
ITS SHOWING ALL THE SYMPTOMS OF THE RECALL THAT INDICATES THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS REPLACED AND RADIATOR AS WELL AND HAS OBVIOUS SIGNS OF OVER HEATING AND GEAR DAMEGES. ENGINE LIGHT AND FLASHING D5 WITH ALL CODES FROM POWERTRAIN.*DT*JB
POWER TRAIN
Jan 7, 2021
Incident date: Jan 4, 2021
ITS SHOWING ALL THE SYMPTOMS OF THE RECALL THAT INDICATES THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS REPLACED AND RADIATOR AS WELL AND HAS OBVIOUS SIGNS OF OVER HEATING AND GEAR DAMEGES. ENGINE LIGHT AND FLASHING D5 WITH ALL CODES FROM POWERTRAIN.*DT*JB
AIR BAGS
Oct 9, 2020
Incident date: Jan 17, 2020
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V02700 (AIR BAG) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. N... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Aug 26, 2020
Incident date: Aug 2, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE IN EITHER FORWARD OR BACKWARDS. THE GEARS WERE STUCK IN NEUTRAL AND THE CONTACT HEARD A GRINDING SOUND WHEN HE TRIED TO MOVE THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN CONTACTED. THE CONTACT SUSPECTE... Read more
AIR BAGS
Aug 12, 2020
Incident date: Jan 17, 2020
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V027000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT CALLED THE POHANKA ACURA DEALER LOCATED AT 13911 LEE JACKSON MEMORIAL HWY, CHANTILLY, VA 20151, AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Mar 23, 2020
Incident date: Feb 1, 2020
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V027000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REP... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 18, 2019
Incident date: Sep 24, 2019
TRAVELLING ON CITY STREET TIRE CAME OFF WITH MY 2 YEAR OLD SON AND 14 YEAR OLD BROTHER IN-LAW WITH ME IN THE CAR. PURCHASED VEHICLE FROM TRAVIS @ KTS AUTO SALES ON 09/23/19 ON 09/24/19 THE CAR WAS CONSIDERED UNSAFE AND BASICALLY NOT DRIVEABLE.. PRIOR TO MY PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE TRAVIS TOLD ME HE H... Read more
WHEELS
Dec 18, 2019
Incident date: Sep 24, 2019
TRAVELLING ON CITY STREET TIRE CAME OFF WITH MY 2 YEAR OLD SON AND 14 YEAR OLD BROTHER IN-LAW WITH ME IN THE CAR. PURCHASED VEHICLE FROM TRAVIS @ KTS AUTO SALES ON 09/23/19 ON 09/24/19 THE CAR WAS CONSIDERED UNSAFE AND BASICALLY NOT DRIVEABLE.. PRIOR TO MY PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE TRAVIS TOLD ME HE H... Read more
STEERING
Dec 18, 2019
Incident date: Sep 24, 2019
TRAVELLING ON CITY STREET TIRE CAME OFF WITH MY 2 YEAR OLD SON AND 14 YEAR OLD BROTHER IN-LAW WITH ME IN THE CAR. PURCHASED VEHICLE FROM TRAVIS @ KTS AUTO SALES ON 09/23/19 ON 09/24/19 THE CAR WAS CONSIDERED UNSAFE AND BASICALLY NOT DRIVEABLE.. PRIOR TO MY PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE TRAVIS TOLD ME HE H... Read more
AIR BAGS
Dec 14, 2019
Incident date: Nov 4, 2019
AIR BAG LIGHT ON
POWER TRAIN
Dec 2, 2019
Incident date: Nov 23, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ACURA MDX. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO HESITATE. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING OVER 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE SEIZED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PARK ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND RESTART THE IGNITION, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. ALSO, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINA... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Aug 16, 2019
Incident date: Aug 11, 2019
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION- I BOUGHT MY 2001 ACURA MDX IN MARCH 2019 IT HAS RAN FINE UNTIL AUGUST 2019. IT STARTED MAKING A LOUD CLANKING NOISE ON AND OFF WHEN I TOOK OUT OF REVERSE, THEN AT ABOUT 40-50 MPH IT STARTS HAVING A VIBRATION THEN GOES AWAY AT OTHER SPEEDS. ABOUT A WEEK AGO WHILE DRIVING STRAI... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jul 10, 2019
Incident date: Apr 1, 2019
I PURCHASED MY 2001 ACURA MDX IN MARCH 2019. SINCE PURCHASE THE CAR CONSISTENTLY MAKES A LOUD CLUNK WHEN SHIFTING THE GEAR SHIFTER INTO REVERSE. IT ALSO CLUNKS CONSISTENTLY GOING FROM PARK TO DRIVE. THERE IS HESITATION IN THE CARS SHIFTING. AT TIMES I EITHER HAVE TO SPEED UP OR LET SPEED OFF FOR A T... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jul 10, 2019
Incident date: Apr 1, 2019
I PURCHASED MY 2001 ACURA MDX IN MARCH 2019. SINCE PURCHASE THE CAR CONSISTENTLY MAKES A LOUD CLUNK WHEN SHIFTING THE GEAR SHIFTER INTO REVERSE. IT ALSO CLUNKS CONSISTENTLY GOING FROM PARK TO DRIVE. THERE IS HESITATION IN THE CARS SHIFTING. AT TIMES I EITHER HAVE TO SPEED UP OR LET SPEED OFF FOR A T... Read more
AIR BAGS
Mar 12, 2019
Incident date: Feb 28, 2019
PASSENGER AIRBAG KEEPS COMING ON AND OFF WITH TEMPUTURE FLUCUATINS
POWER TRAIN
Feb 6, 2019
Incident date: Feb 6, 2019
VIBRATION/SHUDDER/GRINDING BETWEEN 20-50 MPH WHILE ACCELERATING. IT HAPPENS EVERY TIME FOR THE PAST 5 MOTHS WHEN I ACCELERATE FROM A DEAD STOP.
POWER TRAIN
Jan 11, 2019
Incident date: Jan 11, 2019
THE VEHICLE UNCONTROLLABLY LOCKED UP AND VERED INTO THE ON COMING LANE OF TRAFFIC
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Jan 11, 2019
Incident date: Jan 11, 2019
THE VEHICLE UNCONTROLLABLY LOCKED UP AND VERED INTO THE ON COMING LANE OF TRAFFIC
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jan 11, 2019
Incident date: Jan 11, 2019
THE VEHICLE UNCONTROLLABLY LOCKED UP AND VERED INTO THE ON COMING LANE OF TRAFFIC
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 18, 2018
Incident date: Apr 18, 2018
THE GOODYEAR VIVA 3 SET OF TIRES INSTALLED ON MY VEHICLE THE FIRST OF THE YEAR HAVE LESS THAN 3000 MILES ON THEM AND I HAVE HAD SIX FLATS ONCE I HAD 3 IN ONE DAY.. I AM REGISTERING A COMPLAINT AGAINST GOODYEAR, THE MANUFACTURER OF THE VIVA3 NOW, BECAUSE THE LAST (TODAY THE 7TH FLAT CAUSED BY A PIN P... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Sep 30, 2016
Incident date: Mar 10, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ACURA MDX. WHILE DRIVING 45 TO 50 MPH, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE JERKED AND THE ENGINE, MAINTENANCE REQUIRED, VTM-4, AND AIR BAG INDICATORS REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, RESTARTED, AND DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE ... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Sep 29, 2016
Incident date: Sep 29, 2016
THE SPRINGS DON'T WORK RIGHT, THE 4 WHEEL DON'T WORK AT ALL, THE CAR DON'T GET UP TO SPEED LIKE IT'S SUPPOSE TO. EVERY TIME YOU MAKE A SHARP TURN THE TRANSMISSION STARTS MESSING UP
AIR BAGS
Sep 29, 2016
Incident date: Jun 8, 2016
SRS LIGHT IS ON, ENGINE LIGHT IS TRANSMISSION IS MISS FIRING, FUEL TANK HAS A LINK. TRANSMISSION BEEN FIX ON A RECALL BEFORE
ENGINE
Sep 29, 2016
Incident date: Jun 8, 2016
SRS LIGHT IS ON, ENGINE LIGHT IS TRANSMISSION IS MISS FIRING, FUEL TANK HAS A LINK. TRANSMISSION BEEN FIX ON A RECALL BEFORE
POWER TRAIN
Sep 29, 2016
Incident date: Jun 8, 2016
SRS LIGHT IS ON, ENGINE LIGHT IS TRANSMISSION IS MISS FIRING, FUEL TANK HAS A LINK. TRANSMISSION BEEN FIX ON A RECALL BEFORE
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Sep 29, 2016
Incident date: Sep 29, 2016
HAS EVAP FUEL TANK DETECTION
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Sep 29, 2016
Incident date: Sep 29, 2016
THE SPRINGS DON'T WORK RIGHT, THE 4 WHEEL DON'T WORK AT ALL, THE CAR DON'T GET UP TO SPEED LIKE IT'S SUPPOSE TO. EVERY TIME YOU MAKE A SHARP TURN THE TRANSMISSION STARTS MESSING UP
SUSPENSION
Sep 29, 2016
Incident date: Sep 29, 2016
THE SPRINGS DON'T WORK RIGHT, THE 4 WHEEL DON'T WORK AT ALL, THE CAR DON'T GET UP TO SPEED LIKE IT'S SUPPOSE TO. EVERY TIME YOU MAKE A SHARP TURN THE TRANSMISSION STARTS MESSING UP
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
May 9, 2016
Incident date: May 1, 2016
TAKATA RECALL I HAVE A 2001 AURA MDX AND WHEN I FIRST GOT THE VEHICLE W MONTHS AGO LIKE 2 WEEKS AFTER I WAS ON THE FREEWAY AND THE D 5 LIGHT STARTED TO FLASH THE SPEEDOMETER WENT ALL THE WAY DOWN AND THE RPM WAS HIGH THEN THE SPEEDOMETER WENT BACK UP IT DID IT A COUPLE OF TIMES BUT I WAS STIL... Read more
POWER TRAIN
May 9, 2016
Incident date: May 1, 2016
TAKATA RECALL I HAVE A 2001 AURA MDX AND WHEN I FIRST GOT THE VEHICLE W MONTHS AGO LIKE 2 WEEKS AFTER I WAS ON THE FREEWAY AND THE D 5 LIGHT STARTED TO FLASH THE SPEEDOMETER WENT ALL THE WAY DOWN AND THE RPM WAS HIGH THEN THE SPEEDOMETER WENT BACK UP IT DID IT A COUPLE OF TIMES BUT I WAS STIL... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Mar 3, 2016
Incident date: Feb 4, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VTM WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HESITATED WHEN SHIFTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE ... Read more
STEERING
Feb 23, 2016
Incident date: Dec 11, 2015
A BOLT FELL OUT OF MY RACK IN PINION STEERING. IT CAUSED ME TO LOSE A LOT OF CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHILE DRIVING (JUST BEFORE GETTING ON A HIGHWAY). I STILL HAD SOME STEERING, BUT I HAD TO DRIVE SLOW AND THE DIRECTION OF THE STEERING WHEEL HAD NO RELATION TO MY DIRECTION. (I.E. THE STEERING WHE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 30, 2015
Incident date: Oct 3, 2015
THE 2001 ACURA MDX TOURING IS EQUIPPED WITH FRONT DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER HEATED SEATS CONTROLLED BY THREE-POSITION ROCKER SWITCHES (ONE SWITCH TO CONTROL DRIVER SEAT A SECOND SWITCH TO CONTROL PASSENGER SEAT) IN THE CENTER CONSOLE ALLOWING PASSENGER TO CHOOSE BETWEEN LOW-OFF-HIGH TEMPERATURE SET... Read more
SUSPENSION
Nov 30, 2015
Incident date: Nov 29, 2015
SUSPENSION CLUNK. ALL SPEEDS. TRAVELING STRAIGHT OR TURNING IF FRONT WHEELS TRAVERSE A MODERATE CHANGE IN ROAD SURFACE OR OVER A SMALL PIECE OF DEBRIS THERE IS A LOUD CLUNK HEARD FROM WITHIN THE CABIN. SOUND IS ALSO PRODUCED WHEN DRIVING FORWARD AT LOW SPEEDS (10-20 MPH) AND TURNING THE STEERING WHE... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Nov 30, 2015
Incident date: Nov 29, 2015
TWO ISSUES WITH DRIVE-TRAIN: FIRST IS A GRIND/RUMBLE (LIKE DRIVING OVER A HIGHWAY RUMBLE STRIP) FELT AT LOW SPEEDS (20-30 MPH) WITH LIGHT ACCELERATION. SHAKES VEHICLE SLIGHTLY. CAN BE REPRODUCED. VEHICLE CAN ACCELERATE THROUGH THE GRINDING/RUMBLING BY FURTHER DEPRESSING ACCELERATOR AND SOMETIMES... Read more
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EPA Fuel Economy, 2001 ACURA MDX
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic 5-spd (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive) | 15.0 | 21.0 | 17.0 | Premium | $4,550 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2001 ACURA MDX
191 manufacturer communications from 112 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 23 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 18 |
| 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) | 11 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 10 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 8 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 7 |
| 140000 AIR BAGS | 7 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 7 |
B21-022
May 28, 2021
100000 POWER TRAIN
Service Bulletin - Case v. American Honda Motor Co., Inc., Case No. BC 424169 (Third Clutch Transmission Settlement - $25 Credit Vouchers).
B18010I
Jan 10, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Servicenews article - Is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? We?re aware of this issue and have it under investigation.
B18010I
Jan 10, 2018
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Servicenews article - Is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? We?re aware of this issue and have it under investigation.
B18010I
Jan 10, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Servicenews article - Is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? We?re aware of this issue and have it under investigation.
B18010I
Jan 10, 2018
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Servicenews article - Is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? We?re aware of this issue and have it under investigation.
BTS170801
Sep 26, 2017
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Tech line summary article - Is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? We?re aware of this issue and have it under investigation.
BTS170801
Aug 31, 2017
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Tech line summary article - Is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? We?re aware of this issue and are looking for a solution.
BJA46167
Jan 1, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Sending vehicle data to tech line.
B05-018
Nov 23, 2016
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
SERVICE BULLETIN - NAVIGATION SYSTEM INFORMATION.
B98015
Mar 18, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Special Tool Loan Program: Under TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR LOAN, the list has been updated.
B99-040
Dec 8, 2015
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
"SERVICE BULLETIN - THIS BULLETIN UPDATES THE TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES FOR DTC P1456 (EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM LEAKAGE [FUEL TANK SYSTEM]) AND DTC P1457 (EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM LEAKAGE[EVAP CANISTER SYSTEM]). DEPENDING ON THE MODEL, THERE ARE TW
B99-040
Dec 8, 2015
091100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
"SERVICE BULLETIN - THIS BULLETIN UPDATES THE TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES FOR DTC P1456 (EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM LEAKAGE [FUEL TANK SYSTEM]) AND DTC P1457 (EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM LEAKAGE[EVAP CANISTER SYSTEM]). DEPENDING ON THE MODEL, THERE ARE TW
SB-0708
Nov 1, 2010
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
ACURA: THERE ARE GUIDELINES FOR VARIOUS SITUATIONS AND PROCEDURES INCLUDING: TIRE PRESSURE VALVE STEM INSTALLATION, TRAILER STABILITY MALFUNCTION LIGHT IS ON, ENGINE OIL APPLICATION GUIDE, NEW SOFTWARE, NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID, NOTCHY STEERI
08-026
May 31, 2008
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY REDUCED LABEL FOR ALL ACURA VEHICLES. *PE
06-008
Feb 5, 2008
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ACURA SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. WARRANTY EXTENSION: OPDS UNIT OR OPDS SENSOR TRIGGERS SRS DTC'S 15-1, 15-2, 15-3. CSC WAS RECEIVED. *NJ
05-019
Feb 5, 2008
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
ACURA SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. WARRANTY EXTENSION: EGR VALVE CONTAMINATION MAY CAUSE ENGINE HESITATION/SURGE OR DTC P1491. CSC WAS RECEIVED. *NJ
04035
Jan 29, 2008
181000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
ACCELERATOR PEDAL HARD TO PRESS. *TT UPDATED 4/2/08. *NJ
307
Mar 16, 2007
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ROUGH IDLE, STALLS AT STOPS, AND DTC'S P0172 OR P0175 APPEAR WHEN INSPECTED. *KB
03015
Jan 20, 2006
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS DO NOT WORK PROPERLY. *TT
090105
Sep 16, 2005
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
HOMELINK WON'T PROGRAM WITH AFTERMARKET REMOTES. *JB
04023
Aug 13, 2005
100000 POWER TRAIN
NOISE AND JUDDER FROM THE REAR WHEN TURNING. 2001 AND LATER MODELS. *TT
05024
Aug 4, 2005
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SHUDDER OR VIBRATION BETWEEN 35 AND 40 MPH. *TT
07012005
Jul 1, 2005
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SPEEDOMETER SHOPS CAN TRANSFER ODOMETER MILEAGE. ACURA. SERVICENEWS. *TT
05014
Jun 7, 2005
583000 CHILD SEAT:LATCH STRAP
CHILD SEAT ANCHOR LOCATING BUTTON IS MISSING. *TT
505
May 16, 2005
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CRANKS WON'T START, IMMOBILIZER LIGHT FLASHES. *TT
505
May 16, 2005
100000 POWER TRAIN
CANON A75 DIGITAL CAMERA REPLACEMENT. *TT
505
May 16, 2005
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
INPUT TEST CAN DAMAGE CRUISE CONTROL UNIT. *TT
04006
Apr 29, 2005
220000 SEATS
SEAT-BACK PANEL IS LOOSE OR DETACHED. *TT
01162005
Jan 16, 2005
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
REPLACEMENT OR UPDATED NAVIGATION DVD DISKS. *EH
01162005
Jan 1, 2005
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
P1706 A/T SWITCH SHORT OR OPEN. *EH
04013
Nov 12, 2004
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SAFETY RECALL: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SECOND GEAR INSPECTION. SUPERSEDES 04-013, DATED APRIL 30, 2004. *TT *EH
04037
Nov 12, 2004
138800 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
BUZZING FROM THE FRONT BLOWER MOTOR. *TT
10012004
Oct 1, 2004
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
HOW TO REPLENISH ATF ON VEHICLES WITH A/T OIL JET KITS. *NM
10012004
Oct 1, 2004
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
HOW TO REMOVE A STUBBORN ATF FILLER BOLT. *NM
10012004
Oct 1, 2004
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
A/T SOLENOID REPLACEMENT CRITERIA. *NM
10012004
Oct 1, 2004
350000 EQUIPMENT
CAMERA FIXTURE RETAINER KNOBS NOW AVAILABLE. *NM
03021
Sep 21, 2004
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
THE REAR CENTER VENTS DO NOT BLOW AIR AT ANY CLIMATE CONTROL SETTING. *TT SUPERSEDES 03-021, DATED AUGUST 18, 2003. *TT
04022
Sep 17, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE HESITATION WHILE DRIVING. *TT SUPERSEDES 04-022, ENGINE HESITATION WHILE DRIVING, DATED JULY 9, 2004. *TT
904
Sep 16, 2004
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
POOR FUEL ECONOMY. ACURA TECH LINE SUMMARY FOR DEALER DISTRIBUTION. *TT
904
Sep 16, 2004
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SOLENOID REPLACEMENT CRITERIA. ACURA TECH LINE SUMMARY FOR DEALER DISTRIBUTION. *TT
904
Sep 16, 2004
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (ATF) FILLER PLUG STUCK IN CASE. ACURA TECH SUMMARY LINE FOR DEALER DISTRIBUTION. *TT
09012004
Sep 1, 2004
350000 EQUIPMENT
REPLACING NAVIGATION SYSTEM DVD'S CAN CAUSE DVD DISK ERROR. *NM
804
Aug 16, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NAVIGATION ERROR MESSAGE-DVD DISK READ ERROR. *SC
804
Aug 16, 2004
100000 POWER TRAIN
CANON DIGITAL CAMERA LOAN PROGRAM. *SC
08012004
Aug 1, 2004
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
STORE DIGITAL INSPECTION PHOTOS FOR WARRANTY CLAIMS FOR SERVICE BULLETIN (S/B) 04-013, SAFETY RECALL, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SECOND GEAR INSPECTION AND S/B 04-020, SAFETY RECALL, CL AND TL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SECOND GEAR INSPECTION. ACU
08012004
Aug 1, 2004
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
USING THE CORRECT FLASH SETTING FOR DIGITAL INSPECTION PHOTOS. ACURA SERVICENEWS. *TT
604
Jun 16, 2004
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SAFETY RECALL SERVICE BULLETIN 04-013 FAQ. *NM
604
Jun 16, 2004
100000 POWER TRAIN
ASB 04-013 TRANSMISSION R&R TIPS. *NM
604
Jun 16, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
IF NAVIGATION SYSTEM INTERMITTENTLY DISPLAYS THE MESSAGE, DATABASE OLD SEE YOUR DEALER, APPLY THE NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE PATCH. *NM
04017
Jun 8, 2004
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
GLOVE BOX LIGHT STAYS ON. *TT
04009
Jun 4, 2004
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
CLUNK FROM THE REAR BRAKES. *MJ *TT
105
May 16, 2004
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SERVICE BULLETIN 04-013 DIGITAL PHOTO TIPS TO IMPROVE TRANSMISSION GEAR. ACURA. TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT
105
May 16, 2004
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CANADIAN VEHICLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GEAR INSPECTION ASB 04-013. ACURA. TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT
05012004
May 1, 2004
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
AUDIO UNIT AND NAVI ANTI-THEFT CODES AVAILABLE ON IN. ACURA SERVICENEWS. MAY 2004. *TT
05012004
May 1, 2004
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
USE THE HONDA DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM TO READ SRS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. ACURA SERVICENEWS. MAY 2004. *TT
05012004
May 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
A LOW BATTERY CAN CAUSE MULTIPLE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. ACURA SERVICENEWS. MAY 2004. *TT
04013
Apr 30, 2004
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SECOND GEAR INSPECTION. *EH
02015
Apr 23, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SRS INDICATOR COMES ON WITH SRS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE. *EH
04012004
Apr 1, 2004
140000 AIR BAGS
SRS INDICATOR ON AFTER BODY SHOP REPAIR. CHECK FOR SRS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. ACURA SERVICENEWS. APRIL 2004. *TT
04012004
Apr 1, 2004
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
REPAIRING ATF LEAKS UNDER WARRANTY. ACURA. SERVICENEWS. APRIL 2004. *TT
04012004
Apr 1, 2004
354300 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
WIND NOISE FROM THE ROOF RACK. ACURA. SERVICENEWS. APRIL 2004. *TT
04012004
Apr 1, 2004
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
DON'T TEST-DRIVE WITH THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP OR D INDICATOR ON. ACURA. SERVICENEWS. APRIL 2004. *TT
032604
Mar 26, 2004
034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
REAR BRAKE SHIM KITS FOR THE REAR BRAKE CALIPERS WHICH MAY CLUNK THE FIRST TIME THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED AFTER CHANGING DIRECTION FROM FORWARD TO REVERSE OR VICE-VERSA. *TT
01041
Feb 20, 2004
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
V6 ENGINE OIL LEAKS. *JB THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES 01-041, DATED 10/29/2001. *TT
04003
Feb 6, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
IDLE FLUCTUATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1129. *TT
020204
Feb 2, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BROKEN HEAD BOLT(S). REQUEST FOR PARTS. *TT
02012004
Feb 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
POOR AM RADIO RECEPTION. *TT
104
Jan 16, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
POOR AM RADIO RECEPTION. ACURA. TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT
012012003
Dec 1, 2003
100000 POWER TRAIN
ATF (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID) LEAKS FROM COOLER LINE BANJO BOLT. *SC
110303
Nov 3, 2003
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
REQUEST FOR PARTS. THROTTLE BODIES. COMPLAINT OF THE ACCELERATOR STICKING CLOSED OR DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS. *TT
1003
Oct 16, 2003
035000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
TESTING BRAKE FLUID FOR PETROLEUM CONTAMINATION. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2003 AND 2004 NSX AND 2004 RSX. *TT
1003
Oct 16, 2003
138120 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
HEATER BLOWER MOTOR OVERHEATS OR BLOWS FUSE. *TT
03028
Oct 7, 2003
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
NAVIGATION SYSTEM DISPLAYS U.S. POST OFFICE PHONE NUMBERS INCORRECTLY. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2003 RL. *TT
903
Sep 16, 2003
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
UNEQUAL DASH VENT AIR CONDITIONER TEMPERATURE. TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT
0903
Sep 1, 2003
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR) SURGE/HESITATION FEELS LIKE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. ACURA SERVICENEWS. *TT
090103
Sep 1, 2003
190000 TIRES
TIRE NOISE AND/OR WIND NOISE CAN MASQUERADE AS A PROBLEM WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GEARS. ACURA SERVICENEWS. *TT
080103
Aug 1, 2003
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CHECKING FOR A HOLE BEFORE INSTALLING A REMANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION. ACURA SERVICENEWS. *TT
03019
Jun 16, 2003
221600 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
DRIVER'S POWER SEAT SLIDE MOVES ONE INCH AND THEN STOPS. *TT
603
Jun 16, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
A FAULTY AFT TEMPERATURE SENSOR OR A PROBLEM WITH THE ATF TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT CAN CAUSE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0710. *TT
603
Jun 16, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
IF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0758, P0763 OR P1758 ARE RETAINED OR THE SHIFTING IS ERRATIC AFTER INSTALLING A REMANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION, REFER TO THE ETM AND CHECK THE GROUND G151. *TT
603
Jun 16, 2003
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
INFORMATION ON REMEMBERING NAVIGATION SYSTEM PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (PIN). *TT
060103
Jun 1, 2003
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
INFORMATION ON FINDING A VEHICLE'S EMISSION TYPE OR GROUP. *TT
060103
Jun 1, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE RUNS ROUGH FROM 40 TO 70 MPH WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0301 THRU P0306, P1399, P0133 SET - SERVICE TIPS. *TT
060103
Jun 1, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MULTIPLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES AFTER TRANSMISSION REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT. *TT
060103
Jun 1, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0710 (AFT TEMPERATURE SENSOR) SET - TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS. *TT
030003
Apr 21, 2003
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
HEADLIGHT HOUSING MAY BREAK OFF IN A MINOR ACCIDENT. *TT
040103
Apr 1, 2003
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
USING AN AUXILIARY HEADLIGHT BRACKET AFTER AN ACCIDENT - INFORMATION. *TT
03015
Mar 31, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS DO NOT WORK PROPERLY. *TT
03014
Mar 24, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHARGING SYSTEM AND BRAKE LIGHT INDICATORS COME ON WHILE DRIVING. *TT
03001
Jan 27, 2003
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP COMES ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1457 EVAP BYPASS SOLENOID VALVE FAILURE. *TT
011303
Jan 13, 2003
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INSPECTION OF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS WITH DATA TROUBLE CODE P0710 DISPLAYED. *TT
010103
Jan 1, 2003
140000 AIR BAGS
SRS INDICATOR COMES ON AFTER BODY SHOP REPAIR. ACURA SERVICENEWS. *TT
1202
Dec 16, 2002
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
STRAINING THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID TO DIAGNOSE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. *TT
1102
Nov 16, 2002
020000 SUSPENSION
FRONT CAMBER ADJUSTMENT. *NM
1102
Nov 16, 2002
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
TROUBLESHOOTING ABS OR TCS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 51 AND/OR 53. *NM
1102
Nov 16, 2002
015100 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
POWER STEERING BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT. *NM
1102
Nov 16, 2002
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE HOMELINK SYSTEM MAY HAVE TEST INFORMATION STORED IN MEMORY THAT MUST BE ERASED BEFORE IT CAN BE PROGRAMMED. *NM
1102
Nov 16, 2002
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODOMETER ACCURACY. *NM
1102
Nov 16, 2002
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SRS WARNING LIGHT ON AFTER BODY SHOP REPAIR. *NM
110102
Nov 1, 2002
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COMPRESSOR CONTROL LOGIC. ACURA SERVICE NEWS. *TT
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NHTSA Safety Investigations, ACURA MDX
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
DP26001
Opened: Mar 6, 2026
All wheel drive allegation
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a Petition dated January 9, 2026, requesting an investigation into the loss of the optional all-wheel drive capability in model year (MY) 2021-2023 Acura TLX and MY 2022-2023 Acura MDX vehicles. The Petition contends that the interfacing splines bet... Read more
PE25008
Opened: Aug 20, 2025
Engine failure
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 414 reports of connecting rod bearing failures in the 3.5L V6 engine used in the following vehicles: Model Years (MY) 2018-2020 Acura TLX, MY2016-2020 Acura MDX, MY2016-2020 Honda Pilot, MY2018-2020 Honda Odyssey, and MY2017-2019 Honda Ridgeline... Read more
EA25004
Opened: Mar 26, 2025
No Restart After Auto Start/Stop Engages
On June 3, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE22005 after the agency received VOQs and several field reports concerning the Auto Idle Stop (AIS) feature on 2016-2019MY Honda Pilot vehicles. The complaints allege that the engine fails to restart on its ow... Read more
RQ24013
Opened: Nov 8, 2024 , Closed: Aug 20, 2025
Engine failure
On November 8, 2024, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Recall Query RQ24013 to assess the scope of Honda recall 23V-751 after receiving complaints that alleged connecting rod bearing failures in vehicles that were not within the scope of recall 23V-751. In November 2023, Honda recalle... Read more
PE13020
Opened: Jun 6, 2013 , Closed: Jan 6, 2014
Inadvertent Air Bag Deployment
The investigation was opened based on reports of frontal air bag inadvertent deployments (ABIDs) on model year (MY) 2003-2004 Honda Odyssey vehicles.In its response dated September 20, 2013, Honda indicated that the MY 2003 Acura MDX vehicles use a SRS Electronic Control Unit (ECU) which contains th... Read more
EA13002
Opened: Feb 21, 2013 , Closed: Mar 29, 2013
Vehicle Stability Assist Malfunction
On March 14, 2013, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) submitted a Defect Information Report to NHTSA identifying a defect in the Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) system in approximately 183,576 model year (MY) 2005 Honda Pilot, Acura RL and MY 2005-2006 Acura MDX vehicles (NHTSA Recall No 13V-092)... Read more
PE12026
Opened: Oct 2, 2012 , Closed: Jan 14, 2013
Ignition Interlock Failure - Rollaway
On December 10, 2012, Honda Motor Company submitted a defect information report to NHTSA regarding ignition interlocks in approximately 576,117 model year MY) 2003 through 2004 Honda Pilot and Odyssey vehicles that are the subject of this investigation and 231,044 MY 2003 through 2006 Acura MDX vehi... Read more
PE05040
Opened: Jul 14, 2005 , Closed: Sep 14, 2005
FRONT COIL SPRING BREAKAGE
IN AN AUGUST 29, 2005 LETTER, HONDA NOTIFIED NHTSA THAT IT HAD IDENTIFIED A DEFECT IN THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS OF CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001 AND EARLY-2002 ACURA MDX SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES.ACCORDING TO HONDA, SOME FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS HAVE INSUFFICIENT CORROSION PROTECTION AND, IN AREAS WHERE RO... Read more
ACURA MDX - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the ACURA MDX across all model years (2001, 2026).
129
Total Recalls
4,540
Total Complaints
8
Investigations
248
Reported Crashes
94
Reported Fires
9
Reported Deaths
ACURA MDX - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 7 | View |
| 2025 | 3 | 117 | View |
| 2024 | 2 | 61 | View |
| 2023 | 2 | 54 | View |
| 2022 | 2 | 207 | View |
| 2020 | 8 | 345 | View |
| 2019 | 9 | 304 | View |
| 2018 | 10 | 275 | View |
| 2017 | 8 | 378 | View |
| 2016 | 7 | 516 | View |
| 2015 | 8 | 97 | View |
| 2014 | 9 | 247 | View |
| 2013 | 1 | 46 | View |
| 2012 | 1 | 99 | View |
| 2011 | 0 | 87 | View |
| 2010 | 1 | 63 | View |
| 2009 | 0 | 74 | View |
| 2008 | 1 | 62 | View |
| 2007 | 1 | 126 | View |
| 2006 | 11 | 121 | View |
| 2005 | 13 | 244 | View |
| 2004 | 10 | 243 | View |
| 2003 | 13 | 259 | View |
| 2002 | 4 | 242 | View |
| 2001 (current) | 4 | 266 |