2004 Acura MDX

What owners report most often

1. Power train77
2. Air bags26
3. Electrical system21
4. Engine13
5. Engine and engine cooling13
6. Fuel/propulsion system11
7. Service brakes11
8. Other or unspecified11

Recalls and investigations

1. Vehicle speed control, accelerator pedalOct 10, 2019

   Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain Accelerator Pedal Assemblies part numbers 699-114 and 825-5029-1, sold as replacement parts for 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2004-2008 Acura TL and TSX, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2007-2011 Honda Element, 2005-2008 Honda Pilot and 2006-2014 Honda Ridgeline vehicles. The rotating portion of the accelerator pedal assembly may bind. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 124, "Accelerator Control Systems."

   If the accelerator pedal binds, the engine may not quickly return to idle after the pedal is no longer pressed, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Dorman will notify owners, and qualified service facilities will replace the affected accelerator pedal assemblies, free of charge. The recall began December 9, 2019. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492, using option 5. Dorman's number for this recall is AS1019XXXX.

   Campaign 19E068000 on NHTSA.gov

2. Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleJun 27, 2019

   Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2012 RL, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

   An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

   Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are E5D and X5C.

   Campaign 19V501000 on NHTSA.gov

3. Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleJun 27, 2019

   Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2003-2006 MDX, 2001-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot and 2006 Ridgeline vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with driver frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

   An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

   Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are Q5A and Y58.

   Campaign 19V499000 on NHTSA.gov

4. Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleMar 6, 2019

   Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2007 and 2010-2011 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The affected vehicles received a replacement driver air bag inflator as part of a previous Takata inflator recall remedy or a replacement driver air bag module containing the same inflator type as a service part. Due to a manufacturing error, in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, these inflators may explode.

   An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

   Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is O41. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is U40.

   Campaign 19V182000 on NHTSA.gov

5. Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleMay 23, 2016

   Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2011 Acura RL, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2006-2011 Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or that have ever been registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2008 Acura RL, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2003-2008 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2006-2008 Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or that have ever been registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Honda is recalling model year 2002-2004 Odyssey and model year 2003-2004 Acura MDX, Honda Element, and Honda Pilot vehicles originally sold, or registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

   An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

   Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KA0, KA1, KA2, and KA3.

   Campaign 16V344000 on NHTSA.gov

6. Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleMay 28, 2015

   Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2007 Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2001-2004 Honda Civic GX, 2003-2005 Honda Civic Hybrid, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2006 Ridgeline, 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2003-2006 Acura MDX, and 2002-2003 Acura 3.2TL vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion and other factors, including manufacturing variability that, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.

   In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

   Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-800-382-2238, select option 4. Note: Vehicles that have had their driver frontal air bag replaced previously as part of a recall remedy prior to September 12, 2014 need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well. Vehicles that, on or after September 12, 2014, received a remedy for a prior driver frontal air bag inflator recall already received an inflator of a different design, and therefore are not included in this recall and do not require additional servicing. Note: This recall fully supersedes recalls 08V-593, 09V-259, 10V-041, 11V-260, 14V-351 and 15V-153. Honda's numbers for this recall are JQ9, JR0, JR1, JR2, JR3, JR4, JR5, JR6, JR7, and JR8.

   Campaign 15V320000 on NHTSA.gov

7. Air bagsNov 4, 2014

   American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 Honda Civic, 2003-2004 Civic CNG and Element, 2002-2005 CR-V, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2005 Accord, Pilot, Civic Hybrid, and Acura MDX, 2005 Acura RL and 2006 Honda Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in geographic locations associated with high absolute humidity. Specifically, vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Saipan, Guam, and American Samoa are addressed by this recall. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

   In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger’s frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

   Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 26, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.

   Campaign 14V700000 on NHTSA.gov

8. Air bagsJun 20, 2014

   American Honda Motor Company, Inc.'s (Honda) is conducting a limited regional recall for certain model year 2003-2005 Accord, Civic, CR-V, Pilot and Acura MDX, model year 2003-2004 Odyssey and Element, and model year 2005 Acura RL, and 2006 Honda Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or ever registered in California, and equipped with Takata-brand air bag inflators. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

   In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger’s frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

   Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflators in all affected vehicles, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during August 2014. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.

   Campaign 14V353000 on NHTSA.gov

9. Electrical system, ignition, switchDec 11, 2012

   Honda is recalling certain model year 2003 and 2004 Pilot and Odyssey and 2003 through 2006 Acura MDX passenger vehicles manufactured from November 26, 2001, through August 30, 2006. The interlock lever of the ignition switch may deform, which can allow the interlock function of a vehicle with an automatic transmission to be defeated.

   Removal of the ignition key when the gear selector of a vehicle with an automatic transmission has not been shifted to the park position can allow the vehicle to roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Honda will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicle to a Honda or Acura dealer. The dealer will install an updated shift interlock lever and, if necessary, replace any necessary part of the ignition switch, free of charge. The recall began on February 22, 2013. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.

   Campaign 12V573000 on NHTSA.gov

10. Equipment, mechanical, carrier/rackFeb 5, 2008

    HONDA IS RECALLING 2,032 HITCH STYLE BIKE RACKS SOLD AS AFTERMARKET FOR USE ON MY 2003-2007 AND SOME MY 2008 HONDA PILOT, RIDGELINE, AND ACURA MDX VEHICLES. A PINCH BOLT EXISTS BETWEEN THE BIKE ARM BRACKET AND THE UPRIGHT ASSEMBLY OF THE "HITCH" STYLE BICYCLE RACK.

    WHEN MOVING THE BIKE ARM BRACKET TO ITS DOWN POSITION, THIS PINCH BOLT HAS THE POTENTIAL OF CAUSING SEVERE LACERATION OR AMPUTATION TO THE USER'S FINGERTIPS OR HAND.

    OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT THULE AT 800-THULE91 (800-848-5391) TO OBTAIN A FREE REPAIR KIT ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS OR OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.

    Campaign 08E013000 on NHTSA.gov

Representative owner complaints: electrical system

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1. Electrical system, May 24, 2023

   Multiple lights appear turn on and off indicated on dashboard, VGA, check engine light, and tire pressure system. I run a diagnostics and it says my Evap System had a code telling me to replace gas cap. I went to the auto parts store and purchased a new gas cap that is specifically for my vehicle. I turn the vehicle back on and code is still on. So I get the code erased with my diagnostic reader and the sensor turns off. But give it a few weeks and that light turns back with same code telling me to replace gas cap. I went back to return my gas cap at AutoZone. Then ordered an OEM gas cap for my vehicle and erased code and then code came back less than a month later. It can’t be two brand new parts, one was a universal part but specific to my vehicle. And second part was OEM specifically for my vehicle and from Acura/Honda parts department. So I don’t know what to do because repair said its a dumb code and just reset if I already replaced once. And don’t worry about the code indicator because the Evap system appears to be working. So it’s either an electrical issue or a glitch. I’m not comfortable with those options

2. Electrical system, Air bags, Electronic stability control (ESC), May 29, 2019, crash

   TAKATA RECALL MY AIRBAGS WERE REPLACED TWICE ALREADY THROUGH RECALL REPAIR AND THE AIRBAG SENSOR CAME BACK ON LAST WEEK, MOMENT IT CAME ON I WAS IN MOTION AND THE STEERING WHEEL I WAS NOT ABLE TO CONTROL THE STEERING. THIS RESULTED IN ME SIDE-SWIPING AND OBJECT, HITTING THE CURB AND FLATTENING MY TIRE. THERE IS ALSO ANOTHER RECALL ON MY VEHICLE

3. Electrical system, Air bags, Other or unspecified, May 3, 2019

   THE AIRBAG LIGHT WARNING CONTINUES TO COME ON AND STAY ON. SOMETIMES IS GOES OFF, BUT COMES BACK ON LATER. THIS WAS REPORTED TO THE DEALER IN CHARGE OF AIRBAG RECALL AND THE ONLY SOLUTION OFFERED WAS PAYING A HEFTY FEE TO DIAGNOSE THE ISSUE WITHOUT GUARANTEE. THIS WAS REPORTED IN 2014 AND HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM BEFORE THIS AND CURRENTLY, 2019.

4. Power train, Electrical system, Engine, Dec 29, 2018

   HOSE CONNECTION FAILURE BETWEEN RADIATOR AND TRANSMISSION COOLER CAUSING RADIATOR FLUID TO MIX WITH TRANNY FLUID WITH NO DASH INDICATOR OF PROBLEM.. IN MOTION LOST POWER AND WOULD NOT MOVE FROM 1ST GEAR. BROKE DOWN COMPLETELY IN NEED OF TRANSMISSION WORK AND NEW COOLANT SYSTEM DUE TO HOSE CONNECT FAILURE.

5. Electrical system, Structure, Engine, Dec 14, 2018, fire

   ELECTRICAL SHORT

6. Electrical system, Seats, Jul 28, 2018

   THE SEAT WARMER WAS ON, AND BECAME O HOT THAT IT BURNED A HOLE THROUGH THE PADDING AND THE LEATHER, ABOUT 2 1/2 INCHES BY 1 INCH. FUSE IS REMOVED, BUT NOW HAVE NO SEAT WARMER ON THE DRIVER SIDE, AND I AM INTIMIDATED TO HAVE A PASSENGER USE THE SEAT WARMER ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. PHOTO ATTACHED.

7. Power train, Electrical system, Fuel/propulsion system, Nov 13, 2016

   TRANSMISSION FAILED TODAY 123K. CALLED CUSTOMER SERVICE WHAT A JOKE. EMISSIONS LIGHT ON AND AIR BAGS ARE FAULTY. WHAT A LEMON. NEVET BUY ACURA. ON A CITY STREET CAR JUST DOWN SHIFTED AND STOPPED. NEEDLESS TO SAY IT WAS 20 DEGREE'S OUTSIDE. ACURA DOESNT SEE THUS AS A SAFETY HAZARD? CONFUSED AND MAD REALLY MAD. I CANT BELIEVE THEY ARE STILL GETTING AWAY WITH THIS. I'VE HAD MY FILL WITH FOREIGN JUNK. I FROZE WALKING HOME THINK I HAVE FROST BITE ON MY FINGERS.

8. Electrical system, Engine, May 19, 2016

   TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE BATTERY WAS JUMPED AND THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO START. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE BATTERY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS OIL LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE AND THE SMELL OF FUMES EMITTED INTO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 188,000.

9. Power train, Electrical system, Air bags, May 4, 2016, fire

   HI I'M SEEKING GUIDANCE MY MOM PURCHASED A USED 2004 MDX AND SHE ONLY DRIVES IT TO AND FROM WORK ABOUT A FIVE MIN DRIVE AND ONE MORNING AFTER SHE ARRIVED TO WORK TEN MINS LATER HER CAR CAUGHT IN FLAMES FIRE FIGHTER INVESTIGATORS STATED IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE WHAT CAN I DO. ABOUT THIS VIN # [XXX] 2004 ACURA MDX INCIDENT DATE OF APRIL 1,2016 AROUND 630 AM IN THE PARKING LOT OF LOMPOC HOSPITAL CA 93435 WE RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE THREE WEEKS LATER SATURDAY APRIL 23,2016 INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

10. Electrical system, Air bags, Apr 27, 2016, fire

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2004 ACURA MDX. AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE FOR APPROXIMATELY TEN MINUTES, THE CONTACT WAS NOTIFIED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED DUE TO THE FIRE. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG ATTEMPTED TO INFLATE AFTER THE FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND FILED A REPORT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND LATER DEEMED DESTROYED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V320000 (AIR BAGS) AFTER THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.

11. Electrical system, Jan 8, 2016

    I WAS DRIVING ON WEDNESDAY JAN 5 2016 AND MY CAR STALLED WHILE DRIVING ON OLD GRASSY ROAD AT ABOUT 20 MILES PER HOUR AS I JUST HAD STOPPED AT STOP SIGN. I NOTICED THE LIGHTS WERE ALL STARTING TO COME ON AND THE CAR COMPLETELY STOPPED. I HAD IT TOWED TO ACURA OF MILFORD, CT. AFTER 2 DAYS AND AFTER INSTALLING A NEW BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR THEY FOUND 1 OF 6 COILS MELTED - THE IGNITION COIL - WHICH THEN RUINED A SPARK PLUG WHICH THEN RUINED MY ENGINE. THE VALUE OF THE CAR IS NOT MUCH AND I WAS ALREADY OVER $1000. WHY WOULD THIS HAPPEN AND WHY AFTER ALL MY REGULARLY SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE WAS THIS NOT FOUND UNTIL IT WAS TOO LATE. I HAD TOLD REPEATEDLY THAT VTM 4 AND IGNITION LAMP INDICATORS COME ON. I COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED AND IN FACT THE AIR BAG WAS SCHEDULED TO BE REPAIRED THE SAME DAY DUE TO A RECALL. I AM LUCKY I WAS NOT IN AN ACCIDENT. I AM HOPING FOR FURTHER INVESTIGATION BECAUSE THESE REPAIRS I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY FOR SINCE MY CAR IS NOW INOPERABLE. THANK YOU I STILL DO NOT HAVE THE CAR IN MY POSSESSION. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

12. Electrical system, Fuel/propulsion system, Nov 6, 2015

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 ACURA MDX. WHILE IN PARK, THE VEHICLE'S RPM GAUGE IDLED HIGH WHEN STARTED. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE RPM GAUGE DISPLAYED HIGH RPMS EVEN WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS NOT DEPRESSED. THE FUEL GAUGE WAS ALSO NOT DISPLAYING THE CORRECT READINGS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 94,000.

13. Electrical system, Jul 27, 2015

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V320000 (AIR BAGS), NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V700000 (AIR BAGS), AND NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V573000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. THE DEALER STATED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE DELAY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WOULD INTERMITTENTLY STALL WHILE IDLING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR FACILITY WERE UNKNOWN REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.

14. Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Service brakes, Dec 20, 2013

    SINCE ABOUT FEBRUARY 2010 THE VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST SYSTEM WILL RANDOMLY ACTIVATE DURING PERIODS OF PROLONGED HIGHWAY DRIVING. THIS CONDITION USUALLY HAPPENS ON DRY PAVEMENT AND WITHOUT WARNING. IT FEELS LIKE ONLY THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT BRAKE IS APPLIED AND THE VEHICLE SWERVES TO THE RIGHT UNCONTROLLABLY. THE CONDITION HAS NEARLY CAUSED ME TO CRASH MULTIPLE TIMES AND IS VERY FRIGHTENING. I HAVE HAD THE ACURA DEALER TROUBLESHOOT THE PROBLEM MANY TIMES WITH NO RESULTS. THE MOST RECENT TIME THIS HAPPENED WAS EARLY DECEMBER 2013. I IMMEDIATELY DROPPED THE VEHICLE OFF AT AN ACURA DEALER AND THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A FAULTY LATERAL ACCELERATION SENSOR. UNFORTUNATELY THIS PART IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME AND IS ON INDEFINITE BACKORDER. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE THAT HAS NEARLY CAUSED HARM TO MYSELF AND OTHER VEHICLES DUE TO MY OUT OF CONTROL VEHICLE. I AM NOW WITHOUT TRANSPORTATION UNTIL ACURA IS ABLE TO GET THE PART BACK IN STOCK. ACURA OF AMERICA HAS REFUSED TO EVEN LOG AND FILE MY COMPLAINT LET ALONE ASSIST ME WITH THIS SAFETY ISSUE AND HARDSHIP. *TR

15. Power train, Electrical system, May 14, 2013, crash

    I PULLED UP MY DRIVEWAY WHICH HAS UPHILL GRADE THEN A FLAT AREA AND WAS IN MY GARAGE WHEN I NOTICED THAT I HAD THE KEYS IN MY HAND. I TURNED AROUND AND NOTICED MY CAR WAS DRIFTING BACK DOWN THE DRIVEWAY. I TRIED TO JUMP BACK IN THE CAR TO HIT THE BRAKES BUT THOUGHT BETTER OF IT AS IT WAS GAINING MORE SPEED. I LET GO F THE FRONT DOOR AND WATCHED AS IT VEERED OFF THE DRIVEWAY AND HIT A TREE AND LANDSCAPING ROCK AND END OF DRIVEWAY. WHAT IT . SO I WAS ABLE TO TAKE THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION WHILE THE CAR WHILE STILL IN THE DRIVE POSITION. I DID NOT RECEIVE A RECALL NOTICE UNTIL FEBRUARY . ACURA HAS NOT BEEN JUDICIOUS IN THEIR EFFORT TO FIX THE DAMAGE THAT OCCURRED TO MY VEHICLE DUE TO A DEFECTIVE PART. *TR

16. Steering, Electrical system, Engine, Apr 22, 2013

    ON 11.11.11,OUR ACURA LOST POWER COINCIDING WITH THE DASHBOARD WARNING LIGHTS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY TO WARN OF THE SUDDEN LOSS OF CONTROL, HEAVY SMOKE EMISSION, TRANSMISSION FAILURE,ENGINE DAMAGE & INABILITY TO DRIVE OUR VEHICLE, CREATING THE POSSIBILITY OF A CRASH, INJURY OR FATALITY. DESPITE ACURA'S KNOWLEDGE OF TRANSMISSION FAILURES BASED ON AN ACURA SERVICE BULLETIN ALERT, WE INCURRED $5500 IN EXPENSES/DAMAGE TO OUR VEHICLE.WE HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE FAULTY TORQUE CONVERTER/TRANSMISSION PARTS PREVIOUSLY&ACURA HAS AVOIDED TAKING FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR A KNOWN PROBLEM IN WHICH MANY CONSUMERS HAVE BEEN FULLY REIMBURSED FOR THIS DAMAGE. WE ARE ISSUING THIS COMPLAINT&REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR OUR EXPENSES DUE TO ACURA'S FULL KNOWLEDGE OF THIS RECURRING SITUATION,THEIR NEGLIGENCE IN ALERTING CONSUMERS&THEIR NEGLECT IN RESOLVING THE REPAIR IN ACCORDANCE WITH THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES.WE WOULD REQUEST THAT ACURA BE HELD RESPONSIBLE IN NOTIFYING ALL ACURA OWNERS OF THE SERVICE BULLETIN/RECALL PERTAINING TO THIS FAULTY TRANSMISSION. WE ALSO FEEL STRONGLY ABOUT THE ELECTRONIC/COMPUTER DASHBOARD WARNINGS THAT GAVE NO INDICATION OF DAMAGED OR FAULTY PARTS CREATING THE DANGEROUS&UNSAFE SITUATION WE HAD EXPERIENCED WHILE DRIVING OUR VEHICLE IN TRAFFIC WHEN THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED&ARE FILING A COMPLAINT ACCORDING TO THE SERIOUSNESS OF THIS PORTION OF THE INCIDENT AS WELL. WE HAVE MUCH DOCUMENTATION&WOULD BE MORE THAN WILLING TO PROVIDE WHATEVER WOULD BE NECESSARY TO ENSURE THAT THIS COMPLAINT IS PRODUCTIVE IN ENFORCING ACURA'S RESPONSIBILITY OF THESE TWO INCIDENTS,TO FURTHER MAKE AWARE&AVOID SUCH INCIDENTS&IN HOPES OF BEING REIMBURSED FOR OUR UNEXPECTED EXPENSES AS WELL. IN PURCHASING AN ACURA,WE HAD DONE SO WITH THE PEACE OF MIND THAT WE HAD PURCHASED A WELL MADE,SAFE VEHICLE FROM A COMPANY THAT STANDS BEHIND IT'S PRODUCT.WE ARE SADDENED THAT THIS HAS NOT BEEN THE CASE. *TR

17. Power train, Electrical system, Mar 8, 2011

    I HAVE A 2004 ACURA MDX. THERE ARE ABOUT 77,000 MILES ON IT. VSA, VTM-4, ABS, AND AIRBAG LIGHTS KEEP FLASHING. SO I TOOK IT TO MY ACURA DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD ME THAT AFTER DIAGNOSTIC THAT THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL FAILED. I BELIEVE THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE WIRING OF ALL MDX IN OR AROUND 2004. THERE HAS BEEN NUMEROUS REPORTING OF REAR DIFFERENTIAL FAILURES IN 2003 AND 2004 MDXS. ACURA SHOULD TAKE A LOOK INTO THIS AND MAYBE DO A RECALL. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE THE TRANSMISSION MAKES A LOUD NOISE AND SLOWS DOWN WHEN YOU ARE DRIVING ALMOST AS IF THE TRANSMISSION WAS ABOUT TO GO OUT. *TR

18. Electrical system, Mar 16, 2010

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 ACURA MDX. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 35MPH, THE BATTERY CABLE BECAME DISCONNECTED AND THE VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO STEER OR STOP THE VEHICLE WHEN THE FAILURE HAPPENED, HOWEVER THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WAS 145000.

19. Power train, Electrical system, Oct 26, 2009

    ALL ACURA MDX HAVE THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS- AND ALL ARE VERY EXPENSIVE TO FIX. ACURA DEALERS AND CORPORATE DOES NOT CARE TO LISTEN- BECAUSE WE FOOLS KEEP BUYING THERE CARS. - ALL TRANSMISSIONS WILL FAIL VERY EARLY. COST (4,800) - ALL MOTOR MOUNTS WILL FAIL (1000) - HORN, CRUISE, AUDIO CONTROLS WILL FAIL. ( 400). PLUS LOTS OF OTHER ISSUES. *TR

20. Power train, Electrical system, Structure, Oct 13, 2009

    2004 ACURA MDX WITH FOLLOWING ISSUES: HORN, CRUISE,AUDIO NOT WORKING. TRANSMISSION BAD MOTOR MOUNT BAD. *TR

21. Electrical system, Sep 6, 2008

    THE STARTER ON MY 2004 ACURA MDX HAS FAILED. I AM GOING TO PAY 500.00 TO REPLACE IT. REPAIR SHOP SAYS THIS IS NOT A COMMON REPAIR FOR A CAR OF THIS AGE. I AM CURIOUS IF IT IS A DEFECTIVE PART. THE CAR ONLY HAS 54,000 MILES ON IT. PLEASE HELP ME. STARTERS SHOULD LAST MUCH LONGER THAN THIS. *TR