Acura MDX 2001–2006 problems by year and mileage
1st generation (YD1)
NHTSA data through 18 October 20261,073 complaints, 822 with mileageMethod
Which year is yours? Tap it to see what breaks on it.
The 2001 Acura MDX
Close- Median failure report
- 100,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 224
- Recalls naming this year
- 4
Most reported on the 2001
- Transmission and driveline131 reports · median 104,000 mi
- Engine and its cooling system19 reports
- Suspension19 reports
Recall areas Air bags — frontal · Suspension — front · Power train — automatic transmission
Check the VIN at NHTSA
The 2002 Acura MDX
Close- Median failure report
- 98,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 205
- Recalls naming this year
- 4
Most reported on the 2002
- Transmission and driveline125 reports · median 98,000 mi
- Airbag system23 reports
- Engine and its cooling system14 reports
Recall areas Air bags — frontal · Suspension — front · Power train — automatic transmission
Check the VIN at NHTSA
The 2003 Acura MDX
Close- Median failure report
- 108,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 206
- Recalls naming this year
- 11
Most reported on the 2003
- Transmission and driveline104 reports · median 109,000 mi
- Airbag system42 reports
- Electrical system18 reports
Recall areas Air bags — frontal · Air bags · Electrical system — ignition
Check the VIN at NHTSA
The 2004 Acura MDX
Close- Median failure report
- 94,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 171
- Recalls naming this year
- 8
Most reported on the 2004
- Transmission and driveline77 reports · median 91,000 mi
- Airbag system26 reports
- Electrical system21 reports
Recall areas Air bags — frontal · Air bags · Electrical system — ignition
Check the VIN at NHTSA
The 2005 Acura MDX
Close- Median failure report
- 82,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 180
- Recalls naming this year
- 11
Most reported on the 2005
- Transmission and driveline87 reports · median 80,000 mi
- Airbag system39 reports
- Electrical system18 reports
Recall areas Air bags — frontal · Air bags · Traction control system
Check the VIN at NHTSA
The 2006 Acura MDX
Close- Median failure report
- 76,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 87
- Recalls naming this year
- 9
Most reported on the 2006
- Transmission and driveline38 reports · median 69,000 mi
- Airbag system15 reports
- Engine9 reports
Recall areas Air bags — frontal · Traction control system · Electrical system — ignition
Check the VIN at NHTSA
Tiles: each year’s median failure mileage. Latest: the 2003; earliest: the 2006, and the 2003 is 3 years older (part of the gap is age).
The short answer
“Is the 2001–2006 Acura MDX reliable?”
- Median of reported failures
- 96,000 mi
- 90% of reports came by
- 166,000 mi
- Reports with mileage
- 822
- Recalls
- 20
Most reported
- Transmission and driveline52.4% of complaints · median 96,000 mi
- Airbag system15.2% of complaints · median 132,000 mi
- Electrical system7.7% of complaints · median 112,000 mi
Owners filed 1,073 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001–2006 Acura MDX; the transmission and driveline leads with 52.4% of them, and half of the 822 that record an odometer reading came by 96,000 miles — complaints, not a failure rate.
No single peak: the middle half runs 69,000 to 132,000 miles.
Before-you-buy checklist ↓At your mileage ↓Check this VIN — NHTSA ↗
How many miles does a 2001–2006 Acura MDX last?
On the 2001–2006 Acura MDX, half of the 822 complaints that record an odometer reading were filed by 96,000 miles and 90% by 166,000 miles (why that is not a lifespan).
142 reports came in past 150,000 miles and 42 past 200,000 — each one proof that a MDX reached that mileage, not that it failed there.
Figure 1 · Acura MDX 2001–2006 · 822 reports with mileage
Mileage at failure
10,000-mile bins, 0 to 200,000 miles, linear scale; tallest bar 88 complaints
- Rest of the range
- Median
- 200,000+ — 42 complaints (5.1%), plotted separately
- 10%
- 34,000
- 25%
- 69,000
- Median
- 96,000
- 75%
- 132,000
- 90%
- 166,000
Show the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–10,000 | 40 | 4.9% |
| 10,000–20,000 | 16 | 1.9% |
| 20,000–30,000 | 15 | 1.8% |
| 30,000–40,000 | 24 | 2.9% |
| 40,000–50,000 | 20 | 2.4% |
| 50,000–60,000 | 43 | 5.2% |
| 60,000–70,000 | 55 | 6.7% |
| 70,000–80,000 | 65 | 7.9% |
| 80,000–90,000 | 88 | 10.7% |
| 90,000–100,000 | 66 | 8.0% |
| 100,000–110,000 | 71 | 8.6% |
| 110,000–120,000 | 49 | 6.0% |
| 120,000–130,000 | 50 | 6.1% |
| 130,000–140,000 | 41 | 5.0% |
| 140,000–150,000 | 37 | 4.5% |
| 150,000–160,000 | 38 | 4.6% |
| 160,000–170,000 | 27 | 3.3% |
| 170,000–180,000 | 16 | 1.9% |
| 180,000–190,000 | 15 | 1.8% |
| 190,000–200,000 | 4 | 0.5% |
| 200,000+ | 42 | 5.1% |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
Common MDX problems, and when they happen
Figure 2 · Acura MDX 2001–2006
When each system fails
Bar: middle half of reports · notch: median · proportional (log) scale (how to read it)
- Engine and its cooling system73 reportsmedian 78,000middle half 40,000–90,000
- Throttle and speed control49 reportsmedian 86,000middle half 36,000–124,000
- Transmission and driveline562 reportsmedian 96,000middle half 74,000–125,000
- Electrical system83 reportsmedian 112,000middle half 85,000–150,000
- Problems owners could not categorise42 reportsmedian 124,000middle half 85,000–176,000
- Airbag system163 reportsmedian 132,000middle half 59,000–161,000
- Engine47 reportsmedian 145,000middle half 100,000–180,000
- Your odometer, once entered below
Ordered by median mileage, earliest first.
All systems in a table
| System | Complaints | Share | Median | 25–75% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission and driveline | 562 | 52.4% | 96,000 | 74,000–125,000 |
| Airbag system | 163 | 15.2% | 132,000 | 59,000–161,000 |
| Electrical system | 83 | 7.7% | 112,000 | 85,000–150,000 |
| Engine and its cooling system | 73 | 6.8% | 78,000 | 40,000–90,000 |
| Throttle and speed control | 49 | 4.6% | 86,000 | 36,000–124,000 |
| Engine | 47 | 4.4% | 145,000 | 100,000–180,000 |
| Problems owners could not categorise | 42 | 3.9% | 124,000 | 85,000–176,000 |
| Seat belts | 36 | 3.4% | 117,000 | 40,000–160,000 |
| Body structure | 35 | 3.3% | 79,000 | 61,000–120,000 |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 33 | 3.1% | 124,000 | 75,000–205,000 |
Known problems with the 2001–2006 MDX
Automatic Transmission 2001–2006
Failure of the Honda 5-speed automatic — slipping, then complete disengagement without warning, often stranding the vehicle. Reported around 120,000 miles on 2001 and 2003 vehicles and around 80,000 miles on 2004. Part of the broader Honda/Acura V6 5-speed automatic durability problem of the era; repairs typically exceed $4,000.
Before you buy a 2001–2006 MDX: the 3-minute check
Generated from 822 mileage-tagged complaints, 20 recall campaigns, 1 documented problem area.
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 20 campaigns cover this generation.
- Check automatic transmission on 2001–2006, with 2001, 2003 and 2004 the most heavily reported cars. What it looks like: Known problems.
- End with a pre-purchase inspection of this car.
MDX problems by mileage: where your car sits
Type your odometer, or read the table.
| System | Middle half of reports, mi | At 60k mi19% below | At 90k mi45% below | At 120k mi67% below | At 150k mi83% below | At 200k mi95% below |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission and driveline | 74,000–125,000 | later | in window | in window | earlier | earlier |
| Airbag system | 59,000–161,000 | in window | in window | in window | in window | earlier |
| Electrical system | 85,000–150,000 | later | in window | in window | earlier | earlier |
| Engine and its cooling system | 40,000–90,000 | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Throttle and speed control | 36,000–124,000 | in window | in window | in window | earlier | earlier |
| Engine | 100,000–180,000 | later | later | in window | in window | earlier |
| Problems owners could not categorise | 85,000–176,000 | later | in window | in window | in window | earlier |
Figure 3 · Acura MDX 2001–2006 · 822 reports with mileage
Share of reports below each mileage
Steps at bin edges (how to read it)
- 60,000 mi — 19% of reports below
- 90,000 mi — 45% of reports below
- 120,000 mi — 67% of reports below
- 150,000 mi — 83% of reports below
- 200,000 mi — 95% of reports below
- Median (the 50% line)
- Your odometer, once entered
Linear axis, same as Figure 1.
2001–2006 Acura MDX recalls (20)
NHTSA records 20 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation (what a recall is).
The campaigns cluster around the airbag system (13), traction control (1), the electrical system (1) (why one area can repeat).
Jan 2020 · 2001–2002 · Air BagsIn the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments…
The defect. 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…
What can happen. 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…
The free fix. 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.…
Jan 2020 · 2001 · Air BagsIn the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments…
The defect. 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…
What can happen. 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…
The free fix. 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…
Jun 2019 · 2003–2006 · Air BagsAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in…
The defect. 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…
What can happen. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The free fix. 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…
Jun 2019 · 2003–2006 · Air BagsAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in…
The defect. 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…
What can happen. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The free fix. 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.…
Mar 2019 · 2003–2006 · Air BagsAn explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments…
The defect. 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…
What can happen. 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…
The free fix. 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…
Jan 2017 · 2005–2006 · Air BagsAn inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury…
The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Acura MDX and Honda CR-V vehicles, 2005-2011 Honda Element vehicles, 2005-2012 Acura RL vehicles, 2006-2012 Honda Ridgeline vehicles, 2007-2008 Honda Fit vehicles and 2005-2008 Honda Pilot…
What can happen. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The free fix. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall bagan March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.…
May 2016 · 2003–2006 · Air BagsAn inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury…
The defect. 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…
What can happen. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The free fix. 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.…
Jun 2015 · 2003 · Air BagsIn the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could…
The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 Honda Civic vehicles manufactured March 21, 2000, to January 20, 2005, 2001-2004 Honda Civic GX vehicles manufactured June 14, 2000, to August 19, 2004, 2003-2005 Honda Civic Hybrid…
What can happen. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the passenger seat occupant or other occupants possibly…
The free fix. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.…
May 2015 · 2003–2006 · Air BagsIn the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture…
The defect. 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…
What can happen. 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…
The free fix. 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.…
Jan 2015 · 2003 · Air BagsInadvertent deployment of the air bags may increase the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash.
The defect. Honda is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Honda Odyssey vehicles manufactured February 13, 2002, to August 13, 2004, and 2003 Acura MDX vehicles manufactured February 21, 2002, to September 23, 2003. Due to electrical noise, a component in the air bag…
What can happen. Inadvertent deployment of the air bags may increase the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash.
The free fix. Honda dealers will replace the supplemental restraint system electronic control unit (SRS ECU). The recall began on February 22, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.…
Nov 2014 · 2003–2005 · Air BagsIn the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger’s frontal air bag, the inflator could…
The defect. 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…
What can happen. 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…
The free fix. 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.
Jun 2014 · 2003–2005 · Air BagsIn the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger’s frontal air bag, the inflator could…
The defect. 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…
What can happen. 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…
The free fix. 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…
Sep 2013 · 2003 · Air BagsInadvertent deployment of the air bags may increase the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash.
The defect. Honda is recalling certain model year 2003 and 2004 Odyssey and model year 2003 Acura MDX vehicles. Due to electrical noise, a component in the air bag control module may fail causing the front air bags, side curtain air bags, and/or seatbelt pretensioners to…
What can happen. Inadvertent deployment of the air bags may increase the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash.
The free fix. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a noise suppressor unit, free of charge. The recall began on November 1, 2013. A renotification letter went out on July 11, 2014 for the 2003 Acura…
Mar 2013 · 2005–2006 · Traction Control SystemSudden inadvertent braking, especially without illumination of the brake lights, may increase the risk of a…
The defect. Honda is recalling certain model year 2005 Pilot vehicles manufactured July 29, 2004, through August 29, 2005; model year 2005-2006 Acura MDX vehicles manufactured September 16, 2004, through September 22, 2005; and model year 2005 Acura RL vehicles…
What can happen. Sudden inadvertent braking, especially without illumination of the brake lights, may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
The free fix. Owners will be notified and instructed to take their vehicles to a dealer of their respective brand. The dealer will install a partial wiring harness containing a capacitor for the VSA modulator…
Dec 2012 · 2003–2006 · Electrical SystemRemoval of the ignition key when the gear selector of a vehicle with an automatic transmission has not been…
The defect. 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…
What can happen. 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…
The free fix. 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…
Jul 2006 · 2006 · EquipmentThe language in the owner's manuals is not in accordance with the current mandatory requirements.
The defect. On certain passenger vehicles and motorcycles, the owner's manuals contain incorrect contact information for the national highway traffic safety administration's (NHTSA) vehicle safety hotline.
What can happen. The language in the owner's manuals is not in accordance with the current mandatory requirements.
The free fix. Honda will send a postcard to dealers and owners with the correct NHTSA vehicle safety hotline information and with instructions to insert the card into the "reporting safety defects" section of the…
Sep 2005 · 2001–2002 · SuspensionExcessive corrosion can cause spring failure and a broken spring could puncture a front tire, which increases…
The defect. 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…
What can happen. Excessive corrosion can cause spring failure and a broken spring could puncture a front tire, which increases the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will replace both front springs with improved springs. The recall began on october 11, 2005. Owners may contact Acura at 800-382-2238.
Nov 2004 · 2005 · Fuel System, GasolineIn a crash, the fuel tank could be damaged and leak fuel.
The defect. On certain sport utility vehicles, some fuel tanks were improperly manufactured.
What can happen. In a crash, the fuel tank could be damaged and leak fuel. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
The free fix. Dealers replaced the fuel tank. All owners were notified by telephone on november 10, 2004.
Apr 2004 · 2001–2002 · Power TrainGear failure could result in transmission lockup, which could result in a crash.
The defect. 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…
What can happen. Gear failure could result in transmission lockup, which could result in a crash.
The free fix. 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…
Aug 2002 · 2002 · Engine and Engine CoolingIf the timing belt breaks, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The defect. On certain minivans, sedans, coupes, and sport utility vehicles equipped with v6 engines, a timing belt tensioner pulley on the water pump is misaligned and could cause the timing belt to contact a bolt on the cylinder head. Eventually the belt could be…
What can happen. If the timing belt breaks, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will inspect the water pump and if it is one of the defective pumps, the water pump and timing belt will be replaced. Owner notification began august 30, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles…
Crashes, fires and injuries owners reported
Out of 1,073 complaints against this generation, owners also reported:
- Crashes
- 69 (6.4%)
- Fires
- 13
- Injury reports
- 45
- Fatality reports
- 0
MDX problems by model year
The 2001 drew the most complaints of this generation, 224, most of them about the transmission and driveline, and the 2006 the fewest, 87. A typical year drew about 192.
| Year | Complaints | With mileage | Median miles | Most reported | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 224 | 169 | 100,000 | Transmission and driveline (131) | 4 |
| 2002 | 205 | 161 | 98,000 | Transmission and driveline (125) | 4 |
| 2003 | 206 | 157 | 108,000 | Transmission and driveline (104) | 11 |
| 2004 | 171 | 133 | 94,000 | Transmission and driveline (77) | 8 |
| 2005 | 180 | 139 | 82,000 | Transmission and driveline (87) | 11 |
| 2006 | 87 | 63 | 76,000 | Transmission and driveline (38) | 9 |
What MDX owners reported
The contact owns a 2002 Acura MDX. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH up an incline, the vehicle stalled. The service engine and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart, but made an abnormal grinding sound while shifting into gear. The vehicle was taken to an independent…
2002 · 214,000 miles · Engine and its cooling system
The contact owns a 2001 Acura MDX. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle started stalling while attempting to accelerate. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed with transmission failure. The vehicle was…
2001 · 152,000 miles · Transmission and driveline
The contact owns a 2005 Acura MDX. The contact stated that the passenger’s side air bag warning light was flashing with an occupant seated in the seat. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and she was informed that the front driver’s and passenger’s side air bags and seat belt pretensioners were defective…
2005 · 210,000 miles · Airbag system
The contact owns a 2002 Acura MDX. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle started losing motive power. The contact stated that she depressed the accelerator pedal and the RPM’s revved; however, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact pulled over, turned off and restarted the vehicle and…
2002 · 170,000 miles · Transmission and driveline
Built from 822 NHTSA complaints with mileage · snapshot 2026-10-20 · open data · how it is built
Other MDX generations
- MDX 2007–2013 301 reports with mileage, most about the electrical system
- MDX 2014–2020 579 reports with mileage, most about the engine