How many problems does the 2005 ACURA MDX have?

The 2005 ACURA MDX currently has 180 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.

What are the most common problems with 2005 ACURA MDX?

The most common problems reported for the 2005 ACURA MDX are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.

Where does this 2005 ACURA MDX problem data come from?

All problem and complaint data for the 2005 ACURA MDX comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.

2005 ACURA MDX Problems

POWER TRAIN

69 complaints

Vehicle suddenly brakes at freeway speeds and sways to one side. VSA light and warning light comes on. After couple of seconds, vehicle resumes freeway speed. This has happened few times in last 2 weeks. It causes the SUV to sway and can easily lose control or drift into adjacent lane causing accident. After stopping and restarting the warning lights go away.

Jul 14, 2021

TOTAL TRANSMISSION FAILURE WHILE UNDER INCLINE LOAD DRIVING, LEAVING VEHICLE UNABLE TO MANEUVER IN TRAFFIC TO REASONABLY GET TO SAFETY.

Aug 13, 2018

THE TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFTS NOT SMOOTHLY, D4/D5 LIGHT BLINKING, WON'T EXCEL WHEN GAS IS APPLIED, HAD TO CUT THE CAR OFF, WAIT 5MIN, TO DRIVE FOR TWO BLOCKS BEFORE HAVING TO REPEAT THIS PROCESS TO GET IT HOME 12 BLOCKS AWAY, ONLY WOULD EXCEL 20MPH (BOUGHT IT ON WEDNESDAY, ON TUESDAY OF THE NEXT WEEK, THE PROBLEM BEGAN). THE CAR HAS 127,000 MILES AND HISTORY OF OIL CHANGE/TRANSMISSION SERVICES. AFTER SEEKING ANSWERS, PER REPAIR PAL, THERE'S AN ISSUE WITH TRANSMISSIONS WITH ALL YEARS OF THIS MODEL, SOME PEOPLE HAVE HAD TO GET THE TRANSMISSION REPAIRED/REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES. PLEASE RECALL BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT OR WORSE DIES. *TR

May 30, 2018

THE CAR JUMPS INTO NEUTRAL AT ANYTIME WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. IF YOU COME TO A STOP OR EVEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC IT WILL JUST STOP AND THE RPM WILL REV UP. YOU WILL HAVE TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND THEN PLACE IN NEUTRAL AND THEN BACK IN DRIVE AND IT MAY GO OR MAY NOT GO... REALLY JUST DEPENDS ON HOW THE CAR WANTS TO ACT THAT DAY. IT HAPPENS ALL THE TIME, CITY STREET, PARKING LOT, HIGHWAY, WHEN COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP, LOW SPEEDS DURING SCHOOL ZONE OR RESIDENTIAL AREA.

Feb 27, 2018

MY CAR'S TRANSMISSION SYSTEM WAS DAMAGED. SEEMS LIKE IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH ACURA MDX. I WONDER WHY THERE IS NO RECALL. THE DEALER COVERED THE REMANUFACTURED PART BUT I STILL HAD TO PAY FOR LABOR THAT RAN TO ~$3000.

Aug 08, 2016

+ 64 more complaints for this component

AIR BAGS

28 complaints

We have been the original owners of our 2005 MDX. on December 12/18/21 at 630. We were wearing our seat belts. We were driving in clear weather on a new street at 35 miles an hour. The passenger side seat airbag and the right side curtain deployed. My wife was sitting in the front passenger seat. There was no collision or hazard. The Airbag just exploded. We were not hit by any metal objects. The Mdx is in perfect working order and we are now told no one will cover the damage. Insurance and the Dealership. We are writing to find out how we can get a fair outcome from our car becoming unusable due to manufactures defect. We have not touched the airbag or the car since this happened. Would we be able to have it inspected?

Dec 23, 2021

AS I AM DRIVING MY 5 YEAR OLD TO KARATE ON A LOCAL ROAD WITH 40 MILES PER HOUR, MY WHOLE LEFT SIDE AIR BAG CURTAIN DEPLOYED FOR ABSOLUTELY NO REASON. ( I DIDN'T HIT ANYTHING AND NO ONE HIT ME EITHER). I GOT A BRUISED HAND, SMALL CONCUSSION AND A MASSIVE RASH ( FROM CHEMICALS IN THE AIR BACK). I CALLED ACURA AND WAS TOLD TO GO FOR DIAGNOSTIC AT LOCAL ACURA DEALERSHIP. I WAS CHARGED $99 AND WAS TOLD TO CALL MY INSURANCE COMPANY. I ASKED WHY SINCE THERE WASN'T AN ACCIDENT INVOLVED AND THE ANSWER WAS ' I CAN'T TELL YOU HOW MANY PEOPLE COME HERE AND CLAIMS THAT THIS HAPPENS TO THEM BUT HAVE NO PROOF'. I GUESS THE AIR BACK IN MY TRUNK AND NO DAMAGE TO THE REST OF MY CAR IS NOT PROOF ENOUGH!!! I WILL BE TALKING TO A LAWYER AT THIS POINT!

Jan 11, 2021

WHEN CAR IS TURNED ON THE ICON FOR THE AIRBAGS TURN ON ON THE DASHBOARD. ICON ON IS DISPLAYED WHILE CAR IS ON AND IN MOTION.

Jul 27, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER'S AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED WHILE OCCUPIED. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED OR INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 187,000.

Jul 13, 2020

THE AIRBAGS TURN OFF WHEN I'M DRIVING AND THEY DON'T COME BACK ON.

Aug 27, 2018

+ 23 more complaints for this component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

8 complaints

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY FAILED TO REMAIN INSERTED IN THE IGNITION SWITCH WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS NOT IN PARK. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE DRIFTED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED APPLE ACURA (1202 LOUCKS RD, YORK, PA 17404, (717) 854-1800). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V573000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000. *TR

Apr 01, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA MDX. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN ANY GEAR, THE KEY COULD BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED THE SAME SYMPTOMS AS LISTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V573000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER TO DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 120,000.

Oct 09, 2018

DRIVER SIDE POWER WINDOW CONTROL UNIT CONNECTOR FAILS AFTER YEARS IN SERVICE. THE CONTROL UNIT IS MOUNTED ON DOOR WITH BRACKET AND TWO SCREW WHICH PUTS UNDUE PRESSURE ON THE CONNECTOR BY PUSHING IT AGAINST THE BODY. OVER THE TIME PLASTIC CONNECTOR (DUE TO CREEP EFFECT) WILL GIVE AWAY AND BECOME LOOSE PREVENTING PROPER CONTACT WHICH WILL DISABLE THE OPERATION OF DRIVER SIDE POWER WINDOW. I LEARNED IT HARD WAY BY SPENDING LOTS OF MONEY CHANGING ALL PARTS (CONTROL MODULE, WINDOW MOTOR AND DRIVER MULTIPLEX SWITCH) FOR NO REASON. *TR

Aug 19, 2014

AFTER PLACING VEHICLE IN PARK, I WAS UNABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION. THE IGNITION KEY FAILED TO ALIGN WITH SLOT SO KEY COULD BE REMOVED. WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE CAR, IT FAILED TO START. I BELIEVE THE PROBLEM IS SOMEHOW LINKED BETWEEN THE IGNITION AND THE TRANSMISSION/GEAR SHIFT. RECENTLY, WHEN SHIFTING INTO PARK AND DRIVE THE GEAR SHIFT MET WITH RESISTANCE. I'M OUT OF TOWN (APPROX 100 MILES) AND AFRAID TO STOP ANYWHERE UNTIL I REACH MY DEALER. HAD NEW TRANSMISSION INSTALLED WITHIN THE LAST TWO YEARS. POSTING THIS NOTICE FROM HOTEL'S COMPUTER, HEADING TO DEALER (MCGRAPH ACURA, WESTMOUNT,IL.) TO DIAGNOSE AND HOPEFULLY CORRECT PROBLEM. *TR

Jun 28, 2014

VEHICLE IGNITION LOCK FAILED. VEHICLE ROLLED AND CAUSED CATASTROPHIC INJURY TO THE LEG OF AN ELDERLY WOMAN. *TR

Feb 13, 2013

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

+ 3 more complaints for this component

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

6 complaints

MY 2005 ACURA MDX HAS BEEN DRIVING GREAT SINCE WE PURCHASED IT OVER A YEAR AGO. RECENTLY THE VSA LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING AROUND TOWN AND THE VEHICLE STOPPED VERY ABRUPTLY WHEN LIGHTLY APPLYING THE BRAKES. THE LIGHT GOES AWAY AND APPEARS TO RESET WHEN YOU TURN OFF THE VEHICLE. NOW EVERY TIME THAT THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN I HAVE TO DRIVE EXTRA CAREFUL BECAUSE I NEVER KNOW WHEN THE VSA LIGHT WILL COME ON AGAIN CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO COME TO AN ABRUPT STOP. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE THIS CAR ON THE FREEWAY BECAUSE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS OF THE LIGHT WERE TO COME ON AND THE WHEELS WERE TO LOCK UP LIKE THEY HAVE BEEN WOULD BE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS BECAUSE IT WOULD BE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE SKIDDING AT FREEWAY SPEEDS.

Jul 11, 2019

I JUST PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE FROM A USED CAR DEALERSHIP AT THE TIME HAD NO LIGHT APPEARING. THE VSA LIGHT HAS COME ON AND I SEE IT HAD A RECALL FOR THIS PREVIOUSLY. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP TO SEE IF ALL RECALLS HAD BEEN SERVICED AND THEY INDICATED THEY HAD. I HAVE A HUGE CONCERN KNOWING THIS IS STILL A PROBLEM AND WHEN I ASKED IF THEY COULD REPAIR IT UNDER THE PREVIOUS RECALL THAT APPEARS TO NOT HAVE FIXED THE PROBLEM I WAS TOLD I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR. I SOLD MY HONDA ACCORD COUPE FOR A 4 DOOR THINKING HONDA/ACURA PRODUCTS WERE SAFE AND RELIABLE. I HAVE READ FURTHER ABOUT RECALL PROCESSES AND THEY DON'T ALWAYS FIX THE PROBLEM BUT THE DEALERSHIP CAN STATE THE RECALL WAS REMEDIED. I HAVE AN INFANT AND THAT IS WHY I BOUGHT A 4 DOOR. I REALLY AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THIS VEHICLE AND I HAVE RESEARCHED AND FOUND OTHERS WITH THE SAME SCENERIO IN WHICH THEY HAVE SERVICED THE RECALL AND THE VSA LIGHT COMES ON AGAIN ONLY TO BE TOLD IT IS A 2K FIX THAT MAY NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. I REALLY NEED SOME HELP AT THIS POINT, I AM DRIVING MY INFANT AND WOULD HATE FOR THE CAR TO MALFUNCTION CAUSING ME TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. RECALL S87, S88, AND S89. THIS LIGHT APPEARS WHEN THE CAR IS IN MOTION.

Mar 13, 2019

TWO DAYS AGO, MY VEHICLE WAS RUNNING ABOUT 45MPH ON A SIDESTREET. AN UNEXPECTED BRAKING WAS EXPERIENCED WITHOUT ME APPLYING THE BRAKE, VSA LIGHT WENT ON. I HAD EXPERENCED 3 TIMES OF UNEXPECTED BRAKING, VSA LIGHT COMING - FOR THE SAME DAY. SO I DECIDED TO CHANGE INSPECT THE BRAKES. THE BRAKES AND ROTORS ARE STILL GOOD BUT I DECIDED TO CHANGE THEM ANYWAY. (FRONT: BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS, REAR: BRAKE PADS ONLY TODAY, I WAS DRIVING ON A FREEWAY JUST BEFORE 7AM, WITH A SPEED OF ABOUT 65MPH, SUDDENLY MY VEHICLE MADE AN EXPECTED BRAKING WITHOUT ME PUSHING THE BRAKE. MY VEHICLE ALMOST WENT OUT OF CONTROL FOR A SECOND BUT I WAS ABLE TO HANDLE IT. I NOTICED THAT VSA LIGHT WENT ON - BUT THE ROAD WAS CLEAR, NO BUMPS, NO DEBRIS, JUST PLAIN ROAD.

Oct 23, 2018

WHILE MY VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION THE VSA LIGHT CAME ON AND MY VEHICLE STARTED SLOWING DOWN AND JUMPING LIKE BRAKING ON IT'S OWN. WITHOUT MY EVEN TOUCHING MY BRAKE PEDAL. I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY GOING ABOUT 40 MILES AND MY 2005 ACURA MDX DID THIS. I ALMOST GOT INTO AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE A TRUCK WAS COMING BEHIND ME AT ABOUT MORE OR SO 60 TO MILES. I HAD TO LITERALLY VEER OFF TO THE BREAKDOWN DOWN LINE. THIS WAS VERY SCARY. PLEASE FIND A WAY TO CORRECT THIS ON THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE. I AM SO AFRAID TO DRIVE MY CAR PASS 40 MILES ANYWHERE NOW.

Oct 07, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA MDX. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD. THE VEHICLE DECELERATED AND STARTED MOVING TO THE TO RIGHT AND THEN TO THE LEFT INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (ACURA OF WICHITA, 10950 E 13TH ST N, WICHITA, KS 67206) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE YAH RATE SENSOR NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED TO GO TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 130,000.

Apr 18, 2018

+ 1 more complaint for this component

SEAT BELTS

4 complaints

The contact owns a 2005 Acura MDX. The contact stated that after the battery had been replaced, both the front driver and front passenger seat belts failed to extend far enough to buckle an occupant into the seat. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer where the failure was acknowledged, and the contact was provided an estimate for the repair. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

Apr 03, 2024

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING HIS 2005 HONDA ACURA MDX AT 40 MPH, THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER PUT THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR SEAT BELT AROUND HER NECK, THEN LET THE SEAT BELT GO; THE SEAT BELT RETRACTED ,WHICH IN TURN BEGAN TO STRANGLE HER. THE SEATBELT WOULD NOT RELEASE, IT JUST GOT TIGHTER AROUND HER NECK. ONSTAR HAD TO BE CALLED. THE SEATBELT HAD TO BE CUT TO RELEASE HER NECK. *AK

Feb 01, 2007

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED A CHILD WAS PLAYING WITH THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT, WHICH LOCKED AND CUT THE CHILD'S NECK. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN THE INCIDENT OCCURRED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE SEAT BELT FREE OF CHARGE. UPDATED 03/07/07. *JB

Nov 27, 2006

Injuries: 1

ACURA MDX FRONT RIGHT BUMPER ACCIDENT . NO PASSENGER ONLY DRIVER ACCIDENT CAUSED SEAT BELT DEPLOYMENT ON PASSENGER SIDE WITHOUT IT BEING OCCUPIED NOT OCCUPIED DRIVERS SIDE. NEEDED REPLACEMENT COMPLETE SYSTEM OF BOTH SEAT BELTS AND SENSORS. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN ERROR. ACCIDENT APPROXIMATELY 5 TO 7 MPH WITH BUMPER DAMAGE AND GRILL. ICE ON PRIVATE ROAD NEAR HOUSE. CAR HIT TREE ON TURN. *JB

May 06, 2006

Crash: 1

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN

4 complaints

THE TRANSMISSION COOLER CONNECTION BLEW OUT OF THE RADIATOR, UNFORTUNATELY THERE IS NO OIL PRESSURE SWITCH FOR TRANSMISSIONS SO I HAD NO IDEA THAT THE TRANS FLUID WAS POURING ALL OVER THE ROAD. LUCKY FOR ME I WAS JUST LEAVING THE HOUSE AND MY FRIEND SAW IT AND STOPPED ME. UPON LOOKING AT THE PART -IT HAS ONLY 3 THREADS AND I HAVE FOUND OUT THIS IS A COMMON THING FOR MDX AND PILOT SUV'S. I COULD HAVE BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT DUE TO THE TRANSMISSION FAILURE THAT HAS RESULTED FROM THIS FAILURE BY OTHERS AS I HAVE SEEN ON YOUR SITE EXAMPLE:. ( PILOT EX-L 244HP 3.5L SOHC 24-VALVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE). *TR

Mar 22, 2015

WHILE DRIVING THE SUV IN A BUSY STREET 30-45MPH FELT THE VIBRATION, GRINDING, THE TRIANGLE DISTRESS SIGN CAME ON AND FELT THE VEHICLE IS GOING TO STALL. MANAGED TO GET THE SUV TO THE PARKING LOT ON THE RIGHT SIDE. THE SUV COMPLETELY STALLED THERE AND WE GOT IT TOWED TO THE ACURA DEALER. THEY LOOKED AT IT AND THE TECHNICIAN GAVE US THE INITIAL DIAGNOSIS AS "RADIATOR HAS BLOWN COOLANT LINE , FLUIDS HAVE CROSS CONTAMINATED AND WILL TAKE A LOT OF TIME TO BLEED OUT, ALSO POSSIBLE TRANSMISSION FAILURE IN THE PROCESS WOULD NEED TO RETEST DRIVE AFTER RADIATOR REPLACEMENT TO SEE IF TRANSMISSION WORKS". *TR

Aug 22, 2012

GRINDING NOISE ON ACURA MDX 2005 MODEL. HAD THE CAR FOR TWO YEARS WHEN PROBLEM STARTED. THE DEALER COULD NEVER IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM. ONLY WHEN THE CAR WAS OUT OF WARRANTY DID THEY FINALLY SAY THAT THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER AND MY CAR HAS 75K PLUS, BUT THIS PROBLEM STARTED WAY BEFORE. THIS REPAIR WILL COST ME AT LEAST $5000. I'M SURE HONDA KNEW ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND DECIDED TO IGNORE IT. I FEEL CHEATED! HONDA MUST TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR SELLING FAULTY CARS AND NOT OWNING UP TO IT. I'M A MILLION PERCENT SURE THE DEALERS ALSO KNEW IT AND DIDN'T SAY ANYTHING ABOUT IT. THEY ARE NEGLIGENT AS WELL. I AM SURE I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH THIS COMPLAINT. *TR

Nov 06, 2010

I HAVE A 2005 ACURA MDX AND FELT THE CAR NOISY WHILE DRIVING AFTER A WHILE THE VSA LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. THANK GOD I PURCHASED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY BECAUSE THIS HAPPENED 1 MONTH AFTER THE MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY EXPIRE. THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION AT A COST OF $3900. *TR

Dec 14, 2009

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

3 complaints

VSA light came on and my braking system halts and make a weird vibration when I press brake to stop at stop light it like it make a grabbing noise. Not sure if it happen prior to light engaging. It has happen a handful of time since initial notice could have been onset from around 2019-2020 can’t remember as I looked up any recall but there were recall for this instance but no on my car which makes no sense for my VSA light to engage. I do not drive off road and I live in an island with no major freeways.

May 31, 2024

I have a 2005 MDX. It allows me to take out my key without putting it in park. Being unaware, I turned it off while it was still in drive and it rolled back into another parked vehicle November of 2019. There is a report with the police department and my insurance covered the other vehicle's repair costs. It has rolled several times in the last couple years but luckily not into other cars. I don't remember having this problem prior to the last couple years. It is a safety issue and dangerous to others and if I can't get it repaired I would need to get rid of it. The problem is it is still in very good shape otherwise and has many more miles to give. There is no warning to help me remember to put it in park. This started happening sometime in mid 2018. Do I have any recourse?

Jul 16, 2021

Crash: 1

WHEN I'M DRIVING BETWEEN 30 AND 45 MPH I HEAR AND FEEL A VIBRATION UNDERNEATH THE CAR. I'VE LOOKED UP THE ISSUE ONLINE AND I'VE READ DOZENS OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME ISSUE, THE TORQUE CONVERTER. *JS

Jul 08, 2014

AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS

3 complaints

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 and needed to be replaced. The dealer nor the manufacturer had been notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was 209,638.

Oct 16, 2023

DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED 60MPH RIGHT SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG,RIGHT FRONT SEAT AIRBAG AND RIGHT SIDE FRONT SEAT BELT PRE TENSIONER DEPLOYED. WHEN THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED A PIECE OF THE RIGHT SIDE GRAB BAR HIT THE DRIVER IN THE FACE. THE FRONT PASSENGER HAD ABRASION ON HER FACE FROM THE AIRBAG HITTING HER. ON STAR CALLED RIGHT AWAY AND WE GAVE THEM INFO AND AFTER THEY WERE SURE WE WERE OK HUNG UP.WE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO SMITHTOWN ACURA SCANNED FOR CODES AND FOUND CODE F4-11. ACURA INFORMED ME THAT A REP FROM ACURA WOULD INSPECT THE VEHICLE. AFTER THE REP INSPECTED THE VEHICLE THEY SAID THAT THEY FOUND NO MANUFACTURER DEFECTS BUT THEY COULD NOT SAY WHY THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. AFTER A FEW WEEKS GOING BACK AND FORTH WITH CLIENT REALIONS FOR ACURA THEY SAID THERE LEGAL TEAM SAID THEY FIND NO MANUFACTURER DEFECTS AND TO CALL MY INSURANCE COMPANY.THANKS FOR TAKING A LOOK AT THIS.

Feb 03, 2020

Injuries: 1

SRS/SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AT INSTRUMENT PANEL THEN INTEMITTINGLY OVER THE NEXT WEEK. TOOK CAR IN TO DEALER ON OCTOBER 13, 2014. DEALER ADVISED THAT I NEEDED TO REPAIR AND NOT COVERED UNDER ANY TYPE OF WARRANTY. CALLED ACURA CORP FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, ADVISED I WOULD HAVE TO PAY ENTIRELY FOR THE REPAIR, NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. SIMILIAR SITUATION OCCURRED WITH MY TRANSMISSION, NEEDED TO PAY 60% FOR REPAIRS EVEN THOUGH IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY. VERY SURPRISED THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR TRANSMISSION WITH HUNDREDS IF NOT THOUSANDS OF MDX OWNERS AFFECTED. HFL/BLUETOOTH FUNCTION INOPERABLE AND DISCONNECTED DUE TO PARASITIC DRAINAGE. NEED TO REPLACE NO WARRANTY COVERAGE. SENT 3 CERTIFIED LETTERS TO ACURA CORPORATE OFFICERS SEEKING ANSWERS, YET TO RECEIVE A RESPONSE FROM ANYONE. THIS IS WHAT YOU GET FROM BUYING A LUXURY VEHIXLE FROM ACURA. *TR

Oct 23, 2014

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

3 complaints

STARTING GRINDING AFTER I HAD ALL RECALLS DONE I NOTICED THE VSA LIGHT IS NOW ON AN. DIDNT HAVE ANY ISSUE BEFORE THE VECHICAL AT 25 TO 40 MPH STARTS TO SHUTTER AN MAKES ME FEEL VERY UNSAFE ... I BOUGHT THIS CAR WITH THE SPECIFIC ABILITY TO KEEP ME SAFE AN HAVE EVERYTHING I NEED.

Apr 12, 2019

I BROUGHT MY CAR IN FOR RECALL FOR THE SHIFT INTERLOCK 7250A2. A REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT WAS DONE BY POHANKA ACURA SERVICE. AFTER THE RECALL FIX, I COULD STILL PULL THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION WHILE THE CARE IS IN DRIVE. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY ARE TRYING TO FIX IT AGAIN TODAY. I AM COMPLAINING THAT THE INITIAL FIX PERFORMED BY THE DEALERSHIP WAS INSUFFICIENT. I CAN FORWARD A YOUTUBE LINK OF THE VIDEO IF NEEDED. *TR

Jun 13, 2013

AFTER YOU STOP THE CAR AND KEEP IN DRIVE GEAR AND PULL THE KEY OUT OF IGNITION, THE CAR ROLLS AWAY. *TR

Feb 23, 2013

POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

3 complaints

TRANSMISSION ISSUES. *TR

Dec 16, 2014

2005 ACURA MDX: LEAVING MY NEIGHBORHOOD I TOOK A RIGHT TURN ONTO THE MAIN THOROUGHFARE. AFTER SOME ACCELERATION (1ST GEAR), I HEARD A LOUD SQUEAL/BLOW. IMMEDIATELY HAD NO POWER TO MANEUVER FORWARD AND OFF TO SIDE OF ROAD IN BUSY TRAFFIC. IRONICALLY, MDX WAS TAKEN FOR MAINTENANCE AT DEALERSHIP. MDX SEEMINGLY TESTED WITH FLYING COLORS 43 DAYS EARLIER. NO CAUTIONARY COMMENTS FROM MECHANICS AT DEALERSHIP. *TR

Oct 02, 2012

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA MDX. WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE, THE CONTACT HEARD A CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE JERKED BACKWARDS AND STRUCK A CONCRETE POLE APPROXIMATELY 2 FEET AWAY. THE VEHICLE AUTOMATICALLY SHIFTED INTO DRIVE, SURGED FORWARD, AND STRUCK ANOTHER CONCRETE POLE. BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE PASSENGER IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WAS TRAPPED AND UNABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR. THE POLICE, AMBULANCE, AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS ARRIVED AT THE SCENE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT HAD BURNS AND CUTS ON HER ARMS AND FACE AND A SWOLLEN RIGHT KNEE. SHE WILL HAVE TO UNDERGO THERAPY ON HER NECK AND KNEE. THE PASSENGER WAS BADLY BRUISED. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH ACURA ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2007 AND THEY STATED THAT THEIR LEGAL DEPARTMENT WOULD BE IN TOUCH WITH HER, HOWEVER, THEY HAVE NOT RESPONDED AS OF YET. THIS WAS THE SECOND TIME THIS FAILURE HAS OCCURRED. IN THE FIRST INCIDENT, THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN DRIVE AND ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH. THE VIN, ENGINE SIZE, AND CURRENT MILEAGE WERE UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 32,000. UPDATED 12/12/07 *TR

Sep 27, 2007

Crash: 1

Injuries: 2

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

3 complaints

FOUND A STRAWBERRY MILKSHAKE IN THE RADIATOR OVERFLOW TANK. DIAGNOSIS: FAILURE OF TRANSMISSION COOLER INSIDE OF RADIATOR. *TR

Dec 08, 2014

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WHEN MY CAR JERKED AND THEN WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF 1ST GEAR. I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED IN AND WAS TOLD THAT MY TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *TR

Jun 17, 2014

HELLO, I AM A VERY UNHAPPY FRUSTRATED 2005 ACURA MDX OWNER. MY CAR 2005ACURA MDX AT 82K MILES, I NOTICED CAR SHIFTING GEAR WAS NOT SHIFTING SMOOTHLY. HAVING DIFFICULTY WHILE SHIFTING GEAR & WHICH WENT WORSE & VERY STIFF. ALSO, A GRINDING NOISE COMING, WHILE ACCELERATING AT LOW SPEEDS ( 25-40MPH). IT STARTED TO HAPPEN ALMOST EVERY TIME I ACCELERATE THE CAR OR HOLDING THIS SPEED ON A SLIGHT INCLINE LEVEL. I HAVE HAD MY MECHANIC TO LOOK AT IT & WAS TOLD THIS NOISE IS A TRANSMISSION/TORQUE CONVERTER PROBLEM. IT'S COMMON TO ACURA MDXS. & ALSO, ADVISED TO TAKE IT TO ACURA DEALER. ON OCT-2009 CAR WAS PLACED FOR SERVICE @ AUTHORIZED ACURA DEALER. WHERE DEALER STATE THAT IT'S OUT OF COMPANY WARRANTY. THE GEAR SHIFT CABLE AS WELL AS TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED WITH 3-YEAR WARRANTY ACURA DEALER AT MY (OWNER) EXPENSE 5K. AGAIN, IN JUNE-2012 @ 89K MILEAGES, SAME PROBLEM STARTED. MY CAR SHIFT GEAR WAS NOT SHIFTING SMOOTHLY. MY CAR NEEDED EXCESSIVE FORCE IN ORDER TO SHIFT GEARS. AGAIN, CAR WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED ACURA DEALER AND THE GEAR SHIFT CABLE WAS REPLACED. DEALER STATE THAT THE GEAR SHIFT CABLE WAS COVERED WITH RUST. WHICH I BELIEVE THE FAILURE WAS A ACURA DESIGN FLAW. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED SECOND TIME AT MY EXPENSE($400.00) FOR THE SAME PROBLEM OR CAUSE. RECENTLY, AGAIN (SEPT-2012) SAME STRANGE VIBRATION/GRINDING NOISE STARTED. IT SOUNDS IDENTICAL TO THE ISSUE I WAS HAVING PREVIOUSLY. HOWEVER, THIS TYPES OF FAILURE RECURRING EVERY FEW MONTHS LATER. UNFORTUNATELY, I FOUND THE SAME PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. IT IS VERY FRUSTRATING AND FEEL VERY NERVOUS WHILE DRIVING WITH MY FAMILY. I EVEN GET SCARED TO DRIVE THIS ACURA SUV IN CASE IT WILL STOP ON THE MIDDLE OF THE WAY, WHILE DRIVING. I'M REQUESTING YOU( NHTSA) TO TAKE THIS SERIOUS AND POSSIBLE LIFE THREATENING MATTER WITH ACURA AND MAKE THEM ACCOUNTABLE AND RESPONSIBLE FOR IT. *TR

Sep 06, 2012

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

3 complaints

ENGINE MOUNTS ON THE ACURA MDX FROM 2003-2006 SEEM TO FAIL REGULARLY RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE TORQUE ON THE TRANSMISSION AND POTENTIAL STEERING INPUT SHIMMING. HONDA/ACURA IS WELL AWARE OF THE EARLY FAILURE OF THESE MOUNTS PER REFERENCING TSB 06-014. FURTHER EVIDENCED BY NUMEROUS INPUTS OF MULTIPLE MOUNT FAILURE WITHIN A YEAR. THIS IS A SIGNIFICANT DEFECT THAT HONDA/ACURA SHOULD ADDRESS WITH EITHER ENHANCED DESIGN OR WARRANTY. HTTP://WWW.MDXERS.ORG/FORUMS/14-PROBLEMS/29355-BROKEN-ENGINE-MOUNTS-SEND-ME-YOUR-INFORMATION.HTML *KB

Nov 29, 2011

2005 ACURA MDX REAR MAIN SEAL FAILURE AROUND 70000 MILES. MOST OF THE MAINTENANCE IS CONDUCTED BY OWNER WITH GENUINE ACURA PARTS PURCHASED ON-LINE AT BERNARDI ACURA, MASSACHUSETTS. NOTICE OIL STAIN IN GARAGE AROUND 70000 MILES, NOW AT 76000 IN DRIPPING SO I TOOK IT TO DEALER IN FAYETTEVILLE, NC FOR INSPECTION AND REPAIR. ASKED FOR HELP FROM MANUFACTURER TO MITIGATE COST BUT WAS DENIED BASE ON DEALER SERVICE HISTORY. HAVE READ MORE COMPLAINTS IN FORUMS. TO ME THIS IS A DEFECTIVE PART. TO REPLACE A $10.00 SEAL COST OVER $1000.00. *TR

Jun 02, 2011

WHILE DRIVING AT A SPEED OF APPROXIMATELY 65-70 MPH THE CAR SPEEDOMETER FELL TO 0 INSTANTLY AND THE CAR DECELERATED WHILE THE ENGINE WAS STILL OPERATING. CAR WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. WITH FIRST INCIDENT (OCCURED 1/18/05) THE DEALER COULD NOT IDENITIFY OR REPLICATE PROBLEM. CAR IS CURRENTLY AT A DIFFERENT DEALERSHIP BEING CHECKED OUT FOR THIS REOCCURANCE.

Aug 23, 2005

STEERING

2 complaints

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE CONTACT COULD NOT MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL. IN ADDITION, ON OTHER OCCASIONS IT WAS HARD FOR THE CONTACT TO MAKE TURNS. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT IT WAS VERY SELDOM WHEN THE STEERING FUNCTIONED NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BARBER FORD (640 E 8TH ST, HOLLAND, MI 49423 (616) 396-2361) WHERE THE MECHANICS STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS FINE AND HAD NO FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 178,000. THE VIN WAS NOT VALID.

May 14, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA MDX. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE STEERING LOST POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PAULY ACURA (847-433-8200, LOCATED AT 2699 SKOKIE VALLEY RD, HIGHLAND PARK, IL 60035) WHERE THE RESERVOIR HOSE WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 124,636.

Feb 05, 2019

POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

2 complaints

I HAVE ACURA MDX 2005 MODEL THE VSA LIGHTS AND AIRBAGSLIGHTS KEEP COMING UP INTERMITTENTLY AND THERE IS A TRANSMISSION SLIPS TOO. I WONDERED WHY IT WAS NOT RECALLED WHEN OTHERS WERE RECALLED .THE VEHICLE STILL MOVES BUT NOTICING A SLIP IN THE TRANSMISSION POWER

Sep 18, 2018

AUTO PARKED, FOOT ON BRAKE, MOVED GEAR SHIFT TO PARK, FOOT OFF BRAKE,CAR LURCHED FORWARD WITH GREAT VELOCITY, HIT CONCRETE WALL, RICOCHEDE OFF WALL, STARTED RUNNING BACKWARD. PUT FOOT ON EMER. BRAKE CAR STOPPED. AIRBAG DEPLOYED BUT IMPROPERLY INFLATED. CUTS AND ABRASIONS AND BRUISING ON LEFT HAND AND RIGHT.AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY INTO CHEST OR FACE. CALLED AAA TO HAVE TOWED/CALLED 21ST CENTURY INS. FOR NAME OF COLLISION YARD THEY WORKED WITH. TOW TRUCK ARRIVED_TOO BIG TO GET INTO PARKING LOT. DRIVER ASKED FOR MY KEYS -TOLD HIM THE CAR WITH PHYSICALLY DISABLED AFTER AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND COULD NOT BE DRIVEN. HE TOOK MY KEYS,STARTED THE CAR AND DROVE OFF. NOT SUPPOSED TO HAPPPEN. WENT TO EMERGENT CARE AND MY PRIMARY PHYSICIAN AND HAD CAT SCANS RUN. NEW DRIVER SEAT AIRBAGS ARE DEFECTIVE.

Sep 08, 2016

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 complaints

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA MDX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH AND COMING TO A STOP, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ISLAND ACURA (3350 SUNRISE HWY, WANTAGH, NY 11793, (855) 435-5850) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO RETRIEVE A FAULT CODE OR DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS GIVEN AN ESTIMATE TO REPLACE THE THROTTLE BODY, BUT WAS INFORMED THAT IT MAY NOT REMEDY THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,000.

Jan 12, 2018

MY ACCIDENT IS STILL UNDER INVESTIGATION, BUT I AM GOING TO TELL YOU ABOUT THIS SO ANYONE WHO HAS AN ACURA MDX WILL BE AWARE. ON THE DAY OF MY DAUGHTERS WEDDING, I WAS IN A TERRIBLE ACCIDENT IN A PARKING GARAGE. THERE WERE 4 PASSENGERS IN THE CAR. MY TRANSMISSION SURGED AS I WAS IN REVERSE HITTING A CEMENT POLE, WITHIN A SECOND, THE CAR SURGED FORWARD HITTING ANOTHER CEMENT POLE. THE AIRBAGS THANKFULLY DEPLOYED. I WAS BURNED, BADLY BRUISED AND HAVE NECK AND BACK INJURIES AS DOES THE PASSENGER IN THE FRONT SEAT. THIS CAR WAS TOTALLY OUT OF CONTROL. AFTER RESEARCHING ON THE INTERNET I HAVE FOUND NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS INVOLVING TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS WITH THE ACURA'S. IF I HAD BEEN PARKED ON THE ROAD, THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN FATALITIES. I MISSED HOURS OF THE MOST SPECIAL DAY OF MY DAUGHTERS LIFE. THESE MEMORIES WERE STOLEN FROM ME. MY CAR WAS AT THE DEALER APPROXIMATELY 3-4 WEEKS PRIOR TO THIS ACCIDENT. $700.00 FOR THE CAR TO BE CHECKED AND READY TO GO! PLEASE DO YOUR HOMEWORK IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO PURCHASE THIS CAR. I LOVED IT TOO! *JB

Sep 27, 2007

Crash: 1

Injuries: 2

VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE

2 complaints

WHENEVER IT IS RAINY OR JUST RAINED AND I HAVE TO ROLL DOWN THE DRIVERS SIDE, WINDOW A VERY STRONG MUSTY SMELL SHOWS UP. OFTEN THE WINDOW HAS WATER STREAKS ON THE GLASS AFTER I ROLL IT UP. IT APPEARS THE SEAL ON THE WINDOW IS NOT GOOD. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT MOLD AND THE FACT MY DOOR MAY ROTTING FROM THE INSIDE OUT. *TR

Nov 01, 2010

WHEN I TRIED TO OPEN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW OF MY 2005 ACURA MDX SUV, SOMEHOW, THE WINDOW GLASS PUSHED THE DOOR OPEN TOO, AND DAMAGED THE OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE. NOW, I CAN NOT OPEN THAT DOOR FROM OUTSIDE, AND I CAN NOT LOWER THE WINDOW GLASS MORE THAN 5 INCHES OTHERWISE THE DOOR WOULD BE PUSHED OPEN BY IT. THAT INCIDENT ALMOST RESULTED IN A BAD ACCIDENT ON THE HIGHWAY. *TR

Feb 10, 2010

EQUIPMENT

2 complaints

ACURA MDX VENT CLIPS ALWAYS BREAK AND IT'S COMMON PROBLEM WITH ALL THE MDX MODELS IRRESPECTIVE OF THE YEAR. I HAVE A 2005 MDX AND THE AIR VENT CLIP AT 52K. ITS NOT COVERED UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY OR CERTIFIED WARRANTY. I HAVE TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE CENTER PANEL WHICH COSTS AROUND $250.00. I SEE LOT OF ACURA OWNERS COMPLAINING ABOUT THIS ON WEBISTES. HTTP://204.16.221.2/DIRECT/VIEW/.F143463/0 (EDMUNDS) PLEASE DO GOOGLE YOU WILL FIND LOT OF USERS POSTING PROBLEMS WITH ACURA MDX AIR VENT CLIPS. THIS IS A MOST COMMON COMPLAINT ACROSS THE BOARD FOR ACURA MDX ACURA IS TRYING TO RIP CUSTOMERS BY SELLING A BAD PRODUCT. *TR

Apr 27, 2010

I DON'T KNOW IF THIS COUNTS BUT HERE I GO. I PURCHASED MY NEW ACURA 2005 MDX OVER 3 MONTHS AGO. I KNOW THIS IS NOT A RECALL BUT WANTED TO MAKE YOU AWARE OF A BOOMING SOUND THAT IS COMING FROM THE SUB-WOOFER IN THE REAR. ITS ALMOST IF THE WOOFER IS LOOSE INSIDE THE REAR OF THE CAR. I GUESS A LOT OF OTHER 2005 MDX OWNERS ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. ITS A PROCEDURE WHERE THE INTERIOR HAS TO BE TAKEN OFF AND AN ADHESIVE IS PUT AROUND THE SUBWOOFER TO SECURE IT TO THE VEHICLE. YOU MIGHT WANT TO REPORT THIS TO ACURA. I HOPE THIS HELPS. *JB

Nov 21, 2005

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,POWER TRAIN

1 complaint

The contact owns a 2005 Acura MDX. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle jerked and failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. The VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist) warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and turned off the vehicle. The vehicle was able to restart after several attempts; however, the failure recurred after driving a short distance. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the OG sensor and the PMP sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure had progressively worsened, and the 4WD warning light was constantly illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and approaching a traffic light recently, the vehicle unintendedly downshifted and nearly stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be repaired for the most recent failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Jul 31, 2025

STEERING,WHEELS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 complaint

When making a sharp turn on hot days the car makes a grinding noise like something is grabbing the tire. It slows the car, hands the steering wheel and then the VSA hazard light comes on. It is a recurring issue and mechanics have not been able to diagnose.

Aug 02, 2021

POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WAS REPLACED BY SAFELITE GLASS AFTER A TREE LIMB HAD FALLEN ONTO THE WINDSHIELD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VIEW FROM THE REPLACEMENT WINDSHIELD WAS DISTORTED. ADDITIONALLY, THE CONTACT STATED THE GEAR SHIFTER FAILED TO OPERATE AS DESIGNED. THE WINDSHIELD WAS REPLACED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ACURA OF OCEAN (909 NJ-35, OCEAN TOWNSHIP, NJ 07712, (732) 776-5200) HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Feb 08, 2021

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE FROM A PRIVATE AUCTION IN HESPERIA, CA AROUND AUGUST OF 2020 AND I AM CURRENTLY THE REGISTERED OWNER AS OF TODAY. ABOUT A MONTH INTO THE PURCHASE I NOTICE THE CAR JERK AND BRAKE UNUSUALLY WHILE IN MOTION. I DIDN'T KNOW WHAT EXACTLY HAPPENED AT THE TIME SO I IGNORED IT FOR THE MOMENT. THEN ABOUT ANOTHER MONTH AFTER THAT INCIDENT MY WIFE, KIDS AND I WERE TRAVELING ABOUT 70 MPH ON THE 15FWY HEADED SOUTH AND THIS TIME IT HAPPENED ONCE AGAIN AND MORE AGGRESSIVELY DUE TO IS TRAVELING AT A MUCH GREATER SPEED AND DID JERK A LOT HARDER ALMOST MAKING MY WIFE LOSE CONTROL. LUCKILY SHE WAS ALERT AND PULLED OVER TO THE SHOULDER RIGHT AWAY AND THAT'S WHEN WE NOTICED A NEW LIGHT ON THE I DASH HAD ILLUMINATED. WE SEE THE ACRONYM (VSA) ILLUMINATE AND I HAD NEVER SEEN THIS PARTICULAR LIGHT BEFORE SO I THEN START TO RESEARCH IT. I FIND OUT IT'S PART OF AN ANTI LOCK FEATURE AND IT'S SUFFICE WHEN DEALING WITH CURVY ROADS AND HELPS WITH TRACTION WHICH GIVES SMOOTHER TURNS WHILE DRIVING AND GIVES BETTER CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. I ALSO READ IT'S BEST TO KEEP THIS FEATURE OFF WHILE COMMUTING IN YOUR REGULAR EVERYDAY TRANSIT. SO AS MONTHS GO BY IT HAPPENED TO ME A GOOD HANDFUL OF TIMES AFTERWARDS BUT AT SLOWER SPEEDS AND THIS TIME THE LIGHT WOULD NOT GO OFF WHEN I TRIED TURNING OFF THE VSA CONTROL BUTTON ON THE DRIVER SIDE DASH. I DIDN'T HAVE MEANS TO REPAIR THIS PART SO I PUT IT OFF ONCE AGAIN. WELL COMING TO A MORE RECENT EVENT WHICH RESULTED IN MYSELF LOSING CONTROL WHILE ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK AT 11:30PM AT NIGHT AND TOTALING THE VEHICLE AS WELL AS FLIPPING THE VEHICLE UNTIL IT CAME TO A REST ON ITS SIDE. I STRONGLY BELIEVE THE VSA FEATURE MALFUNCTIONED MADE ME LOSE CONTROL AT 62-65 MPH ALMOST CLAIMING MY LIFE. I STRONGLY BELIEVE IT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MY RECENT ACCIDENT WHICH COULD HAVE BEEN LIFE THREATENING AND HAS CAUSED FINANCIAL STRESS UPON MY FAMILY.

Jan 23, 2021

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

RECALL NOT FIXED IN TIMELY MANNER AT ALL NOW CAR ISN'T WORKING BRAKES STICKING JUST NOT SAFE AT ALL CAN'T DRIVE. *TR

May 27, 2020

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR BRAKES ACTIVATED INDEPENDENTLY WITH THE VSA (VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST) WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR BRAKE PADS AND ROTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V092000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM) AS A POSSIBLE CAUSE FOR THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 153,000.

Feb 28, 2020

AIR BAGS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 complaint

GOING 65 MILES AN HOUR ON THE HIGHWAY VEHICLE BRAKES SUDDENLY VSA LIGHT COMES ON ALMOST THREW ME IN THE DITCH UNDER SNOWY CONDITIONS AIRBAG LIGHT ALSO CAME ON

Nov 02, 2019

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED REDUCED ENGINE POWER WITH THE POTENTIAL OF AN INTERNAL ELECTRICAL FAILURE. THE VEHICLE STALLED MORE THAN ONCE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS WERE NOT DISCLOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE DRIVEN SAFELY. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE NOT AVAILABLE.

Jun 27, 2019

STEERING,AIR BAGS

1 complaint

TAKATA RECALL, MY AIR BAGS HAS BEEN MALFUNCTIONING TURNING OFF AND ON. I CHECK IF MY VEHICLE IS BEING RECALL BUT MY VEHICLE IS NOT IN THE DATABASE ? MY ACURA MDX 2005 NEEDS A RECALL

Nov 14, 2017

ENGINE

1 complaint

MY ENGINE START VIBRATING WHEN REACH SPEED 20 MPH TO 50 MPH

Dec 21, 2016

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V320000 (AIR BAGS), 13V092000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM), AND 12V573000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

May 16, 2016

SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

I FINANCED A CAR FROM A DEALER IN 3-2016 CAR WAS NOT ABLE TO START SO THE DEALER INFORMED ME WHAT WAS THE PROBLEM AND IT WAS THAT I WAS USING THE WRONG KEY. DEALER ALSO SAID THAT I CAN TAKE THE CAR TO A MECHANIC TO SEE IF THERE ARE ANY ISSUES WITH THE CAR TOOK IT TO PEP BOYS AND OVER 20 ISSUES SHOWED FROM LACK OF OIL TO CONTROL ARM SHAKING I HAD ROAD SAFETY ISSUES AND I INFORMED THE DEALER AND HE TOLD ME TO TAKE IT TO HIS MECHANIC AND HE WILL GIVE ME A DISCOUNT THAT'S WHEN I STARTED LOOKING AT THE DEALER WITH SUSPENSION I DID A CAR FAX AND THE DEALER HAD AN INSPECTION STICKER ON THE CAR FROM MARCH THE DAY IF FINANCED THE CAR BUT ON CAR FAX IT SHOWN THAT THEY INSPECTED THE CAR IN DECEMBER OF 2015 2 WEEKS LATER THE AIR BAG SENSOR SHOWS I CALLED THE DEALER AND HE TOLD ME NOT TO CALL NO MORE OR HE WILL CALL THE POLICE. I SENT HIM A LETTER TO FIX THE PROBLEMS AND HE JUST IGNORED ME.. SO NOW IM AT MY LAST STEPS... I ONLY HAD THE CAR FOR 2 MONTHS AND ALL OF THESE SAFETY ISSUES ARE SHOWING WHAT CAN I DO NOW......

May 11, 2016

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

I PULLED CAR OUT OF DRIVEWAY AND AS I REACHER SPEED OF 25 MILES IT STARTED JERKING BADLY. IT STOPPED AFTER SPEED INCREASED. DID NOT HAPPENED AGAIN FOR FEW DAYS AND FROM THAT DAY IT IS GETTING WORSE DAY BY DAY. LOT OF NOISE SOMETIMES WHEN ITS SHIFTING GEAR. ALSO WHEN I GET ON HIGHWAY I CAN SMELL SOME FLUID BURNING. SOMETIMES IT JERK VERY BADLY ON CURVES.

Sep 01, 2015

STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

THE ISSUE AT HAND REGARDING THE VSA (VEHICLE STABILITY) FOR WHICH A RECALL HAD ALREADY BEEN ISSUED. MY VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN AND RECEIVED THE RECALL. THIS HOWEVER DID NOT RESOLVE THE ISSUE WHICH IS A SERIOUS ISSUE MANY OTHERS I HAVE SPOKEN WITH FACE. THE "YAW RATE SENSOR" MALFUNCTIONS CAUSING SIMILAR BUT MORE DANGEROUS SITUATIONS THAN THE "WIRING HARNESS" ACURA CLAIMS TO HAVE RESOLVED THE VSA ISSUE. THERE IS A LOUD GRINDING NOISE, THE LEFT FRONT TIRE SEEMS TO BRAKE VERY HARD PULLING MY VEHICLE INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC AND NEARLY FLIPPING THE VEHICLE THE ON 7/28/15 AT 65 MPH. THE SITUATION IS EXTREME AS OTHERS ARE EXPERIENCING. IT IS NOT A BRIEF AND NON DRASTIC PULL. IF BOTH HANDS ARE NOT ON THE WHEEL AT THE TIME OF MALFUNCTION THE VEHICLE MAY VERY WELL FLIP OVER. I TOOK MY VEHICLE INTO THE DEALERSHIP EXPLAINING THE ISSUE FIGURING THE ISSUE WAS LINKED TO THE RECALL; HOWEVER, IT IS NOT. THE YAW RATE SENSOR IS CAUSING MY CAR TO THINK I'M SPINNING OUT WHICH IMMEDIATELY STOPS SENDING POWER TO THE FRONT LEFT TIRE CAUSING MY CAR TO VEER HARD TO THE LEFT. THEY WANTED $75 FOR AN INSPECTION AS WELL AS $1200 TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THIS SEEMS LIKE AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS ISSUE FOR THERE NOT TO BE A RECALL. PLEASE LOOK INTO OTHER WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED THE ISSUE.

Jul 29, 2015

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

I, ALONG WITH MY WIFE, PULLED OUT OF THE PARKING SLOT WITH SEAT BELTS SECURELY FASTENED AND STARTED DRIVING. AFTER A FEW SECONDS THE CAR WENT INTO SUDDEN ACCELERATION. I HAD NO CONTROL ON BRAKES OR ACCELERATOR. I HAD TO FIND A WAY TO STOP THE CAR. I STEER THE CAR ON TO MIDDLE CURB OF THE PARKING LOT. FIRST I HIT THE GATE, WHICH WAS FLEXIBLE AND DID NOT STOP THE CAR. NEXT THING I HIT WAS A LIGHT POLE. THE CAR STOPPED WITH BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, LOT OF DAMAGE TO CAR (COMPLETELY TOTALED) AND CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY TO ME AND MY WIFE WHO WAS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. DUE TO THE SPEED OF THE CAR, THE CONCRETE BASE WAS LIFTED FROM THE GROUND AND THE POLE FELL IN FRONT AWAY FROM THE CAR. WE BOTH CHECKED INTO THE HOSPITAL IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE CRASH. THIS WAS CAUSED BY MANUFACTURING DEFECT IN THE CAR. THE REASON I SAY THIS IS BECAUSE: A) I JUST LEFT THE PRAYER HALL, WHERE I GO FREQUENTLY AND AM FAMILIAR WITH THE SURROUNDING WHERE OTHER CARS ARE PARKED AND MOVING, PEOPLE ARE WALKING TO AND FROM THEIR CARS, AND HAD NO REASON TO ACCELERATE; B) I HAVE BEEN DRIVING ACCIDENT FREE FOR PAST 39 YEARS, MY DRIVING RECORD SPEAKS FOR ITSELF; C) DRIVING IS REQUIRED IN THE PROFESSION I AM IN, WHERE I HAVE TO VISIT CLIENTS FEW TIMES A WEEK; D) I AM FAMILIAR WITH THE CAR BECAUSE I HAVE BEEN DRIVING THIS CAR FOR OVER 4 YEARS. E) I AM A FAMILY MAN AND NOT A RECKLESS DRIVER. I CARE TOO MUCH FOR MY FAMILY, AND ESPECIALLY MY GRANDSON, TO TAKE A CHANCE LIKE THIS; F) I AM PERFECTLY HEALTHY AND CONSCIOUS ABOUT MY SURROUNDINGS. IT HAS BEEN SIX WEEKS AND WE ARE STILL EXPERIENCING PAIN FROM THE INJURY. I BELIEVE SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE TO AVOID SUCH INCIDENTS IN FUTURE. THIS CRASH COULD HAVE BEEN FATAL.

May 09, 2015

Crash: 1

Injuries: 2

STEERING,ENGINE

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED A HEAD INJURY THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 186,000.

Dec 26, 2014

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT BRAKE RANDOMLY APPLIES EVEN IF YOU DON'T TOUCH THE BRAKES. IT PULLS INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE VSA! LIGHT COMES ON EVERY TIME SIGNALING AN ISSUE WITH THE TRAFFIC CONTROL. THERE WAS RECALL THAT WAS SUPPOSED TO FIX THE ISSUE HOWEVER IT DID NOT. IT CAN OCCUR AT 70 MPH OR 5 MPH, THERE IS NO RHYME TO WHY IT OCCURS HOWEVER I FEAR FOR MY WIFE AND MY CHILDREN WHEN IT IS DRIVEN. *TR

Oct 17, 2014

SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

WELL WHEN I DID A SUDDEN EMERGENCY STOP BECAUSE A CAR IN FRONT OF ME SLAMMED THEIR BRAKES I NOTICED THAT MY BRAKES DIDN'T LOCK UP TO CAUSE THE ABS SYSTEM TO TRIGGER IN CASE I HAD TO DO SOME MANEUVERING. HONDA EVIDENTLY RECALLED BRAKE BOOSTERS IN SOME OF THEIR OTHER MODEL CARS BUT NOT THIS ONE. THIS MAYBE THE PROBLEM NOT SURE. BUT IT'S AWFULLY DANGEROUS. I AM ON A ACURA MDX FORUM AND THERE ARE OTHERS WHO'VE COMPLAINED ABOUT IT. *TR

Jun 21, 2013

STRUCTURE,WHEELS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 complaint

I AM WRITING BECAUSE I JUST RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FROM ACURA RELATING TO: NHTSA ACTION NUMBER : EA13002. MY DAUGHTER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT (SHE'S OK!) WHERE SHE HAD TO SWERVE TO AVOID AN ONCOMING CAR THAT HAD DRIFTED INTO HER LANE ROUNDING A LEFT HAND BEND. OUR 2005 ACURA MDX WENT OUT OF CONTROL DESPITE HER ATTEMPTS TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE, WHICH SHE DID AFTER IT HAD BLOWN OUT TWO TIRES. COULD HER BRAKING AND SWERVING RESULT IN THE SUBSEQUENT OVER CORRECTION OF OUR MDX AND BE THE RESULT OF THE VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST CONTROL MODULE MALFUNCTIONING AS DESCRIBED IN THE RECALL NOTICE FROM ACURA. *TR

Apr 29, 2013

Crash: 1

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, HE HEARD A GRINDING NOISE AND THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AND DECELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED THE FOLLOWING DAY WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH. AFTER A THIRD FAILURE, THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V092000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM) WAS PREVIOUSLY DONE ON THE VEHICLE. AFTER THE REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED, THE TPMS , VSA, AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS ILLUMINATED THEN THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED BACK TO THE DEALER WHO REVEALED A YAW SENSOR CODE VIA THE DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. *TR

Apr 05, 2013

SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD VEER TO THE RIGHT AND THEN THE BRAKE WOULD ENGAGE INDEPENDENTLY. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER A RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 13V092000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM). THE SAME DAY THE RECALL REMEDY WAS PERFORMED, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR THE MOST RECENT DEFECT. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO THE YAW SENSOR. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 184,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Apr 01, 2013

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

THE BRAKE WILL APPLY ON ITS OWN AND THE BRAKE LIGHTS WILL NOT COME ON BECAUSE YOU DON'T PRESS THE PEDAL WHICH WOULD TRIGGER THE BRAKE SWITCH TO TURN THE BRAKE LIGHTS ON. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS ISSUE AS IT HAS HAPPENED TO ME NUMEROUS TIMES AT HIGH SPEED. NOTE I SENT TO ACURA DURING THE UNCOMMANDED BRAKE ISSUE, IT DESCRIBES THE ISSUE ETC.. THIS IS <MY NAME>, I HAD BROUGHT MY 2005 MDX WHICH I BOUGHT NEW FROM YOU BACK IN 2005 IN FOR THE UNCOMMANDED BRAKE APPLICATION ISSUE ON FEB 10TH 2010. AS YOU KNOW WHEN THIS ISSUE HAPPENS THE BRAKE APPLIES ITSELF WHEN MY FOOT IS ON THE GAS PEDAL AND SOMETIMES THE VSA AND ! LIGHT COME ON AND SOMETIMES THEY DO NOT. ON THE 10TH I DROVE THE CAR WITH YOU MECHANIC AND WE HAD A BRIEF EXPERIENCE OF THE ISSUE BUT BECAUSE OF TRAFFIC I HAD TO APPLY THE BRAKE AND WHEN MY FOOT WAS OFF OF THE BRAKE IT STILL APPLIED ITSELF AND THEN RELEASED AND THEN APPLIED AGAIN WITHOUT ME TOUCHING THE PEDAL. THE MOST SERIOUS OF THE ISSUES IS WHEN MY FOOT IS ON THE GAS AND THE BRAKE APPLIES ITSELF. ON THAT DAY YOUR MECHANIC DID A BUNCH OF TESTS FROM THE SERVICE MANUAL FOR DTC 66 & 68 INCLUDING: -- "THE JIGGLE" TEST TO SEE IF SOMETHING WAS LOOSE AND WOULD TRIGGER A CODE -- BATTERY TEST FOR VOLTAGE -- GROUND CONNECTION TO BODY CLEAN AND RESET -- VSA CONNECTOR WAS TAKEN OFF AND PUT BACK ON -- CODES WERE RESET THERE IS MORE BUT THE LENGTH IS GREATER THAN ALLOWABLE MAXIMUM OF '1,901'. *TR

Oct 12, 2012

SEATS

1 complaint

IT WAS A COLD NIGHT IN JANUARY AND I WAS USING THE SEAT HEATER. MY WIFE WAS WITH ME. WE SMELLED SMOKE AS MY DRIVER'S SEAT GOT VERY WARM. WE NEVER SAW FLAMES, BUT THERE WAS SMOKE. WE IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER AND TURNED THE SEAT OFF. IT LEFT A HOLE ABOUT THE SIZE OF DIME IN MY LEATHER SEATS. I HAVE CONTACTED ACURA CORPORATE TO NO AVAIL. MY CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY AND THEY REFUSE TO ADMIT ANY ISSUE. BASED ON THEIR ASSESSMENT, I SHOULD HAVE ALLOWED THE CAR TO GO UP IN FLAMES, WHICH WOULD HAVE HAPPEN HAD I NOT SHUT OFF THE HEATER. *JS

Apr 30, 2012

Fire: 1

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,TIRES,EQUIPMENT

1 complaint

IT'S UNFORTUNATE THAT HONDA MOTOR CO HAS NOT TAKEN ANY CORRECTIVE ACTION TO ADDRESS THE NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH ITS ACURA MDX TRANSMISSION PROBLEM AND I AM CALLING FOR A FULL FEDERAL INVESTIGATION ALONG WITH A POTENTIAL CLASS ACTION SUIT AGAINST HONDA. A VEHICLE OF THIS CALIBRE ON A LUXURY LINE, COSTING THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IS SUPPOSED TO LIVE UP TO ITS REPUTATION. TO BE FURTHER PROACTIVE, I ASK ALL THE MDXERS FOR US TO START A CHAIN BLOG FOR ACURA AND THE OTHER CAR MANUFACTURERS TO SEE HOW EXTENSIVE THESE PROBLEMS ARE. ACURA HAS BEEN LESS THAN COOPERATIVE DURING MY INTERACTIONS WITH THEM. SO FIRST LET ME TALK ABOUT THE PROBLEMS AND ISSUES ON MY MDX. IT STARTED WITH GRINDING AND WHINING NOISES COMING FROM MY 2005 MDX WHILE STILL UNDER WARRANTY. I BROUGHT IT IN TO OPEN ROAD ACURA OF WAYNE, NJ SEVERAL TIMES TO FIX THE PROBLEM BUT ISSUE STILL REMAIN TODAY. FINALLY, I WAS TOLD THAT THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED AT MY EXPENSE TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. WHEN DRIVING 50-60 MPH, WHINING NOISE FROM ENGINE AREA DEVELOPS. IT CAN BE UNBEARABLE SOMETIMES, SORT OF WHAT YOU EXPERIENCE WITH EARACHES ON A PLANE. THE ENGINE IDLES ROUGH, IN A GRUNTING WAY. INITIALLY, CONSTANT NOISE CAME FROM THE TENSIONER PULLEY. I PAID AND GOT THAT FIXED EVEN THOUGH THIS WAS A RECALL ISSUE. TWO WEEKS INTO BUYING THE CAR BRAND NEW, SOMETHING IN THE DROP DOWN DVD SCREEN WAS RATTLING AND I GOT THAT FIXED. THEN, THE DVD/NAV FROZE ON ME CAUSING YET ANOTHER REPAIR AND TIME LOST. SO, NOW BACK TO THIS TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. I CONTACTED ACURA HQ AND THEY ASKED ME TO CONTACT THE DEALER. I ASKED FOR THEM TO INITIATE CALL TO DEALER BUT SAID THEY WEREN'T ALLOWED TO DO SO AND ALL REPAIRS IS AT DISCRETION OF DEALER. NOW WHAT HAPPENS IF CAR SEIZES WHILE I'M DRIVING CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH? ACURA HAS REFUSED TO EVEN CALL ME BACK AS A COURTESY AND HAS NEVER DONE SO WITH ITS CUSTOMER. THIS ISSUE SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY BUT DEALER CLAIMS ITS AT THEIR COST. DEALER SERVICE IS GOOD, POLICY IS BAD. *TR

Jul 29, 2011

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT

1 complaint

THIS COMPLAINS PERTAINS TO MY 2005 MDX ACURA. WHILE DRIVING UP A SLOPE CLOSE TO MY HOME AT 50MPH, THE DASHBOARD SUDDENLY SHUTS DOWN AND THE WHEELS LOCKED UP. I TOOK IT TO DCH ACURA DEALER IN TUSTIN, CA, AND THEY COULD NOT DETECT ANY PROBLEM OR REPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *LN

Feb 07, 2011

STRUCTURE,WHEELS

1 complaint

WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY OUR ACURA MDX CAR'S FRONT RIGHT RIM HAD AN UNEXPECTED RUPTURE AS A RESULT THE CAR STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. ON FIRST REACTION, WE THOUGHT WE HAD A FLAT TIRE BUT LATER WE FOUND OUT THE TIRE WAS OK BUT THE TIRE RIM WAS WEAK AND HAD A HOLE LEADING TO RELEASE OF AIR PRESSURE GIVING A FEELING OF A FLAT TIRE. WE TOOK OUR CAR TO NEAREST DEALER AT 70 MILES FROM THE SCENE AND PAID TO CHANGE THE RIM. THE DEALER MENTIONED THEY HAD NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE THIS BEFORE. IT WAS VERY SCARY FOR US TO BE IN THAT SITUATION , WE COULD HAVE BEEN IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT IF THERE WAS A MOVING VEHICLE BEHIND US. WE STRONGLY BELIEVE ACURA HAS DEFECTIVE RIM WHICH ARE BIG SAFELY ISSUE. WE ARE LOOKING FOR A COMPLETE CHECK OF OUR CAR FOR ANY OTHER SAFETY ISSUES AND REIMBURSEMENT OF OUR TIME EFFORT, AND COST OF REPLACEMENT OF NEW RIM AND BOUGHT TIRE. *TR

Aug 03, 2010

SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC

1 complaint

2005 ACURA MDX WITH 60K MILES. PULLED INTO STARBUCKS TO BUY COFFEE CAME BACK OUT PUT CAR INTO REVERSE CAR STARTED PULLING OUT IMMEDIATELY WHILE FOOT WAS STILL ON BRAKE CAR WOULD NOT STOP STEPPED HARDER PUSHING THE PEDAL ALL THE WAY CAR CONTINUE TO REVERSE I PANICKED AND PUSHED THE SHIFT STICK TO P *FOOT WAS STILL ON THE BRAKE CAR STILL DIDN'T STOP IT HIT A ROW OF HEDGES. *NOTE I BOUGHT THIS CAR NEW FROM THE DEALER APART FROM THE LOUD THUDS THAT ACURA SAY DUE TO FLOATING BRAKE CALIPERS I HAD ONE OTHER DANGEROUS ENCOUNTER. APPROX 5K MILES ON THE VEHICLE WHILE TRAVELING ON THE FREEWAY ABOUT 65MPH ALL LIGHTS ON THE VEHICLE DASH CAME ON, LOST ALL POWER AND CAR STARTED SLOWING DOWN IMMEDIATELY. I PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE TURN OFF THE CAR WAITED FOR A WHILE AND STARTED AGAIN IT DROVE NORMALLY HOME. NEVER HAD A CRAZY INCIDENT TILL THIS MORNING AT STARBUCKS. I NEARLY HAD A HEART ATTACK AND NO LONGER NEEDED THE COFFEE. *TR

Jun 25, 2010

Crash: 1

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

1 complaint

DRIVING ON CITY STREET 1 BLOCK FROM ENTERING FREEWAY I FELT A STRANGE GRABBING AND VIBRATION TYPE SENSATION FROM MY 2005 MDX. A FEW FEET FURTHER THE CAR FELT LIKE I HAD STEPPED ON BRAKES AND GAS AT THE SAME TIME AND LITERALLY STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET. THE CAR BEHIND SWERVED AND BARELY MISSED ME. I MANAGED TO GET THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND CALLED ACURA ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE. HAD I BEEN ON THE FREEWAY THIS WOULD HAVE CAUSED A MULTIPLE CAR COLLISION THE ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE WAS WONDERFUL BUT I FEEL THAT SINCE I ONLY HAVE 70,000 MILES ON THIS CAR; THIS SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED AND THE LOCKING OF THE WHEELS AT ANY SPEED IS UNACCEPTABLE. THE REPAIR WAS A REPLACEMENT OF THE MODULATOR ASSEMBLY ABS/VSA AT A COST OF $$1653. I JUST KEEP WONDERING WHAT WOULD HAVE HAPPENED HAD I BEEN ON THE FREEWAY DRIVING 70 MILES PER HOUR. *TR

Jun 19, 2010

STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 complaint

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA MDX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN. SHE SIDESWIPED A PARKED VEHICLE ON THE STREET. ALSO, THE BRAKES JOLTED SPONTANEOUSLY. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND NO INJURIES. THE POLICE WAS CALLED TO THE SCENE AND A REPORT WAS FILED. BOTH VEHICLES WERE DAMAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE TIE ROD WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT IS WAITING FOR A RESPONSE FROM THE INSURANCE ADJUSTERS REGARDING THE DAMAGES FOR REPAIR. SHE WAS CONCERNED OF THE SAFETY RISK INVOLVED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 25,000.

Sep 10, 2008

Crash: 1

STEERING,TIRES

1 complaint

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA MDX. WHILE DRIVING 55-60 MPH AND WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED, THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES AND VIBRATES. THE DEALER HAS HAD THE VEHICLE FIVE OUT OF THE EIGHT WEEKS THAT THE CONTACT HAS OWNED THE VEHICLE. AFTER BEING DIAGNOSED SEVERAL DIFFERENT TIMES, SHE WAS FINALLY INFORMED THAT THE BRAND NEW TIRES WERE CUPPING AND CAUSING THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 31,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,395.

Feb 25, 2008

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,EQUIPMENT

1 complaint

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 20MPH THE AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE ENGINE STALLED. THE ENGINE WOULD NOT RESTART AND THE BATTERY WAS DISCHARGED. AFTERWARDS, THE AIRBAG AND TIRE MOUNTING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS SEEN BY THE DEALER AND THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED. THE DEALER DETERMINED THE NAVIGATION UNIT WAS DRAINING THE BATTERY. THE ENGINE STALLING PERSISTED AND THE VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER. THE ENGINE WAS RESTARTED BUT CONTINUED TO STALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THERE WAS A SHORT WITHIN THE AIRBAG SRS MODULE WIRING. ALTHOUGH THE AIRBAG PROBLEM WAS CORRECTED, THE STALLING CONTINUED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR FURTHER INSPECTION, BUT THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE STALLING PROBLEM.

Apr 21, 2006

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 complaint

I FIRST NOTICED THE ISSUE WHEN DRIVING IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. EVERYTIME I STARTED FROM A STOP OR HIT THE BRAKES TO STOP THERE WAS A THUDDING NOISE OR BANG SOUND. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER TO CHECK IT OUT AND THEY SAY IT IS A KNOW ISSUE WITH THIS VEHICLE BECAUSE OF THE WAY THEY HAD TO SITUATE THE GAS TANK TO ACCOMMODATE THE THIRD ROW SEATS. IT HAPPENS WHEN THE GAS TANK IS NOT COMPLETELY FULL AND THE FUEL MOVES IN THE TANK AND MAKE S THE TANK EXPAND AND CAUSES THE NOISE. THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO ABOUT IT. I CALLED THE MANUFACTURER, THEY SAID SAME THING, THEY KNOW ABOUT IT BUT NOT GOING TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. *NM

Dec 21, 2005

VISIBILITY

1 complaint

THE SAFETY SYSTEM WHICH MAKES THE DRIVER'S SIDE POWER WINDOW STOP AND REVERSE WHEN IT ENCOUNTERS AN OBSTRUCTION DURING AUTO-UP DOES NOT WORK ON A CONSISTENT BASIS. IF THE WINDOW DOES NOT REVERSE IF A BODY PART IS TRAPPED, IT CAN LEAD TO SEVERE INJURY OF DEATH. *JB

Nov 25, 2005

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