10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 0
Average Mileage:
38,118 miles

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problem #2

Sep 082003

MDX 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The vehicle was involved in an accident in which it rolled over. Neither air bag deployed. There was no air bag light warning prior to the crash. A police report and pictures can be made available per consumer. The vehicle was a total loss.

- Dewey, AZ, USA

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problem #1

Sep 032003

MDX 6-cyl

  • 11,400 miles
When the vehicle ran over a bump in road the seat belt retractor receded and locked up. The passenger side air bag light also illuminated. The driver was unable to release the seat belt from the retractor. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to have the mechanic check out the driver's seat belt retractor. The dealer indicated that the seat belt repair was not covered under warranty. The consumer was told that the seat belts were designed to lock up in certain situations.

- Houston, TX, USA

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