10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
7 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
8 / 0
Average Mileage:
57,417 miles

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problem #24

Mar 262020

MDX

  • 150,000 miles
The contact owns a 2004 Acura MDX. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, turning the vehicle when the driver in front suddenly stopped causing the contact to rear end the vehicle in front of them. The vehicle's passenger side air bag deployed out of it's compartment, however, the driver's seat air bag failed to deploy. The contact stated the vehicle was not towed. A police report was filed. The contact stated the passenger received injuries to their arms, knees, and face. Medical attention was needed. The contact stated they received injuries to their arm and knees, however, no medical assistance was needed. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the vehicle's driver side air bag deployed while remaining inside its' compartment and the seat belts have locked. The vehicle had not been repaired as of yet. The contact had not contacted the manufacturer. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

- Baton Rouge, LA, USA

problem #23

Oct 222019

MDX

  • miles
This vehicle has been scraped and is no longer in service. Please stop sending me notices. The title was surrendered to the salvage company.

- Minneola, FL, USA

problem #22

Jun 112019

MDX

  • miles
The contact owns a 2004 Acura MDX. The contact stated that there was a three vehicle crash, while driving 25 mph, the first vehicle stopped suddenly causing a second vehicle to also stop after crashing into the first vehicle which then caused the contact to crash into the rear of the second vehicle. The air bag failed to deploy; however, the air bag warning light illuminated immediately after the crash occurred. The contact sustained chest, back and neck injuries but did not required medical attention. The other driver and front passenger sustained neck and back injuries that required medical attention. A police report was not filed. In addition, the contact stated that the driver and passenger front seats belts after the crash remained loose. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to an independent mechanic to provide an estimate of the damage. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer and it was not repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 19V501000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.

- Long Beach, CA, USA

problem #21

May 152019

MDX

  • 230,000 miles
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

- Charlotte, NC, USA

problem #20

Apr 152015

MDX

  • 90,000 miles
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.

- Private, CA, USA

problem #19

Jun 152018

MDX

  • 144,000 miles
SRS air bag light error code 61-10 for driver side seat buckle switch failure.

- Dumfries, VA, USA

problem #18

Dec 112017

MDX

  • miles
Takata recall.I have received a letter from the district court for the southern district of Florida warning that my vehicle contains a defective or potentially defected airbag inflator and is underecall.R

- Hayward, CA, USA

problem #17

May 022017

MDX

  • miles
The warning light on my dashboard display related to the airbag system is on. Auto shop says that it indicates a problem with the airbag system. I have not repaired it yet as they said it is an expensive repair. In would like to have it fixed. I am thinking it may be related to the problem being dealt with in the takata recall.

- Pasco, WA, USA

problem #16

Mar 152017

MDX

  • miles
Takata recall received recall notice July 2016 called for appt August 2016 dealer stated "waiting for parts" and will call when parts come in to schedule repair have not received a call from dealership received notice from Acura in March 2017 (last week) that repair has not been completed. Still waiting for parts......

- Simsbury, CT, USA

problem #15

Nov 022016

MDX

  • 200,000 miles
I was traveling on a city street when another driver traveling full speed failed to yield as he was entering the city street at a high speed and harshly impacted my car in the front driver's side and then a second impact to my rear driver side. My seatbelt failed to restrain me to the seat and as a result I was brutally banged around the interior of my vehicle. Even though the physical damage to my car didn't look to be too bad, I sustained 7 herniated / bulging disc in my back and neck in which many are pressing my spine. None of my airbags deployed as well. Not even the side curtain airbag on the impacted driver's side. Had the airbags deployed and my seatbelt restrained me properly, I would not have sustained the serious injuries I did

- Katy, TX, USA

problem #14

Jul 012016

MDX

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 Acura MDX. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V344000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Anchorage, AK, USA

problem #13

Aug 182016

MDX

  • 104,000 miles
Took vehicle vehicle to dealer for air bag light on. Was told 2 sensors were malfunctioning and needed replaced (81169-sox-A1 and 77970-S3V-A72) on 8-18-2016. Over a week later the dealer ( mac churchill) tells me the parts will not be available till the middle of September. Asked if the was a major issue with Acura I was told only on 2003 and 2004 models. I was told I could retrieve the vehicle until the parts come in after signing a liability release. If that is necessary, all 2003 and 2004 MDX Acura should be taken off the street for defective safety reasons.

- Fort Worth, TX, USA

problem #12

Jul 012016

MDX

  • miles
Let me get this straight..there is a recall for the passenger side airbag and I am not supposed to have anyone in the front seat for the next 3 to 4 months...I was told the airbag is on back order till late fall!!!! god forbid nothing happens to my family driving this Acura MDX

- Reading, PA, USA

problem #11

Apr 012016

MDX 6-cyl

  • 5 miles
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).

- Santa Maria, CA, USA

problem #10

Apr 012016

MDX

  • 150,000 miles
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.

- Lompoc, CA, USA

problem #9

Jan 012016

MDX

  • miles
2004 Acura MDX. Consumer writes in regards to driver side air bag recall notices issues. The consumer was informed the parts were on back order.

- Jonesboro, GA, USA

problem #8

Nov 172015

MDX

  • 126,000 miles
Following a relatively high speed accident, car vs. Downed large tree, the car sustained significant left front end damage and impact hard enough for driver to strike his head on the inside roof of the vehicle, suffering head and neck injuries. Only the side airbags on passenger side deployed. Neither front airbag deployed. No driver side airbags deployed. Front passenger and driver airbags had just been replaced due to recall on 10-12-15.

- Spokane, WA, USA

problem #7

Nov 042014

MDX

  • miles
The contact owns a 2004 Acura MDX. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V700000 (air bags) and 15V320000 (air bags) however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Frisco, TX, USA

problem #6

Jun 072015

MDX

  • 184,000 miles
On June 7th, as I was driving my vehicle the driver front airbag inadvertently deployed causing me to crash the vehicle. The fire depart and police department came to the scene. I was not injured. The vehicle was to towed from the scene. Deemed total loss by insurance company.

- Keller, TX, USA

problem #5

May 132015

MDX

  • miles
I got an airbag recall notice in January 2015 for my Acura MDX. Now it's mid- may and the Acura dealership keeps say they do not have the part. This is a safety issue, Acura needs to do better than this. I sensed that Acura is dragging its feet!

- Colts Neck, NJ, USA

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