10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
91,004 miles

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problem #8

May 202021

MDX

  • miles
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.

- Roxboro, NC, USA

problem #7

Apr 102019

MDX

  • 178,000 miles
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.

- Zeeland, MI, USA

problem #6

Nov 082018

MDX

  • 124,636 miles
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.

- Tinley Park, IL, USA

problem #5

Oct 152017

MDX

  • miles
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

- Reading, PA, USA

problem #4

Sep 072011

MDX

  • 108,000 miles
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.

- Summerville, SC, USA

problem #3

Dec 132014

MDX

  • 186,000 miles
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.

- Garfield, NJ, USA

problem #2

Sep 202012

MDX 6-cyl

  • 106,000 miles
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.

- Summerville, SC, USA

problem #1

Nov 012007

MDX 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 25,395 miles
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.

- High Point, NC, USA