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2001 Acura MDX Problems

Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Components namedHow many of our component categories appear on at least one report for this model year. One report can name several.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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What this page shows

Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 2001 Acura MDX, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Reports by component

Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Each component in detail

What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words

Transmission

Reports naming the automatic or manual transmission, including shifting behaviour, shudder, slipping and transmission control modules.

89
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

2001 MDX SHUDDERS AT 1500 RPM (LIKE RUNNING OVER A SPEED STRIP) APPARENTLY A FAULTY TORQUE CONVERTER (TRANSMISSION). *TR

NHTSA ID 10411453 · filed Jul 8, 2011

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ACURA MDS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE GEARS LOCKED BETWEEN SECOND AND THIRD GEAR AND BEGAN TO SHIFT AS IF SOMETHING WAS POPPING IN THE TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO CONFIRMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT THE CONTACTS EXPENSE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT HE WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR COST SINCE THERE WERE NO RECALLS OR WARRANTY ON THAT VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 102,350.

NHTSA ID 10405764 · filed Jun 9, 2011
All 89 reports naming transmission

Powertrain (other)

Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.

42
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

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 not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 152,000.

NHTSA ID 11582444 · filed Apr 11, 2024

I was Driving down the HighWay at 70 MPH and the Vehicle is “Jerking” like I am Breaking then proceeded to fail to Accelerate and keep up with my RPMS.

NHTSA ID 11505607 · filed Feb 4, 2023
All 42 reports naming powertrain (other)

Engine

Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.

22
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

SRS LIGHT IS ON, ENGINE LIGHT IS TRANSMISSION IS MISS FIRING, FUEL TANK HAS A LINK. TRANSMISSION BEEN FIX ON A RECALL BEFORE

NHTSA ID 10910591 · filed Sep 29, 2016

CAR KEEPS SLIPPING LIKE IT'S TRYING SHIFT GEARS. JERK LIKE WHEN SPEEDING UP. NOW CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON AND DOES NOT PICK UP SPEED. DRIVING ON D5. IS THIS A KNOWN ISSUE? THIS IS DANGEROUS AND CAN CAUSE ACCIDENTS. *TR

NHTSA ID 10618068 · filed Aug 1, 2014
All 22 reports naming engine

Suspension

Reports naming suspension components — springs, struts, shocks, control arms and related hardware.

19
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

Horrible rust on subframe. Subframe disconnected from vehicle WHILE DRIVING!!! Very lucky I was not going at a high speed. This is very unsafe, and there are many similar complaints for these MDXs/Pilots online.

NHTSA ID 11430399 · filed Aug 24, 2021

TERRIBLE UNDERBODY RUSTING CAUSING SUBFRAME TO COME OUT OF THE REAR. VEHICLE ABOUT TO SPLIT IN 2

NHTSA ID 11428370 · filed Aug 9, 2021
All 19 reports naming suspension

Airbags

Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights.

18
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

car accident

NHTSA ID 11511763 · filed Mar 14, 2023

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SRS WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO UNDERRINER HONDA (3643 PIERCE PKWY, BILLINGS, MT 59106, (406)255-2350) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE SEAT BELT SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.

NHTSA ID 11403277 · filed Mar 16, 2021
All 18 reports naming airbags

Driver assistance

Reports naming forward-collision avoidance, lane keeping, back-over prevention, cruise control and related electronic driver-assistance systems.

13
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

I was Driving down the HighWay at 70 MPH and the Vehicle is “Jerking” like I am Breaking then proceeded to fail to Accelerate and keep up with my RPMS.

NHTSA ID 11505607 · filed Feb 4, 2023

ITS SHOWING ALL THE SYMPTOMS OF THE RECALL THAT INDICATES THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS REPLACED AND RADIATOR AS WELL AND HAS OBVIOUS SIGNS OF OVER HEATING AND GEAR DAMEGES. ENGINE LIGHT AND FLASHING D5 WITH ALL CODES FROM POWERTRAIN.*DT*JB

NHTSA ID 11387087 · filed Jan 7, 2021
All 13 reports naming driver assistance

Body & structure

Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim.

10
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

Horrible rust on subframe. Subframe disconnected from vehicle WHILE DRIVING!!! Very lucky I was not going at a high speed. This is very unsafe, and there are many similar complaints for these MDXs/Pilots online.

NHTSA ID 11430399 · filed Aug 24, 2021

I HAVE A 2001 MDX WITH REAR SUBFRAME BUSHING BOLTS THAT ARE RUSTED OUT AND DISCONNECTED FROM THE BODY. THE BACK END HAS BEEN CLUNKING. THE REAR SUBFRAME BOLTS THAT GOES THROUGH THE BUSHING HAS DISCONNECTED FROM THE BODY FROM WHAT LOOKS LIKE RUSTED OUT CONNECTORS OR MAYBE THE BODY ITSELF.

NHTSA ID 11415349 · filed May 5, 2021
All 10 reports naming body & structure

Steering

Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.

6
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

TRAVELLING ON CITY STREET TIRE CAME OFF WITH MY 2 YEAR OLD SON AND 14 YEAR OLD BROTHER IN-LAW WITH ME IN THE CAR. PURCHASED VEHICLE FROM TRAVIS @ KTS AUTO SALES ON 09/23/19 ON 09/24/19 THE CAR WAS CONSIDERED UNSAFE AND BASICALLY NOT DRIVEABLE.. PRIOR TO MY PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE TRAVIS TOLD ME HE HAD THE VEHICLE 3 WEEKS AND COUNTING AND HAD BEEN COMMUTING HIS SON BACK AND FORTH TO SCHOOL AND TOLD ME FOR SURE THE VEHICLE RAN GOOD AND DROVE GOOD. WELL IT DONT AND HASNT SINCE THE DAY AFTER I PURCHASED IT. THE ONLY THING HE WILL AND HAS OFFERED OR TRIED TO DO TO MAKE IT RIGHT IS TO TRADE IT BACK FOR AN OLD HONDA CRV IN POSSIBLY WORSE CONDITION AND WAY LESS IN VALUE THAN THE VEHICLE I PAID FOR, I HAVE 3 CHILDREN ( AND TRAVIS KNOWS I DO) SO I TOOK THE HONDA CRV ON A TEST DRIVE ANYWAYS CONSIDERING I HAVE KIDS AND REALLY NEED A RUNNING AND DRIVING CAR AND STOPPED BYE MY MECHANIC TO TAKE A QUICK LOOK AT IT AND HE DID AND SAID ABSOLUTELY NOT THAT HE WOULDN'T NOT TRADE THE ORIGINAL ONE WE BOUGHT FOR THE HONDA CRV AND SAID IF IT WERE HIM HE WOULDN'T EVEN PAY SCRAP VALUE FOR THE CRV IT WAS RUSTED ALL THE WAY AROUND THE ENTIRE CAR INDERNEATH AND AROUND MY MECHANIC SAID IT WAS VERY UNSAFE THAT IF WE WERE TO BARELY GET HIT OR HIT SOMETHING IT WOULD CRUMBLE AND FALL APART AND THAT THIS VEHICLE HE WAS TRYING TO GIVE ME TO REPLACE ANOTHER UNSAFE VEHICLE WOULD BE EVEN MORE DANGEROUS THAN THE 1ST VEHICLE WAS. ALSO TRAVIS FROM KTS LIED WHEN HE SAID HE HAD DRIVEN THE CAR 3 WEEKS+ BECAUSE I GOT TO LOOKING IN TO SEE HOW OFTEN VEHICLE WAS MAINTAINED AND THIS AND THAT FOUND OUT HE ONLY HAD IT 12 DAYS BEFOR SELLING THE VEHICLE TO ME (THAT'S NOT EVEN 2 WEEKS!!)

NHTSA ID 11289931 · filed Dec 18, 2019

A BOLT FELL OUT OF MY RACK IN PINION STEERING. IT CAUSED ME TO LOSE A LOT OF CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHILE DRIVING (JUST BEFORE GETTING ON A HIGHWAY). I STILL HAD SOME STEERING, BUT I HAD TO DRIVE SLOW AND THE DIRECTION OF THE STEERING WHEEL HAD NO RELATION TO MY DIRECTION. (I.E. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS AT 90 DEGREES AND I WAS PROCEEDING STRAIGHT.) EVENTUALLY, I COMPLETELY LOST THE ABILITY TO TURN LEFT. NOTE: I AM REPORTING THIS, BECAUSE ACURA FAILED TO INCLUDE ME IN A RECALL OF A SHOCK, BECAUSE THEY DID A REGIONAL RECALL. I BOUGHT AND DROVE THE CAR FOR 4 YEARS IN CLEVELAND, OH (INCLUDED). BUT I MOVED TO COLORADO (EXCLUDED) AND I WAS NOT COVERED. MY SHOCK BROKE DEC 24TH ON A HIGHWAY AND THE TIRE SHREDED AT 55MPH. ACURA TOOK TONS OF INFO FROM ME, BUT TOOK NO RESPONSIBILITY.

NHTSA ID 10837805 · filed Feb 23, 2016

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Electrical

Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.

6
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

THE 2001 ACURA MDX TOURING IS EQUIPPED WITH FRONT DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER HEATED SEATS CONTROLLED BY THREE-POSITION ROCKER SWITCHES (ONE SWITCH TO CONTROL DRIVER SEAT A SECOND SWITCH TO CONTROL PASSENGER SEAT) IN THE CENTER CONSOLE ALLOWING PASSENGER TO CHOOSE BETWEEN LOW-OFF-HIGH TEMPERATURE SETTINGS. THE SEATS ARE DESIGNED TO WARM THE SEAT CUSHION AND THE LUMBAR CUSHION OF BOTH FRONT DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SEATS. CURRENTLY, THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WORKS AS DESIGNED. THE FRONT DRIVER SEAT, HOWEVER, ONLY HEATS THE LUMBAR CUSHION WHEN THE HEATER IS ENGAGED AND THE SEAT CUSHION DOES NOT HEAT. WHILE CLEANING THE VEHICLE I NOTICED WHITE RUBBER UNDERNEATH THE DRIVER SEAT. THE RUBBER LOOKED LIKE WIRE INSULATION AND SOME OF THE PIECES LOOKED TO BE CHARRED. I SUSPECT THAT THE HEATING ELEMENT COULD HAVE BROKEN OR SHORTED SOMEHOW CAUSING THE WIRE INSULATION TO CRACK AND OVER TIME TO DISINTEGRATE. MY CONCERN IS THAT A BREAK IN THE HEATING ELEMENT AND/OR CIRCUITRY COULD RESULT IN A SHORT OR SPARK OR EVEN A FIRE WHICH COULD CAUSE HARM TO THE DRIVER IF SITTING IN THAT SEAT WERE SUCH AN EVENT TO OCCUR AND POTENTIALLY CAUSE A HAZARDOUS SITUATION IF SUCH AN EVENT OCCURRED EN ROUTE WHERE A DRIVER'S REACTION TO SHOCK, SMOKE, BURNING SMELL, OR FIRE COULD ENDANGER THE DRIVER, PASSENGERS, AND OTHER VEHICLES/PASSENGERS ON THE ROAD. EVEN IF THE VEHICLE IS USED WITHOUT INTENTIONALLY ENGAGING THE SEAT HEATING SYSTEM, THE DESIGN AND LOCATION OF THE ROCKER SWITCHES ALLOW THEM TO EASILY BE ENGAGED INADVERTENTLY.

NHTSA ID 10807497 · filed Nov 30, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION INTERLOCK SYSTEM FAILED AND THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY WHILE THE GEAR WAS NOT IN DRIVE GEAR. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO GET BACK INTO THE VEHICLE AND SECURE THE GEAR IN PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR HAVE A DIAGNOSTIC TEST PERFORMED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 160,000.

NHTSA ID 10578846 · filed Apr 10, 2014

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Fuel system

Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.

6
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

THE VEHICLE UNCONTROLLABLY LOCKED UP AND VERED INTO THE ON COMING LANE OF TRAFFIC

NHTSA ID 11166552 · filed Jan 11, 2019

HAS EVAP FUEL TANK DETECTION

NHTSA ID 10910598 · filed Sep 29, 2016

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Other / unspecified

Reports whose component NHTSA recorded as unknown, or that do not map to one of the categories above.

6
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

I HAVE A 2001 MDX WITH REAR SUBFRAME BUSHING BOLTS THAT ARE RUSTED OUT AND DISCONNECTED FROM THE BODY. THE BACK END HAS BEEN CLUNKING. THE REAR SUBFRAME BOLTS THAT GOES THROUGH THE BUSHING HAS DISCONNECTED FROM THE BODY FROM WHAT LOOKS LIKE RUSTED OUT CONNECTORS OR MAYBE THE BODY ITSELF.

NHTSA ID 11415349 · filed May 5, 2021

TRAVELLING ON CITY STREET TIRE CAME OFF WITH MY 2 YEAR OLD SON AND 14 YEAR OLD BROTHER IN-LAW WITH ME IN THE CAR. PURCHASED VEHICLE FROM TRAVIS @ KTS AUTO SALES ON 09/23/19 ON 09/24/19 THE CAR WAS CONSIDERED UNSAFE AND BASICALLY NOT DRIVEABLE.. PRIOR TO MY PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE TRAVIS TOLD ME HE HAD THE VEHICLE 3 WEEKS AND COUNTING AND HAD BEEN COMMUTING HIS SON BACK AND FORTH TO SCHOOL AND TOLD ME FOR SURE THE VEHICLE RAN GOOD AND DROVE GOOD. WELL IT DONT AND HASNT SINCE THE DAY AFTER I PURCHASED IT. THE ONLY THING HE WILL AND HAS OFFERED OR TRIED TO DO TO MAKE IT RIGHT IS TO TRADE IT BACK FOR AN OLD HONDA CRV IN POSSIBLY WORSE CONDITION AND WAY LESS IN VALUE THAN THE VEHICLE I PAID FOR, I HAVE 3 CHILDREN ( AND TRAVIS KNOWS I DO) SO I TOOK THE HONDA CRV ON A TEST DRIVE ANYWAYS CONSIDERING I HAVE KIDS AND REALLY NEED A RUNNING AND DRIVING CAR AND STOPPED BYE MY MECHANIC TO TAKE A QUICK LOOK AT IT AND HE DID AND SAID ABSOLUTELY NOT THAT HE WOULDN'T NOT TRADE THE ORIGINAL ONE WE BOUGHT FOR THE HONDA CRV AND SAID IF IT WERE HIM HE WOULDN'T EVEN PAY SCRAP VALUE FOR THE CRV IT WAS RUSTED ALL THE WAY AROUND THE ENTIRE CAR INDERNEATH AND AROUND MY MECHANIC SAID IT WAS VERY UNSAFE THAT IF WE WERE TO BARELY GET HIT OR HIT SOMETHING IT WOULD CRUMBLE AND FALL APART AND THAT THIS VEHICLE HE WAS TRYING TO GIVE ME TO REPLACE ANOTHER UNSAFE VEHICLE WOULD BE EVEN MORE DANGEROUS THAN THE 1ST VEHICLE WAS. ALSO TRAVIS FROM KTS LIED WHEN HE SAID HE HAD DRIVEN THE CAR 3 WEEKS+ BECAUSE I GOT TO LOOKING IN TO SEE HOW OFTEN VEHICLE WAS MAINTAINED AND THIS AND THAT FOUND OUT HE ONLY HAD IT 12 DAYS BEFOR SELLING THE VEHICLE TO ME (THAT'S NOT EVEN 2 WEEKS!!)

NHTSA ID 11289931 · filed Dec 18, 2019

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Seat belts

Reports naming seat belts, buckles, retractors and pretensioners.

5
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SRS WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO UNDERRINER HONDA (3643 PIERCE PKWY, BILLINGS, MT 59106, (406)255-2350) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE SEAT BELT SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.

NHTSA ID 11403277 · filed Mar 16, 2021

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ACURA MDX. EVER SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, THERE HAS BEEN AN ONGOING FAILURE WITH THE SEAT BELT CONNECTOR RELEASING ON ITS OWN. THE FAILURE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED BY A MECHANIC, BUT THE FAILURE HAS RECURRED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000.

NHTSA ID 10233764 · filed Jul 10, 2008

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Visibility

Reports naming windshields, glass, wipers, defrosters and mirrors.

4
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

DRIVING SOUTH ON I-5 AT 9:30AM SAT MORNING. LIGHT TRAFFIC. OVERCAST & 58 DEGREES F. TRAVELING IN LANE 3 (FOUR LANES) WITH NO VEHICLES IN LANE 4 NEXT TO ME OR AHEAD OF ME. NO VEHICLE AHEAD OF ME IN MY LANE EITHER. WE HAD JUST REACHED THE APEX OF THE SEATTLE SHIP CANAL BRIDGE. ONE ADULT GUEST RIDING IN FRONT . A SUDDEN LOUD CRUNCHING/SHATTERING SOUND & MY DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW COMPLETELY SHATTERED TO A TRANSLUCENT BUT NON-TRANSPARENT GREEN COLOR & WITHIN TWO SECONDS THE HEAVY GLASS CHUNKS BEGAN FALLING INWARD ONTO MY BODY & SOME INTO BACK AREA. I THOUGHT I HAD BEEN SHOT & DIDN'T FEEL THE PAIN YET, MY HEART RACED, MY GUEST EXCLAIMED "MY GOD WHAT JUST HAPPENED?" & THEN SHE TURNED TO CHECK FOR TRAFFIC ON RIGHT SIDE TO ASSIST ME IN PULLING OVER. DUE TO THE LIGHT TRAFFIC I WAS ABLE TO QUICKLY CROSS THE OTHER 2 LANES & EXIT ON THE ROANOKE EXIT TO STOP. MY GUEST WENT AROUND TO THE OUTSIDE DRIVERS SIDE & SAID SHE COULD SEE NO SIGNS OF ANYTHING AMISS OTHER THAN THE SHATTERED WINDOW. I WAS CONTINUING TO EXPERIENCE GLASS FALL SO I TRIED TO PICK & DIRECT FALLING PIECES TO FLOORBOARD. THEN I GOT ALL THE VISIBLE PIECES OUT OF THE FRAME & ONTO MY FLOORBOARD. THE CAR WAS DRIVE-ABLE & I DID NOT CAUSE A PROBLEM ON THE FREEWAY SO I BEGAN DRIVING BACK TOWARD MY HOME ON SIDE STREETS. AS I DROVE MY FRIEND CALLED MY HUSBAND WHO CALLED ACURA OF LYNNWOOD & TOLD THEM WHAT HAPPENED. HE ORDERED A NEW WINDOW FOR WHICH THEY CHARGED HIM $300.63 TO ORDER A NEW GLASS WINDOW (NOTE: THE SERVICE GUY SAID HE HAD NEVER HEARD OF SOMETHING LIKE THIS HAPPENING). TODAY, THEY PUT THE NEW WINDOW & I PAID $208.36 FOR LABOR. SO TOTAL WAS $508.99 WHICH IS RIGHT AT OUR INSURANCE DEDUCTIBLE SO IT BECOMES OUT OF POCKET EXPENSE FOR US. WE ARE THE ORIGINAL & ONLY OWNERS OF THIS WELL CARED FOR & GARAGED ACURA MDX THEREFORE I'M DISAPPOINTED THAT THIS FAILURE WASN'T JUST TAKEN CARE OF BY THE DEALER OR MANUFACTURER. *TR

NHTSA ID 10649080 · filed Oct 21, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS BUBBLING ON THE REAR VIEW MIRROR. HE LATER NOTICED AN ABNORMAL LIQUID COMING ROM THE MIRROR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY, PROVIDING NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 118,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 119,000.

NHTSA ID 10471271 · filed Aug 17, 2012

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Interior & seats

Reports naming seats, latches, locks, linkages and interior fittings.

3
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

THE 2001 ACURA MDX TOURING IS EQUIPPED WITH FRONT DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER HEATED SEATS CONTROLLED BY THREE-POSITION ROCKER SWITCHES (ONE SWITCH TO CONTROL DRIVER SEAT A SECOND SWITCH TO CONTROL PASSENGER SEAT) IN THE CENTER CONSOLE ALLOWING PASSENGER TO CHOOSE BETWEEN LOW-OFF-HIGH TEMPERATURE SETTINGS. THE SEATS ARE DESIGNED TO WARM THE SEAT CUSHION AND THE LUMBAR CUSHION OF BOTH FRONT DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SEATS. CURRENTLY, THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WORKS AS DESIGNED. THE FRONT DRIVER SEAT, HOWEVER, ONLY HEATS THE LUMBAR CUSHION WHEN THE HEATER IS ENGAGED AND THE SEAT CUSHION DOES NOT HEAT. WHILE CLEANING THE VEHICLE I NOTICED WHITE RUBBER UNDERNEATH THE DRIVER SEAT. THE RUBBER LOOKED LIKE WIRE INSULATION AND SOME OF THE PIECES LOOKED TO BE CHARRED. I SUSPECT THAT THE HEATING ELEMENT COULD HAVE BROKEN OR SHORTED SOMEHOW CAUSING THE WIRE INSULATION TO CRACK AND OVER TIME TO DISINTEGRATE. MY CONCERN IS THAT A BREAK IN THE HEATING ELEMENT AND/OR CIRCUITRY COULD RESULT IN A SHORT OR SPARK OR EVEN A FIRE WHICH COULD CAUSE HARM TO THE DRIVER IF SITTING IN THAT SEAT WERE SUCH AN EVENT TO OCCUR AND POTENTIALLY CAUSE A HAZARDOUS SITUATION IF SUCH AN EVENT OCCURRED EN ROUTE WHERE A DRIVER'S REACTION TO SHOCK, SMOKE, BURNING SMELL, OR FIRE COULD ENDANGER THE DRIVER, PASSENGERS, AND OTHER VEHICLES/PASSENGERS ON THE ROAD. EVEN IF THE VEHICLE IS USED WITHOUT INTENTIONALLY ENGAGING THE SEAT HEATING SYSTEM, THE DESIGN AND LOCATION OF THE ROCKER SWITCHES ALLOW THEM TO EASILY BE ENGAGED INADVERTENTLY.

NHTSA ID 10807497 · filed Nov 30, 2015

COMPLAINT RECEIVED VIA E-MAIL. I WOULD LIKE TO DOCUMENT WHAT I BELIEVE IS A SAFETY HAZARD IN MY VEHICLE. THE SECOND ROW OF PASSENGER SEATS IS SPLIT WHEREBY THE END SEAT FOLDS DOWN AND SLIDES FORWARD FOR ENTRY TO THE REAR ROW OF SEATS. WE HAVE A SIX MONTH OLD BABY WHO RIDES IN A CAR SEAT WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THE CENTER OF THE SECOND ROW OF SEATS. SHE RIDES IN THE CAR SEAT FACING REAR, AND SHE CAN STICK HER ARMS OUT ON EITHER SIDE. WHEN WENT TO EXIT THE VEHICLE, OUR OLDER SON SLID THE SECOND SEAT FORWARD, AND IT HIT HER OUT STRETCHED ARM, BENDING IT BACKWARDS. SHE SCREAMED AND WE IMMEDIATELY REMOVED HER FROM THE SEAT. SHE APPEARED TO BE FINE, BUT I AM CONCERNED FOR THE FUTURE. THERE WOULD BE NO DANGER TO A PASSENGER FACING FORWARD BECAUSE THE WORSE THING THAT COULD HAPPEN IS THE RIGHT ARM WOULD BE BUMPED FORWARD. HOWEVER, WITH A REAR FACING BABY, ANY IMPACT FROM THE FORWARD SLIDING SEAT, CAN CAUSE THE ARM TO BEND BACKWARD AND BREAK.*AK *TC

NHTSA ID 10097695 · filed Nov 17, 2004

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Tires & wheels

Reports naming tires, wheels, hubs, or the tire-pressure monitoring system.

3
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

BOTH GOODYEAR INTEGRITY FRONT TIRES, SIZE P235/65R17, DOT#UNKNOWN LOST AIR PRESSURE EVERY WEEK. DEALER STATED NOTHING WAS FOUND WRONG. *AK

NHTSA ID 10040769 · filed Sep 26, 2003

THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE BLEW OUT. *NLM *SCC

NHTSA ID 10019372 · filed Jun 9, 2003

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Heating & air conditioning

Reports naming the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system.

3
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

REAR SEAT AIR CONDITIONER STOPPED WORKING. *JB

NHTSA ID 10197681 · filed Jul 27, 2007

VEHICLE WAS SERVICED AT A LOCAL DEALER, WHO WITHOUT OWNER'S CONSENT SERVICED AIR CONDITIONER WITH A PRODUCT THAT WAS STANDARD PRACTICE, USED TO KILL BACTARIA. CONSUMER LATER HAD AN ALLERGIC REACTION, CAUSING TONGUE TO SWELL/ DIZZINESS/ HEADACHES, AND WEAKNESS. NAME OF PRODUCT WAS FRIGI FRESH, DISTRIBUTED BY B.G. PRODUSTS CORPORATION.*AK

NHTSA ID 8015466 · filed Aug 5, 2002

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Brakes

Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.

2
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER MALFUNCTIONED. AS A RESULT, BRAKES FAILED. NO IMPACT REPORTED. *AK

NHTSA ID 10068624 · filed Apr 21, 2004

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

NHTSA ID 762078 · filed May 20, 2002

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.

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