Owner-reported complaints naming the body or structure system, filed with NHTSA
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Body & structure reportsComplaints 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.
8
Latest May 3, 2019
Share of all reportsThis category as a share of every owner report on file for this model year. One report can name more than one component, so the categories overlap.
5%
of 171 total
Crash or fire reportedReports in this category whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. The reporter's own answer on the NHTSA form, not a verified finding.
2
Injuries or deaths reportedTotals the submitters entered on their own reports in this category. Not verified by NHTSA and not a casualty statistic.
2
What this page shows
Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 2004 Acura MDX submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 8 reports on file name it.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Owner reports naming body or structure
Shown in the owner’s own words, exactly as filed
Body & structureExterior lightingVisibility
Filed May 3, 2019
THE HEADLIGHTS FOG OVER TO THE POINT OF SIGNIFICANTLY DIMINISHING EFFECTIVENESS. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED TO THE ACURA DEALER WHO ONLY OFFERS TO CHARGE EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS FOR A NON-GUARANTEED SOLUTION AND CLAIMS THIS IS NOT SOMETHING THEY SEE IN THIS CAR. HOWEVER, IT IS CLEAR FROM REGULAR DAILY DRIVING THAT SIGNIFICANT NUMBERS OF THESE CARS SUFFER FROM THIS PROBLEM. THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE BEEN CLEANED AS RECOMMENDED IN THE INSTRUCTIONS WITHOUT SUCCESS. THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM FROM 2013 TO CURRENT 2019.
NHTSA ID
11205619
Incident
Nov 1, 2018
Mileage
80,000 mi
Body & structureElectricalEngine
Filed Dec 14, 2018
Fire reported
ELECTRICAL SHORT
NHTSA ID
11161296
Incident
Apr 1, 2016
Mileage
150,000 mi
Body & structure
Filed Jun 9, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 ACURA MDX. DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER, THERE WAS A LEAK ON BOTH FRONT FLOORBOARDS AND UNDERNEATH THE FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT. AS A RESULT, THERE WAS AN ACCUMULATION OF MOISTURE AND MOLD. IN ADDITION, WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO COME TO A HALT, THE CONTACT'S FOOT SLIPPED FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL ONTO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL DUE TO THE MOISTURE. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
NHTSA ID
10873390
Incident
Jun 11, 2013
Mileage
120,000 mi
Body & structure
Filed Jan 14, 2016
1 injury reported
MY ACURA MDX 2004 HAS HAD THE WINDOW REGULATORS REPLACED THREE TIMES AND NOW BOTH WINDOWS ARE BROKEN AGAIN. WHEN THE WINDOW SLAMS DOWN INTO THE DOOR FRAME IT MAKES A TERRIFYING NOISE WHICH HAS CAUSED ME TO NEARLY WRECK TWICE. THE WORST INCIDENT WAS WHEN A REGULATOR FAILED AND I CAUGHT A PIECE OF PLASTIC ROAD DEBRIS IN THE FACE (COULDN'T CLOSE THE WINDOW) GOING APPROX 70MPH ON THE FREEWAY. I HAVE A SCAR ON MY FOREHEAD AND WAS COVERED IN BLOOD. I THOUGHT THAT I HAD BAD LUCK FOR A WHILE, BUT HAVE RESEARCHED IT, AND THIS IS NOT JUST ME. THOUSANDS OF HONDA AND ACURA DRIVERS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. MOST HAVE REPLACED REGULATORS MANY TIMES IN THE SAME VEHICLE. PLEASE PLEASE DO SOMETHING TO MAKE ACURA/HONDA PROVIDE A FREE AND RELIABLE SOLUTION TO THIS MASSIVE PROBLEM. I CAN'T PAY ANOTHER BILL FOR THIS AND AM USING CARDBOARD AND A GARBAGE BAG OVER THE WINDOWS NOW.
NHTSA ID
10820132
Incident
Jan 13, 2016
Mileage
90,000 mi
Body & structureEnginePowertrain (other)+1 more
Filed Jun 16, 2013
Crash reported1 injury reported
I WAS PULLING INTO DRIVE WAY WHEN I SHUT OFF TRUCK TOOK KEYS OUT, SHUT DOOR, AS GARAGE DOOR WAS OPENING. CAR STARTED ROLLING BACK... I OPENED DOOR TRIED TO PRESS ON EMERG. BRAKE WITH HAND AS IM RUNNING WITH VEHICLE AS IT IS ROLLING BACK, WOULDN'T STOP. I REALIZED THE GEAR WASN'T IN PARK, IT WAS IN REVERSE, BUT WITH NO KEYS I TRIED TO PUT GEAR INTO PARK, WOULDN'T MOVE WITHOUT KEYS, I HOPPED IN, PUT KEYS IN IGNITION AND TURNED CAR ON, AS I WAS PUTTING THE GEAR IN PARK, THE VEHICLE REARED FORWARD AND I PRESSED ON BREAKS BUT IT WOULDN'T STOP. THE CAR WAS MOVING FORWARD AS I WAS PRESSING ON THE BREAKS, NEEDLESS TO SAY, IT DID NOT STOP UNTIL I RAN INTO THE GARAGE DOOR AS IT WAS COMING BACK DOWN, AND BOTH MYSELF WERE HALF WAY INTO MY SON'S GARAGE DOOR, WALL, AND SHELVING, ITEMS, ALL DAMAGED BY MY ROLLING BACKWARD ACURA......BECAUSE THE CAR WAS IN A FAST SPEED, I TRIED TO AVOID GOING STRAIGHT INTO THE GARAGE, TO AVOID GOING INTO THE BEDROOM, SO I SWERVED INWARD TOWARD THE WALL... THE GARAGE DOOR WOULD NOT LIFT UP OFF THE TRUCK, SO I ASKED MY GRANDSON TO PUSH ON THE SWITCH ON WALL WHILE I LIFT ON THE GARAGE DOOR, AS WE WORKED TOGETHER WITH NO KEYS IN IGNITION, MOTOR OFF, ON THE COUNT OF 5,4,3,2,1.....I LIFT, HE PUSHES, AND GUESS WHAT......THERE GOES M CAR.....STARTS ROLLING BACK...RIGHT INTO MY SON'S [PARKED...VEHICLE....DAMAGE...3 CLAIMS IN ONE DAY.....3 DEDUCTIBLES IN ONE DAY......WHEN I CALLED INSUR...I WAS ASKED IF VEHICLE WAS DRIVABLE?... WHEN I STARTED IT. IT MADE A LOUD ROARING SOUND AND WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE.......THEN I FOUND OUT A RECALL WAS OUT ON MY VEHICLE.... AND I HATE TO THINK THAT ALL THE TIMES I DROVE IN THE VEHICLE WITH MY GRANDSON.....I JUST HAD 2 BACK SURGERIES AND 2 KNEE REPLACEMENTS,... AS I WAS RUNNING WITH MY VEHICLE , I INJURED MY BACK AND KNEE AND I CANNOT WORK FOR A WHILE.. ALL THANKS TO ACURA... *TR
NHTSA ID
10520046
Incident
Jun 12, 2013
Mileage
139,000 mi
Body & structureOther / unspecifiedVisibility
Filed May 26, 2011
I OWN A 2004 ACURA MDX AND 3 OUT OF THE 4 AIR VENTS (CLIPS) IN THE FRONT AREA OF THE CAR ARE BROKEN. THEY ARE VERY CHEAPLY MADE AND FALL INTO PIECES WHEN YOU TRY TO ADJUST THE FLOW OF AIR. I DID SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND OUT THERE IS A LOT OF OTHER PEOPLE ALSO OUT THERE WITH THIS PROBLEM. MANY FORUMS, SUCH AS EDMUNDS, HAS MANY PEOPLE COMPLAINING ABOUT THE SAME THING. THEY EITHER NEED TO BE RECALLED OR ACURA NEEDS TO START SELLING REPLACEMENT CLIPS INSTEAD OF THE ENTIRE AIR VENT. *TR
NHTSA ID
10402892
Incident
Jan 1, 2008
Body & structureElectricalTransmission
Filed Oct 13, 2009
2004 ACURA MDX WITH FOLLOWING ISSUES: HORN, CRUISE,AUDIO NOT WORKING. TRANSMISSION BAD MOTOR MOUNT BAD. *TR
NHTSA ID
10287283
Incident
Sep 14, 2009
Mileage
85,000 mi
Body & structure
Filed Dec 18, 2005
CONTINUES TO HAVE A MOLD PROBLEM AND MAKES ME VERY SICK. HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES. MORE THAN 3 TIMES. *NM
NHTSA ID
10145559
Incident
May 23, 2003
Mileage
700 mi
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