CarRecallWatchThe 2002 Acura MDX has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 205 complaints with NHTSA, including 11 crashes, 2 fires, 5 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (127 reports).
2002 Acura MDX recalls
Driver airbag may rupture or underinflate in a crash
The driver's frontal airbag inflator on some vehicles may have been replaced during an earlier repair with a part that can absorb moisture.
Most common 2002 Acura MDX problems
Problem areas named in the 205 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 127 |
| Air Bags | 23 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 14 |
| Electrical System | 12 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 |
| Structure | 7 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 |
| Steering | 5 |
| Suspension | 5 |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 |
What owners report
The vehicle's transmission is faulty. I took it to a second-hand repair shop because, while I was driving on the freeway, the speed had been dropping rapidly. I later found out they recalled the transmission for this Acura in 2005. It is 2026. I took it to a dealership and asked about the transmission recall; they said they could close federal safety recalls, so it wasnât valid. I left the dealership and called Acura's client relations line, where they said that because I am the second owner, they would not accommodate the recall request, as it had closed in 05. I googled whether they can close federal recalls, and it said they couldnât. Then they changed what they said and said that bec
The contact owns a 2002 Acura MDX. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH up an incline, the vehicle stalled. The service engine and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart, but made an abnormal grinding sound while shifting into gear. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the contact was informed that the failure could be related to the water pump; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 213,722.
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? - Immobiliser System. Yes, available. May be repaired by local mechanic unless I learn from you to defer such repair. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? - The inappropriate activation of the immobilizer system (at least I think that's what happened) caused the vehicle immediately to become unnamageable. All lights off, motor stopped, no power brakes pr power steering. No way to give warning to other drivers. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? - The identical behavior has occurred about 6 times, once on busy US 101 th
1. Rear subframe body mount rust-through, newly discovered. 2. Available for inspection. 3. Risk of frame failure and resulting instability at speed 4. There is a TSB for the virtually identical Honda Pilot regarding this issue; TSB 21-019 "2003-2008 Pilot Rear Subframe Body Mount Rust Repair (Customer-Pay Repair)". 5. Not inspected. A local body shop reviewed a photo and won't touch it. 6. No warnings
The contact owns a 2002 Acura MDX. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle started losing motive power. The contact stated that she depressed the accelerator pedal and the RPMâs revved; however, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact pulled over, turned off and restarted the vehicle and started driving; however, after getting up to speed the vehicle started losing motive power. The contact believed that the vehicle had slipped out of gear. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to respond while shifted into drive or reverse. The contact stated no warning lights were illuminated. The contact had driven the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed a
2002 Acura MDX questions
Does the 2002 Acura MDX have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2002 Acura MDX: Driver airbag may rupture or underinflate in a crash; Suspension:Front:Springs:Coil Springs; Power Train:Automatic Transmission; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Acura MDX?
Based on 205 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (127), Air Bags (23), Engine And Engine Cooling (14).
How do I check if a recall on my 2002 Acura MDX has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.