10 of the
259 complaints about the 2003 Acura MDX are about the
braking system — 4% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
12,933 miles.
ON APRIL 7 2021 ARRIVED ABOUT 10:45 A.M. I DROVE TO MCGRATH ACURA DEALER AT 9105 WAUKEGAN ROAD, IN WAUKEGAN, ILLINOIS FOR A POWER STEERING FLUSH, THAT EMPLOYEE INSTRUCTED ME WALK WITH HIM TO OBSERVE A UNDERNEATH INSPECTION REAR AND FRONT I NOTICE THAT REAR FRAME IS COMPLETELY RUSTED INCLUDED SHOCKS SURROUNDING THE FRAME, THROUGH OUT THE VEHICLE IT WAS ONA HYDRALIC JACK. SEE IMAGES ME AND EMPLOYEE LOOKING UNDERNEATH.
NHTSA complaint #11407465 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 90 milesTampa, FL
SERVICE BRAKES
MULTIPLE SAFETY AND RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE INCLUDING AIR BAG SYSTEM,ABS,TRANSMISSION SHIFT SENSOR, EMISSION BUILD UP CAUSING CLOGGING IN EXHAUST SYSTEM, MAP SENSOR TORQUE CONVERTERS, DIFFERENTIAL ISSUES,ROUGH IDLE AND SHIFT INTERLOCK SOLENOID ISSUES. FLUID LEAKS AND BRAKE STICKS ALSO AIR BAG LIGHT WONT GO OFF.
NHTSA complaint #11316491 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 165,000 milesBaltimore, MD
SERVICE BRAKES
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED AND TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR BOARD AS THE SEAT BELT PRETENSIONERS DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY AND FRACTURED. ADDITIONALLY, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT BOTH DRIVERS SIDE AND FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT PRETENSIONERS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT DID NOT DISCLOSE IF THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED OR NOT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 165,000.
NHTSA complaint #10680901 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hemet, CA
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
03 ACURA MDX HAS LOW, SOFT, SPONGY BRAKE PEDALS FEELING HAPPENED GRADUALLY. CHECK ALL THE LINES AND THERE WAS NO LEAK OF BRAKE FLUID. NEED CONSTANTLY BLEED THE BRAKES.
NHTSA complaint #10322518 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Johns Creek, GA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
I HAVE A 2003 ACURA MDX WHICH FROM TIME TO TIME EXPERIENCES A STICKING ACCELERATOR. IT HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR NEW IN 2003. I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN ABLE TO STOMP ON THE BRAKES AND THE CAR STOPS BUT IT IS SCARY AND WAS WONDERING IF OTHERS HAVE BEEN HAVING SIMILAR PROBLEMS?
NHTSA complaint #10312787 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Charlotte, NCCrash
PARKING BRAKE
THE VEHICLE JUST ROLLED BACKWARD OUT OF THE GARAGE AND HIT THE TREE. *BF *SC THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED PARTIALLY OFF TO ALLOW A VIDEO TO PLAY AND THE GEAR WAS STILL IN REVERSE, SO WHEN THE CONSUMER CLOSED THE DOOR THE VEHICLE ROLLED.
NHTSA complaint #10108835 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 25,000 milesSomerset, NJ
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD MOVE APPROXIMATELY 1 INCH FROM SIDE TO SIDE WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. THIS ALMOST CAUSED A CRASH WHEN CONSUMER'S FOOT SLIPPED OFF THE BRAKE PEDAL. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT WAS THE NORMAL CHARACTERISTIC OF THAT VEHICLE, AND IT MET NHTSA SPECIFICATIONS.
NHTSA complaint #10106906 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 8 milesWarner Robins, GA
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
THERE IS A CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM THE BRAKES WHEN STARTING OUT GOING EITHER FORWARD OR REVERSE AND APPLYING THE BRAKES. ON OCCASION, WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PUT INTO GEAR, THERE IS A GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION, TORQUE CONVERTER, CLUTCH OR SOME PART(S) THAT IS BEING PRESSED TOGETHER WITH ANOTHER.
NHTSA complaint #10063706 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 4,867 milesFederal WAY, WA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
EXCESSIVE BRAKE CLUNK / THUD NOISES UNDER NORMAL BRAKING CONDITIONS. SEVERE BRAKE NOISE AND CONTROL ISSUES UNDER EMERGENCY BRAKING CONDITIONS. TOLD BY ACURA ALL IS "NORMAL". WITH SUCH TRAVEL IN CALIPERS (CAUSE OF NOISE) POTENTIAL FOR BRAKE FAILURE MUST EXIST. WORRIED...
NHTSA complaint #10041158 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 21,000 milesKirkland, WA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASION THE ABS MADE A CLUNKING NOISE. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE BUT COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *NLM THE BRAKE PROBLEMS HAD COME BACK AGAIN. THE DEALER FOUND A BRAKE SWITCH FAILURE CODE. THE DEALER ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM BUT IT REMAINED THE SAME. *SCC
NHTSA complaint #10017469 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.