2002 Acura MDX Airbag Problems

Which parts fail

• Frontal › Sensor/control module
  1
• Frontal
  1

Components named in complaints (front, side and curtain air bags, sensors and inflators).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  17%
• 25k–50k
  17%
• 50k–75k
  17%
• 75k–100k
  17%
• 100k–150k
  536%
• 150k+
  536%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2002 Acura MDX owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

The contact owns a 2002 Acura MDX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V027000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted several times and informed the contact that they did not have the equipment needed for the recall repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and followed up with the dealer. The contact stated an unknown service light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 230,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2002 Acura MDX. The contact stated that the air bag warning light would illuminate while leaning on the passenger's side front door. The contact stated that the warning light would turn off once the passenger moved away from the door. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 Acura MDX. While driving 40 MPH, the driver attempted to decelerate but lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle maintained speed despite the brake pedal being depressed and caused the driver to crash into a cement wall. The air bags failed to deploy upon impact but instead, deployed several minutes later. The driver sustained lacerations, a fractured tooth, injuries to the head, wrist, ribs and bruises. The passenger sustained an elevated blood level, bruising, discomfort, and irritated eyes. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was destroyed and the manufacturer was not made aware of the incident. The vehicle was not inspected to determine the cause of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 Acura MDX. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V027000 (air bags). The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the Acura of peoria dealer located at (9190 w. Bell rd, peoria, az, 85382) where the technician confirmed that air bag warning was illuminated however, it was confirmed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 149,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Takaya recall, I'm having transmission issues while I'm driving on the highway the vehicle seems to slow down and then picks up speed I have trouble switching gears when I try to reverse there's no movement the all of the sudden the vehicle will do our hard jerk reverse motion and stars going in reverse. Passages air bag read a code of airbag malfunction. Torque control, gears getting stuck flashing d5 light after going over 40.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 Acura MDX. While driving 40 MPH, the SRS warning indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who diagnosed that there was an internal failure of the SRS unit, but was unsure about what part needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 22,000.

SRS device failed, leaving air bags inoperable. Dealer asked factory rep to authorize service. Denied by Acura. This is a safety hazard. Research indicates identical problems in other vehicles, a prior class action settlement and other complaints. SRS warning light stays on. Both dealer and independent garage tested and confirmed unit is defective.

The SRS light turns on and doesn't go out after startup of the vehicle. There is a recall of the SRS unit malfunction for the 2003 year model. Secondly, my vehicle is more than fifteen years old. Is there a Takata air bag recall involving my 2002 Acura MDX? I have taken ownership very recent.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 Acura MDX. The contact stated that the SRS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was unable to be determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000.

While driving and upon hitting the brakes vehicle continuously accelerated. Consumer's vehicle then hit the back of another vehicle. However, the vehicle could not stop. Hitting the back of a third vehicle. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy.

Related recalls

Airbag complaints in other MDX years