Acura Mdx 2012

Model Mdx made in 2012 by Acura got 33 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 8 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, equipment adaptive and exterior lighting. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, equipment and tires. There were some recalls concerningair bags, fuel system, gasoline.

Mdx year 2012

Recalls
Technical Service Bulletins
Consumer Complaints

Model 2012

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Manufacturing date	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date
AIR BAGS - SIDE/WINDOW
12V030000	HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)		V (Vehicle)	974	02/24/2012	MFR	HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)	02/01/2012	02/01/2012
Defect Summary	Honda is recalling certain model year 2012 accord and crosstour vehicles. on february 9, 2012, honda added the 2012 honda civic and the 2012 acura mdx to the population representing an additional 627 vehicles. the driver-side or passenger-side side curtain airbag inflator may not have been manufactured according to correct specifications.
Consequence Summary	In the event of a crash, the side curtain airbag may fail to deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Summary	Honda will replace the driver's side or passenger's side side curtain airbag as needed free of charge. the safety recall began on february 24, 2012. owners may contact honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.
Notes	Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
12V063000	HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)	from 12/15/2011 to 01/09/2012	V (Vehicle)	8709	03/13/2012	MFR	HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)	02/17/2012	02/17/2012
Defect Summary	Honda is recalling certain model year 2012 pilot and acura mdx vehicles. the vent shut float (vsf) valve case in the fuel tank assembly does not meet the design specifications.
Consequence Summary	As a result, fuel may leak from the tank, increasing the risk of fire.
Corrective Summary	Honda will notify owners and dealers will inspect the vsf assembly date and, if necessary, replace the fuel tank assembly, free of charge. the safety recall began on march 13, 2012. owners may contact honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.
Notes	Honda's recall campaign number is s25 and s26.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Item no.	Summary	Added
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
SB-12-001	01/12/2012	10043249	Acura: update on some model vehicles regarding testing of alternators with the gr8 alternator/starter tester (ast) module that is installed on gr8 diagnostic battery station. *pe	03/06/2012
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION
11-032	04/06/2012	10043897	Acura: a software bug causes the cd player or rear entertainment system (res) to restart the disc when the ignition switch is turned to lock, then back to on. also included model tsx model years 2011-2012. *js	05/01/2012
SB-11-032	04/06/2012	10043897	Acura: see document search button for owner letter. a software bug causes the cd player or rear entertainment system (res) to restart the disc when the ignition switch is turned to lock, then back to on. also included model tsx model ye	05/01/2012
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY
SB-12-001	01/12/2012	10043249	Acura: update on some model vehicles regarding testing of alternators with the gr8 alternator/starter tester (ast) module that is installed on gr8 diagnostic battery station. *pe	03/06/2012
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
SB-11-032	04/06/2012	10043897	Acura: see document search button for owner letter. a software bug causes the cd player or rear entertainment system (res) to restart the disc when the ignition switch is turned to lock, then back to on. also included model tsx model ye	05/01/2012
11-032	04/06/2012	10043897	Acura: a software bug causes the cd player or rear entertainment system (res) to restart the disc when the ignition switch is turned to lock, then back to on. also included model tsx model years 2011-2012. *js	05/01/2012
TIRES
PIB-11-01	06/01/2011	10039729	Honda: 2007-2012 acura mdx. a notice of an updated tire fitment that is going to be introduced. *rm	08/09/2011
PIB-11-01	06/01/2011	10039729	Ready	08/09/2011

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
02/22/2013	7400
	Honda acura mdx, the vehicle provides a backup camera to display the rear view when the vehicle backs up. however the camera system does not work at night under street light. the driver barely sees anything at rear through the video display even it is set at night mode and it is turned to max. bright level. i almost hit a child when i tried to backup the car with the rear view though the camera and i thought it was clear but it is not. it is a very dangerous and it could kill a child. acura should never install such poor quality cameras on its high end vehicles. or acura should put a clear warning mark beside the display which warns driver never use it at night. comparing to the other brand rear view cameras i never heard such stories that they are not be able to work at night. there are complaints on the web and many people are experiencing this problem. i hope acura will replace the camera and prevent it from an accident really happened.
11/05/2012	1000
	The rear back up camera does not provide adequate brightness at night. with the screen brightness set to max, i am unable to discern objects behind on the screen at night especially in rain. the camera lens is clean. this is significantly worse compared to my prior 2008 acura mdx, and compared to other vehicles that i own and have driven with similar cameras. the dealer says that it is a frequent complaint.
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
02/22/2013	7400
	Honda acura mdx, the vehicle provides a backup camera to display the rear view when the vehicle backs up. however the camera system does not work at night under street light. the driver barely sees anything at rear through the video display even it is set at night mode and it is turned to max. bright level. i almost hit a child when i tried to backup the car with the rear view though the camera and i thought it was clear but it is not. it is a very dangerous and it could kill a child. acura should never install such poor quality cameras on its high end vehicles. or acura should put a clear warning mark beside the display which warns driver never use it at night. comparing to the other brand rear view cameras i never heard such stories that they are not be able to work at night. there are complaints on the web and many people are experiencing this problem. i hope acura will replace the camera and prevent it from an accident really happened.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
02/22/2013	7400
	Honda acura mdx, the vehicle provides a backup camera to display the rear view when the vehicle backs up. however the camera system does not work at night under street light. the driver barely sees anything at rear through the video display even it is set at night mode and it is turned to max. bright level. i almost hit a child when i tried to backup the car with the rear view though the camera and i thought it was clear but it is not. it is a very dangerous and it could kill a child. acura should never install such poor quality cameras on its high end vehicles. or acura should put a clear warning mark beside the display which warns driver never use it at night. comparing to the other brand rear view cameras i never heard such stories that they are not be able to work at night. there are complaints on the web and many people are experiencing this problem. i hope acura will replace the camera and prevent it from an accident really happened.
11/05/2012	1000
	The rear back up camera does not provide adequate brightness at night. with the screen brightness set to max, i am unable to discern objects behind on the screen at night especially in rain. the camera lens is clean. this is significantly worse compared to my prior 2008 acura mdx, and compared to other vehicles that i own and have driven with similar cameras. the dealer says that it is a frequent complaint.
POWER TRAIN
02/22/2013	14900
	Tl* the contact owns a 2012 acura mdx. the contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the vehicle shook violently and the transmission failed to respond. a few moments later, the vehicle stalled without warning. in addition, the engine would emit a clicking sound when in operation. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. the technician stated that the transmission would need to be replaced. the vehicle was in the process of being repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 14,900.
02/22/2013	14900
	Tl- the contact owns a 2012 acura mdx. the contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the vehicle shook violently and the transmission failed to respond. a few moments later, the vehicle stalled without warning. in addition, the engine would emit a clicking sound when in operation. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. the technician stated that the transmission would need to be replaced. the vehicle was in the process of being repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 14,900. mah
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
11/05/2012	1000
	The rear back up camera does not provide adequate brightness at night. with the screen brightness set to max, i am unable to discern objects behind on the screen at night especially in rain. the camera lens is clean. this is significantly worse compared to my prior 2008 acura mdx, and compared to other vehicles that i own and have driven with similar cameras. the dealer says that it is a frequent complaint.