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 | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V226000 | AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. | from 06/21/2002 to 07/30/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 17551 | 08/30/2002 | MFR | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 08/28/2002 | 08/28/2002 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain minivans, sedans, coupes, and sport utility vehicles equipped with v6 engines, a timing belt tensioner pulley on the water pump is misaligned and could cause the timing belt to contact a bolt on the cylinder head. eventually the belt could be damaged and fail. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the timing belt breaks, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the water pump and if it is one of the defective pumps, the water pump and timing belt will be replaced. owner notification began august 30, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009 or acura at 1-800-382-2238. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 804 | 08/16/2004 | 10014095 | Engine coolant leak. *sc | 04/28/2005 | |
| 402 | 04/01/2002 | 637940 | Subject regarding outside air temperature display logic. *tt | 12/09/2002 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| 09012002 | 09/01/2002 | 10009287 | Outside temperature indicator logic. acura. servicenews. *tt | 09/21/2004 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 307 | 03/16/2007 | 10021343 | Rough idle, stalls at stops, and dtc's p0172 or p0175 appear when inspected. *kb | 04/05/2007 | |
| 505 | 05/16/2005 | 10016260 | Cranks won't start, immobilizer light flashes. *tt | 09/06/2005 | |
| 04003 | 02/06/2004 | 10011100 | Idle fluctuation with diagnostic trouble code p1129. *tt | 12/29/2004 | |
| 04022 | 09/17/2004 | 04022 | 10010764 | Engine hesitation while driving. *tt supersedes 04-022, engine hesitation while driving, dated july 9, 2004. *tt | 12/10/2004 |
| 06282004 | 09/16/2004 | 704 | 10008052 | Engine coolant leaks. *mj dealer visit request summary. *tt | 07/20/2004 |
| 020204 | 02/02/2004 | 10006742 | Broken head bolt(s). request for parts. *tt | 05/11/2004 | |
| 03022 | 11/05/2003 | 02022 | 10004692 | Product update - timing belt auto-tensioner safety recall - v6 engine water pump recall service bulletin. *tt *mj | 12/31/2003 |
| 060103 | 06/01/2003 | 10002693 | Engine runs rough from 40 to 70 mph with diagnostic trouble codes p0301 thru p0306, p1399, p0133 set - service tips. *tt | 09/11/2003 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 502 | 05/16/2002 | 638022 | Information on trouble shooting diagnostic trouble code p1457, evaporative system leak at canister. *tt | 12/09/2002 | |
| 602 | 06/16/2002 | 637621 | Subject regarding pgm tester misfire counter. *tt | 12/03/2002 | |
| 602 | 06/16/2002 | 637623 | Subject regarding timing belt tensioner bolt torque specification. *tt | 12/03/2002 | |
| 010802 | 08/01/2002 | 637408 | Some vehicles may exhibit an under-hood buzz between 2,500 and 4,000 rpm. *tt | 11/25/2002 | |
| 010302 | 03/01/2002 | 636766 | Subject regarding oil specification service manual fix. *tt | 11/13/2002 | |
| 302 | 03/01/2002 | 631035 | Some 2000 mdx models as well as other models may exhibit brief hesitation when accelerating at high engine speed. *tt | 05/01/2002 | |
| 01041 | 02/20/2004 | 01041 | 626267 | V6 engine oil leaks. *jb this bulletin supersedes 01-041, dated 10/29/2001. *tt | 12/13/2001 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||||
| 03030 | 11/09/2006 | 03030 | 10004787 | Product update - timing belt auto-tensioner oil leak. *tt | 01/08/2004 |
| 091903 | 09/19/2003 | 10004686 | To all service & parts managers announcing a product update change regarding timing belt auto-tensioner/safety recall. *tt | 12/31/2003 | |
| 091803 | 09/18/2003 | 10004684 | To all service & parts managers announcing a product update campaign to repair timing belt tensioner oil leakage. *tt | 12/31/2003 | |
| 092603 | 09/26/2003 | 10004688 | To all acura service & parts managers timing belt auto-tension/safety recall with emission warranty parts information. *tt | 12/31/2003 | |
| 010702 | 07/01/2002 | 636799 | Subject regarding torque specifications missing for timing belt tensioner. *tt | 11/14/2002 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||||
| 060103 | 06/01/2003 | 10002692 | Information on finding a vehicle's emission type or group. *tt | 09/11/2003 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||||
| 05-019 | 02/05/2008 | 10024562 | Warranty extension: egr valve contamination may cause engine hesitation/surge or dtc p1491. csc was received. *nj | 04/24/2008 | |
| 0903 | 09/01/2003 | 10005064 | Gas recirculation valve (egr) surge/hesitation feels like automatic transmission problem. acura servicenews. *tt | 01/28/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 01/12/2004 | 34264 | ||
| I purchased the 2002 mdx on 12, january 2004. at that time i questioned the hard shifting from first into second. it would lurch, shudder, and jump from standing still to first gear, all the way through the gears. i was worried that the transmission would be damaged as well as other parts. on 27 july, 2004 the transmission began to rock front and back, with loud grinding and metal to metal sound. the dealer explained there was a recall on the at and an oil jet cooler was needed. over the next 7 years i had my mdx serviced at the dealership. each time i would complain about the noise at speeds between 20-30 and 35-45. again i was told nothing could be done. the engine broke the side motor mount, again i was told that nothing could be done. finally on 6 july 2011 while driving 75 on interstate 71, my transmission reeved into the red area on the gauge, atf was blowing out the back and covered the back window. i pulled over and the transmission seized on the spot. the mdx was towed to the dealership were i was told the oil jet cooler had a drain nut, that came out, thus releasing the atf. the drain plug and atf was replaced, but again i was told there was nothing could be done as the defect was a part and not covered. the shop manager told me that the shock and spring was rusted and leaking fluid. i was told that both motor, the timing belt, the shifter cable and connection, outer tire rod, boots needed to be replaced. i searched the internet for 5 minutes and discovered thousands of complaints related to the transmission. i confirmed the recalls on the shocks coils transmission, and multitude of other components. i had the timing belt, every belt, water pump, and motor mounts replace at another dealership in town. this is a dangerous problem. as long as there are 2002 mdx's on the road and honda acura ignore or deny the problem. the risk of death is great. | |||
| 09/15/2010 | |||
| I bought a 2002 acura mdx in 8/2005. the recall was never performed, the vehicle started having issues in 2010. when i took the vehicle to get it checked i was informed that a recall had been done on 2001-2002 acura mdx for 2nd gear issues. after taking the vehicle to a dealership, acura customer service statesd the tranmission failure that the vehicle was having had nothing to do with the recall. stated that there was no discoloration of the 2nd gear and that the vehicle is way past warranty so they will not assist with the repair. i believe the issue with the transmission is a result of the issues with the recall. when driving the vehicle stalls when going into 3rd gear, almost coming to a complete stop. | |||
| 02/01/2010 | 82000 | 1 | |
| I had just traveled 19 miles on the freeway and had stopped at the red light on the offramp. shortly after making the turn, the car stalled without warning, the engine just stopped. i coasted, all the warning lights were on. i had to stop, put car in gear, and eventually restarted the car. this is the second incident when the car engine stopped without warning (first was pulling into an underground parking structure). the power steering goes out making driving difficult. i took it to the dealer and they indicated that there was nothing wrong as it could not be replicated. their idea to resolve was to blindly start replacing expensive parts of the engine. i feel i am playing russian roulette each time i drive the car and the next time may result in a collision. *tr | |||
| 10/07/2007 | 60000 | 1 | |
| Early replacement failure/need for motor mounts in 2002 acura mdx with under 70,000 miles. *tr | |||
| 11/12/2008 | 1 | ||
| Motor mount failure. *tr | |||
| 10/16/2007 | 59800 | 1 | 05/26/2002 |
| During routine service visit, dealer informed me that the front and side engine mounts are worn and need replacement. vehicle has only 60k miles, no accidents and dealer serviced. this seems to be a common (nhtsa complaint # 10186944) problem with the mdx and numerous issues noted by owners on topix.com. acura says they have no tsb on this issue. *tr | |||
| 04/03/2007 | 61000 | 2 | 07/10/2002 |
| Two motor mounts have been identified as broken (1) or cracked (1). these are the right and front motor mounts on an acura mdx 2002. the vehicle has only 61,000 miles on it. based on an internet search and check of the consumer reports web site, this appears to be a common problem for the acura mdx. *jb | |||
| 10/31/2002 | 4 | 05/01/2002 | |
| On four separate occasions the engine races when the vehicle was started, the vehicle has been taken to the dealer but they have been unable to duplicate the problem . mr *nlm | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 01/22/2008 | 3 | ||
| Motor mounts on 2002 acura mdx with 77,000 miles failing. *tr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||
| 07/20/2009 | 65000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2002 acura mdx. the contact stated that there were recalls on his vehicle to replace the timing belt and the water pump. nhtsa campaign id number 02v226000 (engine and engine cooling:engine) was referenced. the dealer stated that they replaced the water pump and the timing belt, but could not provide the repair date. the manufacturer stated that the repair was completed, but could not provide a date as well. the contact is experiencing issues with his vehicle and wants to know when it was repaired. the failure mileage was 65,000. | |||
| 05/09/2003 | 1 | ||
| On 5/9/2003 the vehicle was taken to the dealer for service. about 45 minutes later the vehicle stopped while in a busy intersection. the vehicle was taken to the dealer which stated the problem was the water pump and timing belt which was on recall. the consumer was never notified of the recall #02v226000. *nlm | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 10/13/2009 | 82000 | 1 | |
| On october 13, 2009, at about 12:45, i provided my 2002 acura mdx to jerry damson acura, huntsville, alabama for the | |||