Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
0500201/11/200510014938Front brake judder. *tt05/12/2005
0400906/04/20040400910008379Clunk from the rear brakes. *mj *tt07/29/2004
07290307/29/200310002988Collection of certain brake components on 2003 mdx's that have a customer complaint of brake judder. *tt10/03/2003
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
110211/16/200210014061Troubleshooting abs or tcs diagnostic trouble code 51 and/or 53. *nm04/27/2005
100210/01/200210009253Clearing antilock braking system diagnostic trouble codes. october tech line information. *tt09/20/2004
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT
10140310/14/200310004479Inspection of anti-lock brake system (abs) or vsa light on. request for visit to all service managers/advisors. *tt12/16/2003
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
100210/16/200210009252The compact abs/tcs (modulator, pump, and accumulator all in one) system does a self-check (a brief grunt or groan) when backing out of the garage or drive forward after the vehicle's been sitting. the noise is normal. october tech line i09/20/2004
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FLUID
100310/16/200310004959Testing brake fluid for petroleum contamination. various models including 2003 and 2004 nsx and 2004 rsx. *tt01/21/2004
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER
03260403/26/200410006109Rear brake shim kits for the rear brake calipers which may clunk the first time the brakes are applied after changing direction from forward to reverse or vice-versa. *tt04/16/2004

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
12/10/2009
 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.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK
11/15/20038111/15/2003
 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.*ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
02/02/20101
 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? *tr
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
04/23/200321000204/01/2003
 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
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER
09/01/20034867108/30/2003
 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... *jb
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES
12/14/200425000110/21/2003
 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. *ak