Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - CARRIER/RACK
08E013000HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) E (Equipment)2032MFRHONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)02/05/200802/05/2008
Defect SummaryHonda is recalling 2,032 hitch style bike racks sold as aftermarket for use on my 2003-2007 and some my 2008 honda pilot, ridgeline, and acura mdx vehicles. a pinch bolt exists between the bike arm bracket and the upright assembly of the hitch style bicycle rack.
Consequence SummaryWhen moving the bike arm bracket to its down position, this pinch bolt has the potential of causing severe laceration or amputation to the user's fingertips or hand.
Corrective SummaryOwners should contact thule at 800-thule91 (800-848-5391) to obtain a free repair kit along with repair instructions or owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009 or acura at 1-800-382-2238 for further information.
NotesCustomers 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


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
EQUIPMENT
0500401/17/200510014939Product update: climate control unit. the climate control unit is improperly programmed which may cause the heater to work intermittently. *tt05/12/2005
0901200409/01/200410013873Tighten tpms valve stem nut with torque screwdriver. *nm04/26/2005
1101200411/01/2004100138772005 mdx has new spare tire hoist and wheel nut wrench. *nm04/26/2005
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL
09010509/16/200510018109Homelink won't program with aftermarket remotes. *jb12/15/2005
50505/16/200510016277Verizon motorola v710 hands free link phone. *tt09/06/2005
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
0116200501/16/200510014774Replacement or updated navigation dvd disks. *eh05/09/2005
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
09010509/16/200510018114Cd malfunction caused by adhesive labels.12/15/2005
1101200411/01/200410013891Xm satellite radio messaging at a glance. *nm04/27/2005
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
08-02605/31/200810025524Load carrying capacity reduced label for all acura vehicles. *pe08/15/2008
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SB-06-05005/09/200810032775Acura: warranty extension: vehicle warranty mileage. a federal court provided final approval of the settlement of a class action lawsuit alleging that the odometers on certain models were overstating mileage. vehicles affected by this sett05/21/2010

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
EQUIPMENT
08/15/200952000
 Acura mdx vent clips always break and it's common problem with all the mdx models irrespective of the year. i have a 2005 mdx and the air vent clip at 52k. its not covered under extended warranty or certified warranty. i have to replace the entire center panel which costs around $250.00. i see lot of acura owners complaining about this on webistes. http://204.16.221.2/direct/view/.f143463/0 (edmunds) please do google you will find lot of users posting problems with acura mdx air vent clips. this is a most common complaint across the board for acura mdx acura is trying to rip customers by selling a bad product.
04/21/200620085101/01/2005
 Dt*: the contact stated while driving 20mph the airbag light illuminated without warning and the engine stalled. the engine would not restart and the battery was discharged. afterwards, the airbag and tire mounting light illuminated. the vehicle was seen by the dealer and the battery was replaced. the dealer determined the navigation unit was draining the battery. the engine stalling persisted and the vehicle lost all power. the engine was restarted but continued to stall. the vehicle was towed to the dealer who determined there was a short within the airbag srs module wiring. although the airbag problem was corrected, the stalling continued. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for further inspection, but the dealer was unable to duplicate the stalling problem.
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL
11/19/20051
 I don't know if this counts but here i go. i purchased my new acura 2005 mdx over 3 months ago. i know this is not a recall but wanted to make you aware of a booming sound that is coming from the sub-woofer in the rear. its almost if the woofer is loose inside the rear of the car. i guess a lot of other 2005 mdx owners are having the same problem. its a procedure where the interior has to be taken off and an adhesive is put around the subwoofer to secure it to the vehicle. you might want to report this to acura. i hope this helps. *jb