2002 Acura MDX problems and complaints
Owners have filed 221 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Acura MDX. The most-reported areas: Power Train (134), Air Bags (23), Engine And Engine Cooling (18).
Key takeaways
- 221 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 11 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 5 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 134 | 61% |
| Air Bags | 23 | 10% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 18 | 8% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 | 6% |
| Electrical System | 12 | 5% |
| Structure | 8 | 4% |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 3% |
| Hydraulic | 6 | 3% |
| Suspension | 5 | 2% |
| Engine | 5 | 2% |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 | 2% |
| Steering | 5 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Acura MDX 4-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine And Engine Cooling - filed 2025-08-04
The contact owns a 2002 Acura MDX. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH up an incline, the vehicle stalled. The service engine and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart, but made an abnormal grinding sound while shifting into gear. The vehicle was taken to an independent ...
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2024-01-23
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? - Immobiliser System. Yes, available. May be repaired by local mechanic unless I learn from you to defer such repair. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? - The inappropriate activation of the immobil...
Structure - filed 2023-10-24
1. Rear subframe body mount rust-through, newly discovered. 2. Available for inspection. 3. Risk of frame failure and resulting instability at speed 4. There is a TSB for the virtually identical Honda Pilot regarding this issue; TSB 21-019 "2003-2008 Pilot Rear Subframe Body Mount Rust Repair (Customer-Pay Repair)". 5....
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.