2004 Acura MDX problems and complaints
Owners have filed 171 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Acura MDX. The most-reported areas: Power Train (77), Air Bags (26), Electrical System (21).
Key takeaways
- 171 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 13 involve a crash, 4 a fire, 12 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 77 | 45% |
| Air Bags | 26 | 15% |
| Electrical System | 21 | 12% |
| Engine | 13 | 8% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 13 | 8% |
| Unknown Or Other | 11 | 6% |
| Service Brakes | 11 | 6% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 11 | 6% |
| Structure | 8 | 5% |
| Fuel System | 8 | 5% |
| Gasoline | 8 | 5% |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Acura MDX 4-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Seat Belts - filed 2026-06-10
I got in the drivers seat this morning and began to put my seatbelt on. I inserted the seat belt into the latch and it automatically came undone. I am able to insert in into the latch but once there is slight body movement or pressure, the seat belt unlatches and releases itself, leaving me unrestrained.
Air Bags,seat Belts - filed 2025-01-06
Airbag light has been lit for a while now for my 2004 Acura MDX. I originally took the car to Courtesy Acura for them to check what causing it. They told me that the sensor should be replaced and I paid $260+. After replacing sensor, the Airbag light still lit. They told me that they need to replace the front seatbelt ...
Vehicle Speed Control,unknown Or Other,forward Collision Avoidance - filed 2024-04-01
I was in a parking mode and was leaving the parking lot. I reversed my car lo leave, and the car went out of control and was not until it crashed on two other parked cars that came to a stop. Then, After reversing my car, when trying to put it into drive, it would not move. When I tried to turn it off, the engine (re...
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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.