2002
Acura MDX
EPA MPG:
NA
Owner Reported MPG:
EPA MPG:
NA
Owner Reported MPG:
RECALL ALERT:
There are 4 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 4 recalls on this vehicle.
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RECALL ALERT:
There are 4 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 4 recalls on this vehicle.
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Reliability
Overall Reliability
We expect the 2025 MDX will have about average reliability when compared to the average new car. This prediction is based on data from 2022, 2023, and 2024 models.
The 2002 Acura MDX has been recalled 4 times by NHTSA.
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The 2002 Acura MDX has been recalled 4 times by NHTSA.
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2002 SUVs Reliability
No Data Available
Acura vs. Other New Car Brands Reliability
Reliability History
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Overall Reliability Verdict
NA
NA
NA
NA
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NA
NA
NA
NA
POTENTIAL TROUBLE SPOTS
Engine Major
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Engine Minor
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Engine Cooling
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Engine Electrical
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Transmission Major
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Transmission Minor
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Drive System
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Fuel System/Emissions
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Exhaust
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Suspension/Steering
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Brakes
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Climate System
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Electrical Accessories
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Body Hardware
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Paint/Trim
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Noises/Leaks
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
In-car Electronics
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Overall Reliability Verdict
Potential Trouble Spots
2000
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014*
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022*
2023
2024
Powertrain
2000
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014*
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022*
2023
2024
Engine Major
2000
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014*
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022*
2023
2024
Engine Minor
2000
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014*
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022*
2023
2024
Engine Cooling
2000
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014*
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022*
2023
2024
Engine Electrical
2000
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014*
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022*
2023
2024
Transmission Major
2000
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014*
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022*
2023
2024
Transmission Minor
2000
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014*
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022*
2023
2024
Drive System
2000
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014*
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022*
2023
2024
Fuel System/Emissions
2000
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014*
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022*
2023
2024
Exhaust
2000
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014*
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022*
2023
2024
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Suspension/Steering
2000
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014*
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022*
2023
2024
Brakes
2000
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014*
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022*
2023
2024
Climate System
2000
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014*
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022*
2023
2024
Build Quality
2000
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014*
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022*
2023
2024
Electrical Accessories
2000
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014*
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022*
2023
2024
Body Hardware
2000
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014*
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022*
2023
2024
Paint/Trim
2000
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014*
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022*
2023
2024
Noises/Leaks
2000
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014*
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022*
2023
2024
Show all Build Quality Trouble Spots
In-car Electronics
2000
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007*
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014*
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022*
2023
2024
Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting
how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive
reliability information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest
subscriber survey for over 300,000 vehicles, our reliability history charts give
you a rundown on how 2000 through 2024 vehicles are holding up in 20
potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, electric motor, EV charging, and
brakes to power equipment and the electrical accessories.
NA indicates that we did not receive a large enough sample size to provide
data for a specific year. An X indicates that the vehicle was not manufactured for a specific year.
Recalls
PROVIDED BY
AIR BAGS
Jan 17, 2020
In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
Summary:
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2001-2002 Acura 3.2CL, 2000-2003 Acura 3.5RL, 2000-2001 Acura 3.2TL, Honda CR-V and Honda Odyssey, 2001-2002 Acura MDX and 2000 Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Coupe, and Civic Sedan vehicles. These vehicles may have received a replacement driver frontal air bag module as part of a vehicle repair. Due to a manufacturing issue, the replacement NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
What should you do:
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bags in the vehicles, replacing the driver frontal air bag inflator with an inflator of a different design, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
20V027000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
875966
SUSPENSION
Sep 01, 2005
EXCESSIVE CORROSION CAN CAUSE SPRING FAILURE AND A BROKEN SPRING COULD PUNCTURE A FRONT TIRE, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Summary:
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. IN AREAS WHERE LARGE QUANTITIES OF ROAD SALT ARE USED, THE FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS HAVE INSUFFICIENT CORROSION PROTECTION, AND MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO CORROSION.
What should you do:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH FRONT SPRINGS WITH IMPROVED SPRINGS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 11, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ACURA AT 800-382-2238.
For more information:
HONDA/ACURA RECALL NO. P92.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO 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.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
05V385000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
22861
POWER TRAIN
Apr 15, 2004
GEAR FAILURE COULD RESULT IN TRANSMISSION LOCKUP, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Summary:
ON SOME MINI VANS, SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES, CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS CAN RESULT IN HEAT BUILD-UP BETWEEN THE COUNTERSHAFT AND SECONDARY SHAFT SECOND GEARS IN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, EVENTUALLY LEADING TO GEAR TOOTH CHIPPING OR GEAR BREAKAGE.
What should you do:
ON VEHICLES WITH 15,000 MILES OR LESS, THE DEALER WILL UPDATE THE TRANSMISSION WITH A SIMPLE REVISION TO THE OIL COOLER RETURN LINE TO INCREASE LUBRICATION TO THE SECOND GEAR. ON VEHICLES WITH MORE THAN 15,000 MILES, THE DEALER WILL INSPECT THE TRANSMISSION TO IDENTIFY GEARS THAT HAVE ALREADY EXPERIENCED DISCOLORATION DUE TO OVERHEATING. IF DISCOLORATION EXISTS, THE TRANSMISSION WILL BE REPLACED IF DISCOLORATION IS NOT PRESENT, THE DEALER WILL PERFORM THE REVISION TO THE OIL COOLER RETURN LINE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 21, 2004, FOR PILOT, ODYSSEY, AND MDX OWNERS. OWNERS OF THE ACCORD VEHICLES WILL START RECEIVING LETTERS ON JUNE 28, 2004, AND ON JUNE 29, 2004, FOR OWNERS OF THE TL AND CL VEHICLES. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.
For more information:
HONDA RECALL NOS. P30 (ODYSSEY AND PILOT),P31 (MDX), P38 (ACCORD) AND P39 (ACURA).CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
04V176000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
1099796
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Aug 28, 2002
IF THE TIMING BELT BREAKS, THE ENGINE WILL STALL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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.
What should you do:
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.
For more information:
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
02V226000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
17551
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