Major Problems with 2004 Acura MDX Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2004 Acura MDX

2004 Acura MDX AIR BAGS Victims: 2 Mileage: 200000 miles

2004 Acura MDX BODY Victims: 1 Mileage: 139000 miles

2004 Acura MDX SUSPENSION Victims: 1 Mileage: 4400 miles

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Problems with POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION and AIR BAGS are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Acura MDX owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
POWER TRAIN i went to drug a store and was in a hurry when i parked the vehicle. i left the car...	47 ~ 100858 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN after shifting out of reverse into drive the vehicle continued in reverse until the consumer turned off the vehicle and	29 ~ 74534 miles
AIR BAGS during a collision the passenger fell to the side window and air bags deployed resulting in head injuries. passenger was	22 ~ 58476 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2004 acura mdx with following issues: horn cruise audio not working. transmission bad motor mount bad. *tr...	18 ~ 109978 miles
ENGINE i was told my radiator bladder exploded causing all fluids to mix thus i now need a new radiator and...	12 ~ 128723 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM when ever we try to fill our car we get about 1/2 of a gallon of gas and the gas	11 ~ 111938 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the check engine light frequently blinks and the car occasionally misfires while the car is accelerating or under heavy engine...	9 ~ 64829 miles
SERVICE BRAKES my 2004 acura mdx does not brake properly in a panic type stop from any speed. applying the brake pedal...	8 ~ 109397 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl*the contact owns a 2004 acura mdx. the contact was refueling the vehicle as gasoline began to spill from the...	8 ~ 95875 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER reproducibly at automatic transmission shifting speeds between 20-25mph 30-35mph and 40-45mph there is an audible and palpable shudder as the...	7 ~ 73800 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL since about february 2010 the vehicle stability assist system will randomly activate during periods of prolonged highway driving. this condition...	6 ~ 86030 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE i was pulling into drive way when i shut off truck took keys out shut door as garage door was...	5 ~ 115800 miles
SEATS backrest portion of driver seat heats to an extremely high & unbearable to touch(even with multiple layers on in winter)...	3 ~ 22000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC intermittent random pulling to the right while braking - frequently slight and occasionally significant. on rare occasion significant pulling to	3 ~ 46000 miles
STRUCTURE continues to have a mold problem and makes me very sick. has been to the dealer several times. more than	3 ~ 28567 miles
SEAT BELTS i was traveling on a city street when another driver traveling full speed failed to yield as he was entering...	2 ~ 172000 miles
STEERING on 11.11.11 our acura lost power coinciding with the dashboard warning lights not functioning properly to warn of the sudden...	2 ~ 119500 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES tire split in several spots near the rim of the vehicle. the tire dealer where the tires were purchased said...	2 ~ 53000 miles
SUSPENSION was driving towards rapid city on i -90 w from st paul minnesotta. at around 10.30 am the vehicle acura...	2 ~ 47025 miles
TIRES was driving towards rapid city on i -90 w from st paul minnesotta. at around 10.30 am the vehicle acura...	2 ~ 55200 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL a loud rumbling noise was heard at 2000 rpms. *ak the vehicle was taken to the dealer several time however	2 ~ 42525 miles
NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT tl* the contact owns a 2004 acura mdx. the contact stated that the navigation and back up camera screen were...	1 ~ 16000 miles
CAMERA > SENSING SYSTEM > BACK OVER PREVENTION tl* the contact owns a 2004 acura mdx. the contact stated that the navigation and back up camera screen were...	1 ~ 16000 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING the headlights fog over to the point of significantly diminishing effectiveness. the problem has been reported to the acura dealer...	1 ~ 80000 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER the headlights fog over to the point of significantly diminishing effectiveness. the problem has been reported to the acura dealer...	1 ~ 80000 miles
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2004 acura mdx. while driving approximately 35 mph and making a right turn there was...	1 ~ 41179 miles
WHEELS was driving car an the brakes locked up lights came on vsa abs ect. had to park car as if	1
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN 2004 acura mdx. consumer writes in regards to electromagnetic coil and differential carrier assembly failure. *smd the consumer stated he...	1 ~ 125000 miles
VISIBILITY over a period of time beginning about the date and vehicle mileage stated above i experienced a shudder and corresponding...	1 ~ 102912 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT over a period of time beginning about the date and vehicle mileage stated above i experienced a shudder and corresponding...	1 ~ 102912 miles
SEAL > AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY over a period of time beginning about the date and vehicle mileage stated above i experienced a shudder and corresponding...	1 ~ 102912 miles
CABLES > 12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2004 acura mdx. while the contact was driving 35mph the battery cable became disconnected and...	1 ~ 145000 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING sudden transmission failure on the highway. lose all power from the engine to the wheels. has to pull over suddenly...	1 ~ 59000 miles
EQUIPMENT i own a 2004 acura mdx and 3 out of the 4 air vents (clips) in the front area of...	1
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY i own a 2004 acura mdx and 3 out of the 4 air vents (clips) in the front area of...	1
TORQUE CONVERTER > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN torque converter failed causing a total need for transmission replacement. *ak...	1
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS tl*the contact owns a 2004 acura mdx. the vehicle was rear ended while stopped. the seat belt pretensioner failed to...	1 ~ 18000 miles
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS tl*the contact owns a 2004 acura mdx. the vehicle was rear ended while stopped. the seat belt pretensioner failed to...	1 ~ 18000 miles
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT our 2004 acura appears to be very sluggish and slow to accelerate in 35-40 miles range and was pulling to...	1 ~ 78946 miles
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT 2004 acura mdx dramatic deterioration in the braking. *ts the consumer stated the noise has manifested into a grinding metal...	1
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN there is a consistent metallic clanging/rumbling at 2 000 rpm in any gear particularly under part throttle/light load operation. *jb...	1 ~ 3000 miles
STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the starter on my 2004 acura mdx has failed. i am going to pay 500.00 to replace it. repair shop...	1 ~ 54315 miles
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i bought a new acura mdx 2004 and in two days the engine malfunctioned light appeared. i went to the...	1 ~ 50 miles
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM the acuramdx that i bought is for model year 2004 there is kind of a loud droning noise from the...	1 ~ 50 miles
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING a loud "droning" sound comes out at 2 000-2 200 mph especially loud at approximately 40-45 mph. dealership and manufacturer...	1 ~ 50 miles
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS 2004 acura mdx problem with the rear center seat belt. consumer states the latch plate slides freely which makes it	1

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