NHTSA Complaint #11554069 — 2013 ACURA MDX ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11554069
Vehicle	2013 ACURA MDX
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	November 4, 2023
Date Filed	November 7, 2023
Mileage	158,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2013 Acura MDX. The contact stated that he was about to drive the vehicle when he noticed the front passenger-side headlight was flickering. The contact stated he decided not to drive the vehicle. The contact stated when he looked at the vehicle again he noticed the vehicle was on fire from the passenger side headlight. The contact stated a fire report was filed and the contact was informed that the fire origin was due to an electrical malfunction. There were no injuries reported. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 158,000.

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