2004 ACURA MDX Structurebody Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Structurebody Issues in the 2004 ACURA MDX
5 structurebody complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 ACURA MDX. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 2 resulted in injury.
5
Complaints
1
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structurebody Complaints
THE HEADLIGHTS FOG OVER TO THE POINT OF SIGNIFICANTLY DIMINISHING EFFECTIVENESS. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED TO THE ACURA DEALER WHO ONLY OFFERS TO CHARGE EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS FOR A NON-GUARANTEED SOLUTION AND CLAIMS THIS IS NOT SOMETHING THEY SEE IN THIS CAR. HOWEVER, IT IS CLEAR FROM REGULAR DAILY DRIVING THAT SIGNIFICANT NUMBERS OF THESE CARS SUFFER FROM THIS PROBLEM. THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE BEEN CLEANED AS RECOMMENDED IN THE INSTRUCTIONS WITHOUT SUCCESS. THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM FROM 2013 TO CURRENT 2019.
ELECTRICAL SHORT
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 ACURA MDX. DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER, THERE WAS A LEAK ON BOTH FRONT FLOORBOARDS AND UNDERNEATH THE FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT. AS A RESULT, THERE WAS AN ACCUMULATION OF MOISTURE AND MOLD. IN ADDITION, WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO COME TO A HALT, THE CONTACT'S FOOT SLIPPED FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL ONTO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL DUE TO THE MOISTURE. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
MY ACURA MDX 2004 HAS HAD THE WINDOW REGULATORS REPLACED THREE TIMES AND NOW BOTH WINDOWS ARE BROKEN AGAIN. WHEN THE WINDOW SLAMS DOWN INTO THE DOOR FRAME IT MAKES A TERRIFYING NOISE WHICH HAS CAUSED ME TO NEARLY WRECK TWICE. THE WORST INCIDENT WAS WHEN A REGULATOR FAILED AND I CAUGHT A PIECE OF PLASTIC ROAD DEBRIS IN THE FACE (COULDN'T CLOSE THE WINDOW) GOING APPROX 70MPH ON THE FREEWAY. I HAVE A SCAR ON MY FOREHEAD AND WAS COVERED IN BLOOD. I THOUGHT THAT I HAD BAD LUCK FOR A WHILE, BUT HAVE RESEARCHED IT, AND THIS IS NOT JUST ME. THOUSANDS OF HONDA AND ACURA DRIVERS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. MOST HAVE REPLACED REGULATORS MANY TIMES IN THE SAME VEHICLE. PLEASE PLEASE DO SOMETHING TO MAKE ACURA/HONDA PROVIDE A FREE AND RELIABLE SOLUTION TO THIS MASSIVE PROBLEM. I CAN'T PAY ANOTHER BILL FOR THIS AND AM USING...
I WAS PULLING INTO DRIVE WAY WHEN I SHUT OFF TRUCK TOOK KEYS OUT, SHUT DOOR, AS GARAGE DOOR WAS OPENING. CAR STARTED ROLLING BACK... I OPENED DOOR TRIED TO PRESS ON EMERG. BRAKE WITH HAND AS IM RUNNING WITH VEHICLE AS IT IS ROLLING BACK, WOULDN'T STOP. I REALIZED THE GEAR WASN'T IN PARK, IT WAS IN REVERSE, BUT WITH NO KEYS I TRIED TO PUT GEAR INTO PARK, WOULDN'T MOVE WITHOUT KEYS, I HOPPED IN, PUT KEYS IN IGNITION AND TURNED CAR ON, AS I WAS PUTTING THE GEAR IN PARK, THE VEHICLE REARED FORWARD AND I PRESSED ON BREAKS BUT IT WOULDN'T STOP. THE CAR WAS MOVING FORWARD AS I WAS PRESSING ON THE BREAKS, NEEDLESS TO SAY, IT DID NOT STOP UNTIL I RAN INTO THE GARAGE DOOR AS IT WAS COMING BACK DOWN, AND BOTH MYSELF WERE HALF WAY INTO MY SON'S GARAGE DOOR, WALL,...
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Power Train
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Power Trainautomatic Transmission
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Air Bags
25 complaints
Electrical System
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Engine
13 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
11 complaints
Unknown Or Other
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Engine And Engine Cooling
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Fuel System Gasoline
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Service Brakes
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Electronic Stability Control Esc
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Seat Belts
4 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
4 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Structure
3 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
1 complaint
Back Over Prevention Sensing System Camera
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalnavigational Systemglobal Positioning System
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Exterior Lighting
1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assembly
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Beltsrearother
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Traction Control System
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint