Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2002 Acura MDX has 4 recalls, 221 complaints.
4
Recalls
221
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
20V027000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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 Odysse...
05V385000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY...
02V226000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, SEDANS, COUPES, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V6 ENGINES, A TIMING BELT TENSIONER PULLEY ON THE WATER PUMP IS MISALIGN...
04V176000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ON SOME MINI VANS, SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES, CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS CAN RESULT IN HEAT BUILD-UP BETWEEN THE COUNTERSHAFT AND SECONDA...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2002 Acura MDX 4-DR. w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2002 Acura MDX. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH up an incline, the v... |
| Jan 21, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? -... |
| Oct 14, 2023 | STRUCTURE | 1. Rear subframe body mount rust-through, newly discovered. 2. Available for inspection. 3. Risk of ... |
| Dec 21, 2022 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2002 Acura MDX. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicl... |
| May 1, 2022 | SUSPENSION | The contact owns a 2002 Acura MDX. The contact stated that while driving at speeds exceeding 50 MPH,... |
| Feb 9, 2022 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2002 Acura MDX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V02... |
| Oct 13, 2021 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2002 Acura MDX. The contact stated that the air bag warning light would illuminat... |
| Mar 3, 2021 | AIR BAGS | TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAM... |
| Sep 4, 2020 | AIR BAGS | TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAM... |
| Jul 6, 2020 | AIR BAGS | TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAM... |
| Jun 11, 2020 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | THIS STARTED A LONG TIME AGO. MY ENGINE WOULD REV UP AND I WOULD HAVE TO PUSH MY BREAKS SO HARD TO S... |
| May 8, 2020 | AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN FOR EMISSION... |
| Apr 15, 2020 | AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 2... |
| Feb 24, 2020 | AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 2... |
| Dec 12, 2019 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | DRIVING AT 70 MPH VEHICLES VTM4 LIGHT STARTED TO FKASH 3 SECONDS LATER ALL WHEELS LOCJMKED UP AND UD... |
| May 1, 2019 | AIR BAGS | SRS LIGHT IS ON. THEREFORE,HAVE THE AIRBAGS BEEN DISABLED? WHAT SHOULD I DO NOW? |
| Feb 25, 2019 | AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS | THE SRS LIGHT TURNS ON AND DOESN'T GO OUT AFTER STARTUP OF THE VEHICLE. THERE IS A RECALL OF THE SRS... |
| Oct 26, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | THE CAR TURNS OFF WHILE DRIVING SIMILAR TO PROBLEM I HAD WITH MY 1999 HONDA CRV INGITION SWITCH BEEN... |
| Jul 10, 2018 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | TAKATA RECALL MY MDX IS HAVING A HEAT BUILD UP BETWEEN THE COUNTERSHAFT AND SECOND SHAFT GEARS. ITS ... |
| Jun 6, 2018 | POWER TRAIN | TRANSMISSION RECALL WAS PREV ADDRESSED BUT STILL HAS SAME PROBLEM HWY OVERHEATING OF TRANSMISSION C... |