general problems of the 2002 Acura MDX

Ten problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2002 Acura MDX. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Acura MDX based on all problems reported for the 2002 MDX.

1 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/09/2022

The contact owns a 2002 Acura Mdx. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v027000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted several times and informed the contact that they did not have the equipment needed for the recall repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and followed up with the dealer. The contact stated an unknown service light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 230,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

2 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/13/2021

The contact owns a 2002 Acura Mdx. The contact stated that the air bag warning light would illuminate while leaning on the passenger’s side front door. The contact stated that the warning light would turn off once the passenger moved away from the door. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

3 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/03/2021

Tl takata recall. The contact owns a 2002 Acura Mdx. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v027000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact contacted crown Acura (18911 us hwy 19 n, clearwater, FL 33764) and it was confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.

4 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/04/2020

Tl-takata recall. The contact owns a 2002 Acura Mdx. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v-027000 (air bags) however, the parts to do the repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. An unknown dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Tf.

5 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/06/2020

Tl takata recall. The contact owns a 2002 Acura Mdx. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v027000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. An unknown dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

6 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/08/2020

Tl the contact owns a 2002 Acura Mdx. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in for emissions testing, he was informed that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 19v627000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

7 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/15/2020

Tl the contact owns a 2002 Acura Mdx. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v027000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Neither the manufacturer nor the dealer were made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

8 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2019

Srs light is on. Therefore,have the airbags been disabled? what should I do now?.

9 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/25/2019

The srs light turns on and doesn't go out after startup of the vehicle. There is a recall of the srs unit malfunction for the 2003 year model. Secondly, my vehicle is more than fifteen years old. Is there a takata air bag recall involving my 2002 Acura Mdx? I have taken ownership very recent.

10 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/13/2005

2002 Mdx transmission needed to be replaced. ** answer required***. The sway bars cracked six months after purchasing the vehicle, the supplemental restraint light illuminated and it took 4 months to get it fixed.



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