general problems of the 2004 Acura MDX

Multiple lights appear turn on and off indicated on dashboard, vga, check engine light, and tire pressure system. I run a diagnostics and it says my evap system had a code telling me to replace gas cap. I went to the auto parts store and purchased a new gas cap that is specifically for my vehicle. I turn the vehicle back on and code is still on. So I get the code erased with my diagnostic reader and the sensor turns off. But give it a few weeks and that light turns back with same code telling me to replace gas cap. I went back to return my gas cap at autozone. Then ordered an oem gas cap for my vehicle and erased code and then code came back less than a month later. It can’t be two brand new parts, one was a universal part but specific to my vehicle. And second part was oem specifically for my vehicle and from Acura/Honda parts department. So I don’t know what to do because repair said its a dumb code and just reset if I already replaced once. And don’t worry about the code indicator because the evap system appears to be working. So it’s either an electrical issue or a glitch. I’m not comfortable with those options.

Takata recall my airbags were replaced twice already through recall repair and the airbag sensor came back on last week, moment it came on I was in motion and the steering wheel I was not able to control the steering. This resulted in me side-swiping and object, hitting the curb and flattening my tire. There is also another recall on my vehicle.

Hose connection failure between radiator and transmission cooler causing radiator fluid to mix with tranny fluid with no dash indicator of problem. . In motion lost power and would not move from 1st gear. Broke down completely in need of transmission work and new coolant system due to hose connect failure.

The seat warmer was on, and became o hot that it burned a hole through the padding and the leather, about 2 1/2 inches by 1 inch. Fuse is removed, but now have no seat warmer on the driver side, and I am intimidated to have a passenger use the seat warmer on the passenger side. Photo attached.

Transmission failed today 123k. Called customer service what a joke. Emissions light on and air bags are faulty. What a lemon. Nevet buy Acura. On a city street car just down shifted and stopped. Needless to say it was 20 degree's outside. Acura doesnt see thus as a safety hazard? confused and mad really mad. I cant believe they are still getting away with this. I've had my fill with foreign junk. I froze walking home think I have frost bite on my fingers.

The contact owned a 2004 Acura Mdx. After parking the vehicle for approximately ten minutes, the contact was notified that the vehicle was on fire. The air bags deployed due to the fire. The passenger side air bag attempted to inflate after the fire. The fire department extinguished the fire and filed a report. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and later deemed destroyed. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v320000 (air bags) after the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Electrical short.

Tl-the contact owns a 2004 Acura Mdx. The contact stated that while in park the vehicles rpm gauge idles high when started. The contact stated also that while driving 10 mph, the vehicles rpm gauge reads really high even when the accelerator is not being depressed. The vehicles gas gauge is also not reading correct. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 94,000. Ed.

The airbag light warning continues to come on and stay on. Sometimes is goes off, but comes back on later. This was reported to the dealer in charge of airbag recall and the only solution offered was paying a hefty fee to diagnose the issue without guarantee. This was reported in 2014 and has been an ongoing problem before this and currently, 2019.

The contact owns a 2004 Acura Mdx. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 15v320000 (air bags), NHTSA campaign number: 14v700000 (air bags), and NHTSA campaign number: 12v573000 (electrical system) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The dealer stated that parts were not available on several occasions. The manufacturer was not made aware of the delay. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle would intermittently stall while idling. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair facility were unknown repairs were made. The failure mileage was 120,000.

I pulled up my driveway which has uphill grade then a flat area and was in my garage when I noticed that I had the keys in my hand. I turned around and noticed my car was drifting back down the driveway. I tried to jump back in the car to hit the brakes but thought better of it as it was gaining more speed. I let go f the front door and watched as it veered off the driveway and hit a tree and landscaping rock and end of driveway. What it . So I was able to take the key out of the ignition while the car while still in the drive position. I did not receive a recall notice until February . Acura has not been judicious in their effort to fix the damage that occurred to my vehicle due to a defective part.

On 11. 11. 11,our Acura lost power coinciding with the dashboard warning lights not functioning properly to warn of the sudden loss of control,heavy smoke emission,transmission failure,engine damage&inability to drive our vehicle,creating the possibility of a crash,injury or fatality. Despite Acura's knowledge of transmission failures based on an Acura service bulletin alert,we incurred $5500 in expenses/damage to our vehicle. We had not been notified of the faulty torque converter/transmission parts previously&Acura has avoided taking full responsibility for a known problem in which many consumers have been fully reimbursed for this damage. We are issuing this complaint&requesting reimbursement for our expenses due to Acura's full knowledge of this reoccurring situation,their negligence in alerting consumers&their neglect in resolving the repair in accordance with their responsibilities. We would request that Acura be held responsible in notifying all Acura owners of the service bulletin/recall pertaining to this faulty transmission. We also feel strongly about the electronic/computer dashboard warnings that gave no indication of damaged or faulty parts creating the dangerous&unsafe situation we had experienced while driving our vehicle in traffic when this incident occurred&are filing a complaint according to the seriousness of this portion of the incident as well. We have much documentation&would be more than willing to provide whatever would be necessary to ensure that this complaint is productive in enforcing Acura's responsibility of these two incidents,to further make aware&avoid such incidents&in hopes of being reimbursed for our unexpected expenses as well. In purchasing an Acura,we had done so with the peace of mind that we had purchased a well made,safe vehicle from a company that stands behind it's product. We are saddened that this has not been the case.

Since about February 2010 the vehicle stability assist system will randomly activate during periods of prolonged highway driving. This condition usually happens on dry pavement and without warning. It feels like only the drivers side front brake is applied and the vehicle swerves to the right uncontrollably. The condition has nearly caused me to crash multiple times and is very frightening. I have had the Acura dealer troubleshoot the problem many times with no results. The most recent time this happened was early December 2013. I immediately dropped the vehicle off at an Acura dealer and the vehicle was diagnosed with a faulty lateral acceleration sensor. Unfortunately this part is not available at this time and is on indefinite backorder. This is a serious safety issue that has nearly caused harm to myself and other vehicles due to my out of control vehicle. I am now without transportation until Acura is able to get the part back in stock. Acura of America has refused to even log and file my complaint let alone assist me with this safety issue and hardship.