Four problems related to side/window air bag have been reported for the 2005 Acura MDX. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Acura MDX based on all problems reported for the 2005 MDX.
As I am driving my 5 year old to karate on a local road with 40 miles per hour, my whole left side air bag curtain deployed for absolutely no reason. ( I didn't hit anything and no one hit me either). I got a bruised hand, small concussion and a massive rash ( from chemicals in the air back). I called Acura and was told to go for diagnostic at local Acura dealership. I was charged $99 and was told to call my insurance company. I asked why since there wasn't an accident involved and the answer was � I can't tell you how many people come here and claims that this happens to them but have no proof�. I guess the air back in my trunk and no damage to the rest of my car is not proof enough!!! I will be talking to a lawyer at this point!.
Takata recall. I am having severe difficulty in Acura completing the recal/replacement of the passenger side air bag. In July, my son brought the car (with an appointment) to pauly Acura in highland park, IL. He was told when he went in that he needed the original recall notice or they could not do the replacement. He left. When I sent it to him, he went to pauly again but was told they could not do the replacement because we did not purchase the Mdx at that dealership. He left. In February or March I received another notice. My son has the vehicle with him at school in oxford,ms. The closest dealership is over 90 minutes away. I contacted Acura customer service's 800 number. After speaking with a rep, they agreed that due to the issues surrounding the dealership improperly turning away my son in July, his being under 25 and this not eleigible four a loaner, and the difficulty for a full time student with a job to make the trip, they would arrange a tech to come to his school residence to do the replacement. This was in March. My son has had repeated phone calls with the Acura rep and has received several excuses why it has not happened. He has now been referred to a new service rep who told him it's not Acura's problem that he can't get to a dealership and is too young for a loaner. Further, the rep informed him that the airbag is not really a problem, just don't have anyone in the front passenger seat! Acura has been extremely negligent in resolving this issue and we have nowhere to turn for help. Please advise.
Upon entering intersection after being at a complete stop, the vehicles driver side airbag randomly deployed. Vehicle was towed to Acura of ocean in NJ at which point Acura regional service manager claimed I hit a stationary object (which was not the case). I would welcome an opportunity to speak with someone who specializes in the recent airbag issues with Honda and the other car mfgs.
Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Acura Mdx. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 mph, the contact crashed into another vehicle and both the driver's and passenger's side air bags deployed burning the contact¿s hand. The contact did not seek medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 113,000. Pam.