general problems of the 2006 Acura MDX

11 problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2006 Acura MDX. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Acura MDX based on all problems reported for the 2006 MDX.

1 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/12/2019

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2 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/09/2019

On 3/9, I was parking my 2006 Mdx in an indoor parking garage. About 15 feet from a wall, it took off real fast. I pressed harder on the brakes, but it slammed into the wall so hard. The air bag deployed, smoke came out & the alarm went off until a passerby disconnected the battery. I couldn't stand up for a few minutes. My insurance CO. Decided it was totalled & had it towed to our house instead of a body shop, then only gave me its book value. I still have many bruises all over my body and my nose bled for a while and was swollen for a week. The seat belt cut into my neck and its impact left severe bruises on my chest. The impact made both my replaced knees bruise and hurt. I had lower back for many days. Pohanka Acura dealership told me this is an Acura company issue. Google didn't show any recalls on Acura Mdx accelerators. But, many people have had the same problem I had with their Mdx. While braking, the car goes faster instead. On 3/11, and after many left messages to Acura, Acura finally called. I requested that someone will check the accelerator, b4 it was towed away. He said I needed to fix the car and bring it back to its original new state. After that, Acura will then look at it and determine if the accelerator had issues. I'm very relieved I didn't die. I'm still not sure if I might develop any permanent physical problems from this accident. The shock, trauma and injuries were unnecessary. I'm also very glad I didn't kill anyone. I would never have been able to live with myself. I wasn't prepared to buy another car now. I was planning on keeping it for at least 2 more years. Besides losing my car, I was exposed to extreme danger, stress, fear and physical harm, because of the the negligence on Acura's part. I hope this matter will be taken seriously and Acura will stand behind its reputable name and fix the problem.

3 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/09/2017

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Acura Mdx. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v344000 (air bags). The part to do the 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.

4 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/23/2016

The contact owns a 2006 Acura Mdx. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v344000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.

5 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/10/2016

Takata recall - I have contacted criswell Acura in annapolis, MD twice to schedule the recall repair; 8/10/2016, 9/6/2016. The first time I was told I would receive a return call to schedule an appointment and was never called back. The second time I was told to leave a message with jeanette is service, which I did, and once again did not receive a call back. It is now November and I have not been able to get my car repaired.

6 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/12/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Acura Mdx. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v344000 (air bags). The part was not made available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.

7 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2016

We have been trying to get Acura to act on this airbag recall, but we have been waiting since this past summer. We once lived a mere 20 minutes from a dealership, but now we have since moved where there is not a dealership within our state. It was arranged for a Honda dealership to assist us, but Acura has balked on assisting us with our 2. 5 of travel time to the Honda dealership despite offering to pay for transportation costs or a rental car, but we continue to wait. We are driving dangerously with these damaged air bags that can cause death or serious injury, and Acura has been neglectful in their response and disingenuous in their want to assist.

8 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns 2006 Acura Mdx. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v344000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Part distribution disconnect.

9 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/02/2015

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Acura Mdx. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 15v320000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified. The contact stated that the dealer had not accommodated them as a consumer to help get the recall remedied. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

10 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/02/2015

I received recall notice 14v-351 regarding the replacement of the airbag. I contacted south coast Acura in costa mesa, CA and I was informed that the part would have to be ordered. Approximately 6 weeks later I called to find the status. I was informed that the parts had still not arrived. In addition, I called mission viejo Acura in mission viejo, CA to see if they had the parts available. Not only was I informed that the part was not available, but that replacement of the parts was higher priority in states with high humidity. I read the recall, and it says nothing about states with high humidity. I think I am being lied to by these Acura dealerships, and I would like to have my complaint investigated. The recall clearly says the defect could kill or injure people, and I don't believe Acura is taking sufficient measures to make sure the parts are available to ensure my safety.

11 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/03/2014

The contact owns a 2006 Acura Mdx. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v351000 (air bags). The contact stated that the vehicle was unable to be repaired within a reasonable amount of time. The dealer was contacted, but did not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle could be repaired. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle would be scheduled for repair within 3-5 business days; however, the dealer was unable to honor the scheduled repair. The contact had not experienced a failure.


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