Acura MDX owners have reported 3 parking brake related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common parking brake problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's parking brake (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Parking Brake problems |
Odometer fraud. The contact purchased a 2018 Acura Mdx. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 85,000. The contact stated that on the day of the purchase; after refueling the vehicle and then attempting to pull out of the gas station, the emissions, check engine, and parking brake warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact took the vehicle to an auto repair shop, and had the vehicle scanned and then diagnosed, dtc: p0158 (oxygen sensor circuit high voltage, dtc severity 2 of 3, t0159 oxygen sensor circuit slow response (bank2 and sensor 2), and an electric parking brake failure were displayed. The scan indicated that the vehicle was subjected to odometer fraud. The contact reviewed the paperwork and received it at the time of sale and became aware that the mileage stickers, along with other indications that the documentations were false. The contact retrieved a carfax report and discovered that the actual mileage was 225,802. The contact reported the odometer fraud to the police department and was informed that the dealer was known for odometer fraud. The police also informed the contact that there was a case and a warrant already issued.
The contact owns a 2017 Acura Mdx. The contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, the vehicle stalled as the emission and parking brake warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated that after experiencing the failure, the vehicle resumed normal operation as the warning remained illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact then took the vehicle to lindsay Acura (5880 scarborough blvd, columbus, OH 43232) where they were unable to duplicate or diagnose the failure. The mechanic cleared the warning lights off the instrument panel. The contact stated that the failure persisted soon after the return of the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
The vehicle just rolled backward out of the garage and hit the tree. The consumer stated the vehicle was turned partially off to allow a video to play and the gear was still in reverse, so when the consumer closed the door the vehicle rolled.