Battery Problems of Acura MDX

Open tailgate creates electrical drain that kills the battery in a few hours with no lights turned on or any other obvious signs of battery drainage indication. The issue seems to apply only to vehicles equipped with power tailgate. Multiple complaints found on the internet reported by other vehicle owners. This is a major safety issue since people may not be able to start engine on their their vehicle just after having tailgate open for a relatively short time. Acura customer relations department was contacted over the phone but refused to admit the fact of electrical design or a component issue and suggested me to have the vehicle diagnostic done at my own expense in the nearest dealership.

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The contact owns a 2005 Acura Mdx. While driving approximately 65 mph she heard a loud noise outside of the vehicle. The "vsa" and "exclamation mark" warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel, and then the vehicle began to jerk violently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician detected a power surge in the battery, but no repairs were made. There was a separate occasion when an identical failure occurred accompanied by a loss of vehicle control. However, the driver was able to gain control. The failure mileage was 49,900. The current mileage was 49,950.

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The contact owns a 2007 Acura Mdx. The contact went on a trip and returned to find that the gps, exterior lighting, radio, and other electrical components failed. Only the interior lighting was functioning properly. The contact called roadside assistance and they discovered that the battery was drained. The VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 13,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Acura Mdx. The contact took the vehicle to an authorized dealer for routine maintenance and they discovered that the front lower and upper engine mounts were torn. The failures occurred without warning. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 83,825 and current mileage was 89,000. Updated 10/16/08. The egr valve was faulty, which caused the engine light to illuminate. The battery had to be replaced. Updated 10/17/08.

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Check engine light continuously goes off indicating loose gas valve. Manufacturer's error code: p0457 dealer tells owner gas cap is loose and replaces. After 100 miles and careful attention to making sure cap is tight after each refill, same error code occurs. After smoke checks verify no other leaks, gas cap is replaced. Check engine light is off (ostensibly because the dealer somehow clears the code or disconnects battery). After 100 miles the light goes back on. This has happened continuously over the course of 3 years. Cannot know if something else is wrong with car without paying for a diagnostic because light is continuously on. Cannot pass CA smog check with a malfunctioning check engine light (as this seems pretty clear to me that is what it is). Acura refuses to admit there is a problem. (although the dealer I go to has been great. ) have wasted much money to each time be told "loose gas cap" when I know that is not the case.

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: the contact stated the vehicle's electrical system went down 5 times and it has had 5 different repairs relating to the electrical system including the battery, gears being shifted without changing gears, the transmission and stalling.