Headlights Problems of Acura MDX

Acura MDX owners have reported 8 problems related to headlights (under the exterior lighting category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Acura MDX based on all problems reported for the MDX.

1 Headlights problem of the 2009 Acura MDX

Failure Date: 07/13/2020

My headlights in my 2009 Mdx are getting very foggy like they turnnig white in outside surface is hard to see at night time whit the low beans I use the high beans to be able to see I take it to a repair shop and they cannot do nothing I think this is a safety hazard I see others Acura whit the same problem they sure put this problem in recall. . . Thanks.

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2 Headlights problem of the 2009 Acura MDX

Failure Date: 03/05/2020

Low beam headlight is extremely dim, can barely see at night. Changing the light bulb does not solve. Headlight cover is not foggy or cloudy, it is clear. Suspecting internal reflector issue as Acura has done recalls on other models for the same issue but not on rdx.

3 Headlights problem of the 2004 Acura MDX

Failure Date: 11/01/2018

The headlights fog over to the point of significantly diminishing effectiveness. The problem has been reported to the Acura dealer who only offers to charge excessive amounts for a non-guaranteed solution and claims this is not something they see in this car. However, it is clear from regular daily driving that significant numbers of these cars suffer from this problem. The headlights have been cleaned as recommended in the instructions without success. This is an ongoing problem from 2013 to current 2019.

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4 Headlights problem of the 2014 Acura MDX

Failure Date: 07/06/2018

Headlight assembly leaking and holding water causing degraded illumination and short circuit hazard. This is known recall issue with Acura tsl headlight assembly and Acura Mdx tail lamps, both made of similar construction.

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5 Headlights problem of the 2016 Acura MDX

Failure Date: 11/02/2015

When driving at night on country roads,up and down hills, a dark line appears across the top half of the windshield. Leaving a view of 40 -50 ft. You can only see threw the bottom half of windshield. Very dangerous!! I purchased this vehicle for all the safety features it has on it but now I can't drive it at night. Went to dealer and they tested headlights on a wall with a black line and the lights hit 2-3 inches below that line. Was told it was fine. I wanted it raised a bit but was told the lights were just fine and can't be adjusted. I have read some complaints on this very subject. I would like someone to test drive this car on dark, hilly, country roads that have no street lights. I also fine that on highways, like the turnpike, low beams just don't go reach out far enough. I just wonder if these jewel eye headlights are lined up correctly? thank you for taking the time to read this and I hope there is a solution to this problem.

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6 Headlights problem of the 2007 Acura MDX

Failure Date: 10/28/2009

At 62,000 miles the left headlight failed. Dealer indicated that the xenon bulb, igniter and control unit had all failed and blown a fuse. Repair cost was approximately $1,000, of which Acura paid 75% as a goodwill gesture. Now, at 72,000 miles, the right side headlight has failed requiring replacement of the igniter and control unit at a cost of over $600. Headlights are safety components and it appears there is a design defect causing premature failure of these items. A bulb is one thing. But the components controlling the function of the xenon bulbs should outlast them in my opinion. Waiting to see if Acura will assist in the cost of this repair.

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7 Headlights problem of the 2009 Acura MDX

Failure Date: 03/18/2009

New cars are being made with headlights way too bright, even on the dim settings. When the oncoming car is on the same level and orientation (I. E. , flat road), the brightness is not too bad, but roads are not flat. There is no question about increase in brightness in recent years. In connecticut (where I live), it is a common scenario to be on a corner combined with a small elevation peak resulting in oncoming headlights pointing directly at you. With newer cars, the result is momentary total blindness (looking low and to the right does not help).

8 Headlights problem of the 2002 Acura MDX

Failure Date: 01/01/2003

The contact owns a 2002 Acura Mdx. The contact began to notice reduced visibility while driving with the headlights activated. The contact realized that the headlights were abnormally cloudy. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and independent repair shop on numerous occasions where the headlights were rebuffed. The failure persisted intermittently. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 100,000.

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