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2001 ACURA MDX

4 recalls Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #04V176000 Plain English
Component

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Manufacturer
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
What Happened
The counter shaft and secondary shaft gears in your transmission are like two flexible rods that work together to help your vehicle move smoothly. In some cases, these gears can overheat, causing them to wear down and potentially break.
Risk if Unfixed
If the gears break, your transmission could lock up while you're driving, which could cause a crash.
Free Fix
Your Honda or Acura dealer will either replace the transmission if it's damaged, or make a simple update to the oil system to prevent overheating. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice to avoid any potential issues.
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Original — What Happened
ON SOME MINI VANS, SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES, CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS CAN RESULT IN HEAT BUILD-UP BETWEEN THE COUNTERSHAFT AND SECONDARY SHAFT SECOND GEARS IN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, EVENTUALLY LEADING TO GEAR TOOTH CHIPPING OR GEAR BREAKAGE.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
GEAR FAILURE COULD RESULT IN TRANSMISSION LOCKUP, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
ON VEHICLES WITH 15,000 MILES OR LESS, THE DEALER WILL UPDATE THE TRANSMISSION WITH A SIMPLE REVISION TO THE OIL COOLER RETURN LINE TO INCREASE LUBRICATION TO THE SECOND GEAR. ON VEHICLES WITH MORE THAN 15,000 MILES, THE DEALER WILL INSPECT THE TRANSMISSION TO IDENTIFY GEARS THAT HAVE ALREADY EXPERIENCED DISCOLORATION DUE TO OVERHEATING. IF DISCOLORATION EXISTS, THE TRANSMISSION WILL BE REPLACED IF DISCOLORATION IS NOT PRESENT, THE DEALER WILL PERFORM THE REVISION TO THE OIL COOLER RETURN LINE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 21, 2004, FOR PILOT, ODYSSEY, AND MDX OWNERS. OWNERS OF THE ACCORD VEHICLES WILL START RECEIVING LETTERS ON JUNE 28, 2004, AND ON JUNE 29, 2004, FOR OWNERS OF THE TL AND CL VEHICLES. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.
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High Priority #20V027000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
The driver's side airbag in your vehicle is a critical safety feature that deploys in a crash to protect you. In some cases, a replacement airbag module installed in your 2000-2003 model year vehicle might have a problem with the inflator, which could cause it to malfunction.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbag inflator ruptures in a crash, sharp metal fragments could hit you or other occupants, causing serious injury or even death. If the airbag doesn't inflate properly, you might not get the protection you need in a collision.
Free Fix
Your Honda dealership will inspect your vehicle's airbags and replace the faulty inflator with a safer one, free of charge. You'll be notified when the repair is ready, and you should schedule it as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2001-2002 Acura 3.2CL, 2000-2003 Acura 3.5RL, 2000-2001 Acura 3.2TL, Honda CR-V and Honda Odyssey, 2001-2002 Acura MDX and 2000 Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Coupe, and Civic Sedan vehicles. These vehicles may have received a replacement driver frontal air bag module as part of a vehicle repair. Due to a manufacturing issue, the replacement NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bags in the vehicles, replacing the driver frontal air bag inflator with an inflator of a different design, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138.
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High Priority #20V026000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
The driver's airbag inflator in your vehicle is the part that helps deploy the airbag in a crash. Unfortunately, the inflator in your 1998-2000 vehicle might be faulty due to a manufacturing issue, which could cause it to rupture or not work properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens in a crash, metal fragments could hit you or other occupants, or the airbag might not protect you properly. This could lead to serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your dealer will inspect the inflator and replace it with a safer one, at no cost to you. You'll be notified when to bring your vehicle in for the repair, starting October 1, 2020.
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Original — What Happened
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 1998 Acura 2.2CL, 1998-1999 Acura 2.3CL, 1998-1999 Acura 3.0CL, 2001 Acura 3.2CL and Acura MDX, 1998-2000 Honda Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Sedan, Odyssey and Acura 3.5RL, 1999-2000 Acura 3.2TL, 1996-2000 Civic Coupe, 1997-2000 CR-V, 1997-1998 EV Plus, and 1998-1999 Isuzu Oasis vehicles. These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver frontal air bag inflator, and replace it if necessary, with an inflator of a different design, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138 or Isuzu customer service at 1-800-255-6727.
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High Priority #05V385000 Plain English
Component

SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS

Manufacturer
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
What Happened
The coil springs in your front suspension are like flexible rods that help absorb bumps on the road. In some areas with high road salt use, these springs might not be protected well against corrosion, which can cause them to weaken over time.
Risk if Unfixed
If the springs corrode too much, they could break, puncturing a front tire and making your vehicle harder to control. This could lead to a crash, especially if you're driving at high speeds on a slippery or uneven road.
Free Fix
Your Acura dealer will swap out both of your front springs for new, corrosion-resistant ones at no cost to you. Just schedule the repair when you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. IN AREAS WHERE LARGE QUANTITIES OF ROAD SALT ARE USED, THE FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS HAVE INSUFFICIENT CORROSION PROTECTION, AND MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO CORROSION.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
EXCESSIVE CORROSION CAN CAUSE SPRING FAILURE AND A BROKEN SPRING COULD PUNCTURE A FRONT TIRE, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH FRONT SPRINGS WITH IMPROVED SPRINGS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 11, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ACURA AT 800-382-2238.
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AIR BAGS
2 recalls
POWER TRAIN
1 recall
SUSPENSION
1 recall

Other ACURA MDX Years

2026
1 recall
2025
3 recalls
2024
2 recalls
2023
2 recalls
2022
2 recalls
2020
7 recalls
2019
8 recalls
2018
9 recalls
2017
7 recalls
2016
6 recalls
2015
7 recalls
2014
8 recalls
2013
1 recall
2012
1 recall
2010
1 recall
2008
1 recall
2007
1 recall
2006
11 recalls
2005
13 recalls
2004
10 recalls
2003
13 recalls
2002
4 recalls

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