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Common Problems with 2003 Acura MDX

Retrospectively, the 2003 Acura MDX had 159 complaints, and 28% of issues had something to do with POWER TRAIN problems.

What is the most common problem with a 2003 Acura MDX?

Based on car owner complaints, the most common issues with the 2003 Acura MDX fall into the category of POWER TRAIN. Below we had classified the complaints into groups by components affected.

POWER TRAIN 45 AIR BAGS 41 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12 ENGINE 9 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 8 SEAT BELTS 8 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 8 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 7 EQUIPMENT 2 STRUCTURE 2 STEERING 2 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 2 VISIBILITY 1 SUSPENSION 1 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 1 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 1 PARKING BRAKE 1 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 1 WHEELS 1 TIRES 1 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 1 SEATS 1 CHILD SEAT 1 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 1 SERVICE BRAKES 1

Worst 2003 Acura MDX Problems

We have singled out the top-3 most critical reports that involved victims or injuries.

SEAT BELTS
2003 Acura MDX September 7, 2010 Victims: 2 Mileage: 117000 miles

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 acura mdx, while stopped the contact was rear ended by a vehicle traveling at approximately 50 mph. the seat belt did no...

WHEELS
2003 Acura MDX August 24, 2014 Victims: 2 Mileage: 157000 miles

Right front metal wheel separated within seconds, pulled the car right into an embankment, car rolled left multiple times investigating officer fro...

POWER TRAIN
2003 Acura MDX October 20, 2015 Victims: 1 Mileage: 120000 miles

I think it is about time that we all push nhtsa to make acura/honda recall all these mdx from 2001 to 2012 to have these torque converters and transmi...