Vehicle recalls by model year

2005 Acura MDX recalls

Every NHTSA recall campaign that covers the 2005 Acura MDX, newest first.

13 recalls on record for the 2005 Acura MDX. The most recent was on Oct. 10, 2019. Owners also sent NHTSA 180 complaints (since 1995).

Most often about: air bags (8), electrical system (1), equipment (1), fuel system, gasoline (1), service brakes, hydraulic (1), traction control system (1). A recall applies only to the vehicles in it: check your VIN with Acura or NHTSA to see whether yours is included and still needs the repair.

Owner complaints to NHTSA

180 complaints about the 2005 Acura MDX were sent to NHTSA since 1995; 15 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 15 injuries.

Power Train87
Air Bags39recall on record
Electrical System18recall on record
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)11
Service Brakes11recall on record
Engine And Engine Cooling9

VSA light came on and my braking system halts and make a weird vibration when I press brake to stop at stop light it like it make a grabbing noise. Not sure if it happen prior to light engaging. It has happen a handful…
May 31, 2024 · Unknown Or Other

When making a sharp turn on hot days the car makes a grinding noise like something is grabbing the tire. It slows the car, hands the steering wheel and then the VSA hazard light comes on. It is a recurring issue and…
Aug. 2, 2021 · Steering

Complaints are owners' own reports to NHTSA; NHTSA has not confirmed them. Many complaints about one part can lead to an investigation or a recall. Read them on NHTSA.

NHTSA investigations

5 on record

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture EA21002 · opened Sept. 17, 2021 · open
Air Bag Inflator Rupture EA15001 · opened Feb. 24, 2015 · open
Air Bag Inflator Rupture PE14016 · opened June 11, 2014 · closed March 2, 2015
Vehicle Stability Assist Malfunction EA13002 · opened Feb. 21, 2013 · closed March 29, 2013
Ignition Interlock Failure - Rollaway PE12026 · opened Oct. 2, 2012 · closed Jan. 14, 2013

An NHTSA investigation is a review of a possible safety defect. Opening one is not a finding that a defect exists; it can close with a recall or without one.

All 2005 Acura MDX recalls

Oct. 10, 2019Honda Accord, CR-V, Element and others: Accelerator pedal Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain Accelerator Pedal Assemblies part numbers 699-114 and 825-5029-1, sold as replacement parts for…
June 27, 2019Honda Accord, CR-V, Civic and others: Inflator module Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2012 RL, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic…
June 27, 2019Honda Accord, CR-V, Civic and others: Inflator module Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2003-2006 MDX, 2001-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic…
March 6, 2019Honda Accord, CR-V, Civic and others: Inflator module Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003…
Jan. 10, 2017Honda CR-V, Element, Fit and others: Inflator module Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Acura MDX and Honda CR-V vehicles, 2005-2011 Honda Element vehicles, 2005-2012 Acura…
May 23, 2016Honda CR-V, Element, Fit and others: Inflator module Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2011 Acura RL, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2003-2011 Element…
May 28, 2015Honda Accord, CR-V, Civic and others: Inflator module Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2007 Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2001-2004 Honda Civic GX, 2003-2005 Honda Civic…
Nov. 4, 2014Honda Accord, CR-V, Civic and others: Air bags American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 Honda Civic, 2003-2004 Civic CNG and Element, 2002-2005 CR-V, 2002-2004…
June 20, 2014Honda Accord, CR-V, Civic and others: Air bags American Honda Motor Company, Inc.'s (Honda) is conducting a limited regional recall for certain model year 2003-2005 Accord, Civic, CR-V, Pilot and…
March 14, 2013Acura MDX, RL; Honda Pilot: Control unit/module Honda is recalling certain model year 2005 Pilot vehicles manufactured July 29, 2004, through August 29, 2005; model year 2005-2006 Acura MDX…
Dec. 11, 2012Honda Odyssey, Pilot; Acura MDX: Switch Honda is recalling certain model year 2003 and 2004 Pilot and Odyssey and 2003 through 2006 Acura MDX passenger vehicles manufactured from November…
Feb. 5, 2008Honda 08L14-E09-100, 08L14-TA1-100, Pilot and others: Carrier/rack Honda is recalling 2,032 Hitch style Bike Racks sold as Aftermarket for use on my 2003-2007 And some my 2008 Honda Pilot, Ridgeline, And Acura MDX…
Nov. 18, 2004Acura MDX; Honda Pilot: Tank assembly On certain Sport Utility Vehicles, some Fuel tanks were improperly manufactured.