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2004 Acura MDX recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2004 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component10
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
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| Air bags | 7 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 |
| Electrical system | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
Safety recalls10
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Oct 10, 201919E068000 | Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedalIf the accelerator pedal binds, the engine may not quickly return to idle after the pedal is no longer pressed, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 19E068000
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| Jun 27, 201919V501000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V501000
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| Jun 27, 201919V499000 | Air bags: frontal driver sideAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V499000
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| Mar 6, 201919V182000 | Air bags: frontal driver sideAn explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants… DetailsHide details for campaign 19V182000
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| May 23, 201616V344000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideAn inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V344000
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| May 28, 201515V320000 | Air bags: frontal driver sideIn the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants… DetailsHide details for campaign 15V320000
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Owner complaints by component171
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 77 | 45 |
| Air bags | 26 | 15 |
| Electrical system | 21 | 12 |
| Engine | 13 | 8 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 13 | 8 |
| Unknown or other | 11 | 6 |
| Service brakes | 11 | 6 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 11 | 6 |
| Structure | 8 | 5 |
| Fuel system | 8 | 5 |
| Gasoline | 8 | 5 |
| Seat belts | 7 | 4 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 7 | 4 |
| Equipment | 5 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 2 |
12 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Seat belts
“I got in the drivers seat this morning and began to put my seatbelt on. I inserted the seat belt into the latch and it automatically came undone.”
- Air bags
“Airbag light has been lit for a while now for my 2004 Acura MDX. I originally took the car to Courtesy Acura for them to check what causing it. They told me that the sensor should be replaced and I paid $260+.”
- Vehicle speed control
“I was in a parking mode and was leaving the parking lot. I reversed my car lo leave, and the car went out of control and was not until it crashed on two other parked cars that came to a stop.”
Other Acura MDX model years
- 20080 recalls49 complaints
- 20070 recalls99 complaints
- 20069 recalls87 complaints
- 200511 recalls180 complaints
- 20048 recalls171 complaints
- 200311 recalls206 complaints
- 20024 recalls205 complaints
- 20014 recalls224 complaints
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Other Acura models
- 2004 TL4 recalls551 complaints
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- 2004 TSX3 recalls142 complaints
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- 2007 RDX2 recalls53 complaints
- 2015 TLX6 recalls344 complaints
- 2013 ILX6 recalls66 complaints
- 2010 ZDX10 recalls9 complaints
- 2003 CL5 recalls73 complaints
- 2001 Integra1 recall6 complaints
- 2014 RLX5 recalls85 complaints
- 2017 NSX3 recalls6 complaints
2004 Acura MDX recall questions
How many recalls does the 2004 Acura MDX have?
NHTSA lists 10 safety recall campaigns for the 2004 Acura MDX. The most recent, 19E068000 (reported October 10, 2019), concerns vehicle speed control. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2004 Acura MDX recalls for?
The largest group is air bags, with 7 campaigns. Others: vehicle speed control (1), electrical system (1), equipment (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2004 Acura MDX?
Power train is the most-reported component, named in 77 complaints out of 171 filed with NHTSA (45%). Across all complaints, owners reported 13 crashs and 4 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2004 Acura MDX?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Acura recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Acura dealer.
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