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2005 Acura MDX recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2005 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component13
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
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| Air bags | 8 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 |
| Electrical system | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 |
Safety recalls13
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, 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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| 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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| 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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| Jan 10, 201717V029000 | 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 17V029000
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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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Owner complaints by component180
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 87 | 48 |
| Air bags | 39 | 22 |
| Electrical system | 18 | 10 |
| Service brakes | 14 | 8 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 11 | 6 |
| Steering | 9 | 5 |
| Vehicle speed control | 9 | 5 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 9 | 5 |
| Seat belts | 7 | 4 |
| Engine | 7 | 4 |
| Unknown or other | 6 | 3 |
| Equipment | 5 | 3 |
| Visibility | 4 | 2 |
| Traction control system | 4 | 2 |
| Structure | 4 | 2 |
9 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
- Electrical system
“The contact owns a 2005 Acura MDX. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle jerked and failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal.”
- Unknown or other
“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.”
- Seat belts
“The contact owns a 2005 Acura MDX. The contact stated that after the battery had been replaced, both the front driver and front passenger seat belts failed to extend far enough to buckle an occupant into the seat.”
Other Acura MDX model years
- 20090 recalls52 complaints
- 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
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- 2007 RDX2 recalls53 complaints
- 2015 TLX6 recalls344 complaints
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- 2010 ZDX10 recalls9 complaints
- 2003 CL5 recalls73 complaints
- 2001 Integra1 recall6 complaints
- 2014 RLX5 recalls85 complaints
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2005 Acura MDX recall questions
How many recalls does the 2005 Acura MDX have?
NHTSA lists 13 safety recall campaigns for the 2005 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 2005 Acura MDX recalls for?
The largest group is air bags, with 8 campaigns. Others: vehicle speed control (1), service brakes, hydraulic (1), electrical system (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2005 Acura MDX?
Power train is the most-reported component, named in 87 complaints out of 180 filed with NHTSA (48%). Across all complaints, owners reported 15 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2005 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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