Model year
2002 Acura MDX
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 205 complaints for the 2002 Acura MDX (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (84), POWER TRAIN (38), AIR BAGS (21). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 17 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $4,850, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2001 224 complaints
- 2002 205 complaints
- 2003 206 complaints
- 2004 171 complaints
- 2005 180 complaints
- 2006 87 complaints
- 2007 99 complaints
- 2008 49 complaints
- 2009 52 complaints
- 2010 45 complaints
- 2011 70 complaints
- 2012 76 complaints
- 2013 30 complaints
- 2014 172 complaints
- 2015 71 complaints
- 2016 377 complaints
- 2017 260 complaints
- 2018 169 complaints
- 2019 190 complaints
- 2020 224 complaints
- 2022 157 complaints
- 2023 43 complaints
- 2024 41 complaints
- 2025 112 complaints
- 2026 9 complaints
Recalls
20V027000 · Jan 17, 2020
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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…
05V385000 · Sep 1, 2005
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
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…
04V176000 · Apr 15, 2004
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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.
02V226000 · Aug 28, 2002
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, SEDANS, COUPES, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V6 ENGINES, A TIMING BELT TENSIONER PULLEY ON THE WATER PUMP IS MISALIGNED AND COULD CAUSE THE TIMING BELT TO CONTACT A BOLT ON THE CYLINDER HEAD. EVENTUALLY THE BELT COULD BE DAMAGED AND FAIL.
Complaints
205 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 11, fire flag on 2, injury field 5, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE05040 | FRONT COIL SPRING BREAKAGE · SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS; TIRES | Jul 14, 2005 | Sep 14, 2005 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDX · 3.5L · Automatic 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 21 | 17 | — | — | $4,850 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2002 Acura MDX at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.