Worst 2002 Acura MDX Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Automatic Transmission
Transmission / Drivetrain
Airbags
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Acura MDX.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission | 84 | — | 1 | 89,904 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 37 | 4 | — | 136,132 mi | |
| Airbags | 21 | 2 | — | 134,801 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 12 | 2 | 1 | 133,319 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 11 | 4 | — | 102,099 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 10 | — | — | 89,398 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 5 | — | 1 | 180,000 mi | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 5 | 1 | 1 | 50,000 mi | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Torque Converter | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl) | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2002 Acura MDX
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~875,966 vehicles.
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 received a replacement driver frontal air bag module as part of a vehicle repair. Due to a manufacturing issue, the replacement NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
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2002 Acura MDX — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2002 Acura MDX reliable?
What are common problems with the 2002 Acura MDX?
At what mileage do problems start on the 2002 Acura MDX?
How safe is the 2002 Acura MDX?
Does the 2002 Acura MDX have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2002 Acura MDX?
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Acura MDX reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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