2002 Acura MDX air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 23 complaints for the 2002 Acura MDX, 9% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 23 10% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 140,000 miles 14 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 6 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 14 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 140,000 miles, and 21% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
While driving and upon hitting the brakes vehicle continuously accelerated. Consumer's vehicle then hit the back of another vehicle. However, the vehicle could not stop. Hitting the back of a third vehicle. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy.
SRS device failed, leaving air bags inoperable. Dealer asked factory rep to authorize service. Denied by acura. This is a safety hazard. Research indicates identical problems in other vehicles, a prior class action settlement and other complaints. SRS warning light stays on. Both dealer and independent garage tested and confirmed unit is defective.
Other problems reported for the 2002 Acura MDX
- Transmission 89 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 38 complaints
- Engine 19 complaints