2003 Acura MDX air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 42 complaints for the 2003 Acura MDX, 16% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 42 16% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 109,000 miles 16 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 16 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 108,000 miles, and 31% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 fire, 4 injuries.
What owners wrote
The vehicle was involved in an accident in which it rolled over. Neither air bag deployed. There was no air bag light warning prior to the crash. A police report and pictures can be made available per consumer. The vehicle was a total loss. *scc
When the vehicle ran over a bump in road the seat belt retractor receded and locked up. The passenger side air bag light also illuminated. The driver was unable to release the seat belt from the retractor. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to have the mechanic check out the driver's seat belt retractor. The dealer indicated that the seat belt repair was not covered under warranty. The consumer was told that the seat belts were designed to lock up in certain situations. *nlm
Other problems reported for the 2003 Acura MDX
- Transmission 56 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 50 complaints
- Engine 26 complaints
- Electrical system 18 complaints