2005 Acura MDX air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 40 complaints for the 2005 Acura MDX, 16% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 40 16% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 152,000 miles 18 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 5 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 6 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 | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 4 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 4 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 18 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 152,000 miles, and 11% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 5 crashes, 6 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 acura mdx. While driving approximately 10 MPH, the contact's vehicle crashed into another vehicle. Both the driver and passenger side air bags deployed and burned the contact's hand. The contact did not seek medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 113,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 acura mdx. The contact stated that the front passenger's air bag warning light remained illuminated while occupied. The dealer and the manufacturer were not contacted or informed of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 187,000.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Acura MDX
- Transmission 44 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 43 complaints
- Electrical system 18 complaints
- Engine 16 complaints
- Brakes 15 complaints