2001 Acura MDX airbags problems

18 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 50,000. 4 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 18
of this car's complaints: 8%
typical mileage: 50,000
crashes: 4
recalls: 2

Which part fails

Frontal: sensor/control module
2
SRS malfunction warning lamp/light
1
Frontal
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

50k-75k

75k-100k

100k-125k

125k-150k

150k-175k

175k-200k

200k+

Acura MDX airbags problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 2001 Acura MDX airbags

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Airbag light 12

Related recalls

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator moduleReported January 17, 2020 · 1,439,841 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 1998 Acura 2.2CL, 1998-1999 Acura 2.3CL, 1998-1999 Acura 3.0CL, 2001 Acura 3.2CL and Acura MDX, 1998-2000 Honda Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Sedan, Odyssey and Acura 3.5RL, 1999-2000 Acura 3.2TL, 1996-2000 Civic Coupe, 1997-2000 CR-V, 1997-1998 EV Plus, and 1998-1999 Isuzu Oasis vehicles. These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver frontal air bag inflator, and replace it if necessary, with an inflator of a different design, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1‑888‑234‑2138 or Isuzu customer service at 1‑800‑255‑6727.

Recall number 20V026000 · Recall details

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator moduleReported January 17, 2020 · 875,966 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bags in the vehicles, replacing the driver frontal air bag inflator with an inflator of a different design, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1‑888‑234‑2138.

Recall number 20V027000 · Recall details

What 2001 Acura MDX owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 14, 2023 · Airbags · CA · crash

car accident

Filed Mar 16, 2021 · Airbags, Seat belts · 50,000 miles · MT

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 acura mdx. The contact stated that the SRS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to underriner honda (3643 pierce pkwy, billings, mt 59106, (406)255-2350) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the seat belt switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

Filed Oct 9, 2020 · Airbags · CA

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2001 acura mdx. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v02700 (air bag) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. No dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had experienced a failure with the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not seen. The failure mileage was not available. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Aug 12, 2020 · Airbags · VA

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2001 acura mdx. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v027000 (air bags). The contact called the pohanka acura dealer located at 13911 lee jackson memorial hwy, chantilly, va 20151, and it was confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when parts would become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Consumer stated car would not be repaired until oct, 2020.

Filed Mar 23, 2020 · Airbags · CA

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2001 acura mdx. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v027000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated the air bag warning light was illuminated. Neither the manufacturer nor the dealer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect. *bf consumer stated light is still on.

Filed Dec 14, 2019 · Airbags · 45 miles · IL

Air bag light on

Filed Mar 12, 2019 · Airbags · WA

Passenger airbag keeps coming on and off with temputure flucuatins

Filed Sep 29, 2016 · Airbags, Engine · TX

Srs light is on, engine light is transmission is miss firing, fuel tank has a link. Transmission been fix on a recall before

Filed Nov 18, 2015 · Airbags, Transmission · 161,218 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 acura mdx. While at a traffic light with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle lunged forward. The contact also stated that the supplemental restraint system warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 161,218.

Filed May 22, 2015 · Airbags · 35,198 miles · FL

11/21/2003 reported SRS light was off now it is on. Acura dealer service (ds) documented as maint. Light on. Was told it was a matter of service tech. Turing the airbag light on or off. Code 9002 reported. 8/29/2004 mil. 43469 reported SRS light is staying on although turned off last visit.code 9002 ds ordered module. 9/29/2004 ds installed sop SRS module. Cause:shorted. Code 751100 SRS control unit replaced s/b# 02-018, 177960-s3v-305 unit, part# 77960s3v305. As driving off lot light came back on. 6/14/15 still noticing SRS light. Ds doc. B c/s SRS light on check and advise. Was told by ds it was a safety hazard and the airbag most likely would not deploy in event of accident. 2/17/15 airbag light on check advise. Code 9002, op ds unit needs to be replaced, 90241 caas. 3/31/15 ds stated that SRS airbag not recognizing passenger in drivers front seat, sensor needs replacing too. The two parts must be done together. At a cost to me. Car was still under warrantee when this all began. Every time unit was reset it comes back on before leaving lot. Current day airbag still a hazard/safety issue. Advise.

Questions about the 2001 Acura MDX airbags

Does the 2001 Acura MDX have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 18 complaints about the airbags of the 2001 Acura MDX, 8% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2001 Acura MDX airbags problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 50,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2001 Acura MDX airbags?

Yes, 2 recalls: 20V026000, 20V027000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Acura MDX have bad airbags?

The Acura MDX model years with the most airbags complaints are 2003 (42 complaints), 2005 (39 complaints) and 2004 (26 complaints).