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.
2001 Acura MDX: airbag warning light
12 of the 224 complaints about the 2001 Acura MDX describe airbag warning light.
- owner complaints
- 12
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- typical mileage
- 35,198
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 6 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Airbag warning light by model year
What owners say
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.
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.
Air bag light on
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 acura mdx. While driving 45 to 50 MPH, the front end of the vehicle jerked and the engine, maintenance required, vtm-4, and air bag indicators remained illuminated. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road, restarted, and driven to the contact's residence. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v176000 (power train). The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 201,000.
Srs light is on, engine light is transmission is miss firing, fuel tank has a link. Transmission been fix on a recall before
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.
Srs system failure (3 * times ) air bags system shut down dealer repaired problems ( 50-50 co pay ).
Consumer states that airbag light is constantly on. Consumer says that air bag light is on and there is no passenger sitting in the passenger's seat.
Acura mdx-low impact left front collision with stationary object, witnessed by outside of vehicle and driver persons, noted deployment of both front airbags approximately 2 seconds after collision. Auto body shop 20 year experienced owner, without knowledge of above volunteered that he was surprised that airbags deployed. Western states regional manager for acura called in to ascertain why SRS light would not extinguish after repair and new airbag and "brain" placed in vehicle-1 month delay. After 2nd "brain" replaced, SRS light off until approximately 5 weeks later-this time passenger sensor replaced.
No replacement part available to correct problem. When SRS light comes on for whatever reason, airbags probably will not deploy in a collision.
The warning sensor on the SRS systems keeps failing. The dealer is fixing, but I'm told that when the warning light is on the SRS system will not deploy. Thus, the repeated faults in the SRS sensing system is creating potential safety issue as the warning system is (in effect) shutting down the SRS system. While the dealer has been fixing, there appears to be no urgency to warn customers that this kind of warning sensor actually keeps the air bag from deploying (manual is quite vague on this point). I am pursuing state lemon law remedies to get new car as I am now at the 4th failure of this component. Thought you should know about this systematic issue.
Service bulletins that may apply
- SRS indicator on after body shop repair
- SRS indicator comes on after body shop repair
- Service information for the SRS indicator that stays on with diagnostic trouble code 8-6
- Subject regarding SRS indicator on with SRS diagnostic trouble codes 15-1, 15-2, and 15-3
- Subject regarding SRS diagnostic trouble code 8-6
- Subject regarding SRS light on after opds control unit replacement
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- 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 module
- 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
Questions about the 2001 Acura MDX airbag light
Is airbag warning light a common problem on the 2001 Acura MDX?
12 of 224 owner complaints about the 2001 Acura MDX (5%) mention airbag warning light. The model year with the most reports is 2002.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2001 Acura MDX?
There are 2 recalls and 6 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2001 Acura MDX
Transmission failure 39Check engine light 20Jerking 17Slipping 14Stalling 12Hesitation 10Loss of power 9Shudder 9Harsh shifting 7Grinding brakes 6Coil spring 5Engine failure 5Overheating 5Power steering loss 5
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