The contact owns a 2002 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 local dealer was contacted several times and informed the contact that they did not have the equipment needed for the recall repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and followed up with the dealer. The contact stated an unknown service light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 230,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
2002 Acura MDX airbags problems
23 complaints (11% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 140,000. 3 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 23
- of this car's complaints
- 11%
- typical mileage
- 140,000
- crashes
- 3
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Frontal: sensor/control module1
- Frontal1
At what mileage
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Acura MDX airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2002 Acura MDX airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
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
What 2002 Acura MDX owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2002 Acura MDX. The contact stated that the air bag warning light would illuminate while leaning on the passenger’s side front door. The contact stated that the warning light would turn off once the passenger moved away from the door. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2002 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 unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact contacted crown acura (18911 us hwy 19 n, clearwater, fl 33764) and it was confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2002 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. An unknown dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2002 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. An unknown dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 acura mdx. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in for emissions testing, he was informed that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v627000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.*dt
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 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 unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Neither the manufacturer nor the dealer were made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. *bf
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 acura mdx. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v027000 (air bags). The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the acura of peoria dealer located at (9190 w. Bell rd, peoria, az, 85382) where the technician confirmed that air bag warning was illuminated however, it was confirmed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 149,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Srs light is on. Therefore,have the airbags been disabled? What should I do now?
The SRS light turns on and doesn't go out after startup of the vehicle. There is a recall of the SRS unit malfunction for the 2003 year model. Secondly, my vehicle is more than fifteen years old. Is there a takata air bag recall involving my 2002 acura mdx? I have taken ownership very recent.
Questions about the 2002 Acura MDX airbags
Does the 2002 Acura MDX have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 23 complaints about the airbags of the 2002 Acura MDX, 11% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2002 Acura MDX airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 140,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Acura MDX airbags?
Yes, 1 recall: 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).
Other 2002 Acura MDX problems
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