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2003 Acura MDX brakes problems

10 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 21,000. 1 crash reported.

owner complaints
10
of this car's complaints
5%
typical mileage
21,000
crashes
1
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Pedals and linkages
    1
  • Foundation components: disc: caliper
    1
  • Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
    1
  • Antilock
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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25k-50k
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75k-100k
100k-125k
125k-150k
150k-175k
175k-200k
200k+

Acura MDX brakes problems in other years

200120052010201520202025

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2003 Acura MDX owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 11, 2021 · Body, Brakes · IL

On april 7 2021 arrived about 10:45 a.m. I drove to mcgrath acura dealer at 9105 waukegan road, in waukegan, illinois for a power steering flush, that employee instructed me walk with him to observe a underneath inspection rear and front I notice that rear frame is completely rusted included shocks surrounding the frame, through out the vehicle it was ona hydralic jack. See images me and employee looking underneath.

Filed Mar 6, 2020 · Brakes, Fuel system · 90 miles · FL

Multiple safety and recalls on this vehicle including air bag system,ABS,transmission shift sensor, emission build up causing clogging in exhaust system, map sensor torque converters, differential issues,rough idle and shift interlock solenoid issues. Fluid leaks and brake sticks also air bag light wont go off.

Filed Feb 3, 2015 · Airbags, Brakes · 165,000 miles · MD

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 acura mdx. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 10 MPH, the brake pedal was applied and traveled to the floor board as the seat belt pretensioners deployed inadvertently and fractured. Additionally, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that both drivers side and front passenger side seat belt pretensioners needed to be replaced. The contact did not disclose if the vehicle was repaired or not. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 165,000.

Filed Mar 28, 2010 · Brakes · CA

03 acura mdx has low, soft, spongy brake pedals feeling happened gradually. Check all the lines and there was no leak of brake fluid. Need constantly bleed the brakes.

Filed Feb 22, 2010 · Brakes · GA

I have a 2003 acura mdx which from time to time experiences a sticking accelerator. It has happened several times since I bought the car new in 2003. I have always been able to stomp on the brakes and the car stops but it is scary and was wondering if others have been having similar problems?

Filed Jan 6, 2005 · Brakes · 25,000 miles · NJ

The brake pedal would move approximately 1 inch from side to side when applying the brakes. This almost caused a crash when consumer's foot slipped off the brake pedal. Dealer was notified, and informed consumer that was the normal characteristic of that vehicle, and it met the federal safety agency specifications.

Filed Dec 10, 2004 · Brakes · NC · crash

The vehicle just rolled backward out of the garage and hit the tree. *bf *sc the consumer stated the vehicle was turned partially off to allow a video to play and the gear was still in reverse, so when the consumer closed the door the vehicle rolled.

Filed Mar 23, 2004 · Brakes, Transmission · 8 miles · GA

There is a clunking noise coming from the brakes when starting out going either forward or reverse and applying the brakes. On occasion, when the vehicle is put into gear, there is a grinding noise coming from the transmission, torque converter, clutch or some part(s) that is being pressed together with another.

Filed Oct 3, 2003 · Brakes · 4,867 miles · WA

Excessive brake clunk / thud noises under normal braking conditions. Severe brake noise and control issues under emergency braking conditions. Told by acura all is "normal". With such travel in calipers (cause of noise) potential for brake failure must exist. Worried...

Filed Aug 22, 2003 · Brakes · 21,000 miles · WA

On two different occasion the ABS made a clunking noise. The dealer inspected the vehicle but could not duplicate or correct the problem. *nlm the brake problems had come back again. The dealer found a brake switch failure code. The dealer attempted to repair the problem but it remained the same.

Questions about the 2003 Acura MDX brakes

Does the 2003 Acura MDX have brakes problems?

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the brakes of the 2003 Acura MDX, 5% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2003 Acura MDX brakes problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 21,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2003 Acura MDX brakes?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Acura MDX have bad brakes?

The Acura MDX model years with the most brakes complaints are 2014 (26 complaints), 2017 (23 complaints) and 2022 (18 complaints).

Other 2003 Acura MDX problems

Transmission 104Airbags 42Engine 26Electrical 18Seat belts 12Acceleration 7Fuel system 5Body 3Steering 3Lights 2Suspension 2Driver assistance 1Locks 1Seats 1Tires 1Visibility 1Wheels 1

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