2003 Acura MDX technical service bulletins

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

• Jun 30, 2026 Service bulletinCustomer Support Program For Front Passenger's Airbag Inflator.
• Jun 3, 2020 Service bulletinThese SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters
• Mar 10, 2020 Service bulletinThis bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators
• Mar 10, 2020 Service bulletinThis bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators
• Jun 1, 2018 Service bulletinThis bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators
• May 25, 2018 Service bulletinThis bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators
• May 24, 2018 Service bulletinThis bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators
• Jan 1, 2017 Service bulletinSending vehicle data to tech line.
• Nov 23, 2016 Service bulletinNavigation system information.
• Sep 7, 2016 Service bulletinFlyer circulated to the residents of hawaii to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an...
• Sep 7, 2016 Service bulletinPosters sent to hawaiian independent repair facilities, automotive part stores, car washes, and gas...
• Aug 29, 2016 Service bulletinLetter sent in conjunction with the florida highway safety and motor vehicles department to remind florida...
• Aug 23, 2016 Service bulletinText messages sent to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest...
• Aug 23, 2016 Service bulletinUs virgin islands newspaper advertisements to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an...
• Aug 21, 2016 Service bulletinAdvertisement in hawaiian newspapers to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment...
• Mar 18, 2016 Service bulletinSpecial Tool Loan Program: Under TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR LOAN, the list has been updated.
• Dec 22, 2015 Service bulletinExcessive internal pressure upon deployment. if an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal...
• Dec 22, 2015 Service bulletinExcessive internal pressure upon deployment. if an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal...
• Dec 22, 2015 Service bulletinAMERICAN HONDA CONSOLIDATED THE PREVIOUS AIRBAG INFLATOR CAMPAIGNS INTO THIS CURRENT BULLETIN BASED ON...
• Dec 22, 2015 Service bulletinA manufacturing error CAN produce over-pressurization of the passenger’s (FRONT) airbag inflator during...
• Dec 11, 2015 Service bulletinElectrical noise (interference) generated by the vehicle may inadvertently
• Dec 8, 2015 Service bulletinThis bulletin updates the troubleshooting procedures for DTC P1456 (evap control system leakage [fuel tank...
• Dec 2, 2015 Service bulletinPoster of listed acura vehicles affected by an airbag inflator recall - english.
• Dec 2, 2015 Service bulletinPoster of listed acura vehicles affected by an airbag inflator recall - spanish.
• Oct 30, 2015 Service bulletinElectrical noise (interference) generated by the vehicle may inadvertently
• Oct 14, 2015 Service bulletinDealer message
• Oct 9, 2015 Service bulletinThis bulletin is replaced by s/b 15-011, safety recall: SRS unit
• Oct 1, 2015 Service bulletinOver-pressurized
• Oct 1, 2015 Service bulletinA manufacturing error CAN produce over-pressurization of the passenger’s (FRONT) airbag inflator during...
• Sep 25, 2015 Service bulletinDealer message
• Sep 16, 2015 Service bulletinExcessive internal pressure upon deployment. if an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal...
• Sep 15, 2015 Service bulletinExcessive internal pressure upon deployment. if an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal...
• Jul 1, 2015 Service bulletinExcessive internal pressure upon deployment. if an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal...
• Jun 19, 2015 Service bulletinThis bulletin is replaced by s/b 15-033, recall: driver’s airbag inflator CAN be over-pressurized if you...
• Jun 11, 2015 Service bulletinAMERICAN HONDA CONSOLIDATED THE PREVIOUS AIRBAG INFLATOR CAMPAIGNS INTO THIS CURRENT BULLETIN BASED ON...
• May 7, 2015 Service bulletinCustomer letter - please be aware, we have a national safety improvement campaign and recall under way to...
• May 5, 2015 Service bulletinA manufacturing error can produce over-pressurization of the passenger's (front) airbag inflator during...
• May 5, 2015 Service bulletinExcessive internal pressure upon deployment
• May 5, 2015 Service bulletinExcessive internal pressure upon deployment
• Apr 29, 2015 Service bulletinExcessive internal pressure
• Jan 30, 2015 Service bulletinDealer message
• Jan 30, 2015 Service bulletinBackground
• Dec 19, 2014 Service bulletinExcessive internal pressure
• Dec 11, 2014 Service bulletinExcessive internal pressure upon deployment
• Dec 11, 2014 Service bulletinA manufacturing error can produce over-pressurization of the passenger?s (front) airbag inflator during...
• Dec 11, 2014 Service bulletinExcessive internal pressure upon deployment
• Oct 29, 2014 Service bulletinDealer message
• Oct 25, 2014 Service bulletinA manufacturing error can produce over-pressurization of the passenger's (front) airbag inflator during...
• Aug 6, 2014 Service bulletinDealer message
• Jul 23, 2014 Service bulletinDealer message
• Jul 23, 2014 Service bulletinExcessive internal pressure
• Jul 23, 2014 Service bulletinExcessive internal pressure upon deployment
• Jul 16, 2014 Service bulletinDealer message
• Jun 27, 2014 Service bulletinDealer message
• Jun 24, 2014 Service bulletinA manufacturing error can result in the over-pressurization of the passenger?s (front) airbag inflator...
• Sep 27, 2013 Service bulletinAcura: some vehicles are being investigated due to deployment of front airbag at time of non-collision...
• Sep 19, 2013 Service bulletinSafety recall - electrical noise caused by some vehicle systems may cause damage to the SRS control unit
• Sep 18, 2013 Service bulletinDealer message
• Sep 12, 2013 Service bulletinAcura: some vehicles are being investigated regarding the non-deployment of frontal airbag during a...
• Sep 12, 2013 Service bulletinDealer message - american honda is investigating 2003 mdxs with a complaint of front airbag deployment in...
• Jun 5, 2013 Service bulletinHonda: some vehicles, in a non collision situation, would have the front airbags deploy and could cause a...
• Jun 1, 2013 Service bulletinAcura: information in the service news, from manufacturer, regarding various issues of troubleshooting,...
• May 20, 2013 Service bulletinAcura: in a non collision, the front air bag deploys and this causes a collision after the front air bag...
• Nov 8, 2011 Service bulletinEmissions recall: evap control system
• Nov 1, 2010 Service bulletinAcura: there are guidelines for various situations and procedures including: tire pressure valve stem...
• Oct 8, 2010 Service bulletinAcura: starter does not work
• May 31, 2008 Service bulletinLoad carrying capacity reduced label for all acura vehicles.
• May 9, 2008 Service bulletinVehicle warranty mileage
• May 9, 2008 Service bulletinAcura: warranty extension: vehicle warranty mileage
• Jul 13, 2007 Service bulletinMIL comes on with DTC and the engine runs roughly or stalls
• Jun 9, 2007 Service bulletinTorque converter shudder or vibration between 35 and 40 mph
• Mar 16, 2007 Service bulletinRough idle, stalls at stops, and dtc's P0172 or P0175 appear when inspected
• Oct 16, 2006 Service bulletinTrouble shooting b-can and f-can dtc's
• Feb 2, 2006 Service bulletinUpdate PCM with transmission replacement
• Jan 20, 2006 Service bulletinRemote audio controls do not work properly
• Dec 16, 2005 Service bulletinSRS diagnostic trouble code 81-64
• Sep 16, 2005 Service bulletinHomelink won't program with aftermarket remotes
• Jul 1, 2005 Service bulletinSpeedometer shops CAN transfer odometer mileage
• May 16, 2005 Service bulletinCranks won't start, immobilizer light flashes
• Jan 16, 2005 Service bulletinReplacement or updated navigation dvd disks
• Jan 11, 2005 Service bulletinFront brake judder
• Jan 1, 2005 Service bulletinP1706 a/t switch short or open
• Nov 12, 2004 Service bulletinBuzzing from the front blower motor
• Nov 1, 2004 Service bulletinAlternator is the root cause of adverse engine condition
• Oct 1, 2004 Service bulletinFront wheel knuckle assembly driveshaft with a dealer confirmed complaint of a noisy left or right wheel...
• Oct 1, 2004 Service bulletinA/t solenoid replacement criteria
• Sep 21, 2004 Service bulletinThe rear center vents do not blow air at any climate control setting
• Sep 16, 2004 Service bulletinEngine coolant leaks
• Sep 16, 2004 Service bulletinPoor fuel economy
• Sep 16, 2004 Service bulletinAutomatic transmission solenoid replacement criteria
• Sep 1, 2004 Service bulletinWhile trying to troubleshoot DTC P0497 (evap system low purge flow) check for a twisted evap purge hose
• Aug 16, 2004 Service bulletinDTC (diagnostic trouble code) P1457 (evap leak at canister) sc
• Aug 16, 2004 Service bulletinEngine coolant leak
• Aug 16, 2004 Service bulletinSeat noise
• Jul 16, 2004 Service bulletinSeat noise
• Jun 8, 2004 Service bulletinGlove box light stays on
• Jun 4, 2004 Service bulletinClunk from the rear brakes
• May 16, 2004 Service bulletinDiagnostic trouble code P2195 or P2197, air fuel sensor lean
• May 1, 2004 Service bulletinAudio unit and navi anti-theft codes available on in
• May 1, 2004 Service bulletinUse the honda diagnostic system to read SRS diagnostic trouble codes
• May 1, 2004 Service bulletinA low battery CAN cause multiple electrical problems
• Apr 27, 2004 Service bulletinSunvisor will not stay clipped into holder
• Apr 1, 2004 Service bulletinSRS indicator on after body shop repair
• Apr 1, 2004 Service bulletinRepairing atf leaks under warranty
• Apr 1, 2004 Service bulletinWind noise from the roof rack
• Apr 1, 2004 Service bulletinDon't test-drive with the malfunction indicator lamp or d indicator on
• Mar 26, 2004 Service bulletinRequest for visit
• Mar 26, 2004 Service bulletinRear brake shim kits for the rear brake calipers which may clunk the first time the brakes are applied...
• Feb 20, 2004 Service bulletinV6 engine oil leaks
• Feb 2, 2004 Service bulletinBroken head bolt(s)
• Feb 1, 2004 Service bulletinPoor AM radio reception
• Jan 30, 2004 Service bulletinDoors hard to close
• Jan 20, 2004 Service bulletinEmission recall & diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0456 software update
• Jan 20, 2004 Service bulletinCreaking from the headliner
• Jan 16, 2004 Service bulletinPoor AM radio reception
• Jan 1, 2004 Service bulletinAlways update software in replacement engine control modules/powertrain control modules
• Jan 1, 2004 Service bulletinIntermittent SRS diagnostic trouble code 11-1X to 11-9X, 11-AX, and 11-BX
• Dec 19, 2003 Service bulletinMalfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0456
• Dec 16, 2003 Service bulletinLetter to acura service manager regarding an emissions recall campaign
• Dec 16, 2003 Service bulletinCranks, won't start, immobilizer light flashes
• Dec 16, 2003 Service bulletinUpdating replacement ECM/PCM software
• Dec 16, 2003 Service bulletinSupplemental restraint system diagnostic trouble code 11-1X to 11-9X, 11-AX and 11-BX
• Dec 16, 2003 Service bulletinHands-free telephone interface won't mute radio
• Dec 8, 2003 Service bulletinRequest for visit
• Dec 5, 2003 Service bulletinRequest for visit
• Dec 1, 2003 Service bulletinOn-board snapshop data is captured with MIL (malfunction indicator lamp) on
• Dec 1, 2003 Service bulletinAtf (automatic transmission fluid) leaks from cooler line banjo bolt
• Dec 1, 2003 Service bulletinS/m fix: a/t (automatic transmission) DTC (diagnostic trouble code) P0848 or P0873 sc
• Oct 22, 2003 Service bulletinVehicle pull or drift condition
• Oct 16, 2003 Service bulletinTesting brake fluid for petroleum contamination
• Oct 16, 2003 Service bulletinHeater blower motor overheats or blows fuse
• Oct 16, 2003 Service bulletinNavigation system becomes inoperative and displays a dvd or pc door open warning message
• Oct 16, 2003 Service bulletinMultiple vehicle stability assist (VSA), VTM-4 and/or pgm-fi indicator lights and diagnostic trouble codes...
• Oct 14, 2003 Service bulletinInspection of anti-lock brake system (ABS) or vsa light on
• Sep 16, 2003 Service bulletinVehicle stability assist (VSA) sets diagnostic trouble code (DTC) 25 or 27 or f-can DTC U0122
• Sep 16, 2003 Service bulletinUnequal dash vent air conditioner temperature
• Sep 1, 2003 Service bulletinTire noise and/or wind noise CAN masquerade as a problem with automatic transmission gears
• Jul 29, 2003 Service bulletinCollection of certain brake components on 2003 mdx's that have a customer complaint of brake judder
• Jun 16, 2003 Service bulletinWater leak from either the left or right front corner of the moonroof
• Jun 16, 2003 Service bulletinDriver's power seat slide moves one inch and then stops
• Jun 16, 2003 Service bulletinInformation on remembering navigation system personal identification number (PIN)
• Jun 1, 2003 Service bulletinInformation on finding a vehicle's emission type or group
• Apr 21, 2003 Service bulletinHeadlight housing may break off in a minor accident
• Apr 1, 2003 Service bulletinUsing an auxiliary headlight bracket after an accident - information
• Mar 31, 2003 Service bulletinRear entertainment system screen rattles in the lowered position
• Mar 6, 2003 Service bulletinRequest for visit 2003 mdx with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P2279
• Mar 3, 2003 Service bulletinRear view display on navigation screen is dark
• Jan 13, 2003 Service bulletinFront damper noise
• Jan 6, 2003 Service bulletinInspection of steering wheel off center condition
• Jan 1, 2003 Service bulletinSRS indicator comes on after body shop repair
• Dec 16, 2002 Service bulletinStraining the automatic transmission fluid to diagnose automatic transmissions
• Dec 16, 2002 Service bulletinCigarette lighter application
• Nov 16, 2002 Service bulletinFront camber adjustment
• Nov 16, 2002 Service bulletinTroubleshooting ABS or tcs diagnostic trouble code 51 and/or 53
• Nov 16, 2002 Service bulletinPower steering belt tension adjustment
• Nov 16, 2002 Service bulletinThe homelink system may have test information stored in memory that must be erased before it CAN be programmed
• Nov 16, 2002 Service bulletinOdometer accuracy
• Nov 16, 2002 Service bulletinSRS warning light on after body shop repair
• Nov 1, 2002 Service bulletinAir conditioning (a/c) compressor control logic
• Nov 1, 2002 Service bulletinWhistling from dashboard or windshield
• Nov 1, 2002 Service bulletinHow to get adapters for the fuel pressure gauge set
• Nov 1, 2002 Service bulletinCeiling light, ignition key beeper foil keyless entry
• Oct 16, 2002 Service bulletinSpecial tool for fuel pressure measurement
• Oct 16, 2002 Service bulletinThe compact ABS/tcs (modulator, pump, and accumulator all in one) system does a self-check (a brief grunt...
• Oct 16, 2002 Service bulletinA/c compressor control logic
• Oct 16, 2002 Service bulletinKeyless remote transmitter inoperative,
• Oct 1, 2002 Service bulletinPoor air conditioner cooling on hard acceleration
• Oct 1, 2002 Service bulletinClearing antilock braking system diagnostic trouble codes
• Sep 1, 2002 Service bulletinHeadlights turn off only in auto position
• Sep 1, 2002 Service bulletinOutside temperature indicator logic
• Jul 1, 2002 Service bulletinSubject regarding torque specifications missing for timing belt tensioner
• Jun 16, 2002 Service bulletinSubject regarding timing belt tensioner bolt torque specification