2016 Acura MDX technical service bulletins
336 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2016 Acura MDX.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and the idle stop feature engages, the vehicle may not...
- Dealer Message
- Owner Notification Letter
- An uneven sealing surface allows moisture to enter the inner taillight(s), causing one or both of the...
- Dealer Message
- Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and engaging idle stop the vehicle may not restart...
- Owner Notification Letter
- The AWD warning light is on with one or more AWD DTCs having been set due to water intrusion into the...
- The AWD warning light is on potentially due to water intrusion into the rear differential pump motor...
- Drivers may experience a chirping sound coming from the engine area with the engine warmed up due to the...
- The engine will not crank on the initial startup attempt after the vehicle has been exposed to...
- Warranty Extension
- Warranty Extension
- Product Update
- Recall update for 2014
- The engine will not crank on the initial startup attempt after the vehicle has been exposed to...
- Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and the idle stop feature engages, the vehicle may not...
- Dealer Message
- American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RLXs & TLXs with a client...
- Dealer message
- Dealer Message
- During a downshift from 9th or 8th gear to 7th gear or lower, a miscalculation in the TCM software causes...
- The transmission has intermittent harsh or jerky upshifts with steady acceleration.
- The timing belt area chirps after the engine warms up.
- The timing belt area makes a chirping noise after the engine warms up.
- Dealer Message
- The bolt holes for the replacement second row seat frames are not threaded and require special...
- Dealer Message
- Dealer Message
- Dealer Message
- There is a loud buzzing or whining when adjusting the driver's or front passenger's seat forward and backward
- Dealer Message
- Dealer Message
- Some 9-speed transmission warmers were improperly manufactured and allow the engine coolant and ATF to mix
- This warranty extension only applies to 2014-16 MDX vehicles that are painted NH-603P White Diamond Pearl
- Dealer Message
- Owner Notification Letter
- During a downshift from 9th or 8th gear to 7th gear or lower, a miscalculation in the TCM software causes...
- The exterior paint on the roof and/or tailgate may peel off
- Dealer Message
- ServiceNews Article
- Owner Notification Letter
- Owner Notficiation Letter
- The vehicle may exhibit several of the following symptoms
- In high ambient temperatures, the steering column screeches or squeals when it is adjusted in or out.
- The vehicle may exhibit several of the following symptoms
- Dealer message
- Dealer message
- Dealer message
- Engineering request for investigation
- The transmission end cover leaks on vehicles with 9-speed A/T. During assembly, the transmission end cover...
- Dealer message
- The high pressure fuel pump area chirps after the engine is warm
- Engineering request for investigation
- Service news article
- Servicenews article
- Servicenews article
- In high ambient temperatures, the steering column screeches or squeals when it is adjusted in or out
- Servicenews article
- Dealer message
- The high pressure fuel pump area chirps after the engine is warm
- When adjusting seat height or tilt, the power seat does not move or moves just a small amount and clicks...
- Some 9-speed transmission warmers were improperly manufactured and allow the engine coolant and ATF to mix
- Some 9-speed transmission warmers were improperly manufactured and allow the engine coolant and ATF to mix
- American Honda is extending the warranty on the 9-speed transmission warmers to 10 years from the original...
- Techline summary article
- Tech line summary article
- Tech line summary article
- Tech line summary article
- The MIL comes on with DTC P0430 (front bank catalyst system efficiency below threshold [Bank 2]). The PCM...
- Customer letter
- Servicenews article
- The power tailgate doesn?t open in temperatures near freezing or below, but will work in warmer temperatures
- Techline summary article
- Customer letter
- There is a chirping coming from the engine area with the engine warmed up. The high pressure fuel pump is...
- Techline summary article
- Customer letter
- Dealer message
- Dealer message
- Clients receive excessive notifications for a low power mode through AcuraLink®. There is a false CAN...
- The MIL comes on with DTC P0430 (front bank catalyst system efficiency below threshold [Bank 2]).
- Tech line summary article
- Service news article
- Service news article
- Dealer message
- Tech line summary article
- In high ambient temperatures, the steering column screeches or squeals when it moves in or out
- Service news article
- Dealer message
- Dealer message - american honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2016 mdx with a client complaint of the...
- Service news article
- Dealer message - american honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2017 mdxs with a client complaint of...
- Techline summary article
- Dealer message - american honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2017 mdxs with a client complaint of the...
- Any of the buttons on the center switch panel with interface dial may be sticking
- Techline summary article
- Service news article
- Service news article
- Techline summary article
- The high pressure fuel pump area chirps after the engine is warm
- Dealer message - american honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 mdxs with a customer complaint of...
- In a 9-SPEED a/t, the atf level is critical. if its too high, the transmission could shift hard. if its...
- Tech line summary article
- Service news article
- The upper display screen goes blank when shifting out of reverse
- Customer letter
- Techline summary article
- In high ambient temperatures, the steering column screeches or squeals when it moves in or out,...
- The high pressure fuel pump area chirps after the engine is warm.
- Dealer message - american honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2016 mdxs with a customer complaint of...
- The LKAS does not keep the vehicle in its detected designated lane and no DTC is stored
- The power tailgate does not work when using either the keyless remote or the switches on the vehicle
- 2014-2016 mdx
- There is a squeak and/or pop from the front suspension while turning the steering wheel, resulting from...
- Rattle or clunk from the rear suspension
- Deaer message - american honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2016 mdxs with a customer complaint of...
- Are you feeling a vibration in the steering wheel while braking? were aware of this concern and are...
- Service news article
- Dealer message - ahm is investigating customer complaint of a noisy front blower motor
- In high ambient temperatures, the steering column screeches or squeals when it moves in or out.
- The power tailgate doesnt open in temperatures near freezing or below, but will work in warmer temperatures.
- Dealer message - ahm is investigating certain vehicles with a customer complaint of a noisy front blower motor
- Dealer message - ahm is investigating customer complaint of a noisy front blower motor
- Software update to improve shift quality.
- Replace the high pressure fuel pump when the area chirps after the engine is warm.
- Ahm is investigating customer complaints of front bearing noise
- Please contact ahm prior to any repairs for a customer complaint of a noisy front blower motor.
- Dealer message - if a front bearing is replaced due to a customer noise complaint, please send the part to...
- Dealer message - if the customer complains of a noisy front blower motor, please contact ahm to schedule...
- The timing belt may produce a chirping noise from contact with the back edge of the crankshaft pulley.
- Service news article - teach-in procedure for 9-SPEED automatic transmission replacement.
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Dealer message - american honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2016 mdxs with a client complaint of...
- American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2016 MDXs with a client complaint of front bearing...
- American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2016 MDXs with a customer complaint of a noisy front...
- Symptom
- The high pressure fuel pump area chirps after the engine is warm.
- There is a chirping coming from the engine area with the engine warmed up
- Special Tool Loan Program: Under TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR LOAN, the list has been updated.
- Dealer message - american honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2016 mdxs with a client complaint of a...
- American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2016 MDXs with a client complaint of a front brake noise
- Engineering request for investigation - american honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2016 mdxs with...
- Engineering request for investigation - please call honda to discuss any fuel leaks from the fuel tank to...
- Replacement TCMs dont come with trim data
- Replacement TCMs don?t come with trim data
- Dealer message - american honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2015 tlxs, 2016 ilxs, mdxs, & rdxs with the...
- American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2015 TLXs, 2016 ILXs, MDXs, & RDXs with the TPMS light ON at...
- Engineering request for investigation - american honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2015 tlxs, 2016...
- Engineering request for investigation - american honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2016 mdxs with...
- The timing belt area makes a chirp after the engine warms up
- Transmission function improvements: sensation of surge while braking, slow downshift response at low...
- Dealer message - american honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2016 mdxs with a client complaint of...
- Transmission function improvements: sensation of surge while braking, slow downshift response at low...
- Dealer message - american honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2016 mdxs with a customer complaint of...
- Dealer message - american honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2015 tlxs, 2016 ilxs, mdxs, & rdxs with the...
- Service news article
- Techline summary article
- Dealer message - american honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2015 tlxs, 2016 ilxs, mdxs & rdxs with the...
- The transmission end cover leaks on vehicles with 9-SPEED a/t
- The factory security system may sound on its own or the system may not set
- Dealer message - american honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2016 mdxs with a client complaint of a...
- Acura: this TSB contains an owner's notification letter
- Dealer message - american honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2016 mdxs with a client complaint of...
- Dealer message - american honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2016MDXS with a client complaint of...
- Engineering request - american honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2016 mdxs with a client complaint...
- Dealer message - today, july 8, 2015, american honda is announcing a product update for some 2015 tlx &...
- While driving, the vehicle shifts into neutral, the transmission indicator comes on and DTC P0657...
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