2002 Acura MDX Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 3%of 205 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 4,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the brakes of the 2002 Acura MDX, 3% of the 205 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,200 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving at any speed intermittently with brakes engaged vehicle rolled for an excessive distance before coming to a stop. Vehicle was taken to the dealer on three occasions for the same problem. Dealer informed the consumer that the brakes were working normally.”
NHTSA complaint #10047977, filed 2003-11, 400 miles“On multiple occasions, on either wet or dry pavement, the car failed to stop and continued on dangerously into intersections. Once the brakes were either applied or pumped the car continued to slide for at least 30 feet when going slowly to come to a stop at a stop light. The dealer on each occasion told me that there was nothing wrong with the brakes.”
NHTSA complaint #10174638, filed 2006-11“The srs light was on constantly. The vehicle was serviced three different times before the chip was replaced. The vehicle ABS light illuminated intermittently. The dealer attempted to repair the vehicle several times but was unsuccessful.”
NHTSA complaint #10092502, filed 2004-09Related service bulletins
- 10231831Feb 7, 2023Dealer Message- American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for any & all 2022 MDX Type Ss & 2021-2022 TLXs that match the criteria listed below. AHM is interested ONLY if…
- 10014061Nov 16, 2002Troubleshooting abs or tcs diagnostic trouble code 51 and/or 53.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 4% |
| 2024 | 11 | 27% |
| 2023 | 8 | 18% |
| 2022 | 18 | 11% |
| 2020 | 15 | 7% |
| 2019 | 9 | 5% |
| 2018 | 9 | 5% |
| 2017 | 23 | 9% |
| 2016 | 13 | 3% |
| 2015 | 6 | 8% |
| 2014 | 26 | 15% |
| 2012 | 2 | 3% |
| 2011 | 2 | 3% |
| 2010 | 3 | 7% |
| 2008 | 6 | 12% |
| 2006 | 9 | 10% |
| 2005 | 14 | 8% |
| 2004 | 11 | 6% |
| 2003 | 10 | 5% |
| 2002 | 6 | 3% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2002 Acura MDX
125 complaintsAir bags
23 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Acura MDX
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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