2002 Acura MDX Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 205 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 147,777miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 2002 Acura MDX, 1% of the 205 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 147,777 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.
“Upon exiting off the freeway and accelerating onto a busy 3 lane street, my vehicle engine began revving and had no power. It acted like it had been shifted to neutral. I shifted to a lower gear and it caught and allowed me to get enough power to coast to a parking spot off the busy street that had no shoulder to pull a non working vehicle to. I was nearly rear ended because of the loss of power so suddenly. I was fortunate that I had just got off the freeway or it could have been much worse. I read on line that the 2001 and 2002 Acura MDX has had a common problem with transmission failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #10609491, filed 2014-07, 147,777 miles“What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? - Immobiliser System. Yes, available. May be repaired by local mechanic unless I learn from you to defer such repair. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? - The inappropriate activation of the immobilizer system (at least I think that's what happened) caused the vehicle immediately to become unnamageable. All lights off, motor stopped, no power brakes pr power steering. No way to give warning to other drivers. …”
NHTSA complaint #11567143, filed 2024-01Related service bulletins
- 10099960Dec 8, 2015"service bulletin - this bulletin updates the troubleshooting procedures for dtc p1456 (evap control system leakage [fuel tank system]) and dtc p1457 (evap control system…
- 10013743Sep 16, 2004Poor fuel economy. Acura tech line summary for dealer distribution.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | 11% |
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 4 | 3% |
| 2020 | 23 | 10% |
| 2019 | 43 | 22% |
| 2018 | 51 | 30% |
| 2017 | 19 | 7% |
| 2016 | 32 | 8% |
| 2015 | 2 | 3% |
| 2014 | 11 | 6% |
| 2013 | 2 | 7% |
| 2012 | 4 | 5% |
| 2011 | 3 | 4% |
| 2010 | 2 | 4% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 19 | 11% |
| 2003 | 5 | 2% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
| 2001 | 6 | 3% |
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 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsEquipment
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Acura MDX
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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