2002 Acura MDX Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 3%of 205 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the body and structure of the 2002 Acura MDX, 3% of the 205 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“Two motor mounts have been identified as broken (1) or cracked (1). These are the right and front motor mounts on an Acura MDX 2002. The vehicle has only 61,000 miles on it. Based on an internet search and check of the consumer reports web site, this appears to be a common problem for the Acura MDX.”
NHTSA complaint #10186944, filed 2007-04, 61,000 miles“Consumer concerned about potential design problem with honda & Acura vehicles re towing vehicle behind a motorhome, 2002 Acura MDX broke loose fm motorhome at the unibody frame.”
NHTSA complaint #10136664, filed 2005-09, 39,000 miles“Consumer concerned about potential design problem with honda & Acura vehicles re towing vehicle behind a motorhome, 2002 Acura MDX broke loose fm motorhome at the unibody frame.”
NHTSA complaint #10136665, filed 2005-09, 39,000 miles“I have a 2002 Acura MDX. Every time it rains, the carpet on the front driver and passenger side get soaked with water. I cannot visually see where the water is coming from. I called the dealer and I was told that its not a manufacturer defect. I went online and I found out that alot of people have the same issues with their car. I believe this should be manufacturer defects is so many drivers are having issues . Not only that the water can reach the electrical components which can be deadly. Please advise if the dealer should be responsible if so many people having this problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10306624, filed 2010-02“1. Rear subframe body mount rust-through, newly discovered. 2. Available for inspection. 3. Risk of frame failure and resulting instability at speed 4. There is a TSB for the virtually identical Honda Pilot regarding this issue; TSB 21-019 2003-2008 Pilot Rear Subframe Body Mount Rust Repair (Customer-Pay Repair) . 5. Not inspected. A local body shop reviewed a photo and won't touch it. 6. No warnings”
NHTSA complaint #11551616, filed 2023-10Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 2 | 5% |
| 2023 | 2 | 5% |
| 2022 | 7 | 4% |
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 3 | 2% |
| 2017 | 10 | 4% |
| 2016 | 21 | 6% |
| 2015 | 8 | 11% |
| 2014 | 14 | 8% |
| 2012 | 5 | 7% |
| 2011 | 3 | 4% |
| 2010 | 6 | 13% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 8 | 16% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 3 | 3% |
| 2005 | 4 | 2% |
| 2004 | 8 | 5% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 | 7 | 3% |
| 2001 | 10 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2002 Acura MDX
125 complaintsAir bags
23 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsBrakes
6 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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