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SuspensionPart report

2003 Acura MDX Suspension Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
1%of 206 total for the year
Median mileage
99,063miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 2003 Acura MDX, 1% of the 206 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 99,063 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.

“I can not go pass 25mph the truck will reeve up, then turn off after driving for one mile. The engine mount, shakes. I was told it is a transmission issue. Sometimes the gears don't switch from original position, ex. Park to drive.”

NHTSA complaint #10672977, filed 2015-01, 195,126 miles

“While driving vehicle will severely pull to the right. This was caused by the left front spring breaking and the strut clasping. The vehicle was towed to the dealership. Ph”

NHTSA complaint #10006696, filed 2003-02, 3,000 miles

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Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202522%
202425%
202337%
202296%
202031%
201921%
201821%
201710%
201682%
201546%
201463%
201211%
201134%
201012%
200924%
2008612%
20071212%
200611%
200521%
200421%
200321%
200252%
2001198%

Other parts of the 2003 Acura MDX

Transmission and drivetrain
104 complaints
Air bags
42 complaints
Electrical system
18 complaints
Engine cooling
16 complaints
Seat belts
12 complaints
Other or unknown
11 complaints
Brakes
10 complaints
Engine
10 complaints
Vehicle speed control
7 complaints
Fuel system
5 complaints
Equipment
4 complaints
Steering
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2003 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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