2003 Acura MDX Technical Service Bulletins

119 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2003 Acura MDX. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10115226Dec 19, 2014Air bags. Service bulletin - Certain Acura vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a driver's airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pressure. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to rupture upon deployment. Metal fragments could pass through the airbag…
• 10115797Dec 11, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Air bags. Service bulletin - Certain Acura vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity may contain a front passenger?s airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pressure upon deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to rupture.
• 10115796Dec 11, 2014Air bags, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Service bulletin - A manufacturing error can produce over-pressurization of the passenger?s (front) airbag inflator during airbag deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to rupture. Metal fragments could be propelled upward toward the windshield, or downward toward the front passenger?s foot well, possibly causing an injury to vehicle occupants.
• 10115789Dec 11, 2014Air bags, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Service bulletin - Certain Acura vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a front passenger?s airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pressure upon deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to rupture.
• 10118201Oct 31, 2014Air bags. Service bulletin - Certain Acura vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a front passenger?s airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pressure upon deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to rupture.
• 10118186Oct 29, 2014Air bags. Dealer message - Acura has revised service bulletin 14-023, SafetyRecall:FrontPassenger?sAirbagInflator CanBeOver-Pressurized to include parts, warranty, and repair information. Vehicles displaying links to this bulletin can now be repaired, and claims can be submitted for processing.
• 10118200Oct 25, 2014Air bags. Service bulletin- A manufacturing error can produce over-pressurization of the passenger's (front) airbag inflator during airbag deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to rupture. Metal fragments could be propelled upward toward the windshield, or downward toward the front passenger's foot well, possibly causing an injury to vehicle occupants.
• 10124261Sep 26, 2014Air bags. Service bulletin - Certain Acura vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a driver?s airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pressure. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to rupture upon deployment. Metal fragments could pass through the airbag…
• 10124988Sep 12, 2014Air bags. Service bulletin - Certain Acura vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a front passenger?s airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pressure upon deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to rupture.
• 10124987Sep 12, 2014Air bags. Service bulletin - Certain Acura vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a driver?s airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pressure. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to rupture upon deployment. Metal fragments could pass through the airbag…
• 10128529Aug 6, 2014Air bags. Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, Acura announced three recalls for various 2002-06 Acura models. As of August 4, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and VIN status inquiry has been updated.
• 10128568Jul 23, 2014Air bags. Service bulletin - Certain Acura vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a front passenger?s airbag that over time may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pressure upon deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to rupture.
• 10128567Jul 23, 2014Air bags. Service bulletin - Certain Acura vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a driver?s airbag that over time may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pressure. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to rupture upon deployment. Metal fragments could pass through the airbag…
• 10128558Jul 23, 2014Air bags. Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, Acura announced three recalls for various 2002-06 Acura models. As of July 23, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and service bulletins 14-023, Safety Recall: Front Passenger?s Airbag Inflator Can Be Over-Pressurized, 14-029, Recall: Front Driver?s Airbag Inflator May Produce Excessive Pressure After Long-Term Exposure to High Absolute Humidity Recall, and 14-030…
• 10128576Jul 16, 2014Air bags. Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, Acura announced three recalls for various 2002-06 Acura models. At this time, affected VINs have not been determined.
• 10128575Jul 16, 2014Air bags. Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, Acura announced three recalls for various 2002-06 Acura models. At this time, affected VINs have not been determined.
• 10128876Jun 27, 2014Equipment. Dealer message - Certain vehicles within the above model/model years are subject to one or more of three recalls that were announced today. Do not sell any of these vehicles until Acura has provided you with an appropriate disclosure and acknowledgment form, which we anticipate will be provided by close of business on Wednesday, June 25, 2014
• 10128875Jun 27, 2014Equipment. Dealer message - Certain vehicles within the above model/model years are subject to one or more of three recalls that were announced today. Do not sell any of these vehicles until Acura has provided you with an appropriate disclosure and acknowledgment form, which we anticipate will be provided by close of business on Wednesday, June 25, 2014
• 10128886Jun 24, 2014Air bags. Service bulletin - A manufacturing error can produce over-pressurization of the passenger?s (front) airbag inflator during airbag deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to rupture. Metal fragments could be propelled upward toward the windshield, or downward toward the front passenger?s foot well, possibly causing an injury to vehicle occupants.
• 10128874Jun 24, 2014Equipment. Dealer message - Certain vehicles within the above model/model years are subject to one or more of three recalls that were announced today. Do not sell any of these vehicles until Acura has provided you with an appropriate disclosure and acknowledgment form, which we anticipate will be provided by close of business on Wednesday, June 25, 2014
• 10128566Jun 24, 2014Air bags. Service bulletin - A manufacturing error can result in the over-pressurization of the passenger?s (front) airbag inflator during airbag deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to rupture. Metal fragments could be propelled upward toward the windshield, or downward toward the front passenger?s foot well, possibly causing an injury to vehicle occupants.
• 10053746Sep 27, 2013Air bags. Acura: some vehicles are being investigated due to deployment of front airbag at time of non-collision situation and for causing a collision after airbag has deployed. Models 2003 mdx.
• 10086866Sep 19, 2013Air bags. Service bulletin - safety recall - electrical noise caused by some vehicle systems may cause damage to the srs control unit. In some cases, this damage may lead to spontaneous deployment of the airbags.
• 10086864Sep 18, 2013Air bags. Dealer message - on september 18, 2013, acura notified nhtsa of a stop sale order and safety recall for some 2003 mdx units. Any used units in dealer stock must be repaired per s/b 13-038, safety recall: electrical interference may cause inadvertent airbag deployment prior to sale. On september 19th, refer to vin inquiry to determine which units in your inventory are affected. Acura expects to begin client…
• 10086724Sep 12, 2013Air bags. "dealer message - american honda is investigating 2003 mdxs with a complaint of front airbag deployment in non-collision situation with dtc 51-xx through 56-xx (internal failure of srs unit) stored. In addition, this could include a complaint of a noncollision airbag deployment that causing a collision after the airbag deployed. To evaluate the cause of the non-collision airbag deployment, ahm would like to collect…
• 10054052Sep 12, 2013Air bags. Acura: some vehicles are being investigated regarding the non-deployment of frontal airbag during a non-collision and causing a collision after airbag has deployed. Model 2003 mdx.
• 10052436Jun 5, 2013Air bags. Honda: some vehicles, in a non collision situation, would have the front airbags deploy and could cause a collision, due to this malfunction. Model 2003 mdx.
• 10053207Jun 1, 2013Equipment. Acura: information in the service news, from manufacturer, regarding various issues of troubleshooting, installation, replacing, servicing and repairing various model and model year vehicles.
• 10054232May 20, 2013Air bags. Acura: in a non collision, the front air bag deploys and this causes a collision after the front air bag deploys. Model 2003 mdx.
• 10037486Nov 1, 2010Tires. Acura: there are guidelines for various situations and procedures including: tire pressure valve stem installation, trailer stability malfunction light is on, engine oil application guide, new software, new transmission fluid, notchy steering feeling.
• 10034975Oct 8, 2010Electrical system. Acura: starter does not work. Debris coming through the torque converter housing caused the starter to fail. Remove the starter and the debris from the torque converter housing. Then install a new starter, and seal the mounting surface.
• 10025524May 31, 2008Equipment. Load carrying capacity reduced label for all acura vehicles.
• 10032775May 9, 2008Equipment, Electrical system. Acura: warranty extension: vehicle warranty mileage. A federal court provided final approval of the settlement of a class action lawsuit alleging that the odometers on certain models were overstating mileage. Vehicles affected by this settlement include certain 2002-2006. On affected vehicles, the settlement requires you to honor a 5 percent increase in the mileage coverage period for all warranties. No models were…
• 10021971May 9, 2008Other or unknown. Warranty extension: vehicle warranty mileage. *kb affects 2002 through 2006 acura models. Updated 8/15/08.
• 10020481Jul 13, 2007Engine cooling. Mil comes on with dtc and the engine runs roughly or stalls. *kb updated 08-15-07.
• 10022468Jun 9, 2007Transmission and drivetrain. Torque converter shudder or vibration between 35 and 40 mph.
• 10021343Mar 16, 2007Engine cooling. Rough idle, stalls at stops, and dtc's p0172 or p0175 appear when inspected.
• 10021177Oct 16, 2006Engine cooling. Trouble shooting b-can and f-can dtc's.
• 10020141Feb 2, 2006Transmission and drivetrain. Update pcm with transmission replacement. *tt updated 11/4/11.
• 10018866Dec 16, 2005Electrical system. Srs diagnostic trouble code 81-64.
• 10018109Sep 16, 2005Equipment. Homelink won't program with aftermarket remotes.
• 10018038Jul 1, 2005Electrical system. Speedometer shops can transfer odometer mileage. Acura. Servicenews.
• 10016260May 16, 2005Engine cooling. Cranks won't start, immobilizer light flashes.
• 10014774Jan 16, 2005Equipment. Replacement or updated navigation dvd disks.
• 10014938Jan 11, 2005Brakes. Front brake judder.
• 10014766Jan 1, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. P1706 a/t switch short or open.
• 10013624Nov 12, 2004Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Buzzing from the front blower motor.
• 10013911Oct 1, 2004Transmission and drivetrain. A/t solenoid replacement criteria.
• 10013745Sep 16, 2004Transmission and drivetrain. Automatic transmission solenoid replacement criteria. Acura tech line summary for dealer distribution.
• 10013743Sep 16, 2004Fuel system, Other or unknown. Poor fuel economy. Acura tech line summary for dealer distribution.

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