2004 Acura MDX Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 6%of 171 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 124,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the brakes of the 2004 Acura MDX, 6% of the 171 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 124,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“While driving, my car's anti-lock brakes engage and my vsa idiot light goes on simutaneously without any warning. I am not trying to brake when this happens. It does it all by itself every time I drive the car now. Speed doesn't matter. I am worried I can not maintain control on icy roads.”
NHTSA complaint #10671454, filed 2015-01, 170,000 miles“I was traveling on a city street when another driver traveling full speed failed to yield as he was entering the city street at a high speed and harshly impacted my car in the front driver's side and then a second impact to my rear driver side. My seatbelt failed to restrain me to the seat and as a result I was brutally banged around the interior of my vehicle. Even though the physical damage to my car didn't look to be too bad, I sustained 7 herniated / bulging disc in my back and neck in which many are pressing my spine. None of my airbags deployed as well. …”
NHTSA complaint #10959164, filed 2017-03, 200,000 miles“Since about february 2010 the vehicle stability assist system will randomly activate during periods of prolonged highway driving. This condition usually happens on dry pavement and without warning. It feels like only the drivers side front brake is applied and the vehicle swerves to the right uncontrollably. The condition has nearly caused me to crash multiple times and is very frightening. I have had the Acura dealer troubleshoot the problem many times with no results. The most recent time this happened was early december 2013. …”
NHTSA complaint #10556874, filed 2013-12, 75,000 miles“Sudden inadvertent braking, especially without illumination of the brake lights. After the sudden braking, the vsa light will be on. This is the exactly same problem as the recall Acura has made to Acura MDX 2005/2006 (the name of this recall is: vsa ecu malfunction. This problem happened both in highways and city streets for me.”
NHTSA complaint #11020049, filed 2017-08, 108,000 miles“My 2004 Acura MDX does not brake properly in a panic type stop from any speed. Applying the brake pedal with maximum force does not generate enough hydraulic pressure to lock the wheels and activate the ABS on dry pavement. The ABS works well under other low friction circumstances such as rain, snow, and ice. The ABS and braking system have been checked and found to be working properly. Panic braking distances are long with the brake pedal pushed to the floor, the car feels as if it is not stopping fast enough on dry pavement. Normal, non panic braking seems to be normal. …”
NHTSA complaint #10520882, filed 2013-06, 110,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10014938Jan 11, 2005Front brake judder.
- 10012915Feb 1, 2004Brake light failure sensor location.
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 2004 Acura MDX
77 complaintsAir bags
26 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsFuel system
19 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsElectronic stability control
7 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 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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