2004 Acura MDX Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 12%of 171 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the electrical system of the 2004 Acura MDX, 12% of the 171 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 3 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Takata recall my airbags were replaced twice already through recall repair and the airbag sensor came back on last week, moment it came on I was in motion and the steering wheel I was not able to control the steering. This resulted in me side-swiping and object, hitting the curb and flattening my tire. There is also another recall on my vehicle”
NHTSA complaint #11210663, filed 2019-05, 230,000 miles“On 11.11.11,our Acura lost power coinciding with the dashboard warning lights not functioning properly to warn of the sudden loss of control, heavy smoke emission, transmission failure,engine damage & inability to drive our vehicle, creating the possibility of a crash, injury or fatality. …”
NHTSA complaint #10509141, filed 2013-04, 100,000 miles“I was driving on wednesday jan 5 2016 and my car stalled while driving on old grassy road at about 20 miles per hour as I just had stopped at stop sign. I noticed the lights were all starting to come on and the car completely stopped. I had it towed to Acura of milford, ct. After 2 days and after installing a new battery and alternator they found 1 of 6 coils melted - the ignition coil - which then ruined a spark plug which then ruined my engine. The value of the car is not much and I was already over $1000. …”
NHTSA complaint #10818844, filed 2016-01, 122,000 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“I pulled up my driveway which has uphill grade then a flat area and was in my garage when I noticed that I had the keys in my hand. I turned around and noticed my car was drifting back down the driveway. I tried to jump back in the car to hit the brakes but thought better of it as it was gaining more speed. I let go f the front door and watched as it veered off the driveway and hit a tree and landscaping rock and end of driveway. What it . So I was able to take the key out of the ignition while the car while still in the drive position. I did not receive a recall notice until february . …”
NHTSA complaint #10511908, filed 2013-05, 142,562 milesRelated recalls
- 12V573000Dec 11, 2012Honda is recalling certain model year 2003 and 2004 Pilot and Odyssey and 2003 through 2006 Acura MDX passenger vehicles manufactured from November 26, 2001…Covers: Acura MDX 2003–2006, Honda Pilot 2003–2004, Odyssey 2003–2004
Related service bulletins
- 10034975Oct 8, 2010Acura: 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…
- 10032775May 9, 2008Acura: 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…
- 10018866Dec 16, 2005Srs diagnostic trouble code 81-64.
- 10018038Jul 1, 2005Speedometer shops can transfer odometer mileage. Acura. Servicenews.
- 10014768Jan 16, 2005Tpms sensor id memorization fails repeatedly.
- 10012917Feb 1, 2004Poor am radio reception.
- 10014164Dec 16, 2003If the brake lights are inoperative, check to see if the center high mount stop light (chmsl) is ok.
- 10014162Dec 16, 2003Supplemental restraint system diagnostic trouble code 11-1x to 11-9x, 11-ax and 11-bx.
- 10014331Dec 1, 2003On-board snapshop data is captured with mil (malfunction indicator lamp) on.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 33% |
| 2025 | 53 | 46% |
| 2024 | 12 | 29% |
| 2023 | 8 | 19% |
| 2022 | 20 | 13% |
| 2020 | 41 | 18% |
| 2019 | 42 | 22% |
| 2018 | 28 | 17% |
| 2017 | 46 | 18% |
| 2016 | 38 | 10% |
| 2015 | 15 | 21% |
| 2014 | 27 | 16% |
| 2013 | 8 | 27% |
| 2012 | 13 | 17% |
| 2011 | 7 | 10% |
| 2010 | 9 | 20% |
| 2009 | 18 | 35% |
| 2008 | 8 | 16% |
| 2007 | 51 | 52% |
| 2006 | 8 | 9% |
| 2005 | 18 | 10% |
| 2004 | 21 | 12% |
| 2003 | 18 | 9% |
| 2002 | 12 | 6% |
| 2001 | 6 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2004 Acura MDX
77 complaintsAir bags
26 complaintsFuel system
19 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsBrakes
11 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology