2006 Acura MDX Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 17%of 87 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 158,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the air bags of the 2006 Acura MDX, 17% of the 87 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 158,500 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 6 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On 3/9, I was parking my 2006 MDX in an indoor parking garage. About 15 feet from a wall, it took off real fast. I pressed harder on the brakes, but it slammed into the wall so hard. The air bag deployed, smoke came out & the alarm went off until a passerby disconnected the battery. I couldn't stand up for a few minutes. My insurance co. Decided it was totalled & had it towed to our house instead of a body shop, then only gave me its book value. I still have many bruises all over my body and my nose bled for a while and was swollen for a week. …”
NHTSA complaint #11192247, filed 2019-03, 170,000 miles“Takata recall - I have contacted criswell Acura in annapolis, md twice to schedule the recall repair; 8/10/2016, 9/6/2016. The first time I was told I would receive a return call to schedule an appointment and was never called back. The second time I was told to leave a message with jeanette is service, which I did, and once again did not receive a call back. It is now november and I have not been able to get my car repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #10923746, filed 2016-11“We have been trying to get Acura to act on this airbag recall, but we have been waiting since this past summer. We once lived a mere 20 minutes from a dealership, but now we have since moved where there is not a dealership within our state. It was arranged for a honda dealership to assist us, but Acura has balked on assisting us with our 2.5 of travel time to the honda dealership despite offering to pay for transportation costs or a rental car, but we continue to wait. …”
NHTSA complaint #10852997, filed 2016-04“I received recall notice 14v-351 regarding the replacement of the airbag. I contacted south coast Acura in costa mesa, ca and I was informed that the part would have to be ordered. Approximately 6 weeks later I called to find the status. I was informed that the parts had still not arrived. In addition, I called mission viejo Acura in mission viejo, ca to see if they had the parts available. Not only was I informed that the part was not available, but that replacement of the parts was higher priority in states with high humidity. …”
NHTSA complaint #10722419, filed 2015-05“The contact owns a 2006 Acura MDX. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle failed to come to a complete stop while the brake pedal was depressed. The contact stated that the vehicle started to jerk and, as a result, rear ended another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 202,185.”
NHTSA complaint #11183883, filed 2019-03, 202,185 milesRelated recalls
- 19V499000Jun 27, 2019Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2003-2006 MDX, 2001-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005…Covers: Acura MDX 2003–2006, Honda Element 2003–2011, Accord 2001–2007 +9 more
- 19V501000Jun 27, 2019Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2012 RL, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid…Covers: Acura MDX 2003–2006, Honda Element 2003–2011, Ridgeline 2006–2014 +9 more
- 19V182000Mar 6, 2019Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL…Covers: Acura MDX 2003–2006, TL 2002–2006, 2009–2014, RDX 2007–2016 +14 more
- 17V029000Jan 10, 2017Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Acura MDX and Honda CR-V vehicles, 2005-2011 Honda Element vehicles, 2005-2012 Acura RL…Covers: Acura MDX 2005–2006, RL 2005–2012, Honda Ridgeline 2006–2012 +4 more
- 16V344000May 23, 2016Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2011 Acura RL, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008…Covers: Acura MDX 2003–2006, Honda Element 2003–2011, Acura RL 2005–2011 +5 more
- 15V320000May 28, 2015Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2007 Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2001-2004 Honda Civic GX, 2003-2005 Honda Civic Hybrid…Covers: Acura MDX 2003–2006, Honda Element 2003–2011, Accord 2001–2007 +9 more
Related service bulletins
- 11034208Jun 30, 2026Service Bulletin - Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Front Passenger's Airbag Inflator.
- 10172576Mar 10, 2020Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty…
- 10172572Mar 10, 2020Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty…
- 10141185Jun 7, 2018Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty…
- 10141183Jun 1, 2018Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty…
- 10139574May 24, 2018Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty…
- 10086306Sep 7, 2016Posters sent to hawaiian independent repair facilities, automotive part stores, car washes, and gas stations to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment…
- 10086291Sep 7, 2016Flyer circulated to the residents of hawaii to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
- 10086288Aug 29, 2016Letter sent in conjunction with the florida highway safety and motor vehicles department to remind florida owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their…
- 10086302Aug 21, 2016Advertisement in hawaiian newspapers to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 5 | 3% |
| 2020 | 5 | 2% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 7 | 2% |
| 2015 | 4 | 6% |
| 2014 | 3 | 2% |
| 2013 | 1 | 3% |
| 2012 | 9 | 12% |
| 2011 | 6 | 9% |
| 2010 | 3 | 7% |
| 2009 | 4 | 8% |
| 2008 | 5 | 10% |
| 2007 | 8 | 8% |
| 2006 | 15 | 17% |
| 2005 | 39 | 22% |
| 2004 | 26 | 15% |
| 2003 | 42 | 20% |
| 2002 | 23 | 11% |
| 2001 | 18 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2006 Acura MDX
38 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsElectronic stability control
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology