2007 Acura MDX Steering Problems

“My 2007 Acura MDX is experiencing a common problem with the power steering pump. Acura issued an extension on the warranty for this issue, but that extension only lasted seven years. As someone who acquired the car after 2014 I was automatically not qualified in this common problem. Acura has issued a recall for other model cars built in this same year using the same power steering pump. Yet the recall NHTSA campaign id: 12v222000 does not include model MDX. …”

“I own a 2007 Acura MDX which has had a number of intermittent electrical problems over the years. I had to replace the handsfree link module a few years ago at the dealer. The yellow check oil level light has come on for no reason for years. It goes on for a second then off. A few months ago the entire electrical system 'fried' and I had to buy a new battery and new alternator. Recently I hear a buzzing sound when I use the turn signals and the hazards do not work at all. …”

“I turned the steering wheel fully clockwise with the car off while it was in my garage. As I was straightening the wheel, it became completely loose as if something in the steering shaft or a connection had broken. The steering wheel spun freely in both directions without turning the wheels. The lower u-joint that couples the shaft to the gear box broke. I understand there is greater force on that part while the car is off (no power steering), but the strength of that joint should have sufficient safety margin to withstand this. …”

“My Acura MDX 2007 loses power steering every time it goes through a puddle, puddles as shallow as can be. A beep sounds, an alert stating check your charging system, and the power steering stops functioning. I almost ran into an object at the side of the road a few times as I was turning and this happened.”

“The vehicle will randomly shut off and restart while in motion at various speeds whether on the highway or surface streets. There does not appear to be any rhyme or reason as to why.”