2016 Acura MDX Technical Service Bulletins

334 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 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.

• 10115768Aug 3, 2017Equipment. Service bulletin - Clients receive excessive notifications for a low power mode through AcuraLink®. There is a false CAN signal transmitted through the telematics control unit.
• 10115767Aug 3, 2017Steering. Service news article - To prevent damage during shipping, leather-wrapped steering wheels come with a protective plastic covering. The easiest way to remove it during PDI is to grab the covering with both hands near the top of the steering wheel and pull
• 10115179Jul 26, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. Service news article - Because of a transmission case casting flaw, the inside of the torque converter bracket hole in some 9-speed A/Ts is porous enough that ATF could leak from the hole. This flaw was found by the transmission factory during production.
• 10115183Jul 25, 2017Engine. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2017 MDXs with a client complaint of the automatic idle stop inoperable. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10115728Jul 10, 2017Electrical system. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2017 MDXs with a client complaint of the automatic idle stop inoperable. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10108912Jun 23, 2017Brakes, Steering. Tech line summary article - Are you feeling a vibration in the steering wheel while braking? We?re aware of this issue and are currently looking for a solution.
• 10108909Jun 22, 2017Equipment. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2017 MDXs with a client complaint of the automatic idle stop inoperable. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10108907Jun 20, 2017Fuel system. Service bulletin - The high pressure fuel pump area chirps after the engine is warm. The high pressure fuel pump is making a chirp.
• 10108806Jun 1, 2017Steering. Service bulletin - In high ambient temperatures, the steering column screeches or squeals when it moves in or out. Premature wear of the steering column gearbox components.
• 10108772May 24, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. Service news article - Are you looking at what seems to be a rear differential axle seal or pinion seal leak? Something to keep in mind: The actual culprit may be something loose or damaged above it. A loose or damaged fluid pressure sensor will drip rear differential fluid onto the axle seal. A loose fluid pressure check port will drip that fluid onto the pinion seal.
• 10108746May 18, 2017Engine cooling. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2017 MDXs with a client complaint of the automatic idle stop inoperable. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10108745May 18, 2017Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2017 MDXs with a client complaint of the auto function on the driver's window inop or any window (other than driver's) not operating from the driver's door master switch but operating from its own switch. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10108743May 17, 2017Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Service bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0430 (front bank catalyst system efficiency below threshold [Bank 2]). The PCM software may misinterpret sensor inputs as a deteriorated catalytic converter.
• 10108401Apr 24, 2017Engine, Equipment. "dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2016 mdx with a client complaint of the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with the dtc p0300 (random misfire detected), p0301 (no. 1 cylinder misfire detected), p0302 (no. 2 cylinder misfire detected), p0303 (no. 3 cylinder misfire detected), p0304 (no. 4 cylinder misfire detected), p0305 (no. 5 cylinder misfire detected) and/or p0306 (no. 6 cylinder…
• 10108375Apr 12, 2017Engine, Equipment. "dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2016 mdx with a client complaint of the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with the dtc p0300 (random misfire detected), p0301 (no. 1 cylinder misfire detected), p0302 (no. 2 cylinder misfire detected), p0303 (no. 3 cylinder misfire detected), p0304 (no. 4 cylinder misfire detected), p0305 (no. 5 cylinder misfire detected) and/or p0306 (no. 6 cylinder…
• 10108373Apr 12, 2017Electrical system, Engine. Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2016-2017 mdxs with a client complaint of the automatic idle stop inoperable. To fully understand the cause of this condition, ahm would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10108371Apr 12, 2017Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. "service news article - are you looking at what seems to be a rear differential axle seal or pinion seal leak? Something to keep in mind: the actual culprit may be something loose or damaged above it. A loose or damaged fluid pressure sensor will drip rear differential fluid onto the axle seal. A loose fluid pressure check port will drip that fluid onto the pinion seal."
• 10098879Apr 1, 2017Engine. Techline summary article - we’re getting reports of reduced engine power with the mil on. Service techs are seeing dtc p0369 (cmp sensor circuit intermittent interruption) and signs of excessive camshaft end play.
• 10108344Mar 28, 2017Engine, Equipment. Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2016-2017 mdxs with a client complaint of the automatic idle stop inoperable. To fully understand the cause of this condition, ahm would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10108307Mar 22, 2017Engine, Electrical system. "dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2016 mdx with a client complaint of the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with the dtc p0300 (random misfire detected), p0301 (no. 1 cylinder misfire detected), p0302 (no. 2 cylinder misfire detected), p0303 (no. 3 cylinder misfire detected), p0304 (no. 4 cylinder misfire detected), p0305 (no. 5 cylinder misfire detected) and/or p0306 (no. 6 cylinder…
• 10108296Mar 16, 2017Electrical system, Engine. Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2017 mdxs with a client complaint of the automatic idle stop inoperable. To fully understand the cause of this condition, ahm would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10108286Mar 10, 2017Electrical system, Engine. Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2017 mdxs with a client complaint of the automatic idle stop inoperable. To fully understand the cause of this condition, ahm would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10108282Mar 9, 2017Equipment. Service bulletin - any of the buttons on the center switch panel with interface dial may be sticking. The clearance between the dashboard center panel and the center switch panel/interface dial may be too tight, causing the panel to contact the buttons and stick.
• 10108060Feb 23, 2017Electrical system, Engine. Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2017 mdxs with a client complaint of the automatic idle stop inoperable. To fully understand the cause of this condition, ahm would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10108708Feb 17, 2017Equipment, Steering. Techline summary article - We?re currently looking at an issue concerning a disruption of AM reception when sharply turning the steering wheel. Some clients report that while driving slowly and listening to AM radio, they?re hearing a whoosh or static sound from the speakers when sharply turning the steering wheel left or right.
• 10108701Feb 14, 2017Electrical system. Service news article - We?ve made an important change to the AcuraLink telematics unit that you need to be aware of. This change switches the coverage of the internal cellular module from Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) to Long Term Evolution (LTE).
• 10106934Feb 3, 2017Engine. Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2017 mdxs with a client complaint of the automatic idle stop inoperable. To fully understand the cause of this condition, ahm would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10106929Feb 3, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. "service news article - do you have a vehicle that has multiple indicators on or won’t go into gear and the mil is on with a/t dtc p26c3 (internal control module transmission range sensor performance)? There may be debris in the reverse or neutral shift buttons of the shift by wire (sbw) shifter assembly that’s causing them to stick. Typical debris are particles in the reverse shift button or sticky residue in the…
• 10106937Feb 1, 2017Brakes. Techline summary article - are you feeling a vibration in the steering wheel while braking? We’re aware of this issue and are currently looking for a solution.
• 10098933Jan 24, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. "service news article - do you have a vehicle that has multiple indicators on or won’t go into gear and the mil is on with a/t dtc p26c3 (internal control module transmission range sensor performance)? There may be debris in the reverse or neutral shift buttons of the shift by wire (sbw) shifter assembly that’s causing them to stick. Typical debris are particles in the reverse shift button or sticky residue in the…
• 10106912Jan 21, 2017Fuel system. Service bulletin - the high pressure fuel pump area chirps after the engine is warm. The high pressure fuel pump is making a chirp.
• 10106859Jan 12, 2017Equipment. Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2017 mdxs with a client complaint of the automatic idle stop inoperable. To fully understand the cause of this condition, ahm would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10106840Jan 3, 2017Engine cooling. Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2014-2017 mdxs with a customer complaint of a noisy front blower motor. To fully understand the cause of this condition, ahm would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10099066Dec 8, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. "service bulletin - in a 9-speed a/t, the atf level is critical. If it’s too high, the transmission could shift hard. If it’s too low, the transmission could slip. This transmission also doesn’t use a dipstick. To check the atf level, you need to run a special procedure. Although it’s covered in the service information, we’re including it here along with some tips to help ensure you’re doing the job right."
• 10099075Dec 7, 2016Engine. Tech line summary article - we’re getting reports of reduced engine power with the mil on. Service techs are seeing dtc p0369 (cmp sensor circuit intermittent interruption) and signs of excessive camshaft end play. From our investigation, we’ve found that the camshaft thrust cover surface roughness is out of spec. To reduce end play, some techs are replacing the camshaft thrust cover. But eventually, the camshaft…
• 10100486Nov 28, 2016Equipment, Engine cooling. Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2014-2017 mdxs with a customer complaint of a noisy front blower motor. To fully understand the cause of this condition, ahm would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10099143Nov 18, 2016Equipment. Service news article - something to keep in mind: aftermarket radar detectors may interfere with the gps antenna mounted behind the instrument panel. A common issue that’s been reported from this interference is the vehicle position (vp) icon isn’t in the right spot on the navigation screen.
• 10100147Nov 2, 2016Equipment, Engine cooling. Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2014-2017 mdxs with a customer complaint of a noisy front blower motor. To fully understand the cause of this condition, ahm would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10100141Nov 1, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. Service bulletin - the upper display screen goes blank when shifting out of reverse. There is a software problem within the navigation unit.
• 10087449Oct 21, 2016Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Customer letter - our records indicate that a product update has not been completed on this vehicle; refer to the address card for the affected vin. While driving, the vehicle may shift into neutral and the transmission indicator comes on. The driver will not be able to select any other gear until the vehicle is turned off and restarted. Please contact any authorized acura dealer to schedule a service appointment…
• 10087441Oct 21, 2016Equipment. Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2014-2017 mdxs with a customer complaint of a noisy front blower motor. To fully understand the cause of this condition, ahm would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10087444Oct 19, 2016Brakes, Suspension. Techline summary article - are you feeling a vibration in the steering wheel while braking? We’re aware of this issue and are currently looking for a solution. In the meantime, turning or replacing the front brake discs may offer a temporary fix.
• 10086962Oct 5, 2016Steering. Service bulletin - in high ambient temperatures, the steering column screeches or squeals when it moves in or out, potentially caused by premature wear of the steering column gearbox components.
• 10086966Oct 4, 2016Fuel system. Service bulletin - the high pressure fuel pump area chirps after the engine is warm.
• 10086984Oct 3, 2016Equipment. Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2014-2016 mdxs with a customer complaint of a noisy front blower motor. To fully understand the cause of this condition, ahm would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10086572Sep 28, 2016Equipment, Lane departure. Service bulletin - the lkas does not keep the vehicle in its detected designated lane and no dtc is stored. The front multipurpose camera unit/rain sensor harness is not secured in its clip, causing the camera unit to shift out of its neutral position in its bracket.
• 10086241Sep 15, 2016Equipment. Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2014-2016 mdxs with a customer complaint of a noisy front blower motor. To fully understand the cause of this condition, ahm would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10086224Sep 15, 2016Body and structure. Service bulletin - the power tailgate does not work when using either the keyless remote or the switches on the vehicle. The power tailgate motor can be heard running, but the tailgate will not rise. This is caused by the spindle nut in the power tailgate motor becoming dislodged.
• 10086133Aug 31, 2016Equipment. Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2014-2016 mdxs with a customer complaint of a noisy front blower motor. To fully understand the cause of this condition, ahm would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10085268Aug 16, 2016Engine cooling, Equipment. Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2014-2016 mdxs with a customer complaint of a noisy front blower motor. To fully understand the cause of this condition, ahm would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

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