2017 Acura MDX Technical Service Bulletins

229 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2017 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.

• 10142626May 7, 2018Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2017-2018 MDXs with a client complaint of the power-folding side view mirror inoperative or slow to operate. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10136425Apr 26, 2018Fuel system, Engine. Service bulletin - The high pressure fuel pump area chirps after the engine is warm. The high pressure fuel pump is making a chirp noise. NOTE: This noise does not impact the pump, engine function, or reliability.
• 10135108Apr 16, 2018Transmission and drivetrain, Seats. Service bulletin - When adjusting seat height or tilt, the power seat does not move or moves just a small amount and clicks loudly during operation. The vertical transmission assembly (VTA) unit has a stripped internal gear.
• 10134518Apr 7, 2018Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. Service bulletin - American Honda is extending the warranty on the 9-speed transmission warmers to 10 years from the original date of purchase with unlimited mileage. This warranty covers vehicles where the engine coolant and ATF mix because of an internal leak in the 9-speed transmission warmer.
• 10134521Apr 6, 2018Equipment. Service bulletin - The GPS icon shows the vehicle in the wrong location. There is a software issue within the navigation unit.
• 10133056Mar 28, 2018Fuel system. Service bulletin - The client is unable to insert the fuel nozzle into the filler neck and fuel the vehicle in cold weather. Water or moisture has entered the fueling area and frozen the capless fuel shutter set in the fuel filler neck.
• 10129807Feb 27, 2018Electrical system. Tech line summary article - Until recently, Tech Line had only two categories for auto idle stop system issues. That made it hard for our engineering staff to understand what was specifically inhibiting the system. To help with this, Tech Line has added more categories to match what?s listed in the service information. As a result, when calling them for an auto idle stop issue, you must now send a snapshot. Tech…
• 10129341Feb 15, 2018Electrical system. Tech line summary article - We?re currently looking at an issue that when connected to Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® using an iPhone with iOS 11, there?s no phonebook showing up on the On Demand Multi-Use Display? (ODMD). If the phonebook doesn?t download, clients will have trouble accessing phonebook contacts using the voice control system.
• 10129340Feb 13, 2018Body and structure. Tech line summary article - debris lodged in the gap between the touch screen and the bezel. Lodged debris contacting the screen can cause a false input, resulting in this issue. And since that gap widens and narrows with cabin temperature, this issue can be intermittent, especially in cold weather.
• 10128897Feb 9, 2018Fuel system, Other or unknown. Service bulletin - The client is unable to insert the fuel nozzle into the filler neck and fuel the vehicle in cold weather. Water or moisture has entered the fueling area and frozen the capless fuel shutter (mis-fuel inhibit device) in the fuel filler neck.
• 10128896Feb 8, 2018Electrical system. Service bulletin - While driving, the client may experience flickering interior/exterior lights, multiple indicators coming on, jerky steering and/or other voltage-related fluctuations. The B+ sensing screw on the alternator is not torqued properly.
• 10129426Jan 24, 2018Electrical system. 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.
• 10130042Jan 10, 2018Engine, Electrical system. Servicenews 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.
• 10127356Jan 10, 2018Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. Servicenews 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.
• 10126913Dec 23, 2017Equipment. Tech line summary article - We?re currently looking at an issue where the navigation icon wanders or shows up in the wrong location. It happens when the vehicle is started after it?s been sitting for more than 4 hours, and is put into gear within 15 seconds.
• 10126917Dec 16, 2017Brakes. Servicenews article - Do any of the accessory rear parking sensors look crooked or have recessed into the bumper? We?re aware of the issue and have found that two of the clips on the rear bumper harness are causing too much tension on the sensors with the harness installed.
• 10126916Dec 12, 2017Brakes. Service bulletin - The front brakes squeal when the brake is released and the vehicle creeps forward, or when the vehicle is moving forward slowly and the vehicle is stopped. The shape of the front brake pads friction material.
• 10125001Nov 29, 2017Body and structure. Service bulletin - The power tailgate doesn?t open in temperatures near freezing or below, but will work in warmer temperatures. The power tailgate outer handle switch is inoperative in cold weather.
• 10124272Nov 18, 2017Electrical system. Techline summary article - We?re currently looking at an issue that when connected to Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® using an iPhone with iOS 11, Pandora doesn?t work on the On Demand Multi-Use Display? (ODMD). We think this may be due to some changes made to the Bluetooth stack on iOS 11.
• 10124274Nov 16, 2017Engine cooling. Customer letter - On a limited number of 2016?17 MDX vehicles, the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) warmer was improperly manufactured and may allow the engine coolant and ATF to mix. If the coolant and ATF mix, the engine and transmission may be damaged and require replacement. If the ATF warmer allows coolant and ATF to mix, you may notice one or more of the following symptoms: ? The vehicle overheats ? The…
• 10124271Nov 14, 2017Electrical system. Techline summary article - We?re currently looking at an issue that when connected to Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® using an iPhone with iOS 11, there?s no phonebook showing up on the On Demand Multi-Use Display? (ODMD).
• 10124269Nov 14, 2017Engine. Service bulletin - There is a chirping coming from the engine area with the engine warmed up. The high pressure fuel pump is making a chirp.
• 10130061Oct 18, 2017Fuel system. Tech line summary article - If there?s an EVAP system leak from the filler neck (DTC P0455 [EVAP system large leak detected] or P0456 [EVAP system very small leak detected] is set), don?t replace the fuel fill pipe! Instead, replace the mis-fuel inhibit device and the main flap unit. Acura parts stock carries replacement parts just for this purpose.
• 10130058Oct 18, 2017Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. Service bulletin - American Honda is extending the warranty on the 9-speed transmission warmers to 10 years from the original date of purchase with unlimited mileage. This warranty covers vehicles where the engine coolant and ATF mix because of an internal leak in the 9-speed transmission warmer.
• 10127375Oct 18, 2017Fuel system. Tech line summary article - If there?s an EVAP system leak from the filler neck (DTC P0455 [EVAP system large leak detected] or P0456 [EVAP system very small leak detected] is set), don?t replace the fuel fill pipe! Instead, replace the mis-fuel inhibit device and the main flap unit. Acura parts stock carries replacement parts just for this purpose.
• 10127372Oct 18, 2017Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. Service bulletin - American Honda is extending the warranty on the 9-speed transmission warmers to 10 years from the original date of purchase with unlimited mileage. This warranty covers vehicles where the engine coolant and ATF mix because of an internal leak in the 9-speed transmission warmer.
• 10119591Oct 12, 2017Electrical system. 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.
• 10118567Oct 6, 2017Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. Service bulletin - American Honda is extending the warranty on the 9-speed transmission warmers to 10 years from the original date of purchase with unlimited mileage. This warranty covers vehicles where the engine coolant and ATF mix because of an internal leak in the 9-speed transmission warmer.
• 10118522Sep 22, 2017Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. Service bulletin - American Honda is extending the warranty on the 9-speed transmission warmers to 10 years from the original date of purchase with unlimited mileage. This warranty covers vehicles where the engine coolant and ATF mix because of an internal leak in the 9-speed transmission warmer.
• 10118218Sep 22, 2017Engine cooling. Service bulletin - American Honda is extending the warranty on the 9-speed transmission warmers to 10 years from the original date of purchase with unlimited mileage. This warranty covers vehicles where the engine coolant and ATF mix because of an internal leak in the 9-speed transmission warmer.
• 10118014Sep 13, 2017Electrical system, Engine, 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.
• 10117999Sep 9, 2017Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. Service bulletin - The transmission end cover leaks on vehicles with 9-speed A/T. During assembly, the transmission end cover sealing gasket gets torn.
• 10117340Aug 23, 2017Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. 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.
• 10117338Aug 23, 2017Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Service bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0430 (front bank catalyst system efficiency below threshold [Bank 2]).
• 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.
• 10115725Jul 12, 2017Tires. Service bulletin - This campaign involves the dealer installed optional accessory temporary spare tire kits for the 2017 MDX (2WD only). The three accessory temporary spare tire kits (P/N 06421-TZ5-A00, P/N 06421-TZ5-A50, and P/N 06421-TZ5-A60) included a wheel that does not fit the 2017 MDX and must be replaced.
• 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.
• 10108913Jun 23, 2017Fuel system. Tech line summary article - If there's an EVAP system leak from the filler neck (DTC P0455 [EVAP system large leak detected] or P0456 [EVAP system very small leak detected] is set), don't replace the fuel fill pipe! Instead, replace the mis-fuel inhibit device and the main flap unit. Acura parts stock carries replacement parts just for this purpose.
• 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.
• 10108809Jun 7, 2017Wheels, Equipment. Customer letter - This notice is being sent to owners of 2017 model year MDX (two-wheel drive version) vehicles that may have an Acura Genuine accessory temporary spare tire kit installed. All 2017 MDX vehicles came equipped with a tire repair kit, but some clients opted to buy an accessory temporary spare tire kit that was an optional accessory from the dealer.
• 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.
• 10108399Apr 28, 2017Tires. Dealer message - today, april 28, 2017, acura is announcing a product update for all 2017 mdx vehicles to address a possible incorrect accessory sold to the customer that does not fit the vehicle. The three accessory temporary spare tire kits included a wheel that does not fit the 2017 mdx and must be replaced. Additionally, the mdx base accessory temporary spare tire kit included an incorrect wrench that must also…
• 10108398Apr 28, 2017Tires, Equipment. Service bulletin - this campaign involves the dealer installed optional accessory temporary spare tire kits for the 2017 mdx (2wd only). The three accessory temporary spare tire kits included a wheel that does not fit the 2017 mdx and must be replaced.
• 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."

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