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Acura MDX 2005 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2005 Acura MDX: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

180Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
11Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
9Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
26Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Power Train87 complaints

87 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags40 complaints

40 complaints; 8 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 14V353000, 14V700000, 15V320000, 16V344000, 17V029000, 19V182000, 19V499000, 19V501000.

Electrical System18 complaints

18 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 12V573000.

Engine16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes15 complaints

15 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 13V092000.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System2 complaints

2 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 04V541000.

Tires1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

04V541000Reported November 18, 2004 - 61 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on November 18, 2004. The campaign covers an estimated 61 vehicles across all affected models.

12V573000Reported December 11, 2012 - 807,161 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on December 11, 2012. The campaign covers an estimated 807,161 vehicles across all affected models.

13V092000Reported March 14, 2013 - 183,576 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on March 14, 2013. The campaign covers an estimated 183,576 vehicles across all affected models.

14V353000Reported June 20, 2014 - 133,207 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on June 20, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 133,207 vehicles across all affected models.

14V700000Reported November 4, 2014 - 0 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on November 4, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 0 vehicles across all affected models.

15V320000Reported May 28, 2015 - 6,281,043 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on May 28, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 6,281,043 vehicles across all affected models.

16V344000Reported May 23, 2016 - 1,790,894 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on May 23, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 1,790,894 vehicles across all affected models.

17V029000Reported January 10, 2017 - 308,884 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 10, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 308,884 vehicles across all affected models.

19V182000Reported March 6, 2019 - 1,101,534 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on March 6, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 1,101,534 vehicles across all affected models.

19V499000Reported June 27, 2019 - 3,947 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on June 27, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 3,947 vehicles across all affected models.

19V501000Reported June 27, 2019 - 1,657,752 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on June 27, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 1,657,752 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA13002Opened February 21, 2013 - Closed March 29, 2013

Vehicle Stability Assist Malfunction. Resulted in recall campaign 13V092000.

EA15001Opened February 24, 2015 - Open

Air Bag Inflator Rupture. Resulted in recall campaign 14V668.

EA15001Opened February 24, 2015 - Open

Air Bag Inflator Rupture. Resulted in recall campaign 14V668.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE12026Opened October 2, 2012 - Closed January 14, 2013

Ignition Interlock Failure - Rollaway. Resulted in recall campaign 12V573000.

PE12026Opened October 2, 2012 - Closed January 14, 2013

Ignition Interlock Failure - Rollaway. Resulted in recall campaign 12V573000.

PE14016Opened June 11, 2014 - Closed March 2, 2015

Air Bag Inflator Rupture. Resulted in recall campaign 13V172000.

PE14016Opened June 11, 2014 - Closed March 2, 2015

Air Bag Inflator Rupture. Resulted in recall campaign 13V172000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20054
20064
20073
20083
20098
201039
201116
20129
201314
201414
20159
201615
20178
201810
20198
20205
20217
20231
20242
20251
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.