B25-003
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service Bulletin - An uneven sealing surface allows moisture to enter the inner taillight(s), causing one or both of the inner taillights not to work.
Vehicle report
2014 ACURA MDX
Service bulletins
167 bulletinsTechnical service bulletins are instructions a manufacturer sent its dealers about a known fault. They are not recalls and the work is usually not free, but they are the clearest signal of a problem the manufacturer already knows about.
B25-026
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service Bulletin - An uneven sealing surface allows moisture to enter the inner taillight(s), causing one or both of the inner taillights not to work.
ONL6L806042025 Form
Other
Owner Notification Letter - An uneven sealing surface allows moisture to enter the inner taillight(s), causing one or both of the inner taillights not to work.
ONL6L806042025 Letter
Other
Owner Notification Letter - An uneven sealing surface allows moisture to enter the inner taillight(s), causing one or both of the inner taillights not to work.
ONL6M606032025 Form
Other
Owner Notification Letter - An uneven sealing surface allows moisture to enter the inner taillight(s), causing one or both of the inner taillights not to work.
ONL6M606032025 Letter
Other
Owner Notification Letter - An uneven sealing surface allows moisture to enter the inner taillight(s), causing one or both of the inner taillights not to work.
B16-008
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service Bulletin - Drivers may experience a chirping sound coming from the engine area with the engine warmed up due to the high pressure fuel pump is making a chirp.
B19-019
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service Bulletin - Recall update for 2014 - 2019 MDX and 2017 - 2019 MDX Hybrid Sport models. An uneven sealing surface allows moisture to enter the inner taillight(s), causing one or all of the taillights not to work. Honda updated the inspection procedure to replace both inner taillights if one or both inner taillights do not come on.
B14-025
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service Bulletin - The timing belt area chirps after the engine warms up.
BPaS06152020
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2019 MDXs & 2015-2019 TLX with a client complaint of a fuel leak at the fuel joint pipe. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
BPaS05292020
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2019 MDXs & 2015-2019 TLX with a client complaint of a fuel leak at the fuel joint pipe. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
B20-022
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service Bulletin - The bolt holes for the replacement second row seat frames are not threaded and require special self-tapping bolts to secure the seat cushion and seat-back frame to the seat frame.
BPaS03032020901
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. The failure modes include the tailgate opening under power but immediately closing (reversing) on its own or the tailgate opening under power partially before stopping, requiring manual operation to fully open. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific information from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
BPaS02202020901
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2019 MDXs & 2015-2019 TLX with a client complaint of a fuel leak at the fuel joint pipe. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
BPaS02132020901
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. The failure modes include the tailgate opening under power but immediately closing (reversing) on its own or the tailgate opening under power partially before stopping, requiring manual operation to fully open. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific information from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
BPaS02052020
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2019 MDXs & 2015-2019 TLX with a client complaint of a fuel leak at the fuel joint pipe. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
BPaS01242020901
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. The failure modes include the tailgate opening under power but immediately closing (reversing) on its own or the tailgate opening under power partially before stopping, requiring manual operation to fully open. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific information from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
BPaS01072020905
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. The failure modes include the tailgate opening under power but immediately closing (reversing) on its own or the tailgate opening under power partially before stopping, requiring manual operation to fully open. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific information from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
BPaS12022019902
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. The failure modes include the tailgate opening under power but immediately closing (reversing) on its own or the tailgate opening under power partially before stopping, requiring manual operation to fully open. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific information from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
B19-017
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service Bulletin - There is a loud buzzing or whining when adjusting the driver's or front passenger's seat forward and backward. The flex cable in the seat adjustment mechanism is not correctly lubricated.
BPaS11142019901
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. The failure modes include the tailgate opening under power but immediately closing (reversing) on its own or the tailgate opening under power partially before stopping, requiring manual operation to fully open. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific information from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
BPaS11142019907
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is requesting instrument panel bracket inspections of ALL 2014-2016 MDXs that fit the criteria listed below.
BPaS10282019901
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. The failure modes include the tailgate opening under power but immediately closing (reversing) on its own or the tailgate opening under power partially before stopping, requiring manual operation to fully open. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
BPaS10282019906
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is requesting instrument panel bracket inspections of ALL 2014-2016 MDXs that fit the criteria listed below.
BAW10212019
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer Message - On August 29, 2019, American Honda launched one revised, and one new Warranty Extension paint bulletin. Please review the following summary of requirements within these bulletins and share with the appropriate staff to ensure proper claim submission.
BPaS10092019901
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. The failure modes include the tailgate opening under power but immediately closing (reversing) on its own or the tailgate opening under power partially before stopping, requiring manual operation to fully open. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
BPaS10092019907
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is requesting instrument panel bracket inspections of ALL 2014-2016 MDXs that fit the criteria listed below.
BPaS09252019901
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. The failure modes include the tailgate opening under power but immediately closing (reversing) on its own or the tailgate opening under power partially before stopping, requiring manual operation to fully open. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
BPaS09252019906
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is requesting instrument panel bracket inspections of ALL 2014-2016 MDXs that fit the criteria listed below.
BPaS09092019906
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. The failure modes include the tailgate opening under power but immediately closing (reversing) on its own or the tailgate opening under power partially before stopping, requiring manual operation to fully open. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
BPaS09092019907
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is requesting instrument panel bracket inspections of ALL 2014-2016 MDXs that fit the criteria listed below.
B19-029
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service Bulletin - This warranty extension only applies to 2014-16 MDX vehicles that are painted NH-603P White Diamond Pearl. The exterior paint on the roof and/or tailgate may peel off. American Honda is extending the warranty on the paint of the affected vehicles to 8 years from the original date of purchase with no mileage limit. This warranty extension does not apply to other paint issues like rock chips, scratches, bird droppings, sap, wraps, dents, collision damage, client-induced damage, etc.
BPaS08142019901
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. The failure modes include the tailgate opening under power but immediately closing (reversing) on its own or the tailgate opening under power partially before stopping, requiring manual operation to fully open. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
BPaS08142019907
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is requesting instrument panel bracket inspections of ALL 2014-2016 MDXs that fit the criteria listed below.
BAW08072019
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer Message - In the last few weeks, American Honda has issued a paint warranty extension service bulletins on the MDX model due to paint defects under S/B# 19-029. It is important that your dealership follows the requirements listed in the service bulletins (and below) or your claim may be debited.
ONL6R408072019
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Owner Notification Letter - On some 2014-16 MDX models, the exterior paint on the roof and tailgate may peel off. To ensure your confidence in your vehicle, American Honda is extending the warranty on the paint in these areas to 8 years from the original date of purchase.
BPaS07302019
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. The failure modes include the tailgate opening under power but immediately closing (reversing) on its own or the tailgate opening under power partially before stopping, requiring manual operation to fully open. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
BPaS07082019
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. The failure modes include the tailgate opening under power but immediately closing (reversing) on its own or the tailgate opening under power partially before stopping, requiring manual operation to fully open. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
BPaS06102019901
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. The failure modes include the tailgate opening under power but immediately closing (reversing) on its own or the tailgate opening under power partially before stopping, requiring manual operation to fully open. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
BBOM06012019
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer Message - Today, June 1, 2019, Acura is announcing a warranty extension for certain 2014-16 MDX vehicles with White Diamond Pearl paint to address client concerns with peeling paint. Acura is extending the paint warranty coverage from 4 years/unlimited mileage to 8 years/unlimited mileage.
BPaS05292019
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. The failure modes include the tailgate opening under power but immediately closing (reversing) on its own or the tailgate opening under power partially before stopping, requiring manual operation to fully open. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
BPaS05242019903
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. The failure modes include the tailgate opening under power but immediately closing (reversing) on its own or the tailgate opening under power partially before stopping, requiring manual operation to fully open. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
BPaS05212019
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. The failure modes include the tailgate opening under power but immediately closing (reversing) on its own or the tailgate opening under power partially before stopping, requiring manual operation to fully open. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
B19050B
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ServiceNews Article - When removing and installing a cable reel, you need to keep both the cable reel and the steering angle sensor in position. If you don't, the VSA indicator may come on along with one or more VSA DTCs. And when you run the Neutral Memorization Procedure in the i-HDS, it won't complete.
BPaS05072019903
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. The failure modes include the tailgate opening under power but immediately closing (reversing) on its own or the tailgate opening under power partially before stopping, requiring manual operation to fully open. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
BPaS04302019
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. The failure modes include the tailgate opening under power but immediately closing (reversing) on its own or the tailgate opening under power partially before stopping, requiring manual operation to fully open. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
BPaS04182019901
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. The failure modes include the tailgate opening under power but immediately closing (reversing) on its own or the tailgate opening under power partially before stopping, requiring manual operation to fully open. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
BPaS04102019
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. The failure modes include the tailgate opening under power but immediately closing (reversing) on its own or the tailgate opening under power partially before stopping, requiring manual operation to fully open. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
BPaS04042019
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. The failure modes include the tailgate opening under power but immediately closing (reversing) on its own or the tailgate opening under power partially before stopping, requiring manual operation to fully open. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
BPaS03282019
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. The failure modes include the tailgate opening under power but immediately closing (reversing) on its own or the tailgate opening under power partially before stopping, requiring manual operation to fully open. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
BPaS03272019
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. The failure modes include the tailgate opening under power but immediately closing (reversing) on its own or the tailgate opening under power partially before stopping, requiring manual operation to fully open. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
BPaS03212019901
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. The failure modes include the tailgate opening under power but immediately closing (reversing) on its own or the tailgate opening under power partially before stopping, requiring manual operation to fully open. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
BPaS02252019901
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. The failure modes include the tailgate opening under power but immediately closing (reversing) on its own or the tailgate opening under power partially before stopping, requiring manual operation to fully open. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
B18-033
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service Bulletin - In high ambient temperatures, the steering column screeches or squeals when it is adjusted in or out.
BPaS02112019901
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. The failure modes include the tailgate opening under power but immediately closing (reversing) on its own or the tailgate opening under power partially before stopping, requiring manual operation to fully open. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
BPaS02052019901
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. The failure modes include the tailgate opening under power but immediately closing (reversing) on its own or the tailgate opening under power partially before stopping, requiring manual operation to fully open. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
BPaS01112019901
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 MDXs with a complaint of the automatic tailgate inop. The failure modes include the tailgate opening under power but immediately closing (reversing) on its own or the tailgate opening under power partially before stopping, requiring manual operation to fully open. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
BPaS10172018901
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2018 MDXs with a client complaint of vibration in the steering wheel while braking. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
B16-062
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service bulletin - A judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch may be felt while driving between 20 and 60 mph. The problem is typically diagnosed as a bad torque converter. American Honda investigated the judder and found that the torque converter was not causing the judder and the transmission is not damaged by this judder.
B16-063
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service bulletin - After the software update, some vehicles, based on how they are driven (extreme conditions), may still experience ATF deterioration after updating the PGM-FI or A/T system and the shudder may return. The problem is typically diagnosedas a bad Torque Converter (TC). There is no damage to the TC, but because the ATF has deteriorated, it needs to be changed even though the "ATF Service Due" message has not appeared. Make sure the vehicle is updated by referring to the INSPECTION PROCEDURE.
BER18090C
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Engineering request for investigation - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2018 MDXs with a client complaint of vibration in the steering wheel while braking. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
BPaS09212018901
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2018 MDXs with a client complaint of vibration in the steering wheel while braking. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
BPaS09172018904
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2018 MDXs with a client complaint of the 2nd row seats false latching. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
BPaS08312018903
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2018 MDXs with a client complaint of the 2nd row seats false latching. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
BPaS08152018904
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2018 MDXs with a client complaint of the 2nd row seats false latching. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
BER18070B
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Engineering request for investigation - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2018 MDXs with a client complaint of the 2nd row seats false latching. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
BPaS07312018901
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2018 MDXs with a client complaint of the 2nd row seats false latching. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
B18070B
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service news article - If the On Demand Multi-Use Display? (ODMD) isn't responding to touch or is freezing up, the reason could be there's 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.
B18-035
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service bulletin - During assembly, a transmission case bolt was not properly torqued allowing ATF to leak.
B18060B
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Servicenews article - The area where the lower dashboard meets the A-pillar base has sealer that's applied by automation. But because that automation can't reach every nook and cranny, someone must then spread the sealer with a small squeegee. This can result in pin holes in the sealer or the sealer even being pulled away from the area. Under wet conditions, this can cause water leakage onto the front floorboard on the driver's and/or front passenger's side.
BBOM05242018901
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer message - Today, May 24, 2018, Acura is announcing a warranty extension for 2002-17 Acura vehicles. This warranty extension applies in cases where any of the replacement driver?s and/or front passenger?s airbag inflators have failed internally.
B18-014
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
BTS180203
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
BVE02142018901
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer message - Every Service Bulletin requires you to take an HDS snap shot and use the job aid or Tech2Tech to confirm the judder/shudder is coming from the torque converter.
BTS180202
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
B17-034
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
BTS171102
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
BTS171101
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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).
B15-053
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service bulletin - This bulletin is replaced by S/B 17-034, MIL Comes On with DTC P0430 (Front Bank Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold [Bank 2])
B17015
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
B17003
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
B15-036
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service bulletin - The HVAC information flashes or flickers. There is a software error.
BTS160704
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
B14-031
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
B17040C
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE NEWS ARTICLE - AS A CONVENIENCE, CLIENTS GET FREE ACCESS TO ACURALINK REAL-TIME TRAFFIC FOR THE FIRST 3 YEARS OF VEHICLE OWNERSHIP. AFTER THAT, THEY MUST SUBSCRIBE TO ONE OF SEVERAL AVAILABLE ACURALINK® PACKAGES TO KEEP GETTING IT. CLIENTS WHOSE FREE ACCESS IS ENDING WILL GET AN E-MAIL ADVISING THEM OF THE SITUATION AND INVITING THEM TO SUBSCRIBE. YET, SOME CLIENTS MAY STILL COME INTO YOUR DEALERSHIP THINKING THERES SOMETHING WRONG WITH THEIR VEHICLE BECAUSE THEY CANT SEE REAL-TIME TRAFFIC ANYMORE.
B17040B
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
B17-008
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
B13-039
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN - THERE IS A TICKING COMING FROM THE DASHBOARD OR THE FRONT DAMPER AREA. PAINT FROM THE FRONT DAMPER MOUNT IS STICKING TO THE VEHICLE BODY, CAUSING A TICKING WHEN THE BODY FLEXES.
BTS170201
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
B17020D
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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).
B16-044
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN - ALL VEHICLES AFFECTED BY THIS BULLETIN WERE SUPERSEDED TO 16-062. IF YOU DID SERVICE BULLETIN 16-044 ON OR BEFORE FEBRUARY 11, 2017, MAKE SURE TO USE THE WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION PROVIDED BELOW TO FILE A CLAIM.
BPAS01032017901
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
BPAS11282016901
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
B16110C
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 THATS BEEN REPORTED FROM THIS INTERFERENCE IS THE VEHICLE POSITION (VP) ICON ISNT IN THE RIGHT SPOT ON THE NAVIGATION SCREEN.
BPAS11022016901
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
BPAS10212016901
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
BTS160705
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TECHLINE SUMMARY ARTICLE - ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION MAY BE EXCEEDING CLIENT EXPECTATIONS. IF YOU GET A VEHICLE IN FOR AN OIL CONSUMPTION CONCERN, BE SURE TO RUN AN OIL CONSUMPTION TEST USING THE ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION TEST JOB AID IN SIS. WE ANTICIPATE A SERVICE BULLETIN WITH COMPLETE TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR INFO IN THE NEAR FUTURE. IN THE MEANTIME, CONTACT TECH LINE IF YOU NEED ANY HELP WITH TROUBLESHOOTING. AND IF THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY, BE SURE TO CONTACT YOUR DPSM FOR POSSIBLE GOODWILL CONSIDERATION.
B14031
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
B16008
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN - THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP AREA CHIRPS AFTER THE ENGINE IS WARM.
BPAS10032016903
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
B16056
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
BPAS09152016901
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
BPAS09152016902
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2010-2013 MDXS, 2011-2012 RLS, 2009-2014 SHAWD TLS & 2010-2013 ZDXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF HIGHER THAN EXPECTED ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO COLLECT SPECIFIC PARTS FROM THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTEMPTING A REPAIR OF ANY KIND.
BPAS08312016901
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
BPAS08162016901
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
BER15090B
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
2014-2016 MDX Noisy Front Blower Motor 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.
B16042
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN - THERE IS A SQUEAK AND/OR POP FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL, RESULTING FROM THE UPPER SPRING RUBBER BECOMING DISLODGED.
B16044
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN - A JUDDER FROM THE TORQUE CONVERTER LOCK-UP CLUTCH MAY BE FELT WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 20 AND 60MPH. THE PROBLEM IS TYPICALLY DIAGNOSED AS A BAD TORQUE CONVERTER. AMERICAN HONDA INVESTIGATED THE JUDDER AND FOUND THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER WAS NOT CAUSING THE JUDDER; RATHER, IT WAS CAUSED BY DETERIORATED TRANSMISSION FLUID.
B16035
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN - RATTLE OR CLUNK FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION. THE REAR DAMPERS AND REAR UPPER DAMPER MOUNT BUSHINGS HAVE INTERNAL DAMAGE.
BTS160706
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TECHLINE SUMMARY ARTICLE - IF THE EPS SYSTEM INDICATOR IS ON AND THE STEERING IS STIFF, THE CAUSE COULD BE RELATED TO A POOR CONNECTION. TO PROPERLY TROUBLESHOOT THIS CONCERN, YOU NEED TO CHECK THE EPS SYSTEM FOR DTCS. IF NORMAL TROUBLESHOOTING DOESNT RESOLVE THIS CONCERN, YOU SHOULD THEN CONTACT TECH LINE.
BPAS07142016901
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DEAER 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.
B16060G
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE NEWS ARTICLE - WHILE DRIVING UNDER STEADY CRUISE (BETWEEN 30 AND 65 MPH) OR LIGHT ACCELERATION, DOES THE ENGINE INTERMITTENTLY RATTLE OR RUNS ROUGH WITH THE MIL BLINKING? SINCE THESE DRIVING CONDITIONS ARE LIKELY TO ACTIVATE VCM OPERATION, THE PROBABLE REASON FOR THESE SYMPTOMS IS STICKING VCM ROCKER ARMS.
B-PAS-06212016-9
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DEALER MESSAGE - AHM IS INVESTIGATING CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF A NOISY FRONT BLOWER MOTOR. PLEASE CONTACT AHM FOR INSPECTION PRIOR TO ATTEMPTING A REPAIR OF ANY KIND.
B14-031_V4
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN - IN HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES, THE STEERING COLUMN SCREECHES OR SQUEALS WHEN IT MOVES IN OR OUT.
BPAS-06022016-90
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DEALER MESSAGE - AHM IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF A NOISY FRONT BLOWER MOTOR. PLEASE CONTACT AHM FOR VEHICLE INSPECTION PRIOR TO ATTEMPTING A REPAIR OF ANY KIND.
BPAS-05122016901
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DEALER MESSAGE - AHM IS INVESTIGATING CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF A NOISY FRONT BLOWER MOTOR. PRIOR TO ATEMPTING ANY REPAIR, PLEASE CONTACT AHM TO SCHEDULE AN INSPECTION.
B-PAS-04292016-9
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
PLEASE CONTACT AHM PRIOR TO ANY REPAIRS FOR A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF A NOISY FRONT BLOWER MOTOR.
B-PAS04222016904
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DEALER MESSAGE - IF THE CUSTOMER COMPLAINS OF A NOISY FRONT BLOWER MOTOR, PLEASE CONTACT AHM TO SCHEDULE AN INSPECTION PRIOR TO PERFORMING ANY REPAIRS.
BPAS-04222016902
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DEALER MESSAGE - IF A FRONT BEARING IS REPLACED DUE TO A CUSTOMER NOISE COMPLAINT, PLEASE SEND THE PART TO AHM FOR INVESTIGATION.
14-025
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN - THE TIMING BELT MAY PRODUCE A CHIRPING NOISE FROM CONTACT WITH THE BACK EDGE OF THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY.
ACURA 14-16
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
ACURA MDX 14-16
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
B-PAS-03292016-9
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
Complaints
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
DLR-03-29-2016
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2016 MDXs with a client complaint of front bearing noise coming from the front while driving. The noise can be described as howling or moaning. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
Technical Resear
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2016 MDXs with a client complaint of front bearing noise coming from the front while driving. The noise can be described as howling or moaning. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
16-008
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
SB-16-008
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SYMPTOM The high pressure fuel pump area chirps after the engine is warm. POSSIBLE CAUSES The high pressure fuel pump is making a chirp. NOTE: This noise does not impact pump, engine function, or reliability CORRECTIVE ACTION Replace the high pressure fuel pump.
B98015
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Special Tool Loan Program: Under TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR LOAN, the list has been updated.
BER16020A
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINEERING REQUEST FOR INVESTIGATION - PLEASE CALL HONDA TO DISCUSS ANY FUEL LEAKS FROM THE FUEL TANK TO THE FUEL PUMP CONNECTION.
B-PAS-02192016-9
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
Noisy Front Blow
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
DLR-02-16-2016
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2016 MDXs with a client complaint of front bearing noise coming from the front while driving. The noise can be described as howling or moaning. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
Parts and Servic
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2016 MDXs with a client complaint of front bearing noise coming from the front while driving. The noise can be described as howling or moaning. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
DLR MSG - ACURA
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2014-2016 MDXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF FRONT BEARING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT WHILE DRIVING. THE NOISE CAN BE DESCRIBED AS HOWLING OR MOANING. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO COLLECT SPECIFIC PARTS FROM THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTEMPTING A REPAIR OF ANY KIND.
BER16010A
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINEERING REQUEST FOR INVESTIGATION - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2014-2016 MDXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF FRONT BEARING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT WHILE DRIVING. THE NOISE CAN BE DESCRIBED AS HOWLING OR MOANING. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO COLLECT SPECIFIC PARTS FROM THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTEMPTING A REPAIR OF ANY KIND.
16-001
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN - BOTH REMOTE TRANSMITTERS (OR FOBS) MAY HAVE POOR RANGE PERFORMANCE AND/OR INTERMITTENT REMOTE ENGINE STARTING OPERATION DUE TO RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE (RFI).
2014-2016 MDX FR
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2014-2016 MDXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF FRONT BEARING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT WHILE DRIVING. THE NOISE CAN BE DESCRIBED AS HOWLING OR MOANING. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO COLLECT SPECIFIC PARTS FROM THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTEMPTING A REPAIR OF ANY KIND.
B-PAS-01072016-9
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2014-2016 MDXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF FRONT BEARING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT WHILE DRIVING. THE NOISE CAN BE DESCRIBED AS HOWLING OR MOANING. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO COLLECT SPECIFIC PARTS FROM THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTEMPTING A REPAIR OF ANY KIND.
MDX NOISY FRONT
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
B15-046-9-18-15
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN - A SOFTWARE ERROR CAUSES THE HVAC INFORMATION TO FLASH OR FLICKER.
B15-046
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN - THE FACTORY SECURITY SYSTEM MAY SOUND ON ITS OWN OR THE SYSTEM MAY NOT SET. THE CLIENT MAY ALSO NOTICE THAT THE HORN DOES NOT SOUND OR THE LIGHTS DO NOT FLASH WHEN SETTING THE ALARM (SECURITY SYSTEM IS NOT SET). EXCESSIVE CLEARANCE IN THE HOOD LATCH CAUSES THE HOOD LATCH SWITCH TO INDICATE THE HOOD IS OPEN WHEN IT IS NOT.
B15-037
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN - AS A RESULT OF A MANUFACTURING ERROR, THE A/C COMPRESSOR CLUTCH (CENTER) BOLT MAY COME LOOSE AND FALL OUT OR BREAK. IF THE BOLT COMES OFF, THE A/C CLUTCH PRESSURE PLATE (DRIVE PLATE) MAY ALSO FALL OFF THE VEHICLE WHILE IT IS BEING DRIVEN.
DLR MSG - RFV -
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
B15-001 - 8-21-1
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN - THE VEHICLE MAY HAVE ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS: WHEN IN THE XM MODE, THE AUDIO UNIT TURNS OFF AFTER MAKING AN HFL CALL. THERE IS NO SOUND OR THERE IS STATIC IN THE REAR HEADPHONES (BOTH WIRED AND WIRELESS). WHEN IN XM MODE, THE XM RADIO INFORMATION ON THE CENTER DISPLAY DOES NOT MATCH THE ODMD SCREEN. THE HFL DELETES SAVED SPEED DIAL INFORMATION AND VOICE TAGS. THE AUDIO-NAVIGATION SYSTEM REBOOTS WHEN A CLIENTS CD IS INSERTED. THE VOICE COMMAND FOR THE HEATED SEATS DOES NOT WORK. THE HFL SYSTEM REBOOTS WHEN TRYING TO PLACE A CALL USING A NAME THAT CONTAINS A NON-ALPHANUMERIC CHARACTER. THE AUDIO SYSTEM DISPLAYS A GPS/LOST POWER MESSAGE ON THE IMID WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED. THE REVERSE CAMERA STAYS ON AFTER SHIFTING OUT OF REVERSE. XM INFORMATION IS NOT SHOWING IN XM MODE ON THE IMID.
B15-036 - 8-21-1
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN -THE HVAC INFORMATION FLASHES OR FLICKERS DUE TO A SOFTWARE ERROR.
BER15050A
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINEERING REQUEST - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2014 MDXS WITH CLIENTS REPORTING A VEHICLE WITH THE MIL INDICATOR ON WITH DTC P0430 AND HAS NO HISTORY OF ENGINE MISFIRE OR OTHER ENGINE ISSUES. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS OCCURRENCE, AHM WOULD LIKE TO COLLECT INFORMATION FROM THE VEHICLE IN A SPECIFIC CONDITION PRIOR TO YOU ATTEMPTING A REPAIR OF ANY KIND.
BER15070A
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINEERING REQUEST - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2014-2016 MDXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF WIND NOISE COMING FROM THE DOORS OR THE AREAS AROUND/NEAR THE DOORS. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTEMPTING A REPAIR OF ANY KIND.
DLR MSG - RFI -
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2014 MDXS WITH CLIENTS REPORTING A VEHICLE WITH THE MIL INDICATOR ON WITH DTC P0430 AND HAS NO HISTORY OF ENGINE MISFIRE OR OTHER ENGINE ISSUES. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS OCCURRENCE, AHM WOULD LIKE TO COLLECT INFORMATION FROM THE VEHICLE IN A SPECIFIC CONDITION PRIOR TO YOU ATTEMPTING A REPAIR OF ANY KIND.
DLR MSG - STOP S
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DEALER MESSAGE - ON JUNE 24, 2015 ACURA NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A STOP SALE ORDER AND SAFETY RECALL FOR 2014-2015 MODEL YEAR MDX VEHICLES. ANY NEW OR USED VEHICLES IN DEALER STOCK MUST BE REPAIRED PER THE RELEVANT SERVICE BULLETIN PRIOR TO SALE. REFER TO THE ERESPONSIBILITY REPORT OR VIN INQUIRY STATUS TO DETERMINE WHICH VEHICLES IN YOUR INVENTORY ARE AFFECTED.
B15-029
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN - UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC DRIVING CONDITIONS, THE COLLISION MITIGATION BRAKING SYSTEM (CMBS) COULD LOCK ON AN INCORRECT TARGET. IF THIS OCCURS, THE CMBS MAY APPLY THE BRAKES IN AN ATTEMPT TO STOP THE VEHICLE. IF THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SLOWS OR COMES TO A STOP, IT COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
B15-017
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN - THE ACURALINK SYSTEM STATUS INDICATOR CHANGES FROM GREEN TO RED AND DTC B1403 (TELEMATICS GPS RECEIVER ERROR) WILL NOT CLEAR. THE TCU (TELEMATICS CONTROL UNIT) HAS AN INTERMITTENT FAILURE THAT CAUSES A LOSS OF GPS LOCATION.
DLR MSG - RFP -
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2014 MDXS WITH CLIENTS REPORTING A VEHICLE WITH BRAKE JUDDER. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO COLLECT SPECIFIC PARTS FROM THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTEMPTING A REPAIR OF ANY KIND.
Service Bulletin
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service bulletin - The timing belt area makes a chirp after the engine warms up. The timing belt contacts the back edge of the crankshaft pulley.
ENG REQ - BER150
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Engineering request for investigation - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014 MDXs with clients reporting a vehicle with brake judder. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
ENG REQ - BER141
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Engineering request for investigation - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2015 MDXs with a complaint of in-cabin engine noise while driving at slow speeds or during idle RPM sweep. The noise can be described as ringing. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting any repair.
14-045
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ACURA: 2014 MDX 2WD: IMPROVED SOFTWARE HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO PREVENT GRUNT OR BUZZ NOISE IN THE STEERING WHEEL. *LJ
DLR MSG - Acura
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer message - Yesterday, October 7, 2014 Acura notified NHTSA of a Stop Sale order and Safety Recall for 36,335 2014-15 MDX and 7,126 RLX vehicles. Any new or used vehicles in dealer stock must be repaired per S/B 14-038, Safety Recall: Front Seatbelts Will Not Extend or Retract Properly in Extremely Cold Weather prior to sale.
2014-2015 MDX, 2
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
2014-15 MDX & 2014 RLX Seat Belts Won't Extend/Retract Safety Recall Q&A
DLR MSG - RFP (R
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014 MDXs & RLXs with a complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on with the DTC P0154 (Front Air Fuel Ratio Sensor [Bank 2, Sensor 1] Heater System Malfunction) or P0134 (Rear Air Fuel Ratio Sensor [Bank 1, Sensor 1] Heater System Malfunction) stored. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to your attempting any further repair of any kind.
DLR MSG - RFV, R
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014 MDXs with a customer complaint of windshield fracture or stress crack. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to either inspect or collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting any further repair of any kind.
DLR MSG - RFV RF
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014 MDXs with a customer complaint of windshield fracture or stress crack. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to either inspect or collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting any further repair of any kind.
ENG REQ - BER140
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Engineering request for investigation - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014 MDXs with a complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on with the DTC P0158 (Front Secondary Heated Oxygen Sensor Circuit High Voltage) and/or P0138 (Rear Secondary Heated Oxygen Sensor Circuit High Voltage) stored. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting any further repair of any kind.
IN-142702
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ACURA: AN INVESTIGATION ON DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P0158, P0138 (FRONT AND REAR SECONDARY HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR CIRCUIT HIGH VOLTAGE) SHOWING WHEN MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) IS ON. *PE
IN-1-29-14
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
HONDA: THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP IS ILLUMINATED. STORED DTC P0158 (FRONT SECONDARY HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR CIRCUIT HIGH VOLTAGE) MAY BE PAIRED WITH P0138 (REAR SECONDARY HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR CIRCUIT HIGH VOLTAGE). AHM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT SPECIFIC PARTS FROM THE VEHICLE BEFORE ANY EFFORT TO REPAIR IT HAS BEEN MADE. *JS
IN-12-18-13
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
HONDA: INFORMATION INVOLVING AN INSPECTION ON THE 2014 MDX TRAILER HITCH. HONDA REQUESTS FOR ALL ON AND INVENTORY TO BE RETURNED AND NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR ORDERING. *JS
B13-028
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN - TWO WIRES ON THE ACCESSORY ELECTRIC TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLER SUBHARNESS ARE MISLABELED. IF THE ELECTRIC TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLER IS CONNECTED TO A TRAILER WITH ELECTRIC BRAKES, THE TRAILERS BRAKES MAY NOT WORK, OR THE BRAKES MAY BE APPLIED ALL THE TIME.
Reading this report
Complaint counts are reports filed with NHTSA, not failure rates. A common model collects more of them than a rare one that breaks more often.