TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED AFTER THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT WAS SECURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170,000.
2005 Acura MDX airbags problems
severe 32 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
32
Recalls
0
Crashes
3
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 7 most recent
MOVING THROUGH INTERSECTION AFTER BEING AT A COMPLETE STOP, THE DRIVER SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG JUST RANDOMLY DEPLOYED. *TR
We have been the original owners of our 2005 MDX. on December 12/18/21 at 630. We were wearing our seat belts. We were driving in clear weather on a new street at 35 miles an hour. The passenger side seat airbag and the right side curtain deployed. My wife was sitting in the front passenger seat. There was no collision or hazard. The Airbag just exploded. We were not hit by any metal objects. The…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V70000 (AIR BAGS). THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED TO PERFORM THE RECALL REMEDY WAS NOT AVAILABLE AND THERE WAS NO ESTIMATED TIMEFRAME FOR THE RECALL PART TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE DELAY. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERI…
TAKATA RECALL
ESTA MARCANDO LA SEAL EN ROJO Y NO SE QUITA YA ME CAMBIARON LA BOLSA DEL PASAJERO Y LA MIA PERO MARCA ROJO
TAKATA RECALL, THE AIR BAG NOTIFICATION ON MY CAR SOMETIMES STAYS ON EVEN AFTER I TURN MY CAR ON EVEN WHEN THE CAR IS IN MOTION.
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2005 Acura MDX?
It's a meaningful issue. 32 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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