Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2004 Acura MDX
NHTSA data on file today
The 2004 Acura MDX has 10 NHTSA recall campaigns and 171 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19E068000 Accelerator Pedal May Bind/FMVSS 124 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V501000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V499000 Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V182000 Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V344000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V320000 Driver's Frontal Air Bag May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V700000 Passenger Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V353000 Passenger Side Air Bag Inflator may Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V573000 Ignition Interlock may Deform Allowing Rollaway NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08E013000 AFTERMARKET HITCH STYLE BIKE RACK NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 77 complaints
- Air Bags 26 complaints
- Electrical System 21 complaints
- Engine 13 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 13 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 11 complaints
Of the 171 complaints on file, 13 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 171 complaints, owners report 12 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2004 Acura MDX has frequent complaints related to the power train and several recalls, particularly for airbag issues. With 171 total complaints and 10 recall campaigns, this vehicle faces reliability challenges, yet there's limited data on many components. Buyers should budget for potential repairs beyond standard maintenance due to these issues.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,500–$3,000 | common |
| Airbags | Unknown | $200–$1,000 | occasional |
| Electrical system | 90,000–130,000 miles | $200–$1,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad and rotor replacement
- Transmission fluid service
- Cooling system service
- Timing belt replacement
- Tire rotation and balancing
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Transmission slipping or jerking
- Airbag warning lights
- Electrical system faults
- ABS or traction control lights
- Unusual engine noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2004 Acura MDX at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.