2005 Acura MDX Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 23 brake complaints for the 2005 Acura MDX, 13% of that year's 180 total complaints, with 4 crashes and 2 injuries reported. A related recall, campaign 13V092000, covers the brake hydraulic and traction control system.
- Brakes complaints
- 23
- 13% of 180 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 180
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 120,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners describe the brakes applying on their own without the pedal being pressed, sometimes at highway speed.
- Some report the vehicle pulling to one side while braking, occasionally accompanied by a vehicle stability assist (VSA) warning light.
- Several describe reduced stopping power during hard braking, including one case where the vehicle failed to slow and hit a parked object.
- Owners who had the 13V092000 recall repair performed say the uncommanded brake engagement and VSA warnings continued afterward.
- One owner reported the brake pedal being pressed but the vehicle continuing to move in reverse until it struck an object.
When 2005 Acura MDX brake complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 10, 2008, latest Aug 2, 2021.
Brakes recalls for the 2005 Acura MDX
- NHTSA 13V092000Mar 14, 2013Brakes183,576 vehicles
Traction control system
Honda is recalling certain model year 2005 Pilot vehicles manufactured July 29, 2004, through August 29, 2005; model year 2005-2006 Acura MDX vehicles manufactured September 16, 2004, through September 22, 2005; and model year 2005 Acura RL vehicles manufactured March 1, 2004, through June 29, 2005. An electrical capacitor may have been damaged during the manufacturing of the Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) control module causing intermittent, automatic, minor brake application. However, if the driver applies the brakes while the VSA is malfunctioning, the vehicle may come to an abrupt stop. Additionally, due to a loose ground connection, certain model year 2005 Pilots have a VSA system that may apply partial brake force, without the illumination of the brake lights, whether or not the driver is using the brakes.
Risk: Sudden inadvertent braking, especially without illumination of the brake lights, may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Owners will be notified and instructed to take their vehicles to a dealer of their respective brand. The dealer will install a partial wiring harness containing a capacitor for the VSA modulator, free of charge. The affected model year 2005 Pilots will have their ground connection tightened. The recall began on April 22, 2013. Honda owners may contact Honda Automobile Customer Service at 1-800-999-1009, and select option 4 or go to www.recalls.honda.com; Acura owners may contact 1-800-382-2238, and select option 4, or go to www.recalls.acura.com.
Brakes complaints by MDX model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2005 Acura MDX have?
- NHTSA lists 23 brake complaints for the 2005 Acura MDX, which is 13% of the 180 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2005 Acura MDX?
- Yes. Campaign 13V092000 covers the service brake hydraulic and traction control system on 2005 Acura MDX vehicles built between September 16, 2004 and September 22, 2005.
- Did the 2005 Acura MDX brake recall fix the problem?
- Some owners who received the 13V092000 repair reported the uncommanded braking and VSA warning issues continued afterward, according to complaints filed with NHTSA.
- At what mileage do 2005 Acura MDX brake problems typically appear?
- The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2005 Acura MDX is 120,000 miles.
- Were there any crashes linked to 2005 Acura MDX brake issues?
- NHTSA complaint data links 4 crashes and 2 injuries to brake-related reports for the 2005 Acura MDX.