Its Shop Time Mondays: Acura Is Recalling 153,000 Older Model MDX Vehicles

 

Vehicle Lighting Failure

Vehicle lights that fail to illuminate can decrease visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V259000

Manufacturer Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING, INTERIOR LIGHTING

Potential Number of Units Affected 152,800

Its Shop Time Mondays: Acura And Honda Are Recalling 294,000 Vehicles For Possible Engine Concerns

Engine Stall from Software Error

An engine stall or loss of power can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V031000

Manufacturer Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected 294,612

2025 Acura MDX Type S SH-AWD Advance: The Brand’s Flagship Performance Crossover

Highlight: A new 12-inch touchscreen now features Google built-in.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $76,600 (Base Model: $52,550)

Seating Capacity: 6 to 7

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; traction control; a forward collision warning system; a collision mitigation braking system; a lane departure warning system; a lane keep assist system; a road departure mitigation system; a radar activated cruise control system; an electronic blind spot system; a lane change alert system; a rear cross traffic monitor; an auto high beam system; a backup camera; hill start assist; a tire pressure monitoring system; and a tire repair kit

Standard Equipment (Base MDX): 19-inch wheels; front wheel drive; 290-hp; a 10-speed automatic transmission; a push button ignition system; keyless entry access; pseudo leather seating surfaces; power front seats with power lumbar support; heated front seats; second row manual seats with removable middle seat; third-row access with one touch feature; a power tilt/telescopic steering wheel; a leather wrapped steering wheel; a panoramic sunroof; a power lift tailgate; a radar activated cruise control system; and a tri-zone automated climate control system   

Its Shop Time Mondays: Acura And Honda Are Recalling 124,000 Newer Model Vehicles Due To Brake Concerns

 Loose Fastener on Brake Booster Assembly

Brake master cylinder separation can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V458000

Manufacturer Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Potential Number of Units Affected 124,077

New York International Auto Show: The 2018 Lincoln Navigator Concept, The 2017 Acura MDX & The 2017 Toyota Highlander

The chief exterior designer of the 2018 Lincoln Navigator is Earl Lucas, the brother who shaped the design theme of the current Ford Taurus.

The gullwing doors will not be available on the production version.

 

The MDX will now be available as a hybrid.

The 2017 Toyota Highlander receives a new fascia, an 8-speed transmission and a standard automatic braking system. Toyota will become the first brand in the industry to meet the 2022 federal safety standards, five years ahead of schedule.

2014 Acura MDX: Riding, Driving And Looking More Like A Luxury Crossover

Highlights: The MDX is being built at Honda’s Manufacturing Assembly Plant in Alabama.

Test vehicle’s MSRP: $57,400 (Base Price Starts at $43,185.)

Seating Capacity: 7 occupants

Standard Safety Features: airbags (driver, passenger, side and knee); ABS; LED daytime running lights; rollover sensors; side impact door beams; vehicle stability system; traction control system; electronic brake distribution; a multi-view rear back up camera; and a tire pressure monitoring system.

Standard Equipment: 18-inch wheels; power tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel; tri-zone automatic climate control system; a tri-zone automatic climate control system; power heated side mirrors; power moonroof; a push button keyless starter; heated front seats; three rows of seats; a one-touch button to access the third row seats; and leather seats.

Honda And Acura Recalling 374,000 Vehicles For Airbag Concerns

American Honda will recall approximately 318,000 Honda Odyssey vehicles from the 2003-2004 model years and approximately 56,000 Acura MDX vehicles from the 2003 model year in the U.S. to address potential malfunctions of the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) airbag system in these vehicles due to electrical interference. To prevent malfunction, an electrical noise filter will be installed adjacent to the SRS control unit, free of charge.

Honda has received a small but increasing number of complaints in recent months of inadvertent airbag deployment in these vehicles, which are equipped with SRS control units that contain computer chips similar to those used in airbag system control units installed in other manufacturers' vehicles that were recalled in the last year. No crashes have been reported to Honda related to this issue.

More New York Auto Show Debuts From Audi To Scion

The 2014 Odyssey Touring Elite will become the first minivan to have a built-in vacuum system.

The Hyundai Equus. the brand's flagship, receives a new suspension system, a redesigned grille, LED headlights and other luxury ammenities to compete with the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and the BMW 7-Series.

The Dodge Durango receives a few updgrades along with LED headlights and taillights.

Auto News Update: 2014 Acura MDX

The "Aero Sculpture" styling of the 2014 MDX Prototype pursues the direction of a smart, compact and premium appearance with low, wide and sleek proportions; a clean, efficient and uncluttered design; and elegant, premium detailing, including the signature Acura Jewel Eye™ LED headlights. This "aero" image also reflects significant gains in aerodynamic efficiency, up 16 percent compared to the outgoing 2013 MDX, achieved through extensive te

Acura And Honda Recalling 807,000 Vehicles For Rolling Concerns

American Honda will recall approximately 318,000 Honda Odyssey and 259,000 Honda Pilot vehicles from the 2003-2004 model years and roughly 230,000 Acura MDX vehicles from the 2003-2006 model years in the U.S. to address a potential malfunction of the ignition interlock feature of these vehicles. Honda has received several complaints about such malfunctions in these vehicles and is aware of a small number of related incidents, including two that allegedly resulted in minor injuries.