2007 Acura MDX Base
2HNYD28507H511839
Vehicle history report for the 2007 Acura MDX Base (VIN 2HNYD28507H511839). Black, sport utility vehicle [suv]/multipurpose vehicle [mpv], 3.7L 6-cyl 300 hp, gasoline. 209,318 mi reported. Registered in Fl. 1 open safety recall. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
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Safety recalls 1
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
HONDA IS RECALLING 2,032 HITCH STYLE BIKE RACKS SOLD AS AFTERMARKET FOR USE ON MY 2003-2007 AND SOME MY 2008 HONDA PILOT, RIDGELINE, AND ACURA MDX VEHICLES. A PINCH BOLT EXISTS BETWEEN THE BIKE ARM BRACKET AND THE UPRIGHT ASSEMBLY OF THE "HITCH" STYLE BICYCLE RACK.
Remedy: OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT THULE AT 800-THULE91 (800-848-5391) TO OBTAIN A FREE REPAIR KIT ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS OR OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.
NHTSA Campaign #08E013000 · 05/02/2008We'll email you the moment a new safety recall is issued — no spam, unsubscribe any time.
Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 99 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2007 Acura MDX, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
🔥 1 involved a fire
🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
🔍 Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
🔍 Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
🔍 Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
🔍 Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
🔍 Confirm all headlights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights work, with no moisture inside the housings.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 99
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2007 Acura MDX.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
The driver's seat wiring harness on my daughter's 2007 Acura MDX has failed under normal operating conditions. The physical adjustment and movement of the driver's seat causes the factory wiring harness to over-tension and fracture internally. This has resulted in an intermittent, escalating failure of the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), throwing diagno…
NHTSA ODI #11741869UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
As I was driving on 278 headed south traveling at approximately 65mph, the radio shut off as well as the car. There was a warning light that said "Check emission" The ABS light would come on as well I had to try to get the car into the far right lane and restarted the car. I was able to restart the car and made it home with the car periodically completely s…
NHTSA ODI #11488824UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The engine does not start at once and when the key is turned off to try again, the engine explodes and the upper part of the engine case is completely torn off. At this time, there was a huge explosion sound like a bomb exploding and a lot of black smoke came out. It's not really a rocket engine, which is a huge force, but I really don't understand how much …
NHTSA ODI #11484554ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 ACURA MDX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED ELECTRICAL FAILURES WHERE THE POWER DOORS UNLOCK AND LOCK WITHOUT WARNING. ADDITIONALLY, THE WINDOWS WOULD RAISE AND LOWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WOULD LOSE POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE MANU…
NHTSA ODI #11398763STEERING
MY 2007 ACURA MDX IS EXPERIENCING A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE POWER STEERING PUMP. ACURA ISSUED AN EXTENSION ON THE WARRANTY FOR THIS ISSUE, BUT THAT EXTENSION ONLY LASTED SEVEN YEARS. AS SOMEONE WHO ACQUIRED THE CAR AFTER 2014 I WAS AUTOMATICALLY NOT QUALIFIED IN THIS COMMON PROBLEM. ACURA HAS ISSUED A RECALL FOR OTHER MODEL CARS BUILT IN THIS SAME YEAR USING…
NHTSA ODI #11349871ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE
THE RADIO AND NAVIGATION INTERMITTENTLY GO ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING.MY ABS,CHECK EMISSION SYSTEM,SHAW-D WILL GO OFF. CAR WILL SHUT DOWN WHILE IM DRIVING AND I LOSE ALL POWER. I LOSE POWER TO LOCKS, WINDOWS AND BACK HATCH. SOME DAYS WHEN STARTING THE CAR IT WONT TURN OVER AND START UP. SOMEDAYS AFTER DRIVING AND I TURN THE CAR OFF, I LOSE ALL POWER. WHILE DRI…
NHTSA ODI #11320917ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
OVER THE PAST TWO YEARS HAVE HAD TO INEXPLICABLY JUMP MDX WHEN IT FAILS TO START, USUALLY AFTER SITTING OVER NIGHT. (CONFIRMED NO AUXILIARY POWER LEFT ON.) WILL BE FINE FOR A PERIOD OF TIME, AND SYMPTOMS REAPPEAR. HAVE NOW CHANGED BATTERY TWICE IN PAST YEAR. FOUR MONTHS AFTER MOST RECENT BATTERY CHANGE, BATTERY WAS DEAD AGAIN. THIS TIME AFTER JUMPED THE …
NHTSA ODI #11289796ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
ENGINE SHUTS OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVE ON THE ROAD REGARDLESS OF THE SPEED. WHEN THIS HAPPENS CAR LOST TOTAL ELECTRICAL POWER RESULTING IN BLACKOUT, NOT ABLE TO TURN ON HAZARD LIGHT ALSO, STEERING WHEEL IS TIGHT UNABLE TO TURN THE VEHICLE.. NEED TO RESET NAVIGATION CODE, AND AUDIO CODES TO RESTART GPS NAVIGATION RESPECTIVELY. I WAS
NHTSA ODI #11281663+ 91 more complaints on record.






