2006 Acura MDX Service and Repair Manual

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The 2006 Acura MDX service and repair manual is a practical, OEM-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair work. You’ll get step-by-step procedures, specifications, torque values, diagrams, and system information to help you troubleshoot accurately and finish jobs faster.

Ideal for professional technicians and DIY owners, this manual covers core vehicle systems including engine, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC, and wiring diagrams. Instant digital access after purchase.

Trims covered

  • Touring Sport Utility 4-Door
  • Base Sport Utility 4-Door

Engines covered

  • 3.5L 3471CC V6 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated

Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Body Repair
  • Body Repair Basic
  • Brakes
  • Control System DTCs
  • Driving Support & Restraints
  • Engine
  • HVAC
  • Network Communication
  • Paint Repair Basic
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Symptom
  • Trans/Driveline
  • Vehicle General Information
  • Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

2006 Acura MDX Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #19V50100027/06/2019Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2012 RL, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2

Consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants res

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator, free of ch

NHTSA #19V49900027/06/2019Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2003-2006 MDX, 2001-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-20

Consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants res

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of char

NHTSA #16V34400023/05/2016Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2011 Acura RL, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2002-2004 Odyssey, an

Consequence

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in seriou

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of c

NHTSA #13V09200014/03/2013Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED

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 Septembe

Consequence

Sudden inadvertent braking, especially without illumination of the brake lights, may increase the ri

Remedy

Owners will be notified and instructed to take their vehicles to a dealer of their respective brand.

NHTSA #19E06800010/10/2019Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain Accelerator Pedal Assemblies part numbers 699-114 and 825-5029-1, sold as replacement parts for 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2004-2008 Acura TL and TSX, 20

Consequence

If the accelerator pedal binds, the engine may not quickly return to idle after the pedal is no long

Remedy

Dorman will notify owners, and qualified service facilities will replace the affected accelerator pe

NHTSA #17V02900010/01/2017Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Acura MDX and Honda CR-V vehicles, 2005-2011 Honda Element vehicles, 2005-2012 Acura RL vehicles, 2006-2012 Honda Ridgeline vehicles, 20

Consequence

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in seriou

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of cha

TSB #10237044

Service News - The navigation clock and date are incorrect. This is due to a limited GPS receiver capacity resulting in rollover of internal chip memory. The rollover occurred on January 1, 2022 at 12:00AM local time

TSB #10207004

ServiceNews Article - The clock shows the incorrect time. This issue is due to a limited GPS receiver capacity resulting in "rollover" of the internal chip memory; the "rollover" will occur on January 1, 2022, at 12:00AM local time. As a re

TSB #10172576

Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement f

TSB #10172572

Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement d

TSB #10211608

Special Tool Loan Program: Under TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR LOAN, the list has been updated.

TSB #10177598

These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of CARB certification. These SKUs can no longer be sold as they do not meet CARB standards, but parts

TSB #10141183

Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement f

TSB #10141185

Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement f

Showing the 8 most recent of 59 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20150826Component: ENGINECrash reported2 injured

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 ACURA MDX. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK IN A RESIDENTIAL GARAGE, AN ABNORMAL NOISE EMITTED FROM THE ENGINE. THE BRAKES WERE ENGAGED AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND CRA

20150826Component: SERVICE BRAKESCrash reported2 injured

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 ACURA MDX. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK IN A RESIDENTIAL GARAGE, AN ABNORMAL NOISE EMITTED FROM THE ENGINE. THE BRAKES WERE ENGAGED AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND CRA

20191118Component: SEAT BELTSCrash reported1 injured

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 ACURA MDX. WHILE THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS IDLING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, IT WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND THE FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT

20191118Component: SEATSCrash reported1 injured

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 ACURA MDX. WHILE THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS IDLING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, IT WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND THE FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT

20190328Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported1 injured

ON 3/9, I WAS PARKING MY 2006 MDX IN AN INDOOR PARKING GARAGE. ABOUT 15 FEET FROM A WALL, IT TOOK OFF REAL FAST. I PRESSED HARDER ON THE BRAKES, BUT IT SLAMMED INTO THE WALL SO HARD. THE AIR BAG DEPLO

Showing the 5 most serious of 121 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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